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Did you know these Hollywood stars were Greek? (photos)

There are many celebrities who have Americanized their names, but they can never Americanize their roots

Newsroom January 15 02:46

“Hollywood is filled with numerous people from all walks of life and all different backgrounds. Greeks are known as very proud people, so if one of them makes it big in the world they feel like they have all made it big” says an article published on TheRichest.com about the Greeks of the Hollywood.

There are many celebrities who have Americanized their names, but they can never Americanize their roots.

See the top ten celebrities who are of Greek descent.

1. Jennifer Aniston

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2. Zach Galifianakis

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3. Tina Fey

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4. John Stamos

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5. Betty White

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6. Criss Angel

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7. Tommy Lee

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8. Tiffani Thiessen

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9. Billy Zane

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10. Hank Azaria

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