Famous immigrants who make America great
America was, and continues to be, built by immigrants. A melting pot of different cultures and influences shaped the country and made it into the great nation that it is today. Many of these immigrants became prominent figures in the US, and indeed around the world.
From Hollywood stars to politicians, in this gallery we list some of the immigrants who make America great. Click on!

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger famously moved to the US from his native Austria in search of the American dream, and he certainly found it. Arnold Schwarzenegger became a bodybuilding icon, a Hollywood star, and an accomplished politician.

Natalie Portman
The movie star was born Neta-Lee Hershlag in Jerusalem, Israel. Natalie Portman has dual citizenship from the United States and Israel, and is an accomplished actress.

Eddie Van Halen
The late guitar virtuoso and co-founder of Van Halen was Dutch. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and moved to the US with his family in 1962.

Anthony Hopkins
Hailing from Wales, Hopkins' career in Hollywood has been astonishing. The actor became an American citizen in 2000 (he currently holds dual citizenship), and spends much of his time in Malibu, California. Read More…