Clarkson has been vocal about her Greek ancestry, saying despite her multicultural heritage, she considers herself mostly Greek and can speak the language fluently. The “Saved by the Bell” actress gets her Greek blood from her mother, who is also, Turkish and Welsh.Ĭlarkson’s mother’s side is Greek, while she is also of German and Irish decent. Tina’s full name is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey. The “30 Rock, SNL, Mean Girls, Date Night” actress’s mother is born in Greece. His father was born in Mani and his mother in Chios. Her real surname is Anastassakis and her father, also and actor changed it. Here are 10 celebrities you might not know have Greek roots.
Some of these “Greeks” went on to become household names in the entertainment industry and well-known celebrities. This is the reason that pinpointing the Greek roots of some of the second and third generation, or even more distant descendants was more difficult.
Many Greek migrants changed their surnames when they left their homeland to blend in easier with their new host countries.
