Being an American citizen is a privilege. Becoming one is a choice and an honor. It's a journey that countless of immigrants can relate to in this country. In honor of the upcoming national Fourth of July holiday, we're taking a look at which Latino celebrities decided to become U.S. citizens. Click through and stand up for your American pride!
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Carolina Herrera
The Venezuelan fashion designer became an American citizen in September 2009. I'm sure it's a day she'll never forget.
Salma Hayek
The Mexican actress became a U.S. citizen in the mid 1990's, shortly after entering the country illegally.
Carlos Santana
The Mexican guitarist became naturalized in 1965. That was so long ago!
William Levy
The Cuban telenovela actor became an American citizen in the late 1990's.
Gloria Estefan
The Cuban artist made it official and became a citizen in 1974. She has never forgotten her Cuban roots, however.
Thalía
The Mexican singer-songwriter was naturalized in 2006.
Diego Boneta
The Mexican-born singer and actor inherited his citizenship from his mom Astrid.
César Millán
The Mexican dog trainer and reality television star became a resident in 2000 and was naturalized in 2009.
El Piolín
The Mexican radio star became a U.S. citizen in 2008.
Eduardo Yáñez
The Mexican-born actor renounced his Mexican citizenship when his son was being bullied for being undocumented.
Sofía Vergara
The Colombian-born actress became naturalized in 2014.
Miguel Varoni
The Colombian actor became a U.S. citizen in March 2013.
Andy García
The Cuban-born Academy Award nominated actor became an American in the 1960's.
Alejandro Chabán
The Venezuelan actor became a citizen of the U.S. in 2011.
