Famous Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Adopted

Kelly Preston

Kelly's adoptive past is a bittersweet one. After her biological dad drowned in an accident when Kelly was just three years old, her mother started dating again. She eventually got remarried to Peter Palzis, who was a beloved stepfather to Kelly. He adopted the young star a few years later. She attended the University of Southern California after growing up in Hawaii and Australia. She studied theater and drama. 

Frances McDormand

Born in Chicago, Illinois, actress Frances McDormand was adopted from a very young age. The McDormand family also adopted her siblings. Together, they moved frequently around the country, eventually landing in Pennsylvania. There, she began to pursue acting while she was still in high school. After graduating, she went to the prestigious Yale School of Drama to become one of the best in her craft. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.