These stars are all pretty big deals in their respective fields, eh?
We sure do love them, eh?
In case you haven’t understand the message by now, al the singers, actors and actresses listed below hail from our friendly neighbors to the north.
Here’s to you, Canada!
Drake
Drake hails from Toronto, a fact that his hardcore fans know well but which may surprise folks who assume all rap stems from here in the U.S.
Evangeline Lilly
Evangeline Lilly almost didn’t get to work on LOST because she couldn’t get a work visa. The show would have been LOST without her.
Justin Bieber
Bieber was born in London, Ontario. Many Americans wish he’d stayed there.
Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev was born in Bulgaria but raised in Canada, where she rose to fame as actress and model. She played the role of Mia Jones, the single teenage mother, on Canada’s popular Degrassi: The Next Generation, in Seasons 6-9.
Seth Rogen
Rogen hails from Vancouver. He famously despises fellow Canadian Justin Bieber.
Jim Carrey
Carrey comes from Newmarket, Ontario. He got his start in Toronto comedy clubs.
Pamela Anderson
We might forever associate Pam with the California coast, but the Baywatch beauty hails from British Columbia.
Mike Myers
He got his start on SNL, but Myers is originally from Scarborough, Ontario. Excellent!
Michael Cera
Cera comes from Brampton, Ontario. He hit it big on Arrested Development while still in his teens.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan is from Vancouver, originally. His abs might be Canada’s most valuable export.
Ryan Gosling
Speaking of Canadian Ryans: Gosling was born in London, Ontario. But he still loves America, girl.
Rachel McAdams
Gosling’s ex, Rachel McAdams is also from London! It was totally meant to be…until it wasn’t.
Ellen Page
Ellen is from Nova Scotia. She hit it big starring in Juno, alongside fellow Canuck Michael Cera.
Michael J. Fox
Fox hails from Alberta. He’s been a fixture on American TV for over 30 years.
Emily VanCamp
Emily VanCamp is another of Ontario’s most amazing exports.
Cory Monteith
The late Glee star Cory Monteith hailed from Calgary, Alberta. RIP Cory.
Anna Paquin
Her accent on True Blood is all the more impressive when you consider she hails from Manitoba.
Alanis Morissette
You oughta know… that we will forever love Alanis Morissette!