11 Celebrities Who Speak Multiple Languages - Some May Surprise You!
Speaking another language can open the door to a new world. We already know of famous actors who learned English to enter Hollywood, but many celebrities continue to amaze us with their impressive language skills. Here is a list of celebrities who can speak multiple languages:
Mark Zuckerberg can speak Chinese
Last year, Mark Zuckerberg surprised and delighted audiences at a Shanghai university by speaking and answering questions in Mandarin, and this year he and his wife wished a happy lunar new year in the language.
Gwyneth Paltrow is fluent in Spanish
Gwyneth fell in love with the Spanish language and culture when she traveled to Spain as a teenager and she has been speaking the language ever since.
Ben Affleck speaks Spanish
As a teenager, Ben Affleck spent a year living in Mexico with his brother, Casey. Since then, he has been able to use his language skills, especially when he shoots in Spanish-speaking locations.
Shakira speaks Portuguese English and Italian
In addition to her native Spanish, Shakira can speak three languages. She learned Portuguese after touring Brazil early in her career and honed her skills in English while she had an American boyfriend. She learned Italian just for fun, but she likes to practice whenever she can visit Italy.
Bradley Cooper speaks French almost fluently
After taking inspiration from a French-speaking actor in 'Chariots of Fire', Bradley Cooper was inspired to study French. He spent six months studying in France while living with a French family and has maintained his language skills ever since.
Colin Firth speaks Italian
When Colin Firth met his wife, Italian film producer Livia Giuggioli, he decided to learn Italian as a romantic gesture.
Diane Kruger is fluent in English and French.
In addition to her native German, Diane Kruger is fluent in English and French. She learned English by studying in the UK through student exchange programs and began speaking French when she moved to Paris at the age of 15.
Will Smith speaks Spanish
Will Smith has been giving interviews in Spanish since 2000 and receives praise for his Spanish-speaking role in the film, Seven Pounds.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaks French
The actor studied French poetry at the University of Colombia and still gives occasional interviews in French.
Tom Hiddleston speaks French, Spanish and Greek.
The Avengers actor is a fan of learning languages and can often be heard giving interviews in Spanish, French and Greek.
Natalie Portman is fluent in Hebrew and also speaks Spanish, German, French, and Japanese.
The actress was born in Jerusalem and grew up speaking Hebrew and English, but she also speaks Spanish, French, Japanese, German, and Spanish at different levels.
