Some of these names will surprise you!

Did You Know? 9 Stars Who Were Once Refugees

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Having to flee your home country because of war is never nice. However, this doesn't only affect people outside of the public eye. In Hollywood, too, there are actually quite a few celebrities who once had to flee their homelands. Here are some stars who were once refugees.

These Hollywood stars were once refugees
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Our first celebrity might come as a shock for many: Freddie Mercury is one of the most famous British singers of all time. However, he was born on the African island of Zanzibar. In 1964 he and his family fled to Great Britain when a violent revolution broke out against the Sultan of Zanzibar. Mercury would pick his love of music in the UK, and became one of the greatest singers of all time! Watch the video above to learn more!

These 9 Stars Were Once Refugees

These 9 Stars Were Once Refugees

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