Whenever we see famous people, we never really think about their heritage and where they come from. It’s so irrelevant that we give no real attention to it. As it turns out however, a lot of people that have shaped politics, art and pop culture over the last few decades have been adopted. Let’s take a look at some of these famous people below.
Nelson Mandela
Mandela was adopted by the regent of the Thembu, a royal family in South Africa, when his father died. His father was a part of the Ixhiba-clan, which was an offshoot of the previously mentioned royal family. Thanks to his ties to royalty, he was able to reach a higher education in the one college where black people were allowed to study.
Marilyn Monroe
It’s no secret that Marilyn Monroe has always had a very bad relationship with her mother. Her mother pretty much abandoned her at a young age and when she finally broke down there was no other option but to have Marilyn placed with another family. Her mother would never end up being anything more than a red-haired woman to her.
Ice T
After losing both his parents to heart attacks, Ice T was raised by his family in south Los Angeles. This explains why this New Jersey born rapper ended up being one of the most influential faces of the west coast hip hop scene.
