Everyone knows that the entertainment industry is filled with people of Italian descent and that certainly isn't a surprise. Italians are known for being super passionate and always reaching for the stars — and in order to become rich and famous one has to do exactly that.

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Today's list takes a look at some of the most famous stars in Hollywood who are actually of Italian ancestry, and while some obviously have Italian ancestors just based on their last names — others on today's list will probably surprise many. From Hollywood stars such Leonardo Dicaprio and Bradley Cooper to musicians like Madonna and Lady Gaga — keep on scrolling to see just who made it onto today's list!

10 Lady Gaga

Kicking the list off is popstar Lady Gaga who has certainly always been very proud of her Italian roots. Lady Gaga — whose real name is actually Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta — has Italian ancestry from both, her mother's and her father's side. Lady Gaga rose to fame in 2008 with her debut single "Just Dance" and she has been a staple in the music industry ever since. As of today, Lady Gaga has released six successful studio albums.

9 Leonardo DiCaprio

Next on the list is Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio who rose to fame back in the 90s and today he is one of the most successful and talented actors of his generation. Judging from his last name, plenty could've concluded that the famous actor also has Italian roots. His father is of Italian and German descent — and Leonardo even speaks some Italian himself!

8 Jennifer Aniston

Speaking of Hollywood stars — next to the list is actress Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer — who rose to international fame back in the 90s as Rachel Green on the popular sitcom Friends — is nowadays a staple in the entertainment industry.

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Just like Lady Gaga and Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer also has Italian roots as her maternal great-grandfather was from Italy.

7 Madonna

Another famous musician who found her way onto today's list is Madonna. Plenty probably know that the queen of pop — whose full name is Madonna Louise Ciccone — has Italian heritage. Madonna's grandparents on her father's side were actually Italian emigrants from Pacentro. Just like Lady Gaga, Madonna is also a major pop star and with 14 studio albums, she also remains an inspiration to plenty of younger artists!

6 Bradley Cooper

Lady Gaga's A Star Is Born co-star Bradley Cooper has also made it onto today's list. The Academy Award-winning actor is yet another celebrity of Italian descent. Bradley — who is known for starring in critically claimed movies such as Silver Linings Playbook, The Mule, and American Hustle — has Italian ancestry from his mother's side, in particular from Abruzzo and Naples.

5 Lindsay Lohan

Next on the list is former teen icon Lindsay Lohan who rose to fame in the early 2000s with roles in movies such as Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. Besides having Italian heritage, the actress — who might be hinting at a comeback in 2021 with music — also has Irish ancestry. Last year, Lindsay Lohan released a new single after 12 years called "Back to Me".

4 Alyssa Milano

Let's move onto actress Alyssa Milano who is yet another celebrity of Italian descent. With Alyssa plenty could've concluded that she has Italian heritage just based on her last name.

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The actress rose to fame in the late 80s with her portrayal of Samantha Micelli in the sitcom Who's the Boss? — and later on, she starred in shows such as Melrose Place and Charmed.

3 Gwen Stefani

Another celebrity who quite obviously has Italian heritage based on her last name is musician Gwen Stefani. Gwen — who rose to fame in the mid-90s as the lead singer of the band No Doubt — has Italian ancestry on her father's side. Today, Gwen Stefani is one of the most influential musicians in the industry and she has been successful for almost three decades. Gwen Stefani has released six studio albums with No Doubt — as well as four as a solo artist.

2 Alicia Keys

A celebrity that plenty are probably surprised to find on today's list is musician Alicia Keys. Besides having Irish and Scottish roots from her mother's side — Alicia Keys also has Italian heritage. The talented musician rose to fame in the early 2000s with her debut single "Fallin'" and she has been a staple in the entertainment industry ever since. As of today, Alicia has released seven studio albums.

1 Martin Scorsese

Wrapping the list up is none other than movie director and screenwriter Martin Scorsese. The talented filmmaker has Italian ancestry on both of his grandparent's sides — his paternal grandparents emigrated to the United States from Polizzi Generosa, while his maternal grandparents came from the province of Palermo, Sicily. Martin rose to fame in the 70s after directing movies like Taxi Driver, New York, New York, Raging Bull, and Mean Streets.

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