British born Irish citizen Daniel Day-Lewis seems set to relocate to the U.S. The current County Wicklow resident, the first Freeman of the Irish county, is married to American writer/director and daughter of famous playwright Arthur Miller, Rebecca Miller, who is intent on moving back to her birthplace.
These celebs weren't born in Ireland, but that doesn't mean they can't call it home! From Jeremy Irons somewhat infamous pink castle, to Sarah Jessica Parker's Donegal cottage, these stars lay their heads in the Emerald Isle as often as they can.
Oscar-winning “There Will Be Blood” star Daniel Day-Lewis has been named the first Freeman of Wicklow.
He's cleaning up in the pre-Oscar award blitz and hotly tipped to win a second Best Actor Oscar next month - indeed, if the show goes on as the writer's strike has already put the kibosh on the Golden Globes - but Daniel Day Lewis, English-born but Irish to the core, is taking it all in his stride. Day Lewis was in Santa Monica on Monday night to collect his first gong of the season, top actor honors at the Critics' Choice Awards for his star turn in "There Will Be Blood." But one gets the feeling that the low-key star would just as soon stay at home in Co.
Top 100 Irish America's Finest in Dance . Music . Acting
The Irish have had a long history in the entertainment business, from the days when actors Errol Flynn and James Cagney graced the silver screen, Gene Kelly danced his way into hearts, and crooner Bing Crosby brought joy to millions with his heavenly voice. So too, our Top 100 honorees, dancers, musicians, stars of stage and screen, light up our lives with their particular talent.
They have made us laugh, cry, sit spellbound in our seats, and gasp in awe at their enormous talent.