Famous Celebrities You Had No Idea Were Adopted

Frances McDormand

Born in Chicago, Illinois, actress Frances McDormand was adopted from a very young age. The McDormand family also adopted her siblings. Together, they moved frequently around the country, eventually landing in Pennsylvania. There, she began to pursue acting while she was still in high school. After graduating, she went to the prestigious Yale School of Drama to become one of the best in her craft.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.