Did you know these celebrities are Australians?

Portia de Rossi
Iggy Azalea
Rose Byrne
Ruby Rose
Yvonne Strahovski
Flea
Princess Mary of Denmark
Gemma Ward
Mia Wasikowska
Clare Bowen
Ryan Kwanten
Emily Browning
Emilie de Ravin
Jai Courtney
Travis Fimmel
Yael Stone
Jesse Spencer
Poppy Montgomery
Abbie Cornish
Errol Flynn
Vance Joy
P. L. Travers
Essie Davis
Melissa George
Radha Mitchell
Portia de Rossi

Actress Portia de Rossi was born in Horsham in Western Victora and is perhaps best known for being married to Ellen DeGeneres.

Iggy Azalea

Chart-topper Iggy Azalea may be an international hip-hop star, but you probably didn’t know that this superstar grew up in Mullumbimby.

Rose Byrne

Despite seeming like a Hollywood native, 'Bad Neighbours' and  'Bridesmaids' star Rose Byrne was born in Balmain, Sydney.

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose was born in Melbourne but found an international audience in the hit series 'Orange Is The New Black.'

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski was born in Werrington Downs just outside of Sydney and is best known for her portrayal of Serena Joy Waterford in 'The Handmaid’s Tale.'

Flea

Red Hot Chilli Peppers bass player Flea was born in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood.

Princess Mary of Denmark

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, comes from Hobart, Tasmania.

Gemma Ward

Supermodel actress Gemma Ward was born in Perth.

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska, star of 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Kids Are Alright,' was actually born in Canberra.

Clare Bowen

Born on the south coast of NSW, singer and actor Clare Bowen is best known for playing sweet songbird Scarlett O'Conner in the drama series 'Nashville.'

Ryan Kwanten

'True Blood' and 'The Oath' star Ryan Kwanten was born in Sydney.

Emily Browning

Emily Browning was born in Melbourne and has appeared in many Hollywood films including Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' 'Sucker Punch,' and 'Sleeping Beauty.'

Emilie de Ravin

'Lost' star Emilie de Ravin was born on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Jai Courtney

Sydney-born Jai Courtney has taken Hollywood by storm with starring roles in blockbusters like 'Terminator Genesis,' 'Suicide Squad' and 'A Good Day to Die Harder.'

Travis Fimmel

'Vikings' star Tavis Fimmel was born in the regional Victorian town of Echuca.

Yael Stone

Yael Stone’s portrayal of Lorna Morrello was so convincing in 'Orange is The New Black' that is hard to believe she wasn't born in Brooklyn - in fact, she is from Sydney.

Jesse Spencer

Melbourne-boy Jesse Spencer hit the big time starring in 'Chicago Fire' and 'House.'

Poppy Montgomery

Sydney-born Poppy Montgomery has become a prime-time crime-fighter with starring roles in 'Without A Trace' and 'Unforgettable.'

Abbie Cornish

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing' star Abbie Cornish is from Lochinvar in the Hunter Valley.

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn was a true legend in the Golden Age of Hollywood but he was actually born in Battery Point, Hobart.

Vance Joy

Vance Joy's 'Riptide' shot him into the limelight, but he grew up in Murrumbeena in Melbourne.

P. L. Travers

Author of the book 'Mary Poppins' (which Disney turned into the legendary Julie Andrews film), P. L. Travers was born in the town of Maryborough near Fraser Island, Queensland.

Essie Davis

Essie Davis is another Aussie who has flown under the radar. An Adelaide native, she is known for 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries,' 'Babadook' and 'Game of Thrones.'

Melissa George

'Hunted' and 'Alias' star Melissa George grew up in Perth, Western Australia.

Radha Mitchell

Melbournian Radha Mitchell is known for her work in the films 'Pitch Black' and 'Man on Fire.'

 

 

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