Chinese, Hawaiian, Lebanese: the origins of celebrities you may not know about

In the world of celebrities, some stars owe their unique beauty to mixed ethnic roots. Whether Chinese, Hawaiian, Spanish, or otherwise, the origins of the stars are fascinatingly diverse.

Many will remember that the beautiful Shakira was born in Colombia, but few know that her parents have different origins.

Her father, William Mebarak Chadid, was a jeweler from New York with Lebanese origins, while her mother, Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado, is Colombian but with Spanish and Italian roots.

The leading actor of the 'Fast & Furious' saga is descended from different ethnic groups. He has stated on several occasions that he never knew his biological father, but, as he himself said, "All I know from my mother is that I have connections to many different cultures," according to Sportskeeda.

Vin Diesel was born in Alameda County, California (United States) and his mother has English, German, and Scottish ancestors.

Born Demetria Devonne Lovato, we know her as simply Demi Lovato. The singer has roots in several parts of the world.

The American singer-songwriter and actress has English origins on her mother's side, while on her father's side, she has Mexican roots. The paternal family, in turn, had Spanish and Portuguese ancestors.

Perhaps Keanu Reeves is one of the most iconic examples on this list of celebrities with mixed ancestry. Although officially Canadian, the 'Matrix' actor was born in Lebanon, in Beirut.

His father is a Hawaiian geologist with Portuguese, English, Scottish, Chinese, and Dutch ancestry, while his mother was English, according to Ethnicelebs. His name, Keanu, is supposed to mean "cool breeze" in Hawaiian.

The beautiful actress and singer Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, in the county of Monterey in the United States. Her origins are very diverse, however.

Her father, in fact, is English but with Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry, while her mother is Filipina with Spanish and Chinese ancestry.

Even the famous American golfer Tiger Woods is represented in this gallery.

In the veins of Tiger Woods flows African American blood on his father's side, Thai on his mother's side, and Dutch and Chinese on his maternal grandmother's side.

Another ravishing and famous actress and singer is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, or, in short, Zendaya. Born in Oakland, California, she is definitely the star of the moment.

According to Ethnicelebs, Zendaya's father is of African American descent, while her mother comes from a family that mixes German, Irish, English, and Scottish roots.

Jesse Williams is best known for his participation in 'Grey's Anatomy' and his role in 'Only Murders in the Building.' His magnetic gaze has truly enchanted all the fans.

Jesse Williams' father is African American, while his mother is Swedish, a combination that we see in the actor's fascinating traits.

Winona Ryder's filmography speaks for itself. The actress, born in Olmsted, Minnesota, has proven over the years that she is one of the best of her generation. In addition to her talent, her particular beauty has certainly helped her to achieve the highest goals.

Winona Ryder's father is an Ashkenazi Jew, traditionally of Yiddish language and culture, while her mother is of Belgian, English, German, and Swedish ancestry.

An American model born in Rochester, New York, Tyson Beckford has become especially known for being the face of Polo Ralph Lauren.

Tyson Beckford was born to Jamaican parents. However, the father's family is of partly Chinese descent, while the mother's is of Panamanian and Afro-Jamaican descent.

Named by People as one of the 50 most beautiful women in the world, this 'Black Venus' was one of the famous supermodels in the 80s and 90s.

Naomi Campbell was born in Lambeth near London (UK). Her mother, Valerie Morris, is of Jamaican descent, but according to Ethnicelebs, the former supermodel's grandmother had Chinese roots.