Portuguese is among the top 10 most spoken languages in the world, and it should not come as a surprise that some world-famous celebrities have learned to speak it fluently. Whether through personal connections, professional reasons, or sheer curiosity, these celebrities have embraced the Portuguese language and culture. Here are some notable names:

Shakira

Shakira, the world-famous singer and dancer, learned to speak Portuguese because of her connection with Brazil. Early in her career, she worked extensively in Brazil and developed a love for the country and its language. Shakira’s dedication to learning Portuguese has paid off, and she is now quite fluent in it.

Annabelle Wallis

Annabelle Wallis, an English actress known for her roles in “The Tudors,” “Annabelle 2,” and “Peaky Blinders,” speaks Portuguese fluently. During her childhood, Annabelle lived in Portugal with her family for several years. Although she attended an international school, she picked up a lot of the Portuguese language and can speak it quite well.

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, the renowned author of the Harry Potter series, speaks Portuguese due to her time living in Portugal. From 1991 to 1993, Rowling lived in Portugal and married a Portuguese journalist, Jorge Arantes. This experience gave her ample opportunity to learn and practice the language. Rowling often replies to Portuguese fans in their native language.

Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado, a Canadian singer and songwriter, has Portuguese roots. Both of her parents are from the Azores, Portugal, and they emigrated to Canada when she was very young. Despite growing up in Canada, her parents ensured that she learned and spoke Portuguese fluently.

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin, the Puerto Rican singer and actor, learned Portuguese due to his love for Brazil. With a significant fanbase in Brazil, Ricky Martin visited the country multiple times and made an effort to learn Portuguese to communicate directly with his fans..

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth, the actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel movies, is Australian. However, he picked up Portuguese through his travels and connections with Portuguese-speaking people.

Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino is an Oscar-winning American actress – for her performance in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite. She speaks Portuguese fluently, having learned the language during her time at Harvard University, where she pursued East Asian studies.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck, the American actor and filmmaker, also speaks Portuguese fluently. The reason is that he spent a year traveling around Portugal with his family. In addition to that, he briefly studied the language at the University of Vermont.

These celebrities have shown that learning a new language can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Whether for personal or professional reasons, their dedication to mastering Portuguese is commendable. Their ability to speak Portuguese fluently not only enhances their connection with Portuguese-speaking fans but also showcases their appreciation for the language and culture.

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