Finding Your Roots: 10 Times Celebs Unearthed Problematic Pasts

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"Finding Your Roots" reveals surprising and sometimes troubling ancestral histories! Join us as we look at ten celebrities who unearthed problematic pasts on the show. From Laura Linney's convicted ancestor transported to America, to Angela Davis's surprising connection to the Mayflower, and the controversy surrounding Ben Affleck's slave-owning relative, these discoveries challenge our perceptions of family and history. Discover how Michael Douglas learned about his family's criminal past and Kristen Bell uncovered a British spy in her lineage! We'll also explore the stories of Michael Imperioli, Soledad O'Brien, Brendan Fraser, Jeff Daniels, and Anderson Cooper, and how they reacted to these shocking revelations about their roots. read more...

Finding Your Roots: 10 Times Celebs Unearthed Problematic Pasts

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