We have good news for fans of the genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? The second US series begins this Wednesday on Channel 9.
Over the coming weeks, some of the biggest stars in the US will trace their family tree and make discoveries about their ancestors.
The celebrities in this series include –
- Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow
- Actress and performer Vanessa Williams
- Country superstar Tim McGraw
- Comedienne and actress Rosie O’Donnell
- Actress Kim Cattrall
- R&B superstar Lionel Richie
- Actor Steve Buscemi
- Actress Ashley Judd
First up is Academy Award™winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow who traces the roots of her paternal grandfather, a man driven to succeed in the face of adversity. She uncovers a string of events that give her insight into her great grandmother’s character. On her mother’s side, Paltrow discovers that her ancestors have deep roots in the Caribbean island of Barbados.
Tune into Channel 9 this Wednesday night at 10pm AEST to see what she discovers.
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