15 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Muslim

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4. Shohreh Aghdashloo

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This Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominated star of Iranian origin is yet another talented stunner who identifies as a proud Muslim. The 65 year-old actress, who appeared in “House of Sand” and “Fog”, received acclaim in the United States only in her fifties, after establishing a film and stage career in her native Iran. As the winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO miniseries “House of Saddam”, Shohreh has always been very vocal about hating stereotypes and actively avoiding any roles that portray Muslims in a negative light.

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