Fake Yanks: Five Foreigners Who Can Pull Off an American Accent

Fake Yanks: Five Foreigners Who Can Pull Off an American Accent

 
American movie and telvision watchers: don't look now, but we've been invaded. These actors have all managed to pull off an American accent, supressing their natural dialects for our Yankee drawl. Check out these five actors who sound as American as apple pie, even if they'd perhaps prefer a nice crumpet.  

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Hugh Laurie

Actor Hugh Laurie accepts the Favorite TV Drama Actor award during the People's Choice Awards 2010 held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

 On House, Hugh Laurie is perfectly irascible, and has a perfect American accent. But in reality he was born in Oxford, England and has the accent to prove it.

 

Minnie Driver

Actress Minnie Driver arrives at "Barney's Version" screening during AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi held at Egyptian Theatre on November 6, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)

 

London-born Minnie Driver came to the attention of American audiences with a decidedly British brogue in Good Will Hunting. 

Simon Baker

Actor Simon Baker attends "Margin Call" Premiere at the Eccles Center Theatre during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Getty Images)

 

Simon Baker shows off his acute mental prowess on The Mentalist, but you would never know by hearing him talk that he's actually from Tasmania, Australia. Check out the charming Baker showing off his dialogue skills on The Mentalist before breaking into his Aussie accent when appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Emma Watson

(UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Emma Watson attends a Warner Bros - Leavesden Studios photocall held at Claridges on November 10, 2010 in London, England. (Getty Images) 

 It's hard to think of someone more British than stately young Emma Watson, but thanks to her time attending an American university, she's starting to pick up an American accent.

 

 

Andrew Lincoln

Actor Andrew Lincoln attends "The Walking Dead" premiere at the Capitol cinema on November 3, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images) 

 On the hit AMC show The Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln has an accent as Southern as chicken-fried steak. But in reality, Lincoln was born in London, and has the natural accent to prove it.

 

 

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Fake Yanks: Five Foreigners Who Can Pull Off an American Accent

Fake Yanks: Five Foreigners Who Can Pull Off an American Accent

 
American movie and telvision watchers: don't look now, but we've been invaded. These actors have all managed to pull off an American accent, supressing their natural dialects for our Yankee drawl. Check out these five actors who sound as American as apple pie, even if they'd perhaps prefer a nice crumpet.  

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Hugh Laurie

Actor Hugh Laurie accepts the Favorite TV Drama Actor award during the People's Choice Awards 2010 held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

 On House, Hugh Laurie is perfectly irascible, and has a perfect American accent. But in reality he was born in Oxford, England and has the accent to prove it.

 

Minnie Driver

Actress Minnie Driver arrives at "Barney's Version" screening during AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi held at Egyptian Theatre on November 6, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)

 

London-born Minnie Driver came to the attention of American audiences with a decidedly British brogue in Good Will Hunting. 

Simon Baker

Actor Simon Baker attends "Margin Call" Premiere at the Eccles Center Theatre during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Getty Images)

 

Simon Baker shows off his acute mental prowess on The Mentalist, but you would never know by hearing him talk that he's actually from Tasmania, Australia. Check out the charming Baker showing off his dialogue skills on The Mentalist before breaking into his Aussie accent when appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Emma Watson

(UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Emma Watson attends a Warner Bros - Leavesden Studios photocall held at Claridges on November 10, 2010 in London, England. (Getty Images) 

 It's hard to think of someone more British than stately young Emma Watson, but thanks to her time attending an American university, she's starting to pick up an American accent.

 

 

Andrew Lincoln

Actor Andrew Lincoln attends "The Walking Dead" premiere at the Capitol cinema on November 3, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Getty Images) 

 On the hit AMC show The Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln has an accent as Southern as chicken-fried steak. But in reality, Lincoln was born in London, and has the natural accent to prove it.

 

 

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The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict)

The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict) 

Selena Gomez, joined by a host of young girls, shoots a music video for her upcoming single at a Los Angeles beach. In between takes, Selena could be seen bundling up in a robe and getting a hug from a friend.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

Megan Fox and Jon Hamm film scenes for 'Friends with Kids' at Mount Peter ski lodge in Warwick.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

(UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Emma Watson arrives at the ELLE Style Awards 2011 held at The Grand Connaught Rooms on February 14, 2011 in London, England.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe)

 

RACEY IN RED! Paris Hilton celebrates her 30th birthday with a party in the Hollywood Hills. Wearing a striking scarlet burlesque outfit, Paris arrived at the event with her boyfriend Cy Waits. With 300 people expected to attend - the LAPD will be keeping a close eye on the situation in case the party gets out of hand! She Tweeted, "Getting ready for my big birthday bash tonight! So excited! Yay! :)".
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Gomes and Anne V, STK's Executive Chef Stephen Hopcraft and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker attend the SI Swimsuit Lunch at STK at The Cosmopolitan on February 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America)

 

Recording artist Kanye West attends the VMAN21 launch party at The Garden at The Mondrian Soho on February 15, 2011 in New York City.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)

Michelle Trachtenberg attends Maxim's March Issue party at SL on February 15, 2011 in New York City.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America)

 

 

Comedians, Luca Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu, were presenters at the 61st edition of the Italian Music Festival. The two comedians performed a satirical duet about the recent political battle between Silvio Burlusconi and Gianfranco Fini. Pictured here, presenters Belen Rodriguez and Elisabetta Canalis - George Clooney's girlfriend.
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

Justin Bieber on the red carpet for the European premiere of his new movie "Never Say Never". Held at Cineworld in London's O2 Centre, the 3D movie follows the teen idol from street performer to the worldwide global success he is today.
(February 16, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

"American Idol" star Adam Lambert and his boyfriend Sauli Koskinen arrive at LAX airport to catch a flight out of Los Angeles.
(February 16, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

 

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The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict)

The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict) 

Selena Gomez, joined by a host of young girls, shoots a music video for her upcoming single at a Los Angeles beach. In between takes, Selena could be seen bundling up in a robe and getting a hug from a friend.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

Megan Fox and Jon Hamm film scenes for 'Friends with Kids' at Mount Peter ski lodge in Warwick.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

(UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Emma Watson arrives at the ELLE Style Awards 2011 held at The Grand Connaught Rooms on February 14, 2011 in London, England.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe)

 

RACEY IN RED! Paris Hilton celebrates her 30th birthday with a party in the Hollywood Hills. Wearing a striking scarlet burlesque outfit, Paris arrived at the event with her boyfriend Cy Waits. With 300 people expected to attend - the LAPD will be keeping a close eye on the situation in case the party gets out of hand! She Tweeted, "Getting ready for my big birthday bash tonight! So excited! Yay! :)".
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Sports Illustrated swimsuit models Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Gomes and Anne V, STK's Executive Chef Stephen Hopcraft and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker attend the SI Swimsuit Lunch at STK at The Cosmopolitan on February 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America)

 

Recording artist Kanye West attends the VMAN21 launch party at The Garden at The Mondrian Soho on February 15, 2011 in New York City.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)

Michelle Trachtenberg attends Maxim's March Issue party at SL on February 15, 2011 in New York City.
(February 14, 2011 - Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images North America)

 

 

Comedians, Luca Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu, were presenters at the 61st edition of the Italian Music Festival. The two comedians performed a satirical duet about the recent political battle between Silvio Burlusconi and Gianfranco Fini. Pictured here, presenters Belen Rodriguez and Elisabetta Canalis - George Clooney's girlfriend.
(February 15, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

Justin Bieber on the red carpet for the European premiere of his new movie "Never Say Never". Held at Cineworld in London's O2 Centre, the 3D movie follows the teen idol from street performer to the worldwide global success he is today.
(February 16, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

"American Idol" star Adam Lambert and his boyfriend Sauli Koskinen arrive at LAX airport to catch a flight out of Los Angeles.
(February 16, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

 

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Emma Watson: 2011 BAFTA Beauty

Emma Watson: 2011 BAFTA Beauty

Making her way to the red carpet, Emma Watson was among the stars partaking in the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2011 in London, England on Sunday (February 13).

Held at The Royal Opera House, the "Harry Potter" actress looked darling as she readied for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities.

The ceremony sees Jonathan Ross as host for the fifth year while being broadcast on BBC1.
Of the event, Deputy Bafta chairman David Parfitt was high on British films this year around, as he said, "British film has always punched above its weight in the film world. British film is always quite well represented in the Oscars as well as the Baftas."


"It's not that we have a particular bias. British film in general plays well around the world because it's very good."

 

 

 

 

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Emma Watson: 2011 BAFTA Beauty

Emma Watson: 2011 BAFTA Beauty

Making her way to the red carpet, Emma Watson was among the stars partaking in the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2011 in London, England on Sunday (February 13).

Held at The Royal Opera House, the "Harry Potter" actress looked darling as she readied for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities.

The ceremony sees Jonathan Ross as host for the fifth year while being broadcast on BBC1.
Of the event, Deputy Bafta chairman David Parfitt was high on British films this year around, as he said, "British film has always punched above its weight in the film world. British film is always quite well represented in the Oscars as well as the Baftas."


"It's not that we have a particular bias. British film in general plays well around the world because it's very good."

 

 

 

 

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Photo Credit: Getty Images, SplashNewsOnline.com

BAFTA Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

BAFTA Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

Tonight is also a big night across the pond! The BAFTA Awards just finished up in London and we’ve got some GLAM red carpet looks!

A slew of celebs hit the red carpet: Emma Watson, Jessica Alba, Bonnie Wright, Jamie Campbell Bower, Helena Bonham Carter, Rupert Grint, J.K. Rowling, Gerard Butler, Minnie Driver, Natascha McElhone, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Thandie Newton, Colin Firth, Jesse Eisenberg, Neve Campbell, Noomi Rapace, Gemma Arterton, and Amy Adams.


Jessica Alba really went bold with that blue, right? And I’m floored at Helena Bonham Carter once again; she’s gorgeous, but I miss the crazy getups!

Who do you think nailed it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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