52 Latino Celebs Whose Parents are Immigrants

In recent years, the debate over immigration has reached a fever pitch, with leaders in both political parties, civil rights activists and even celebrities speaking up to offer their two centavos on this critical issue.

But while there’s no simple way to resolve the matter, it’s important to remember our nation’s rich history when it comes to immigrants. After all, it’s been said that the United States is a "nation of immigrants." In fact, some of our biggest and brightest Latino luminaries have roots outside the U.S. of A.

Here’s a look at 52 Latinos who are the children of immigrants.