Audrey Hepburn and 9 Other Celebrities Who Speak Multiple Languages

“They say love is the best investment; the more you give, the more you get in return.” Do you know who said that? None other than the radiantly beautiful and ever-so-charming goddess, Audrey Hepburn herself.

When you think of Audrey Hepburn, you probably think of her legendary films and her iconic style. But one thing you and I tend to overlook is that she is also a humanitarian and a well-known polyglot. Our dearest Audrey Hepburn spoke six languages.

However, Audrey Hepburn is not the only Hollywood star who can speak multiple languages. Many of our favorite celebrities showcase this ability in interviews and press conferences. In the meantime, check out our list of multilingual celebrities and be inspired to learn a new language.

Oh, and one more thing, here’s a quick tip: set aside a few minutes each day to learn a language by reading and listening to stories you love with Beelinguapp. You may not become fluent right away, but regular immersion is key to enhancing your reading, listening, and vocabulary.

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Sir Christopher Lee – English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Greek, Mandarin, Latin

Sir Christopher Frank Cardini Lee was an actor and singer from the UK, known for villain roles like Count Dracula. Lee spoke Italian, French, Spanish, German, and English fluently. He was also conversationally fluent in Mandarin.

Salma Hayek – English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese

Salma Hayek is an actress and producer recognized for her role as Frida Kahlo. Besides her native Spanish, Hayek also speaks English, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Tom Hiddleston – English, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Latin, Russian, German, Korean, Mandarin

Tom Hiddleston, famous for playing Loki, learned Greek at the University of Cambridge. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian, and knows some German, Korean, and Mandarin.

Natalie Portman – English, Spanish, Hebrew, Japanese, French

Born in Jerusalem, Natalie Portman grew up speaking English and Hebrew. She knows conversational Spanish, French, German, and Japanese, and even used sign language in a Paul McCartney music video.

Monica Bellucci – English, Italian, French, Persian, Spanish

Italian model and actress Monica Bellucci learned the endangered Aramaic language for The Passion of the Christ. She also speaks Italian, French, Spanish, and English.

Sandra Oh – Korean, English, French

Sandra Oh grew up speaking both Korean and English. She learned French while studying at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal.

Viggo Mortensen – English, Spanish, Danish, French, Italian, Norwegian

Viggo Mortensen was raised in Argentina and grew up speaking English, Spanish, and Danish. He is also conversational in French, Italian, and can understand Norwegian.