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Did you ever wonder if any famous people were adopted, or if anyone famous ever adopted children? Find out about some people whose lives have been touched by adoption!
Artists and Writers
Jamie Foxx, a popular actor and musician, was adopted by his grandmother when he was 7 months old. Learn More »		  
Athletes
Scott Hamilton, Olympic gold medal
winner, was adopted when he was just
six weeks old.
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Leaders
Dave Thomas was the man who started the famous fast food restaurant, Wendy's. Dave was adopted when he was six weeks old. Learn More »
Interesting People
Lynette Cole was crowned Miss USA 2000. Lynette was in foster care when her parents adopted her and her brother. Learn More »

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U.S. citizens adopted 265,677 children from other countries between 1971 and 2001. Also about 20,000 children each year are adopted from other countries like China, Russia, South Korea, Guatemala, and Cambodia.