While hordes of native-born celebs are encouraging Americans to vote, some immigrants of stature are just earning the right. Canadian-born funnyman JIM CARREY says he was motivated to become a U.S. citizen by the upcoming election. Awww … should we tell Carrey and the other newly minted Yanks that California is not in play?
PIERCE BROSNAN
Homeland: Ireland
His Americana: Foiled bad guys as Remington Steele; retires to the beach in After the Sunset
Motive: “I want to be able to vote for John Kerry.” And we’ll choose the next James Bond. Deal?
PAM ANDERSON
Homeland: Canada
Her Americana: Brought back the one-piece swimsuit on Baywatch and the birthday suit in a sex tape with Tommy Lee
Motive: To vote, she says. Frankly, we blame her ex-beau, überpatriot Kid Rock
MANNY RAMIREZ
Homeland: Dominican Republic
His Americana: The leftfielder’s at bats give Red Sox fans reason to live
Motive: He says his parents urged it. He lives in Florida, so, unlike the rest, has swing-state clout
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