Birth Name: Eric Stephen Ladin

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Eric Ladin is an American actor. Eric is married to Kathryn C. “Katy” Hull, with whom he has a son.

Eric is the son of Jean (Schwartz) and Ronald Mark Ladin. Eric’s parents are Jewish.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Sidney Samuel Ladin (the son of Samuel P. Ladin and Eva Levinson). Samuel was from Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine). Eva was also from Russia.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Lanora/Lenora Turk (the daughter of Morris Turk and Rose Sonnenberg). Morris was born in Poland. Rose was born in New Jersey, to a father from Poland and a mother from Germany.

Sources: Birth record of Eric Ladin – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Eric’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Max P. Ladin, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

Eric’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s paternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Ike Turk – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by DFree/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Willem Bijkerk

Place of Birth: Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 20 April 1980

Ethnicity: Dutch

Waylon is a Dutch singer and musician. He will represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

He is the son of Henny and Willy Bijkerk.

Jessy Terrero – Lionsgate Home Entertainment and Grindstone VIP Screening of “Freelancer” – Arrivals – Grauman’s Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Winston Burris / PR Photos

Birth Name: Jessy Davis Terrero

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Date of Birth: October 7, 1972

Ethincity: Dominican Republic

Jessy Terrero is a Dominican-American film and music video director.

Jessy’s parents are Dominican immigrants.

Birth Name: Ava Marie DuVernay

Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: August 24, 1972

Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole (African, French), distant Haitian

Ava DuVernay is an American director, screenwriter, film marketer, and film distributor.

She was born to Darlene and Joseph Marcel DuVernay III. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Murray Maye, whom Ava considers to be her father. Murray was from Lowndes County, Alabama, and was the son of Cornelia and Percy Devon Maye.

Ava’s ancestry is African-American and Louisiana Creole (which consists of African and French).

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2017) stated that Ava’s genetic ancestry is:

*57.3% African
*41.5% European

Among Ava’s paternal ancestors is Jacques Henry Gaudin, a white man, of French descent, who was born, c. 1779, in Haiti, and his wife, Magdeleine Clémence Auger, who was of mixed race background. The two left Haiti during the slave revolt of the 1790s, and lived in Cuba, before settling in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ava’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Marcel DuVernay II (the son of Joseph Marcel DuVernay and Jeanne Eulalia Staes). Ava’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of Frank Louis DuVernay and Victoria Frilot.

Ava’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Veronica Lockett (the daughter of Cornelius Lockett and Octavia Smith).

Ava’s maternal grandfather was William Marshall Sexton (the son of L. Z. Sexton).

Photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Kyle Newacheck – Comic-Con International: San Diego 2012 – Day 1 – “Workaholics” Press Interviews – Hilton San Diego Bayfront – San Diego, CA, USA – Keywords: Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Kyle Richard Newacheck

Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 23, 1984

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather),   Welsh, English, Irish, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, Czech/Bohemian (father)

Kyle Newacheck is an American television writer, director, producer, and actor.

Kyle is the son of Pamela A. (Kahn) and Richard Alan “Rick” Newacheck. Kyle’s father has Czech/Bohemian, Welsh, German, Swiss-German, Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry. Kyle’s mother is mostly of German Jewish and English descent.

Kyle’s paternal grandfather was Richard Newacheck (the son of Franklin William Newacheck and Hazel May Brewer). Franklin was the son of Frank Joseph Newacheck, whose parents were from Bohemia, and of Rosenia “Rose” Vogt, whose father was Swiss and whose mother was German. Hazel was the daughter of Albert A. Brewer and Emma M. Leachman.

Kyle’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Ellen Davis (the daughter of Lloyd/Loyd Edward Davis and Ezel Bea Agnew). Lloyd was the son of James E. “Jas” Davis, whose parents were Welsh, and of Ella/Eleanor, whose father was English and whose mother was Irish. Ezel was the daughter of Robert E. Agnew and Birdie, whose father was English.

Kyle’s maternal grandfather was Stephen “Steve” Kahn (the son of Irving H. Kahn and Beatrice Meltzer). Irving was the son of Solomon Kahn, whose parents were from Germany, and of Lillie Behrendt, whose parents were also from Germany. Beatrice was the daughter of parents from Germany, Joseph Meltzer and Ida R.

Kyle’s maternal grandmother was Shirley R. Perry (who was likely the daughter of Earl Hamilton Perry and Margurette/Mazie). Earl was the son of Eldred Perry and Carrie.

Sources: Genealogy of Kyle Newacheck – http://www.geni.com

Birth record of Kyle Newacheck – http://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Kyle’s father – http://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Kyle’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Kyle’s paternal grandmother on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Kyle’s paternal grandmother – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Name: Alan Mark Poul

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 1, 1954

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alan Poul is an American film and television producer and director.

Alan is the son of Shirley (Weissman) and Franklin Poul. Alan’s parents were Jewish.

Alan’s paternal grandparents were Boris Poul and Anna. Boris was from Zhytomyr, Russia (now Ukraine). Anna was also from Russia.

Alan’s maternal grandparents were Samuel Weissman (the son of Ida) and Clara. Samuel and Clara were also from Russia.

Sources: Alan’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alan’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Alan’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Alan’s mother – http://www.legacy.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Gregory Paul Bird

Place of Birth: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Date of Birth: November 9, 1992

Ethnicity: English, possibly other

Family Background: Greg Bird is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.

Greg Bird may be the son of James Michael Bird and Lee Marie (Purcell) Bird.

Source: Been Verified.com

Tinsel Korey – 2013 Do Something Awards – Arrivals – Avalon – Hollywood, CA, USA – Keywords: DoSomething.org, VH1’s 2013 Do Something Awards Orientation: Portrait Face Count: 1 – False – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: March 25, 1980

Ethnicity: possibly Indian (from South Asia)

Tinsel Korey is a Canadian actress. She played Makah Emily Young in the Twilight Saga, along with other Native American/First Nations characters.

She has said that she is of First Nations descent, Anishnaabe or Ojibway.

It is said by some that Tinsel is in fact of Indian descent (from India), and that her birth surname is Patel.

Source: Discussion about Tinsel’s ancestry – http://newspaperrock.bluecorncomics.com
http://newspaperrock.bluecorncomics.com
http://newspaperrock.bluecorncomics.com

Birth Name: Bradley Mitchell Silberling

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Date of Birth: September 8, 1963

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English, Irish, possibly other (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Brad Silberling is an American television and film director. Brad is married to actress Amy Brenneman, with whom he has two children.

Brad is the son of Joyce Anne (Tucker) and Robert Murray Silberling. Brad’s father was Jewish and Brad’s mother converted to Judaism.

Brad’s maternal grandfather was Elsworth/Ellsworth Horsford/Hosford “Tom” Tucker (the son of Edgar R. Tucker and Annie L. Horsford/Hosford). Edgar was the son of Warren Chandler Tucker and Sarah Elizabeth Stanles/Staples. Annie was the daughter of Joseph Horsford and Katherine Withers, who were from Ireland.

Sources: Obituary of Brad’s father – http://www.ccgfuneralhome.com

Birth record of Brad’s maternal great-aunt (grandfather’s sister), Louise Ellen Tucker – http://www.familysearch.org

Brad’s maternal grandfather on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Brad’s maternal great-aunt (grandfather’s sister), Louise Ellen (Tucker) Hardy – http://www.genlookups.com

Marriage record of Brad’s maternal great-grandparents, Edgar Ruthven Tucker and Annie Lillian Horsford – http://www.familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Place of Birth: Drummondville, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: November 24, 1983

Ethnicity: French-Canadian

Karine Vanasse is a Canadian actress.

Karine is the daughter of Renée (Gamache) and Conrad Vanasse. Karine’s parents have French-Canadian ancestry.

Karine’s paternal grandfather was Jacques Vanasse (the son of Raoul Vanasse and Almaide Therrien). Raoul was the son of Jacob Vanasse and Elodie Despins. Almaide was the daughter of Onesime Therrien and Celina Boucher.

Karine’s paternal grandmother was Carmen Beaulieu (the daughter of Alfred Beaulieu and Marie-Louise Lavoie). Alfred was the son of Octave Beaulieu and Hermine Michaud. Marie-Louise was the daughter of Elzear Lavoie and Emilia Levesque.

Karine’s maternal grandfather was Lucien Gamache (the son of Theophitus-Theophile Gamache and Clerina-Clairina Charland). Theophitus was the son of Clement Gamache and Odile Monty. Clerina was the daughter of Neré Charland and Hildegarde Croze Provençal.

Karine’s maternal grandmother was Irene Beaulac (the daughter of Arcesilas Beaulac and Etudienne-Eutychienne Turcotte). Arcesilas was the son of Hormidas Beaulac and Alvina-Eveline Lemaire. Etudienne was the daughter of Joseph Turcotte and Marie Gauthier.

Source: Genealogy of Karine Vanasse – http://www.nosorigines.qc.ca

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Jo-Issa Rae Diop

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 12, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Senegalese (father)
*African-American (mother)

Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. Issa is most known as the creator of web series Awkward Black Girl.

Issa is the daughter of Delyna (Hayward) and Abdoulaye Diop. Issa’s father is from Senegal. Issa’s mother is American, from Louisiana. Issa was raised in California, Maryland, and Dakar, Senegal.

Issa’s maternal grandparents were Ralph Hayward and Joyce.

Sources: Birth record of Issa Rae – http://www.familysearch.org

http://www.theguardian.com

Obituary of Issa’s aunt (mother’s sister), Rae Louise Hayward – http://www.findagrave.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Melina E. Matsoukas

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 14, 1981

Ethnicity:
*Jewish (father)
*Afro-Jamaican, possibly Afro-Cuban (mother)

Melina Matsoukas is an American director of commercials, videos, and and television shows.

Melina is the daughter of Diana-Elena (Foster) and David D. Matsoukas. Melina’s father has Greek Jewish and Polish Jewish ancestry. Melina’s mother was born in Cuba, and has been described as an “Afro-Cuban of Jamaican descent”. Melina was raised in New York and New Jersey.

Melina has stated:

 I grew up in the Bronx until I was about ten, and then we moved to New Jersey. I grew up in a very multicultural family. My mother is Afro-Cuban and Jamaican, and my father is Greek and Jewish. I felt the influences from all the different cultures — the stories, the ideas. And my parents are both communists and activists, so they’ve always been all about equality and doing something important with your life. I always wanted to do something big, I just didn’t know how I would go about changing the world.

Melinda’s paternal grandparents were Greek and Polish Jews.

Melina’s maternal grandfather was Carlos Abraham Foster. Carlos was born in Oriente Province, Cuba, to parents from Jamaica. Melina’s maternal grandmother was also from Cuba.

Sources: http://www.thenewyorker.com

Marriage record of Melina’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Melina’s maternal grandfather – http://www.nytimes.com

Photo by Joe Seer/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Janet Mock – “Everything is Copy – Nora Ephron: Scripted & Unscripted” New York City Special Screening – Arrivals – The Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Laurence Agron / PRPhotos.com

Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 10, 1983

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Portuguese, English (maternal grandfather)
*Native Hawaiian (maternal grandmother)

Janet Mock is an American writer, television host, and transgender rights activist.

Janet is the daughter of Elizabeth (Barrett) and Charlie Mock III. Her father is African-American. Her maternal grandfather was of Portuguese and English descent, and her maternal grandmother was a Native Hawaiian. Janet is married to photographer Aaron Tredwell.

A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2017) stated that Janet’s genetic ancestry is:

*42.8% African
*27.9% European
——–*3.8% British & Irish
——–*1.9% French & German
——–*3.0% Scandinavian
——–*6.0% Broadly Northwestern European
——–*7.8% Iberian
——–*3.6% Broadly Southern European
*17.6% East Asian & Native American
*10.9% Oceanian
*0.8% No Match

Janet’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Henry Mock, who was born, c. 1847, in Louisiana or Georgia, and to his wife, Lucinda Ward.

Janet’s paternal grandfather was Charlie Mock, Jr. (the son of Charlie Mock and Veader Nelson). Janet’s great-grandfather Charlie was the son of Harold Mock and Vannie Kay or King.

Janet’s paternal grandmother was Shellie Jean Gipson.

Janet’s maternal grandfather was Arthur Amorin Barrett (the son of Howard Roscoe Barrett and Emily/Amalia Amorin). Arthur was born in Honolulu. Howard was the son of Parnoble N. Barrett and Mary Alice Leachman. Emily was of Portuguese descent, and was the daughter of John DeMedeiros/de Medeiros Amorin and Antonia de Jesus de Freitas.

Janet’s maternal grandmother was Pearl Lawae Kahanoai (the daughter of David Kahanoai and Winifred “Winnie” Pomakai). Pearl was born in Honolulu, of Hawaiian descent. David was born in Kau, the son of Abraham Kahanoai and Theresa. Winifred was the daughter of Michael Pomakai and Kaili Lawai; Kaili was the daughter of Keaho Lawai and Kamawae.

Birth Name: Daniel Nicholas Patrick Samonas

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: March 7, 1990

Ethnicity:
*Greek (father)
*Irish, English (mother)

Daniel Samonas is a Canadian-born American actor.

Daniel was the son of Dianne Marie (Manning) and Christopher “Chris” Samonas. Daniel was raised in Canada and Florida, U.S.

Daniel’s maternal grandparents were Christopher Philip Manning and Mary Beth Keenan (the daughter of Francis Henry Keenan and Margaret Lillian Kelly).

Source: Genealogy of Daniel Samonas (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://ramaracardendalton.com

Photo by s_bukley/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello

Place of Birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: May 23, 1972

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Italian, Portuguese, possibly other)

Rubens Barrichello is a Brazilian racing driver.

Rubens is the son of Idely (Gonçalves dos Santos) and Rubens Barrichello.

Rubens’ paternal grandfather is Rubens “Rubão” Barrichello (the son of Jacob “Pio Cheu” Barrichello and Maria Marim Fernandes). Jacob was the son of Giovanni Barrichello, who was from Riese Pio X, province of Treviso, Veneto region, Italy.

Rubens’ maternal grandmother was named Izaura.

Sources: http://www.luiz.barrichello.nom.br

Photo by draskovic/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Tyson Houseman – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Mann’s Village Theater – Westwood, CA. USA – Keywords: Tyson Houseman – False – – Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Birth Name: Tyson Connor Houseman

Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Birth: February 9, 1990

Ethnicity: Cree Native Canadian/First Nations, English, possibly other

Tyson Houseman is a Canadian actor.

Tyson is the son of Jennifer (Houseman) and comedian Howie Miller. Tyson’s father has Cree Native Canadian/First Nations ancestry. Tyson’s mother is white. They are pictured here.

Tyson has stated:

My father was the only person I ever knew who had an aboriginal background, and he was adopted by a German family. I didn’t grow up as an aboriginal person, but I wish I had more of a connection and knowledge of my root… because now, I’m trying to be a role model for the community. This was a feeling that’s been building up over the years since I landed the part on Twilight, especially when I found out that aboriginal kids tend to look up to actors like me.

Sources: http://www.avenueedmonton.com

Robert Lantos – ET Canada Festival Central 2010 – “Barney’s Version” World Premiere – 2010 Toronto International Film Festival – Yorkville – Toronto, Canada – Photo Credit: Robin Wong / PR Photos 

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Birth: April 3, 1949

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Robert Lantos is a Hungarian-Canadian film producer.

Robert was previously married to actress/dancer Jennifer Dale, with whom he has a son, Ari Lantos, who is an actor, and a daughter, Sabrina.

Robert is the son of Ágnes (Bodor) and László Lantos. Robert was raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, and moved to Canada with his family at the age of 14. Robert’s parents were Hungarian Jews who survived the holocaust; however, Robert was not raised Jewish.

Sources: http://ottawa.mfa.gov.hu

http://www.cjnews.com

Sian Heder – 2014 Writers Guild Award Los Angeles Ceremony – Arrivals – JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Sian H. Heder

Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 23, 1977

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian (father)
*Welsh (mother)

Sian Heder is an American writer and filmmaker. Sian is married to actor/producer David Newsom, with whom she has two children.

Sian is the daughter of artists Mags (Harries) and Lajos Héder. Sian’s father is from Budapest, Hungary. Sian’s mother is from Cardiff, Wales.

Sources: http://www.broward.org

Birth Name: Lauren E. Morelli

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1982

Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), English, German, possibly other

Lauren Morelli is an American writer. Lauren is married to actress Samira Wiley.

Lauren is the daughter of Frederick J. “Fred” Morelli, Jr.

Lauren’s paternal grandfather was Frederick J. Morelli, Sr. (the son of John Morelli and Louisa/Louise Rocca). John and Louisa were Italian.

Lauren’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Cosgrove (the daughter of James R. Cosgrove and Margaret Huld). James was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from England. Margaret’s father was German.

Sources: Obituary of Lauren’s father – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of Lauren’s paternal grandparents, Frederick J. “Fred” Morelli, Sr. and Dorothy Cosgrove – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Lauren’s paternal great-uncle (grandfather’s brother), Vincent “Beans” Morelli – http://www.timesonline.com

Photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com/

Birth Name: Charles Philip Arthur George

Place of Birth: Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 November, 1948

Ethnicity: European Royal, English (mostly), small amounts of German, Hungarian, French, Anglo-Irish, distant Irish, Danish, Swedish, Swiss, Belgian, Dutch, Bohemian/Czech, Scottish, Lithuanian, Russian, Polish

Charles, Prince of Wales, is the heir apparent to the British throne.

He is the son of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Charles is married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. With his former wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, he is the father of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales.

Prince Charles’ paternal grandfather was Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark (the son of George I of Greece, and of Olga Constantinovna of Russia). Prince Andrew was born in Old Royal Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece. George I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Christian IX, King of Denmark, and of Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Olga was born in Pavlovsk, Russian Empire, the daughter of Grand Duke Konstantin/Constantine Nikolayevich/Nikolaevich/Nicholaievitch of Russia, and of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg.

Prince Charles’ paternal grandmother was Princess Alice of Battenberg (the daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg, and of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine). Princess Alice was born in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Prince Louis was born in Graz, Austrian Empire, the son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Countess Julia/Julie Therese Salome Hauke. Princess Victoria was born in Windsor Castle, the daughter of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom.

Prince Charles’ maternal grandfather was George VI, who was King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 (the son of George V, and of Mary of Teck). George VI was born in York Cottage, Sandringham House, Norfolk, United Kingdom. George V was born in Marlborough House, London, and was King from 1910 to 1936. He was the son of Edward VII, King from 1901 to 1910, and of Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Mary of Teck was born in Kensington Palace, London, the daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck, and of Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge.

Prince Charles’ maternal grandmother was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the daughter of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and of Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne). Lady Elizabeth was born in England. Claude was the son of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 13th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and of Frances Dora Smith Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Cecilia was the daughter of The Rev. Charles William Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck and Caroline Louisa Burnaby.

Sources: Genealogies of Charles, Prince of Wales – https://web.archive.org
https://www.geni.com
https://www.wikitree.com

Genealogy of Charles, Prince of Wales (through his son, Prince William) – https://famouskin.com

Photo by palinchak/Bigstock.com