AnnaLynne McCord
McCord in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 16, 1987
Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, French
AnnaLynne McCord is an American actress, women’s activist, and model. Her roles include the films The Haunting of Molly Hartley, Fired Up!, and 68 Kill, and television’s 90210 and American Heiress.
AnnaLynne is the daughter of Sheri and David Lance McCord. Her father is a Christian minister. She was raised in Buford and Monroe, in Georgia.
There is an internet rumor that one of AnnaLynne’s grandmothers was Kenyan. This does not appear to be accurate.
A picture of AnnaLynne with her mother and sisters can be seen here. A picture of AnnaLynne’s mother can be seen here.
AnnaLynne’s paternal grandfather was William Larry McCord (the son of James Broadus McCord and Edna Pearl Martin). William was born in Atlanta, Georgia. James was the son of William Robert McCord and Lourinda Elizabeth Blackwell. Edna was the daughter of John Milton Martin and Mary Ann Fortner.
AnnaLynne’s paternal grandmother is Peggy Thomas (the daughter of Lee Sanders Thomas and Etoyle Haynes). Lee was the son of Henry Lee Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Bessie Persons. Etoyle was the daughter of David Mathis Haynes and Bertie Mae McGarity.
AnnaLynne’s maternal grandfather is likely surnamed Hodges.
AnnaLynne’s maternal grandmother was Gloria Louise DuBois (the daughter of Clarence Hazel DuBois and Nettie Lou Hendry). Gloria was born in Pembroke, Georgia.
Sources: Obituary of AnnaLynne’s paternal grandfather, William Larry McCord – http://www.ajc.com
Death record of AnnaLynne’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mary Ann (Fortner) Martin – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage announcement of AnnaLynne’s maternal grandmother, Gloria Louise DuBois – https://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of AnnaLynne’s maternal grandmother, Gloria Louise (DuBois) Carter – https://www.flanderspowellfuneralhome.com
I honestly only searched her heritage to see if I was right! I had a feeling she was part black! And I think mixed babys have made some of the most beautiful people….Wentworth Miller, from Prison break, Alicia Keys, Miriah Carey! Etc and so on! I do not have any black in my heritage…however I wouldn’t have an issue if I did. Iggnorant people who hold one race above others I find most idiotic! ..
you mean WHITE people who do that? No one cares when blacks, Asians, and latinos do.. and they do a LOT.
Exactly. Even if she is a 1/4 black, its still apart of heritage and its not a very distant part at all. And all though Johnny Depp isnt half, it is apart of his heritage and bloodline the he doesn’t deny either. All of these exotic spices always makes a hot dish! And according to this country, if you have one drop of black blood in you no matter who you are, you are considered black. Although, people should be free to be who they want to be without all of the outside influence.
I read in Johnny Depp’s biography that he is 1/4 pure Cherokee.
but she has no black blood.
Does anyone actually have proof that she’s 1/4 Kenyan? That’s just a message board. Why would it be a reliable source?
To Dee
Well I have no actual prove,however I been going to that site for a few years now.So far they haven’t been wrong about any celebs ethnicity they’ve talked about.Also why would they make up Kenyan?There are better choices to pick that are more believable then Kenyan,say Moroccan.Another thing,why would you doubt she was Kenyan?
I don’t know anything other than that’s not a reliable source. You’d think if an actress was 1/4 Kenyan, you’d be able to find a good source that says so.
To dee
Not really most white people,(no offense if your white),in the past as well as now are very closes mouth about having black heritage.I can give you examples of celebs who have done that.The information was leaked out about their heritage and it turned out to be true.They give reasons like they thought it might hurt their career.Look at vin dinsel,you know he’s part black,but what does he say(I’m italian and some other things)
Okay… if she’s hiding her black heritage, then how do you know about it? How does some random dude on the message board know about it? Did he trace her ancestry? My guess is he didn’t.
To Dee
Somehow your reading more than what I’m writing.I never said she was doing anything,I said some celebs have done this(if you reread what I wrote).Next from my understanding,it was supposed to have been mention in some interview while she was in europe,IDK I was not there.Although there are a other sites now,asking the question of if the ODR was still in effect,why isn’t she called black.Now information like this could have come from friends of the family,a mad ex-boyfriend or who knows.Now if true or not,I’m keeping an open mind about it,you’ve already close the book.However it’s strange to me that the Kenyan heritage is the only one you need proof of
P.S., as to why I would doubt she’s 1/4 Kenyan.
Hmm, let’s see – for starters, I would estimate the number of white people (or black people) in the great state of Georgia who have a Kenyan grandparent is exactly zero.
To dee
Now see,that’s just your opinion.You have no idea who’s what.Next just because she was born there,doesn’t mean that grandparent was.Then I know there are a lot of dark skin black people in south,so how would you know who was from kenya?A kenyan person might be just like an ethiopian who mixs with a white person,looking completely white.1/4 black people tend to be white,look at victoria rowell daughter
you can see ,..just look at her face she has that vibe going on wich is not basic plain white bread
asin not your plain basic loaf of white bread,…she’s much to awsome looking ,..people need to learn more about the world and how people in countries look
kenya has white people you know? not only black people. Thsi is what i found on wikipedia:
White people in Kenya
There is a minor but relatively prominent group of white people in Kenya, mainly descendants of British settlers from the colonial era.
that would explain the nationality of her mom or dad.
can you prove that she is not part of the black group of kenya,or is it just wishful thinking?I mean it says the majority are british whites,yet her background doesn’t mention british.Now wiki does say the majority are british but not all,so there is a slim chance,a very very slim chance
fuzzy bear:
But can YOU prove that she has kenyan in her anyway? Sehe definitely looks white to me. 100%
Check out these 100% people:
Rita ora (albanian from Kosovo descent)
Antoniette Nikprelaj (albanian)
They’re both albanian and very exotic looking. Don’t tell me they are part black now? :P
A very attractive actress…however, her co-stars have complained of poor hygiene.