Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Nancy Pelosi, Norah O'Donnell and Zac Posen explore their immigrant roots, retracing the journeys of their ancestors who arrived in the United States with little more than ...

Fresh off its first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, Finding Your Roots is gearing up for an exciting Season 11 premiere this January. But this time, there’s a ...

America Ferrera learns that one of her cousins is director Ava DuVernay in the upcoming 12th season of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

For over 10 seasons, “Finding Your Roots” has delved into celebrities’ family trees — and one woman has been behind many of the shocking discoveries, unearthed secrets and tear-jerking revelations.

Kristen Bell has a big reaction to finding out that her relative was living in America as a spy — for the British, no less! — following the Revolutionary War on a new episode of PBS series Finding ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, revealing the Irish American experience through their families. Guests: Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.

Amanda Seyfried made a horrifying discovery about her third great-grandfather during a recent appearance on the PBS show ...

Lea Salonga, a renowned singer and actor from the Philippines, heard surprising news about her heritage in an episode of "Finding Your Roots" that aired Jan. 7. While appearing on the PBS show, the 53 ...

Henry Louis Gates explores the remarkable roots of actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts—using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel generations into the past, tracing lineages that ...