Some family history is more than just names on a page. Join us as we look at emotional “Finding Your Roots” revelations involving celebrities whose ancestors endured the Holocaust and WWII. From ...

The actor uncovers his family history in the newest episode of the PBS series Sharareh Drury is a writer on the Movies team at PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2025 and has worked for Variety and The ...

Although Sara Haines is regularly spotted on ABC’s daytime talk show The View, fans can catch her as she joins Henry Louis Gates Jr. on the upcoming episode of Finding Your Roots. The docuseries, ...

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of the city.

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.

*Season 12 of “Finding Your Roots” returns to PBS, with host Henry Louis Gates Jr. guiding celebrities as they uncover their ancestral stories. Lizzo describes one revelation as “scandaloso,” while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I am thrilled to announce another season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS filled with inspiring stories from our wonderful guests that ...

Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from Finding Your Roots. In a new episode of the PBS genealogy series, the ...