Jesse Eisenberg Granted Polish Citizenship

The actor and filmmaker received the honor in New York, reflecting his efforts to reconnect with his family's Polish heritage.

Jesse Eisenberg was officially granted Polish citizenship by President Andrzej Duda during a ceremony in New York.
Eisenberg sought the citizenship while working on his film 'A Real Pain,' which explores Jewish trauma and family history in Poland.
The actor-director expressed a desire to bridge the gap between his family and their Polish roots, which were severed after the Holocaust.
'A Real Pain,' inspired by Eisenberg's family history, earned critical acclaim, with Kieran Culkin winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
President Duda praised Eisenberg’s efforts to honor his heritage and strengthen ties between Jewish and Polish communities.