Scarlett Johansson Uncovers A Lost Family Tragedy | Finding Your Roots

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Watch actress Scarlett Johansson's tearful reaction after digging deep into her Jewish family history with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Finding Your Roots.
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00:00 Introduction
0:35 Meet Scarlet Johansson’s great-grandfather
1:40 Scarlet Johansson’s ancestors’ WWII experience
2:40 Scarlet Johansson reacts to her Holocaust connection
3:42 Scarlet Johansson’s emotional reaction

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@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

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@GlennAustin829 Жыл бұрын

I need to do this. I wanna know my history so badly

@mlbh2os211 Жыл бұрын

Actually, I'd like to see him do the ancestory on an average American.

@mirandahernandez4904 Жыл бұрын

I want to do it how much does it cost

@erin7755 Жыл бұрын

I think it would be awesome to do ancestry for people who write in :) We're so diverse in the USA it's almost shocking the stories I hear. The beauty and struggles people went through to get us to this point is a real saga!

@investigatethem4517 Жыл бұрын

Scarlett colour like the blood of the Palestinian and Lebanese people your israhell bomb to live at the expense of the suffering the misery of your Victims the ashes of their burnt cities. Scarlet.

@d0l0might 2 жыл бұрын

"The fate of one brother versus the other"...it's sobering how one single decision can have generational consequences

@MsPinkwolf 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that when researching my family. One g g g grandfather stayed in England and his brother went to the US. If he'd gone too i might have been born in the US.... Or not at all 🤔

@cadenrolland5250 2 жыл бұрын

The brother that stayed probably did so because he thought that staying was the secure thing to do, to continue what their family had done for centuries in the place that they had connections, money, and roots. For decades it seemed the right thing, till it wasn't. That's the story of security vs following your heart. The thing with security is you never really know how secure it really is until it's broken.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks all for engaging in such an interesting conversation surrounding the often difficult and momentous decisions our ancestors made. Such decisions can continue to reverberate down through the years with distant branches separated by continents only now learning to reconnect through research or DNA testing for example. Thanks for your interest in learning more about Scarlett's roots.🌳

@oliviaxx9162 2 жыл бұрын

Got me thinking if he didn’t come to america they wouldn’t of been no Scarlett

@jjj1951 2 жыл бұрын

@S K NO

@sebastianalexandru8627 2 жыл бұрын

No wonder she was so passionate about Jojo Rabbit project. Great love and tribute for her ancestry.

@marieskywalker7892 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure thats a topic for a comedy

@essschesss6471 2 жыл бұрын

@@marieskywalker7892 bruh, you know nothing about cinema

@imnobodysbusiness684 2 жыл бұрын

that's true unfortunately she gets executed in that film.

@MatthewPardom 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!! That's why her performance hit so hard ❤️

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! We're glad you enjoyed the video.

@rhiannonduncan153 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother survived the camps. Blessed be all the victims and survivors ❤️❤️❤️

@user-sg6sv9oi6i 2 күн бұрын

🫂❤️

@luna-yc1tw Жыл бұрын

I cried during the part about her great-grandfather moving alone all alone with nothing I learned that my great-grandpa went through Ellis island from Ireland alone at 19 in 1925, the reason was he wanted to have his 9 younger sibling have a better life and not starve (my great-great grandparents were very poor potato farmers) and I cried because his selflessness possible saved his entire family, and I’m so grateful he together risk because who could of knows what would have happened.

@rosemimi973 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure Scarlett’s ancestors are proud of what she has achieved..and it all started with the brave move to the US.

@hristol7537 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that Black Widow also has a journey of discovering her roots in the new movie. (sort of.. )

@george_o_a 2 жыл бұрын

@@hristol7537 especially since her eastern european roots are similar with the ones in the black widow move

@george_o_a 2 жыл бұрын

@@acontrario3550 k

@lemonade_011 2 жыл бұрын

@@hristol7537 interesting

@AkuaLaniakea 2 жыл бұрын

How dare yiou say somethign so ignorant of native american experience. "brave move to the US" NO, nothing brave about it. A sap story doesnt outdue the fact that none of you hypocritical anchorbabies should be here.

@mistressmozart 2 жыл бұрын

the woman in the footage at 3:02 who is shouting at the policeman and then reacts when he tries to grab her arm is haunting. The justified anger and defiance. I wonder what her fate was

@toddmaek5436 2 жыл бұрын

If that was today the blue lives matter crowd would be like "she shouldve just complied" smh

@colinhastings6638 2 жыл бұрын

That caught my instant attention too.

@ella17734 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, probably death.

@jackih2011 2 жыл бұрын

So sad..it looks like she said, don't touch me!

@ahhitskatie9094 2 жыл бұрын

@@toddmaek5436 not even remotely a truthful or appropriate comment.

@KekeliKeli 2 жыл бұрын

I used Ancestry to trace one of my family trees for a college project and found out that on my mother's side, my great-great-grandfather was one of the first settlers of Illinois, back when it was still part of France before the Lousiana Purchase. It was....wild to learn that my family had been in the US that long.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kehli, that sounds like an amazing discovery! Thank you for sharing that with us.

@gnostic268 Жыл бұрын

That was after the Native tribes who had been living here for thousands of years were forcibly moved to Oklahoma by the U.S. military. Your family was responsible for atrocities to Native people. I wouldn't congratulate yourself

@Cobalt1520 Жыл бұрын

@@gnostic268 That was after the native tribes wiped out other native tribes that had been living here before them. And etc. Stop being racist and ignorant, all humans are equally capable of good and bad, native Americans are not less than the rest.

@CraigGrant-sh3in Жыл бұрын

@@gnostic268 Everyone's family is responsible for one atrocity or another.

@TheAtomoh Жыл бұрын

@Cedar & Pezhuta I would say, partially, that it was not their fault. Meaning that most of the native americans were killed by illnesses brought by europeans. This is why people are banned to go to places like Sentinel Island.

@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 2 жыл бұрын

I have genocide on both sides of my family tree Jewish & Native American. There are literal branches on my family tree that are missing. When I saw that as a child when my mother was researching it I wept bc they didn't even stand a chance against the evil that was happening. I hope this never happens again.

@KB-ke3fi 2 жыл бұрын

We have another one coming soon here in the U.S., except it will be done by our own government, the Democrats, against all Americans.

@taliabraver 9 ай бұрын

I bet ypu are a wonderful person

@mcbatetens 8 ай бұрын

Poor victim 😢. Get a job and a life plz ❤

@JaredAnderson422 8 ай бұрын

@@mcbatetensagreed

@leonstone4738 6 ай бұрын

ISRAEL is fighting for all of us to ensure that it doesn’t happen. 40 Million Jews have been slaughtered over the past 3500 Years, throughout Europe, the Middle East and Morocco and only because they were Jewish. The only safe Haven for them, Britain, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa (no longer) Canada and the USA. India protected the Jews and is a great Allie of Israel. Lord Israel, strong and mighty in the field of battle. Scarlett lost all her family who stayed behind. I have an old friend in Toronto and part of his family went back To Villa before WW2 and they perished of course, because they didn’t listen to the facts. The fact is that the Muslims recite their mandate 17times each day to destroy not only Jews but also all Christians throughout the World.

@downhilltwofour0082 2 жыл бұрын

I am so appreciative of the work Dr. Gates does. How he displays such a respectful and understanding demeanor while his clients go through the sad process of taking it all in speaks to his humanity and dignity. I will always hold him in high esteem!

@ANTIStraussian 2 жыл бұрын

Today they would call his research critical race theory and ban it, smh

@MsPinkwolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@ANTIStraussian what do you mean? He's doing it today....

@AtheneHolder 2 жыл бұрын

same!!!

@captaincrunch72 2 жыл бұрын

dr gates is a well known black supremecist.,.

@m.l.b.2908 2 жыл бұрын

@@captaincrunch72 How so?

@LukasDiSparrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

My great-grandparents were killed in Auschwitz and my grandfather and his brother escaped when they were young boys with one other guy. I remember as a kid looking at my grandfather's arm and seeing a weird tattoo with digits on it, I didn't understand what that was as a kid and never asked, my grandfather never spoke about his parents and their documents were burnt. Now, we have no idea who they were and unfortunately, I can't afford this kind of investigation to find out who my family is.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this heartbreaking story, Lukas. It could be worth having a look through our free index to see if you're able to find any record of them: www.ancestry.com/search/categories/freeindexacom/ We hope you're able to find the answers you're searching for some day, Lukas. ❤️🌱

@brittaniesidebottom 2 жыл бұрын

Comments like yours make me wish I was rich. If I was, I’d pay and help you find out 😔❤️

@romlyn99 2 жыл бұрын

@@brittaniesidebottom We could start a go fund me... 100 people give $2 each and we can afford to buy him a 6 month membership and a DNA test kit.

@brittaniesidebottom 2 жыл бұрын

@@romlyn99 That’s a good idea!!

@ilovebeinagirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@romlyn99 Or he could put a little of his own savings aside each month.

@emilyaburd273 2 жыл бұрын

This is unfortunately such a common story for Jews. In my own family, through 23and me, I found that my great grandfather ended up on the Russian side...and the rest of the family that stayed in Poland perished except one that ended up in Chigago. It's haunting to read names of people with your mother's maiden last name and caues of death is "perished in Holocaust" (murdered would be the term I'd use more accurately.)

@jillk368 2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother's family had a similar story to Scarlett's, with some of them coming to the U.S. during the pogroms and others going to Europe. Those who went to Europe were all swept up in the Holocaust, but two cousins survived. They escaped a work detail and hid in the forest and joined a band of resistance fighters. Your comment caught my eye because of Chicago. In the 1980s my grandmother was in Chicago on a visit and a cab driver picked her up. My grandmother loved to ask people about their stories. He began to tell her his story and - - well, one thing lead to another in this conversation - - and it turned out that he was one of her surviving cousins. I guess it was like 23andMe, analog version. It was such an incredible thing, though. Anyway, just thought I'd share that. I wish I knew more about my family's history. Anyway, all the best. -JK

@hussainashraf5179 2 жыл бұрын

Jewsish golden age was in spain under arab caliphate and when in 1492 spainish inquistion happened ottoman empire helped jews by sending its navy

@jbjacobs9514 Жыл бұрын

Perished sounds like what food does when it expires. Not what happened to our ancestors, who were MURDERED. I guess it is a way to white wash the past for some. Did you ever know the one of your family that ended up in Chicago? My mom and dad's mothers and their families escaped from Russia as well. My dad's dad's family came from Manchester and my mom's dad's family escaped from Poland at a very young age.

@emilyaburd273 Жыл бұрын

@@jbjacobs9514 agreed that murder is more appropriate. Thank you.

@emilyaburd273 Жыл бұрын

@@jbjacobs9514 we made contact through 23and me, but opportunity somehow didn't present itself to meet one another, even though we are both in the US! I think it's amazing that we found we have some "relatives" in the US, as we didn't think we did. Even more so, only me, my father, and brother did dna testing- my mom refused, but interestingly, we found the relative on my mom's side!

@user-pw2wn5kw6h 2 жыл бұрын

I'm polish and am waiting on my ancestry results !! Can't wait !

@TheLovePowerGoddess 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine having family in the horrible Holocaust. Such a wicked and terrible kind of madness

@crescendyr8438 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I suspect you had family in an even worse event: The African Slave Trades

@toddmaek5436 2 жыл бұрын

@@crescendyr8438 right

@spennywise 2 жыл бұрын

@@crescendyr8438 just stop comparing trauma man

@crescendyr8438 2 жыл бұрын

@@spennywise There is no comparison. The point I'm making is she says she can't imagine having family in the holocaust while her ancestors suffered worst over the course of CENTURIES; The societal, economic, educational, judicial and psychological effects of which are still continuing to plague black people to this day.

@mikemann1960 2 жыл бұрын

@Samuel Nowe No it was not in any since of imagination. So many bodies was tossed overboard that even today, the Shark's swimming know it's sestrial knowledge of food will be in the Tradewinds water. You have allot to learn. Smh.

@luhole 2 жыл бұрын

3:05 props to that woman’s fiery spirit.

@russeli1941 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!!

@lauraska95 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what happened to her. I hope she survived somehow

@animatedalex619 2 жыл бұрын

Peggy carter

@aimforlifenow 2 жыл бұрын

@@lauraska95 She probably didn't. But at least the sun will shine on her, over and over again, when people see how fierce she was.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear from you, T. We hope that your words were a reminder to us all to find out more about our ancestors and the times that they lived in. Good luck as you add new stories from the lives of your ancestors to your research collection.

@susanhansen1290 Ай бұрын

I knew a couple who survived the camps, they still had the tatoos. They were the most alive and happy people i have ever met, they seemed to enjoy every day and gave thanks for it.

@gabrielfrost9134 2 жыл бұрын

May all the victims of the Holocaust rest in peace.❤️

@broteinsheikh 2 жыл бұрын

What about the Germans Japanese soldiers that lost their lives that day

@staceysharee9387 2 жыл бұрын

@@broteinsheikh What about them?

@Neothefish 3 ай бұрын

they all started it. @@broteinsheikh

@sedmidivka 2 жыл бұрын

3:03 This girl standing up to herself, wow. She had no fear I love her so much 😢

@studiouspanda7183 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’d love Ahed Tamimi also x

@ovokeraymond2436 2 жыл бұрын

Probably Cause he is a Jewish man like her

@mymaster416 Жыл бұрын

that moment when first time in her life she lost her elite privilege

@majorhawk2339 Жыл бұрын

@deliriumtrigger1024 Жыл бұрын

@@mymaster416 lmao Jews never had “privilege” there 😂 (unless u consider being targeted for pogroms or rounded up for mass extermination a “privilege.”) Quit looking at everything thru the lens of American race politics, the world doesn’t revolve around the US. In Europe, it didn’t matter how lily white her skin tone was, she was considered “zhidowska”

@deborahklinlger8565 Жыл бұрын

There is a film called Avalon which resonates with my family. I cane a from a big Polish family that immigrated from Poland, & 2 of my uncles had Americanized their last name & the rest of that family had disagreed with the 2 brothers causing a rift in the family, the same had happened in that film. I remember the shame my paternal grandfather had felt. He was a proud man it was the name he was born with & the pride he had. In the leading male character him & his family expressed the sane story line as my immigrant family had. My point is if you get a chance watch this film, it shows some of the same struggles that families faced at that time . Its a wonderfully written story/film. I cry everytine I have watched it. Avalon with Elizabeth Perkins & Aidan Quinn. It's truly about the Anerican immigration experience.

@kc-wr1ui 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so lovely to think me and Scarlett have the same heritage:)

@shalomosas2291 2 жыл бұрын

Scarlett really tries her hardest to show this part of history to the audience through the many different projects she does

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shalom! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us all today. We hope you enjoyed catching a glimpse of Scarlett's story and that you have similar success in researching your own family history. Click here to see how to check availability of past full episodes of this ever illuminating show www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots . ❤️🌳🔎

@angg4144 2 жыл бұрын

@@yurig014 What party is that?

@orlangres 2 жыл бұрын

@@yurig014 I didn't know she supported the GOP, do you have any links for this?

@marianaramirez3828 2 жыл бұрын

This is the only part of history most people know. Mostly americans, dont even really know bout their own...

@isopropyltoxicity Жыл бұрын

@@orlangres none of these Hollywood actors do

@AndrewKendall71 2 жыл бұрын

Came to America and has a granddaughter who is as close to being American royalty as you can get. Amazing.

@AndrewKendall71 2 жыл бұрын

@Barry Iaconelli I agree with your take. But in our society.. those who are most looked up to and considered representative of our society (good or bad, even though I don't like that it's the case) are celebs.

@IamBatman616 2 жыл бұрын

@Barry Iaconelli they are. Actors, sportsman inspire people and are looked upto more than the royals. Times have changed. This is the 21st century.

@zoeyrochellezhombie829 2 жыл бұрын

It's not amazing. It's just luck

@rachelrachel9152 2 жыл бұрын

She did get to marry Colin Jost. The american dream for sure

@sew_gal7340 2 жыл бұрын

She IS American royalty, there was no time in history where royals got the international treatment the way that kim kardashian and other celebs get...they are beyond royals...celeb worship is the modern religion in an increasingly atheistic world. They are almost godlike and people worship them. ITs scary

@MC-wc9uh Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much our ancestors have endured.. The lineages will all stem from.. Imagine for them to see us where we are now. Fame or no fame, I'm sure we have come so far and are so successful in their eyes May they rest in peace, and may we continue to make them proud as they watch from the heavens

@sirendipitybritt 2 жыл бұрын

I have family who went through this! I could barely make it half way through before 😭. Thank you for making these videos.

@kennethgoldsmith3851 2 жыл бұрын

This is hard to watch. The cruelty of humanity

@baby-xp9dn 2 жыл бұрын

Is unbelievable...

@comphysync9084 2 жыл бұрын

Of the supremacist mainly

@Simplelivingslowliving 2 жыл бұрын

💔

@seanderoo37 2 жыл бұрын

@@comphysync9084 Same thing, essentially.

@Montrosesister12 2 жыл бұрын

But you're not hard to look at.

@cooksmary 2 жыл бұрын

I cried with Scarlett. The same thing happened to my mother's, mother's family, but I do not know the outcome. My grandmother married an Iowa farmer and had six children. I know that her family name was popular in Lodz, Poland, where there were so many people brutally murdered and often buried alive. This whole thing was never spoken of in my family. I guess it was just too painful, but I am quite certain some of my family died there, out of the members left behind. So, I felt Scarlett's tears in my own eyes for the same reasons.

@cooksmary 2 жыл бұрын

@Nicky L Nicky, I don't even know their names. I only have a family name that is apparently as common as Smith in the USA.

@cooksmary 2 жыл бұрын

@Leptune Cannet Toepfer.

@cooksmary 2 жыл бұрын

@Leptune Cannet Maybe we are kin. :)

@ruthruth647 2 жыл бұрын

Im encouraging Jewish people to go back to Israel its a beautiful country with so much good food! If only I can live there I will but Im not Jewish only by heart.

@yuvalnai 2 жыл бұрын

My mother's side of the family also lived in Lodz! you should look them up in Yad Vashem or maybe even ask your family, I grew up hearing the stories about my great grandparents who survived the camps, and the stories of the ones who didn't, and I think it would be so sad if I didn't know of their stories and struggles. it's learning your own history.

@miriamgreen3973 2 жыл бұрын

Hear this all you who watch. This is the story that happened to MANY families. I feel for Scarlett. I admire her strength and resiliency.

@Davio22 2 жыл бұрын

True story. I found my father, 2011 who i never new. He died as Sonya, transtioned 1989, lived a happy life as a woman, her husband never new. Finding family may not go like you think.

@micalah8282 2 жыл бұрын

That woman that turned at about @3:06 and told that animal off. What a powerful moment. I can’t even imagine, and I don’t want to. My heart.

@dall9329 2 жыл бұрын

That image hunt me . I just thought about her fate

@ovokeraymond2436 2 жыл бұрын

The man is Jewish. He kind of like police for Jewish camp

@Shell2164 2 жыл бұрын

He isn’t an animal, he’s Jewish himself and just trying to survive.

@hillarybillary21 Жыл бұрын

But…why degrade and insult animals? Animals don’t mass murder 6 million people. Change the narrative. Use your brain.

@sedmidivka 2 жыл бұрын

She is so charming I mean how, how can you be this charismatic, just smart and kind and real

@myrtle1234 2 жыл бұрын

She’s acting. This is her acting persona. This is a heavily produced tv show with scripted performances. Only her personal circle know her real personality.

@forgames547 2 жыл бұрын

@@r.g.j.leclaire8963 It's obvious.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, sedmidivka. Thanks for commenting. We're so happy to hear that you liked this segment. This kind of research can be emotional for someone. It's amazing what was discovered for her.

@Teen-Conor 2 жыл бұрын

Because....SHE IS AN ACTOR???

@XenonRaider 2 жыл бұрын

@@myrtle1234 Yet here you are, showing that a even a non-actor can be heartless wretch. Which compels me to wonder, aren't we all acting then? Aren't WE the real cunning ones? Because the world knows when these "actors" are acting, but one never knows when a non-actor like YOU is acting, unleashing hate on others, while your inner self watches with no hope.

@jbjacobs9514 Жыл бұрын

My grandma's (mom's side) family escaped from Tzarist Russia in 1904 or so. She was about 4 and was one of 9 children to the Catskills, NY. They had nothing, of course, and it was so scary. They worked at a hotel (including my wee grandma). My great grandfather died when he was 26. Funny - my mom called my dad, Marshall, Moishe (nickname). It is a very common Ashkenazi Jewish moniker. I feel a strong connection to my Jewish roots on both sides of my family. Scarlett, your story made me weep.

@gunsharck Жыл бұрын

Softer than baby faeces

@Stussmeister 2 жыл бұрын

I have a copy of Dr. Gates' book (though I have yet to read it), and had the privilege of listening to him speak at my alma mater over a decade ago. I also think it's quite interesting to know that had Ms. Johansson's great-grandfather stayed in Poland, we might not have been graced with her presence as an actor or person. Lastly, I'd like to share a tiny bit of my own family history. My maternal great-grandfather (mother's mother's father) left Northern Ireland and came to Philadelphia in the early 1900s, but was so homesick that he wanted to go back to his wife and three children (the fourth and eldest had died from diphtheria). Eventually, my great-grandmother, great-uncle, and two great-aunts came over to the U.S., and the family settled in North Philadelphia, with four more children being born (one of these children also died from diphtheria). The youngest of these children was my own grandmother, whom people have said I am very much like. I see where I've come from as something to be proud of, and will try to preserve my family history for as long as I can.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment! We're so grateful to you for sharing your experience of hearing Dr. Gates speak, and for sharing some of what you've been able to uncover in your research, too! We hope that learning about and being able to pass down the stories of your family history bring a lot of joy. Have a great day, and thanks so much for watching! 🙏

@tashikoweinstein435 2 жыл бұрын

My people have gone through so much over the last 6000yrs, yet still, we are here, we have survived the test of time and as a Jew, I couldn't be more proud of that legacy!

@nancyreichenbach2938 2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@roguequakewitch 2 жыл бұрын

AGREED!

@mcdjinn6975 2 жыл бұрын

Free Palestine

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear from you, Tashiko. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this segment. It's wonderful to be so proud of your legacy.

@yuvalnai 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcdjinn6975 take your antisemitism somewhere else.

@andriettecooper2117 2 жыл бұрын

Family history is such a beautiful (and sacred) experience … it changes hearts, humbles, softens, heals, restores and gives you a sense of belonging. It puts life into perspective.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andriette, thanks for stopping by. What has been one of your favorite family history stories you have come across while doing your own research?

@andriettecooper2117 2 жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS I learned that many of my family were kept in concentration camps during the Anglo Boer war in South Africa.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting back in touch with us to share this, Andriette. Some of the insights you can uncover when doing family history research can be truly overwhelming, but it's so important to learn those stories and pass them on to future generations. We're glad to hear that you've found researching your family history to be a truly rewarding experience so far, and we wish you the very best in your journey moving forward as well.

@johnforce8057 Жыл бұрын

Ancestry helped my fiance find my biological mother and father and my half brothers about 5 years ago, 35 years after being put up for adoption and after she spent almost 2 years, with an average of 4-5 hours a day searching every other possible option including petitioning 2 different state agencies in 2 different states and just about every other website and option available..... Within a few months of getting my ancestry results and using them I had my family and finally new who and where I came from, and now I have not only the amazing adoptive family that raised me but also the knowledge of where I come from and why I was given away, but also an amazing relationship with 2 brothers I never knew I had and my mother, thank you ancestry, worth every penny

@yulisheinkman5811 2 жыл бұрын

as a Jewish and Israli girl ive heard stories such as this my entire life, theres not a single one that didnt make me cry. to see that side on celebritis especially Scarlett since shes my all time favorite is very calming, of course the stories are tragic and makes me feel sad but just the fact that theres other people who are aware of this and gives it voice for other people that cant

@stikupartist3698 2 жыл бұрын

Now you guys are doing it to Palestinians. It seems your people learned a lot from your former oppressors being in Europe for over 2000 years.

@littlesushi7503 2 жыл бұрын

Stafu. Palestinians don’t experience this. Doesn’t even come close. There is no Palestinian genocide and there will never be one. Stop calling Jews oppressors when they are clearly still being oppressed. Just shut up and educate yourself.

@hennam 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlesushi7503 🙄

@robmancuso964 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlesushi7503 Well stated! 🙂👍🏻

@larosadesierta9146 2 жыл бұрын

@@stikupartist3698 you’re revolting 🤮

@serenitynow6232 2 жыл бұрын

So she really is the Black Widow based on the history of her roots portraying as Scarlett Johansson

@lightyagami3492 2 жыл бұрын

This is what im worried about discovering once im able to break down the brick wall on my Polish immigrant ancestors.

@honeyhernandez91 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be worried. Feel proud . My ancestors were enslaved their whole lives. We all have to face the music.

@ailin4128 2 жыл бұрын

As a Polish person, I highly encourage you to do your research! Your ancestors may have had an impact on the events in some way. They might have saved many lives.

@AbdullahMikalRodriguez 2 жыл бұрын

How about when your ancestors are the ones who put them in the cages... thats tough

@lightyagami3492 2 жыл бұрын

@@AbdullahMikalRodriguez I agree it's tough. Other branches of my family were slave owners and ironically many of my German cousins hunted down Jews in WW2. I have a very complex family history already and if i find that i have jewish cousins that died in the concentration camps that would just be one more thing to add.

@dss6838 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ your treasure is your legacy, Let it guide you towards more gratitude for life & culture

@joshschneider9766 2 жыл бұрын

I have a German name because my great grandfather changed his name after coming to the USA almost exactly a century ago. I never would have thought I had such a similar background to Scarlett. Sauls story is so emblematic. So much tragedy for so long. RIP Saul.

@johnsuggs3952 2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally crying right now. This breaks your heart.

@hannap8052 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Scarlett, if you ever come to Poland we'll welcome you with open arms 🇵🇱❤️ in Warsaw we have Polin museum dedicated to the history of Polish Jews, it's worth visiting

@fotticelli Жыл бұрын

I'll just add that Grójec, the home town of one side of her ancestors, is located just a few miles south of Warsaw. That's probably why her family was moved to Warsaw Ghetto.

@berthabridges3483 2 жыл бұрын

What a blessing she is to all of us. I just saw "Black Widow" with my family in a theater Sunday 🎥 for the first time in over a year. The quarantine was hard, there was such 😂 throughout the theater and appreciation for her work. The world is a better place because she's here. Remember, "tears may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning." We love her. Blessings 💕

@robcaldwell3172 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work Louis, we need this.

@ginat3592 11 ай бұрын

Humans are capable of such inhumane atrocities and yet so many others bring love and empathy. It’s incredibly sad how many deviate from the latter.

@lindsayhuff8813 2 жыл бұрын

She is so beautiful!

@bluebird3042 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she is really beautiful.

@lucifermorningstarwishesyo2607 2 жыл бұрын

@Sun Lee Do not be that guy.

@angelashelley2711 2 жыл бұрын

Inside and out right

@lindsayhuff8813 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelashelley2711 absolutely! I was talking about inner beauty. Her compassion to put herself in another’s shoes and feel empathy is beautiful.

@Cynnas 2 жыл бұрын

She is, and some plastic surgery along with a lot of money helps too.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment, Blu. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this segment of Finding Your Roots. We agree with you.

@JL-fs9wh 2 жыл бұрын

Touching but tragic story. Thank you for sharing.

@andrewbledsoe131 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul ❤️ I feel for all of these. I'm on a binge and these will tear you up..

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you enjoy the show, Andrew!

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear from you, Tashiko. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this segment. It's wonderful to be so proud of your legacy.

@sierrawillett7295 2 жыл бұрын

This made me cry, I’ve always felt a close connection to this topic. My fiancé’s grandmas Jewish & so are his ancestors. There’s many things we cannot find & I wish we could have someone help them find the truth to their family. ❤️

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Sierra. Thanks for your response. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this segment of Finding Your Roots. It really does shed light on the difficulty of researching those ancestors. We know it is challenging. We hope that you'll find a break through and learn the history of his family.

@sierrawillett7295 2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Andrade I was always told I’m Cherokee,but I’m 62% Scottish

@jbjacobs9514 Жыл бұрын

I am scared a lot because I have no real relatives left (except my siblings). I have no one who knows our true history, other than the few things I remember from my mom and dad and both grandmas (I was too young). I guess I should try to do the ancestry or something to try to find out some more. It has been bothering me for some time. I especially am bothered because I have been having cognitive problems of late (as a result of illness in the past) and I am afraid I have onset dementia (the beginnings).

@blackberrytea1999 Жыл бұрын

My redhead’s family is also Jewish.

@blackberrytea1999 Жыл бұрын

Sierra is an African name, though.

@christopherrubio8047 Жыл бұрын

She’s a deeper person then I thought. Those emotions are real and deeply compassionate.

@hijodelaisla275 Жыл бұрын

She's clearly intelligent and stunningly beautiful.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us!

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the video, Grazyna! 🙂

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Lila! We hope you enjoyed!

@Kallan007 2 жыл бұрын

And the amazing thing is some people actually think none of this happened.

@ras239 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Gates you are truly a treasure these stories move me to tears.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video Donna! 🙂

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

That is great, Julie. Have you been able to do much research on his family? Coming over at that time is helpful because of the records available from that point on.

@guillermojimenez9072 Жыл бұрын

Actors are capable to cry without any emotion

@mateuszmazurek7991 2 жыл бұрын

Good job for providing good historical data! Thanks!

@craftyartfulmom3517 2 жыл бұрын

Found my bio dad ‘s half brother and some relative on anchestry last april of this year and it lead me to finally locate the whereabouts of my biological father. We are in constant communication now and also with the whole family.ancestry did a great job giving me my ultimate wish🥰thank you soo much❤️

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

That's such wonderful news! Thank you so much for taking a minute to share your journey with us. We're genuinely thrilled for you, your dad and all of your new found family. Thanks for choosing Ancestry to help you make these life changing connections! ❤️

@grassfedcharlie 2 жыл бұрын

This is so so sad. It’s crazy how recent Holocaust/chattel slavery was

@jerzy7118 Жыл бұрын

Such family stories in Poland have everyone since the 18th century when we were enslaved by Prussia, Austria and Russia.

@Francesca_forza Жыл бұрын

And every family in Belarus.

@savewithelvs 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely obsessed with finding your roots and dna especially over lockdown ! I need more videos please 😂

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you have been enjoying the show! We'll be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate team. 😊

@ericcartman9042 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're my sister

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! We're glad you enjoyed the video.

@BlueEyesASMR 2 жыл бұрын

People always tell me I look like her. Watching this makes me feel like this is such a huge compliment - she is lovely and kind!

@eliminator173 2 жыл бұрын

Yea you kinda do. Your nose especially. Both very beautiful.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We can certainly see the resemblance! Thanks so much for tuning it, we hope enjoyed the episode. 😊

@kittyykatie 2 жыл бұрын

yeah u do!

@brianhildreth9099 2 жыл бұрын

The history and ancestry is amazing to hear, but WOW she is beautiful!

@NellieKAdaba 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us.

@nannettehuffman8397 2 жыл бұрын

HLG is the BEST person for this job. Every episode I watch, I am just in awe of his talent.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you have enjoyed the videos!

@phillipsosa3353 2 жыл бұрын

This might be my new favorite KZfaq show! Would love to see famous Latinos have their history looked back on. Not sure if it has happened yet I'm not that far into the videos yet lol but this is definitely the new KZfaq show for me!

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip, we are happy to hear that you love the show! We will pass your suggestion along to the proper teams.

@alexk.3109 Жыл бұрын

She is so beautiful and intelligent… and her voice… Oh my… Every time when I look at her, and listen to her I have goosebumps 🥰

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, thanks for stopping by. We are glad to hear that you are such a big fan of Scarlett Johansson.

@Acap350 2 жыл бұрын

She was amazing in Jo Jo Rabbit...love her

@mavelvalencia8821 2 жыл бұрын

I love this show, and how it brings our own history to life now.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you are enjoying the series, Mavel. Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. 🙂

@mavelvalencia8821 2 жыл бұрын

@@acontrario3550 no not at all I don't assume anything I enjoy watching Everybody learn about their own history it's so very interesting have you never read a biography before?

@mavelvalencia8821 2 жыл бұрын

Did u read what I said? Stop nonsensical crazy not needed. If you don't agree with me it's ok, no big deal.

@rolandocastaneda4429 2 жыл бұрын

Goes to show no matter how famous we are, we're still human and go through suffering, sorrow, death, and misery. No one is exempt.

@tiffinyanderson4403 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy Henry Louis Gates Jr. and they way he takes his time and gives the person time to absorb the information. He seems very empathetic.

@moyndebs6759 2 жыл бұрын

What a great man her grandfather was. He'll surely be proud of her.

@sylvianblue 2 жыл бұрын

Your programme is very different to the uk version. In ours, the ‘star’ travels to wherever in the world the story takes them and uncovers the story themselves (with leads given, obviously )

@KoriEmerson 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a different show. That’s who do you think you are.

@tambayannicocoi882 Жыл бұрын

I just cried while watching... I feel Scarlett that much.I wish we have this in the Philippines...

@butchbinion1560 2 жыл бұрын

Great work.✌️👊

@donnalynn286 2 жыл бұрын

Love this show and its host

@lauraautry6992 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching Dr Gates videos. I would love to trace my mother’s side very much.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you have enjoyed the videos!

@72seeker72 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting show and work. Thanks Mr. Gates and Ms. Johansson.

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@EsoteriaHealing Жыл бұрын

Her ancestors are with her as she is learning this. Bless her 🙏

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, Carol. We hope you'll watch the entire episode and others from the program. Take some time to update your family tree and find new details about your ancestors.

@Flagrantia 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Poland and my great grandfather was a Jew probably, too.

@trishamorrisluke9404 2 жыл бұрын

I so love your documentaries. No matter who they are or where they come from they always seem to bring the truth out and heal some hurts. God Bless!

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're so happy to hear you enjoy the show, Trisha! Have you done much research into your own family history?

@trishamorrisluke9404 2 жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS Yes, I can go back to the Mayflower on my mother's side. I have a grandmother that was one of the last to be hung for being a witch in the Salem Witch Trails. I have several famous people in my family that steam from my mother's side of the family. I have a Revolutionary War Patriot grandfather on my father's side. A lot of music, ridge running and preaching the faith. But I'm stuck on my Daddy's mother's side. She was adopted and there is a lot of stories about how she was born. I would really love to find out what story is true. Just so the living cousins could be sure.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your many fascinating discoveries, Trisha! We're delighted to hear that you've been able to uncover so much of your family history already. We're always happy to assist with advise when we can. May we ask if you've taken a DNA test with us so far? If so, the following article on finding biological relatives may be of assistance: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Finding-Biological-Family?language=en_US. We've also attached a link with some tips for overcoming research roadblocks: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Overcoming-Roadblocks-in-Your-Research?language=en_US. We hope this is helpful and wish you much success with your research!

@trishamorrisluke9404 2 жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS No, I haven't taken a DNA test yet. It's been something that I have been wanting to do and I think that I just may do it soon. Right now I am working with DAR to become a member.

@russkiraider01 2 жыл бұрын

may their memories be a blessing

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We wish you luck during your research!

@pamfelts2982 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 55 and a big fan of Scarlett Johansson, she's the sweetest, funniest, young lady. God bless her heart and I wish her peace and happiness. I wish she was my friend, I'd love to know her and hang out. Watch her eat hot wings on you tube she's so funny but yet elegant. I feel so bad for her sad ancestry but I'm glad she's found information.

@sanditarin4828 Жыл бұрын

Such an incredible show!

@yikes7607 2 жыл бұрын

Stories like this really put things into perspective. Most things people complain about, you know, making a fuss about little things this and that, those are nothing.

@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын

These are well researched. She’s lucky PBS did this for her.

@dumpedits9128 2 жыл бұрын

What is this video talking about, sorry I don't understand well

@klloydplata4098 2 жыл бұрын

She has already a quick way on having a best-friend like Chris Evans who portrayed as Steve Rogers aka Captain America. Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff aka Natalia Alianovna Romanova aka Black Widow's love-interest.

@michaeldailey7103 Жыл бұрын

I can't help but think knowing your own families history, and the struggles they endured may make us more tolerant of others !!

@NoahLoftier Жыл бұрын

I love it. DNA tests are fascinating. As a super duper mixed person, I can't wait until I get this done.

@ashleyaustin8532 Жыл бұрын

Those poor people! So many thoughts and words...And yet none seem sufficient. May they all be resting peacefully now! And good on Scarlet's ancestor for making that daunting and long journey so that she and her family could end up with the better life that they didn't have.

@conechiwa7 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure Ancestry knows how to reply to individual comments :( Just an fyi to make sure they see your replies! :)

@rain-vo8ib 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO I SAW THAT TOO

@00Fisher00 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be more effective.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Conechiwa7. Thanks for getting in touch. We hope we are responding so people can see our replies. We're always trying to make sure we're commenting to the correct post. Please let us know if you see any problems.

@conechiwa7 2 жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS just trying to help you out, my comment is just a comment, be sure to reply to individuals instead of into the zeigtgeigst