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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen six decades after leaving Canada
October 14, 2026 at 05:59 PM
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has become an American citizen more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada.
- Mitchell was sworn in as a US citizen at a naturalization ceremony Tuesday, posting a flag photo and video on Instagram.
- Born in Alberta, Canada, in 1943, Mitchell moved to the US in the mid-1960s and retains her Canadian passport under dual citizenship.
- Mitchell captioned the post "A journey that began 62 years ago."
- At a 2024 Hollywood Bowl concert, Mitchell told the audience to vote, saying, "I wish I could vote — I'm Canadian."