My parents are Italian and British. They live in Berkeley now – we all moved there four years ago.

Meaning of the quote

Claire Forlani's parents were born in different countries - her mom is from Italy and her dad is from Britain. But now they all live together in a city called Berkeley, which is in the United States. They moved to Berkeley 4 years ago, when Claire was younger.

About Claire Forlani

Claire Forlani is an English actress who became known in the mid-1990s for her roles in films like Mallrats and Basquiat. She has since appeared in numerous other notable films and TV shows, including Meet Joe Black, CSI: NY, and Five Feet Apart.

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