24 Celebrities You Would Never Guess Are Actually Black

19. Maya Rudolph

It’s pretty obvious that she is a mix of something, but most people are not quite sure what. Well, Maya Rudolph is the daughter of backup singer and songwriter Minnie Riperton and Randall Rudolph. Maya’s diverse background is likely the reason she became such a hit on Saturday Night Live. She was able to take on a wide range of roles and impersonations (including a near perfect one of Oprah) which made her a fan favorite until she left the show in 2007.