Who is the most famous redhead?

Who is the most famous redhead?

Who is the most famous redhead in the world? Prince Harry is the current most famous redhead in the world. However, Irish actress Maureen O’Hara has been renowned as one of the original fiery redheads of Hollywood.

Are redheads more Irish or Scottish?

Ireland has the highest per capita percentage of redheads in the world — anywhere from 10 to 30 percent, according to Eupedia, a website that explores European genetics and ancestry. They are almost equally prevalent in Scotland and other pockets of Celtic pride.

Are redheads the rarest?

Less than 2 percent of the world’s population has red hair, making it the rarest hair color in the world. It’s the result of the mutated MC1R gene. If both parents carry that gene, their child has a 25% chance of getting lovely, red locks, even if the parents don’t have red hair themselves.