Joni Mitchell Naturalizes as U.S. Citizen After 62 Years in America
Joni Mitchell, 82, officially became a U.S. citizen on Tuesday, ending a 62-year residency in the country. The Canadian-born singer-songwriter announced the milestone via Instagram, sharing photos and video from her swearing-in ceremony. This move grants her voting rights in the United States, a privilege she previously lacked despite decades of living in California. The news follows her 2024 public criticism of President Trump and coincides with the upcoming midterm elections.