Wilmer Valderrama Reflects on His Journey to America From Venezuela | rETrospective

2:38 PM , Tue Sep 24, 2024

Wilmer Valderrama chats with ET about his journey as an immigrant from Venezuela to America to pursue acting. The ‘That ‘70s Show’ actor looks back on his American dream in his new book, ‘An American Story: Everyone’s Invited’ out now.

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