Dean McDermott is now officially an American citizen, as he was sworn in with about 3,000 other people in downtown Los Angeles on August 20, USMagazine.com is reporting. The 43-year-old actor, who has been married to Tori Spelling for four years, was born in Toronto, and was a Canadian citizen until the ceremony.

Describing the moment as amazing, McDermott, who stars in the hit Oxygen reality show ‘Home Sweet Hollywood’ with Spelling and their two children, son Liam, 3 and two-year-old daughter Stella, said that “I was so proud and overwhelmed all at the same time. To take my oath and pledge allegiance beneath a giant American flag is something I will never forget. It was a very special and important day.”

Also saying he’s proud to be an American, McDermott and his family stopped at Taco Bell for lunch after the ceremony. Spelling added that he was excited, saying “This is my first taco as an American Citizen!”

Written by: Karen Benardello

Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling

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