The most famous celebrities from every state, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Taylor Swift

The four-time Grammy-winning artist grew up on the campus of Tuskegee University, where he discovered his love of music, per the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Richie also won an Oscar in 1986 for the song “Say You, Say Me,” which appeared in the film “White Nights.”

Other notable celebrities from the state: Courteney Cox, Octavia Spencer, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emmylou Harris, Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, and Laverne Cox

Kilcher was raised in Homer, Alaska. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was born in Utah when her dad was attending Brigham Young University, Rolling Stone reported. She has appeared on Discovery Channel’s “Alaska: The Last Frontier,” which followed her family’s life in the Alaskan wilderness.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Darby Stanchfield, Irene Bedard

As a child, Stone was involved in community theater. When she was around 14, she persuaded her parents to let her try her hand in Hollywood. 

The move proved to be worth it, with Stone later becoming a two-time Oscar winner and being named to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2017.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Lynda Carter, Matt Dallas, Mare Winningham, Shannon Woodward, Danielle Fishel, Dierks Bentley, Michelle Branch, Stevie Nicks, Jordin Sparks, and Diana Gabaldon 

Thornton and his family lived in his grandmother’s cabin for the first few years of his life.

The Academy Award winner opened up about his humble beginnings, telling ABC News in 2016, “We didn’t have a lot of money. But you know when you’re a kid you don’t know that. I mean you’re not aware of all of that kind of stuff.”

Other notable celebrities from the state: Mary Steenburgen, Wes Bentley, George Newbern, John Grisham, and Ne-Yo 

The “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” actor also grew up in Los Angeles in real life, moving to different neighborhoods in the area throughout his childhood.

DiCaprio has been nominated for eight Oscars and has become a household name for his roles in “Titanic,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and other films.

Other notable celebrities from the state: The Kardashians, Olivia Rodrigo, Tom Hanks, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Katy Perry, Adam Driver, Chris Pine, Tessa Thompson, Elizabeth Olsen, Milo Ventimiglia, Will Ferrell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kendrick Lamar, James Franco, Tyler, The Creator, and Zendaya

A few years after his father was killed in a car accident, his mother remarried, and the combined family moved to Michigan, per the Detroit Historical Society.

Allen found his comedy roots in Michigan and later became a Golden Globe-winning actor.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Melissa Benoist, Kelly Bishop, David Fincher, T.J. Miller, Trey Parker,

The creator of “Family Guy” and “American Dad” spent his entire childhood in the same town and even attended a boarding school his mom taught at, IGN reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Amy Brenneman, Glenn Close, Paul Giamatti, Allison Janney, Justin Long, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Allison Williams, and Meg Ryan

Plaza acted in the town’s drama league productions as a youngster, Delaware Today reported.

She later found fame for her role in NBC’s sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” and has seen recent success from acting in HBO’s “The White Lotus.” The latter role earned Plaza a Golden Globe nomination in 2023.

Other notable celebrities from the state: John Gallagher Jr., Ryan Phillippe, Elisabeth Shue, and Raúl Esparza 

The actress and singer performed at the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Grande has received 20 Grammy nominations and three wins.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Sarah Paulson, Doechii, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, Wilmer Valderrama, Abigail Spencer, Chrissy Metz, Eva Mendes, Norman Reedus, and Bella Thorne

The Oscar winner’s parents ran a workshop for actors and writers in Atlanta when she was a child, Roberts told Oprah Winfrey in an interview.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Kelly Rowland, Kenan Thompson, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Ed Helms, Chloë Grace Moretz, Raven-Symoné, Luke Bryan, André 3000, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, and 2 Chainz

His dad played percussion and his mom was a hula dancer, the New York Daily News reported.

Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, has 16 Grammy wins and netted the best-performing song of the 2010s for “Uptown Funk,” according to Billboard. He has described his home state as “paradise.”

Other notable celebrities from the state: Jason Momoa, Jack Johnson, Carrie Ann Inaba, Janel Parrish, Timothy Olyphant, Bette Midler, Auli’i Cravalho, Tia Carrere, and Hoku

The “Breaking Bad” star moved around a bit and ended in Boise, Idaho before moving to Hollywood when he was 17 to pursue his career, GQ reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Tara Buck and Dree Hemingway

Ford played the titular character in the “Indiana Jones” films as well as Han Solo in the “Star Wars” franchise. His roles have earned him Oscar and Emmy nominations.

Both of Ford’s parents were actors, but his dad found success as an advertising executive, GQ reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Chance the Rapper, Bill Murray, Busy Philipps, Michael Ian Black, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Hudson, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Offerman, Melissa McCarthy, and Gillian Anderson

Letterman’s career as a late-night talk show host spanned more than three decades and 6,000 episodes, Yahoo News reported. He was the longest-running host of all time, and perhaps the most iconic.

Letterman graduated from Ball State in Muncie, and the college’s communications building is named after him. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Jenna Fischer, Vivica A. Fox, Brendan Fraser, Greg Kinnear, Ryan Murphy, Jim Gaffigan, John Green, and Janet Jackson

Kutcher, best known for his roles in “That ’70s Show” and “Punk’d,” has gone back to Iowa over the years to support local schools and students. He also helped launch the Native Fund, which provides disaster relief for Iowans, per the Des Moines Register.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Michelle Monaghan, Robin Lord Taylor, Caitlin Clark, and Elijah Wood

Monáe has received 10 Grammy nominations and appeared in the films “Moonlight,” and “Hidden Figures.”

After growing up in Kansas City, she later moved to New York City after earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, but then left for Atlanta.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Martina McBride, Annette Bening, Scott Foley, Colton Haynes, and Eric Stonestreet 

The Clooney family moved to Ohio for a brief time but then returned to Kentucky, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The Oscar-winner’s career spans over 40 years.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Michael Shannon, and Chris Stapleton

DeGeneres has won 33 Daytime Emmy awards for her eponymous show. The talk-show host and comedian has spoken out about growing up in the South as a lesbian, US Weekly reported.  

Other notable celebrities from the state: Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Ian Somerhalder, Tim McGraw, Anthony Mackie, Zachary Levi, and Harry Connick Jr. 

After being born in Maine, King moved around with his family before returning at the age of 11, per Britannica. He attended and later taught at the University of Maine. Many of his novels have taken place in the state.

King has written dozens of New York Times bestselling novels and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Anna Kendrick, Patrick Dempsey, Timothy Simons, and Erin Andrews

The actress and comedian’s family moved to Seattle when she was six, the Baltimore Sun reported. Faris has had roles in NBC’s “Friends” and CBS’s “Mom,” as well as a leading role in the “Scary Movie” films.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Julie Bowen, David Hasselhoff, Spike Jonze, Jada Pinkett Smith, Christian Siriano, and Ta-Nehisi Coates

Carell held a job in Littleton as a postal worker before his acting career took off.

Best known for his role as Michael Scott on “The Office,” Carell has received Emmy nominations as well as an Oscar nomination in 2015 for his role in “Foxcatcher.”

Other notable celebrities from the state: Matt Damon, Chris Evans, Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Bo Burnham, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Conan O’Brien, Elizabeth Banks, Joe Keery, and James Taylor 

Wonder sang in Whitestone Baptist Church in Detroit and later attended Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing.

Wonder has won 25 Grammys from 75 nominations, putting him among the winningest artists of all time, according to People.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Diana Ross, Madonna, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Moore, Selma Blair, Taylor Lautner, Terry Crews, and Lily Tomlin 

The Nobel Prize-winning performer went to the University of Minnesota. Dylan has won 10 Grammys and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Chris Pratt, Jessica Biel, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Lange, Winona Ryder, Shantel VanSanten, and Vincent Kartheiser

Her parents were unmarried and she spent her early years with her grandmother, The Guardian reported. The beloved talk-show host, actress, and author has an estimated net worth of over $3 billion in 2026, per Forbes.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Britney Spears, Fred Armisen, and Tig Notaro

The Emmy-winning actor attended the University of Missouri.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Sterling K. Brown, Don Cheadle, Matt Bomer, Andy Cohen, John Goodman, and Ellie Kemper

The “Dawson’s Creek” actress and five-time Academy Award nominee moved to San Diego, California, with her family when she was 9, The Telegraph reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Dana Carvey and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The actress is a big University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers fan, according to an interview with James Corden.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Bryan Greenberg, Jaime King, and Hilary Swank

The “Criminal Minds” star graduated from the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Jena Malone, Rutina Wesley, Charisma Carpenter, and Mädchen Amick

Moore became a platinum-certified recording artist in 1999 and was later nominated for an Emmy for her role in “This is Us.” She moved to Florida with her family when she was only two months old. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Matt Czuchry and Sarah Silverman

Jersey is synonymous with Springsteen. The Boss’s New Jersey upbringing plays into his lyrics and work and he speaks often of his love of the state. 

Springsteen has won 20 Grammys over his career.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Danny DeVito, Peter Dinklage, Ed Harris, Kal Penn, Joe Pesci, and Paul Rudd

The “How I Met Your Mother” actor spent much of his childhood in Ruidoso, Albuquerque’s KOAT News reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Demi Lovato, Adrian Grenier, Anna Gunn, and Demi Moore

The “Mission: Impossible” actor left the city before making any formative memories there. Cruise would go on to attend 14 schools in 15 years, according to The List.

While the internationally renowned star hasn’t won any competitive Academy Awards, he received an honorary Oscar in 2025. Cruise has also won three Golden Globes.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Timothée Chalamet, Jerry Seinfeld, Jennifer Lopez, Denzel Washington, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Schumer, Adam Sandler, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kerry Washington 

Because of her dad’s military career, the Oscar winner and her family moved 23 times, The Guardian reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Britt Robertson, Zach Galifianakis, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Evan Rachel Wood, and Bellamy Young

The “Transformers” actor played football at Minot State University, the West Fargo Pioneer reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Wiz Khalifa and Kellan Lutz

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion, James is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time.

The NBA legend gives back to Cleveland in many ways. His foundation opened a school for at-risk children, The New York Times reported.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Drew Carey, Bow Wow, Dave Grohl, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Steven Spielberg, and Sarah Jessica Parker

The Academy Award winner’s family moved to Springfield, Missouri when he was young and he spent his childhood there, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Carrie Underwood, Kristin Chenoweth, Olivia Munn, Bill Hader, Ron Howard, and James Marsden

The “Modern Family” star graduated from Southern Oregon University, per Oregon Live.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Kaitlin Olson, and Thomas Mann

She convinced her parents to move to Nashville to help her pursue a music career when she was 14, Vanity Fair reported.

Crowned the top artist of the 21st century by Billboard, Swift has won 14 Grammy awards from 58 nominations and has become a household name.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Will Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Kevin Bacon, Shane Gillis, Tina Fey, Bradley Cooper, Joe Manganiello, Lee Daniels, Miles Teller, and Krysten Ritter

Chazelle became the youngest-ever Oscar winner for “La La Land,” in 2017, winning the award at age 32, per Guinness World Records. The filmmaker was born in Rhode Island but grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, according to Deadline. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Olivia Culpo, Mena Suvari, Meredith Vieira

The comedian and “Parks and Recreation” actor later moved to New York City to attend New York University, according to the New York Times. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Chris Rock, Viola Davis, Mary-Louise Parker, Jaimie Alexander, Anna Camp, and Mike Colter

The “Mad Men” actress also briefly lived in Hecla. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Amy Hill and Tom Brokaw

Born into poverty, Parton grew up in a small cabin on a farm in Locust Ridge. The “Queen of Country” became synonymous with the Smoky Mountains and has found ways to give back to her home state. In 2024, she donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation, which helped victims of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and the surrounding areas, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported.

Parton has won 10 Grammys from 55 nominations.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Christina Hendricks, Quentin Tarantino, Morgan Freeman, Megan Fox, Morgan Wallen, Kathy Bates, and Miley Cyrus

Beyoncé spent the better part of her childhood in the city’s Third Ward, the Houston Chronicle reported.

The singer is the winningest artist of all time at the Grammys, with 35 awards from 99 nominations.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Solange, Tom Ford, Wes Anderson, Chace Crawford, Hilary Duff, Jamie Foxx, Woody Harrelson, Eva Longoria, Nick Jonas, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, Robin Wright, Selena Gomez, Jessica Simpson, Usher, and Matthew McConaughey

The model and television personality’s family moved around a bit until settling in Huntington, California, where she was discovered while working in a surf shop. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Roseanne Barr, Matthew Davis, and Julianne Hough

The singer became the youngest solo artist on Billboard’s pop chart in 2004, at the age of 13. Her family moved and settled in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where she spent most of her childhood, per Boston.com.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Grace Potter and Zosia Mamet

Her dad was an employee of the United States Army and met Bullock’s mom in Germany. Bullock herself was raised in Germany for 12 years. 

Bullock won an Oscar in 2010 for her lead role in “The Blind Side.”

Other notable celebrities from the state: Missy Elliott, Rob Lowe, and Hilarie Burton 

It was at the Lakeside Prep School in Seattle where the Microsoft founder’s interest in computers and programming was fostered.

Having amassed a net worth of over $100 billion, Gates is considered to be among the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. In 2016, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Other notable celebrities from the state: Macklemore, Sydney Sweeney, Ben Gibbard, Emma Dumont, Constance Zimmer, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Kyle MacLachlan

The “Family Feud” host and Daytime Emmy winner moved to Ohio with his family when he was a teenager.

Other notable celebrities from the state: John Corbett, Josh Stewart, and Chris Sarandon 

The Oscar-nominated actor was in high school when the family moved to Virginia, per ABC News.

Other notable celebrities from the state: John Ridley, Heather Graham, Kristin Bauer Van Straten, and Willem Dafoe

The “Supernatural” actor’s family soon moved back to Texas, where they were originally from. 

Other notable celebrities from the state: Pete Williams, Jim J. Bullock