Did You Know These 25 Celebrities Were Born in Texas?

1. Barry White

Born: September 12, 1944 in Galveston

Occupation: Singer

Known for: White’s deep, velvety, and sensual baritone voice was instantly recognizable and became his signature sound.

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2. Patrick Swayze

Born:  August 18, 1952 in Houston

Occupation: Actor

Known for: Dirty Dancing (1987), Ghost (1990), Point Break (1991)

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3. Michelle Rodriguez

Born: July 12, 1978 in San Antonio

Occupation: Actress

Known for: Girlfight (2000), The Fast and The Furious (2001), Resident Evil (2002)

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4. Phylicia Rashad

Born: June 19, 1948 in Houston

Occupation: Actress

Known for: The Cosby Show (1984-1992) 

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5. Jennifer Love Hewitt

Born: February 21, 1979 in Waco

Occupation: Actress

Known for: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Can’t Hardly Wait (1998), Garfield (2006)

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6. B. Simone

Born: April 5, 1990 in Dallas

Occupation: Actress, Comedian

Known for: Girl’s Cruise (2019), Finding Happy (2022)

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7. Steve Martin

Born: August 14, 1945 in Waco

Occupation: Actor

Known for: Three Amigos (1986) Roxanne (1987), Father of the Bride (1991)

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8. Debbie Allen

Born: January 16, 1950 in Houston

Occupation: Actress, Dancer

Known for: Fame (1980), JoJo Dancer (1986), A Different World (1987-1993) 

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9. Matthew McConaughey

Born: November 4, 1969 in Uvalde

Occupation: Actor

Known for: A Time to Kill (1996), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

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10. Chris Bosh

Born: March 24, 1984 in Dallas

Occupation: NBA Player

Known for: 2-time NBA champion with the Heat (2012, 2013), 11-time NBA All-Star

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11. Machine Gun kelly

Born: April 22, 1990

Occupation: Rapper, Singer and Actor

Known for: Two AMA awards, two Billboard Music Awards and Six studio albums

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12. Sly Stone

Born: March 15, 1943 in Denton

Occupation: Musician

Known for: Sly was also a key figure in the psychedelic rock scene and a producer. His band was notable for being one of the first mainstream, integrated bands in terms of race and gender.

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13. Tommy Lee Jones

Born: September 15, 1946 in San Saba

Occupation: Actor

Known for: The Fugitive (1993), Men in Black (1997), No Country for Old Men (2007)

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14. Ethan Hawke

Born: November 6, 1970 in Austin

Occupation: Actor, Director

Known for: Training Day (2001), The Purge (2013), Black Phone (2021)

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15. Dennis Quaid

Born: April 9, 1954 in Houston

Occupation: Actor

Known for: Detective Lieutenant Remy McSwain (The Big Easy, 1986), Jerry Lee Lewis (Great Balls of Fire!, 1989), Nick Parker (The Parent Trap, 1998), Jack Hall (The Day After Tomorrow, 2004), Ronald Reagan (Reagan, 2024)

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16. Usher

Born: Oct 14, 1978 in Dallas

Occupation: Singer

Known for: Usher is best known for his successful career as a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, particularly as a prominent figure in R&B and pop music. He is celebrated for his smooth vocals, energetic stage presence, and hits like “Yeah!”, “U Remind Me”, “My Boo”, and “Confessions.”

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17. Jimmy Butler

Born:  September 14, 1989 in Houston

Occupation: NBA Player

Known for: Six-time All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team honoree, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team member

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18. Wes Anderson

Born: May 1, 1969 in Houston

Occupation: Film Director

Known for: Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Asteroid City (2023)

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19. Forest Whitaker

Born: July 15, 1961 in Longview

Occupation: Actor, Director

Known for: The Last King of Scotland (2006), The Butler (2013), Arrival (2016)

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20. DJ Premier

Born: March 21, 1966 in Houston

Occupation: Record Producer and DJ

Known for: Former hip hop duos Gang Starr and PRhyme, and has produced several hip hop-rap records

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21. Nelly

Born: November 2, 1974 in Austin

Occupation: Rapper

Known for: Nelly is primarily known as a successful American rapper and singer, famous for his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B influences, catchy hooks, and regional slang. He gained widespread recognition with his debut album, Country Grammar.

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22. Kenny Rogers

Born: Aug. 21, 1938 in Houston

Died: March 20, 2020

Occupation: Singer and Actor

Known for: 37 studio albums, country music career, selling over 100 million records

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23. Hilary Duff

Born: Sept. 28, 1987 in Houston

Occupation: Actress, Singer, Author and Bussinesswoman

Known for: Lizzie McGuire (Lizzie McGuire, 2001-2004), Kelly Collins (Cadet Kelly, 2002), Lorraine Baker (Cheaper by the Dozen, 2003, 2005), Kelsey Peters (Younger, 2015-2021), Sophie Tomkins (How I Met Your Father, 2022-2023)

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24. The Undertaker (Mark Calaway)

Born: March 24, 1965 in Houston

Occupation: Wrestler

Known for: WWE Hall of Fame, one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever (1987-2020), 21 consecutive WrestleMania victories

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25. Jamie Foxx

Born: December 13, 1967 in Terrell

Occupation: Actor, Singer, Comedian

Known for: Jamie Foxx is known for his work as a versatile entertainer. He has achieved success in multiple areas and is an Oscar-winning actor, bankable singer and internationally known comedian.

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