So who is the most famous person in Texas?
Thanks to a poll analyzing the top five celebrities in each US state, we can put an end to this ever-debating topic for now.
Famouspeople.io conducted a study that evaluated more than 3,000 people from various fields and ran metrics on traits such as fame, likes and dislikes.
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The data is based on a nationally representative survey of the U.S. population, in which individuals were presented with a famous person and asked whether they were familiar with that person.
Before you read on, guess who the top five most famous people from the Lone Star State are.
1. beyonce
Shall I say more? Beyoncé took first place as the most famous person in the state, which makes a lot of sense. A widely loved artist, Beyoncé has been making her mark on the music and fashion industry since achieving stardom with her group Famous Girls, Destiny's, and Her Child. Currently, she continues to attract attention around the world, most recently with her Renaissance World Tour, which began in May.
2. Matthew McConaughey
If you're from Texas, you know we have a deep love for Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey, who currently lives in Austin, has deep roots in Texas, growing up in the state and attending the University of Texas. His film work includes “Dazed and Confused,” “The Wedding Planner,” and “Dallas Buyers Club” (for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor).
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3. Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson is one of the most remarkable Texans of all time and one of the most beloved. Now 90 years old, Nelson is one of the most popular music artists of all time, with famous songs like “On the Road Again” that will get people singing along if he performs anywhere in the state. He has left some hit songs behind.
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4. Jamie Foxx
Born in Terrell, Texas, Jamie Foxx has made a huge name for himself, winning numerous prestigious honors from organizations such as the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. Some of his most famous roles in the film industry include the films “Ray,” “Django Unchained,” and “Annie.”
5. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez, a native of Grand Prairie, Texas, has worked in a wide range of activities throughout her career, including makeup lines, singing, acting, and producing. She began her career on the children's show Barney & Friends, and Gomez rose quickly as a child actress, eventually landing a starring role on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. became.
Currently, Gomez owns the makeup line Rare Beauty, produced the famous Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,'' co-starred with Steve Martin and Martin Short in Hulu's “Only Murders in the Building,'' and created chart-breaking music. is being released.
