fame and fortune. Many of us dream of it, but few can achieve it. That's especially true for people born in Maine. When people from Maine become famous, they usually become household names. That's not to say the state is filled with untalented individuals. For people born here, the rise to the status of true celebrity does not happen very often.
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Once again, if you do a little research on people born in Maine, you'll be surprised at how many superstars have come from poor backgrounds. Some of Maine's smallest towns have been the birthplace of professional athletes, Hollywood stars, and pop culture icons.
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It's not just the famous names that everyone knows from Madawaska to York. Yes, Stephen King is from Maine and we hold him dearly. There is little doubt that nearly every woman in Maine would be willing to go on a date with Patrick Dempsey tomorrow. You'd be an idiot not to know that Anna Kendrick is from Maine. But who else could there be? There are many other notable figures who have made their mark outside of Vacationland.
16 famous people you probably didn't know were born in Maine
From famous newspaper reporters to actors, actresses, and professional wrestlers, we introduce you to some very famous people you might not realize were born in Maine.
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25 Celebrities Who Owned a Home in Maine
From Kittery to Islesboro, some of Hollywood's biggest actors own homes in Maine. Find out who is where.
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