There are some famous people who are very proud to be from Texas and make it public on a regular basis. Matthew McConaughey, Eva Longoria, and Beyoncé were born and raised in H-Town. But there are also some things that were born here that you may not be aware of. I was a few years old today when I realized that some of my very favorite actors were from the Lone Star State. Whether you were born in Texas or not, come play!
Were these celebrities born in Texas?
1. Actor steve martin-yes!Steve was born in Waco, Texas
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2. Actor/Singer selena gomez-yes!Born in Grand Prairie, Texas
'Only Murders in the Building' Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere – Arrival
3. Extraordinary performer Usher-Yes! I was born in Dallas, Texas. I'm not going to lie, I didn't know this.
2017 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honors Mark Bradford and George Lucas – Arrival
4. Actor/Singer Hilary Duff-yes!Born in Houston, Texas, raised in both Houston and San Antonio
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Five. jamie foxx-yes! And I'm proud of it!Jamie was born and raised in Terrell, Texas.
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6. Actor Jim Parsons-Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory-big YES, born in Houston, Texas! Did anyone know?
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7. New actor Dennis Quaid was born and raised in Houston and later attended college at the University of Houston.
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In case you haven't noticed, the answer for all famous people was yes. Some couples I knew, some I didn't. Texas is proof that everything is better, including the talent that comes from our great state.
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