We don't need to tell you that Massachusetts is a great place to live — the proof is in the Yankee Pot Roast. But nothing speaks to popularity like a celebrity endorsement. So what about these 13 celebrities?
A number of world-famous celebrities live here at least part of the time, and while one of the perks of being rich and famous is owning multiple homes, surely the fact that these celebrities choose to own homes in Massachusetts says something positive for the Bay State?
Steven Tyler
The Aerosmith frontman owns a house in Marshfield. Interestingly, the band actually started in Boston. At one point, all of the band members had homes on the South Shore, but Tyler continues to live there. He's played a few shows in the city over the past few years.
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Steve Carell
Best known for his comedic roles, the actor is originally from Acton and currently has a home in Marshfield Hills. Carell also owns the historic Marshfield Hills General Store and has been known to return to the area, especially in the summer, where you might see him.
Dan Aykroyd
The former Saturday Night Live star lives on Martha's Vineyard in Chilmark. Aykroyd, who has appeared in Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers, occasionally gets involved in town politics, and in 2020 he sent a letter to the Martha's Vineyard Commission in support of local projects, according to the Martha's Vineyard Times.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen
The actor couple also live in Chilmark, near Aykroyd. Danson is best known for his roles in “The Good Place” and “Cheers.” Steenburgen is known for her Oscar-winning performance in “Melvin & Howard.” Their 1995 wedding was reportedly held at their home on Martha's Vineyard, and the couple occasionally perform together to benefit the island.
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lives in Cambridge with her adorable golden retriever.
Spike Lee
The renowned film director, known for hard-hitting works like “Do the Right Thing,” is also a Martha's Vineyard resident who lives in Oak Bluffs, building a home there in 1992. Lee's backyard borders Farm Neck Golf Club, and he told TIME that he once crossed his backyard to talk to former President Barack Obama on the golf course.
Harry Connick Jr.
The singer, pianist, actor and composer is part of Cape Cod's celebrity community and owns a vacation home in Chatham, which they purchased after spending some time in the area with their family.
“We had a great time and thought it might be a fun place to spend the summer. We ended up staying here, and it's not hard to find reasons to stay. It's a beautiful part of the world and we've had a lot of fun times there,” he told the Cape Cod Times in 2018.
Carly Simon
The “You Are So Vain” singer owns a home on Martha's Vineyard that she bought with ex-husband James Taylor, but she is now the sole owner and her ex-husband has moved across state lines.
James Taylor
Simon's ex-husband lives across the state in Lenox. He sings about the Berkshires in the song “Sweet Baby James.” He's lived in the Berkshires for more than 20 years and is a regular on stage at Tanglewood, where he performs at the annual Fourth of July concert. He donates more than $7 million of his earnings to Tanglewood, according to Berkshire Magazine.
Yo-Yo Ma
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has a home in Tyringham and is known as an active member of the community, even bringing his cello to an impromptu performance at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic when the vaccine was released. He also regularly performs at Tanglewood.
Robby Benson
Benson, a former teen idol turned Disney voice actor, lives in Chatham with her family. She's best known for voicing the Beast in Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” and its spin-off films, but has also appeared in “Ice Castles,” “Ode to Billie Joe” and “The Chosen One.”
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The Farrelly Brothers
Rhode Island natives Bobby and Peter Farrelly also own several homes in Cape Town. Together they have written, directed and produced films such as There's Something About Mary, Baka and Test, Shallow Hal, Kingpin, Stuck on You and Fever Pitch. In recent years Peter has worked solo on several films including co-writing and directing Green Book, which won two Academy Awards, and co-directing Lucky Hank.
This article originally appeared in the Telegram & Gazette: Celebrities with homes in Massachusetts: These 13 celebrities have homes in Massachusetts
