Our Pine Tree State is known for many things, including producing many famous people.
listen, Understood—Maine may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking of a celebrity-producing region. Illinois, Californiaand new york It usually doesn't get much attention: instead, we're known for our delicious seafood, durable outdoor wear, iconic New England architecture, and stunning natural beauty.
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But it's true: many famous celebrities were born right here in Maine and proudly call “Vacation Land” home.
Some celebrities may have been born in Maine and later moved elsewhere, considering their new place their home, and that's totally fine too.Maine'And someone else?'From afar' is vague. Generally speaking, we Mainers are willing to accept anyone who has a connection to Maine, no matter how small.
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We are proud of our state's influence and always welcome those who share our heritage.
When creating our list of famous people from Maine, we wanted to think outside the box. For example, Patrick Dempsey, A.K.A.Dr. McDreamy' and People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023. He's a well-known Maine native, born in Lewiston, so we didn't include him here.
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Instead, we focused on less obvious choices, making our list of 16 celebrities more interesting and unique.
That being said, let’s briefly add that McDreamy calls this “Check out these 17 famous people born in Mainebut don't you think 16 sounds better?
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So, without further ado, which famous people were born in Maine? And where exactly is our great Pine Tree State? Scroll on to find out!
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