Who knew some of these famous people were from Massachusetts?

I'm always so happy when I find out that one of my favorite celebrities is from Massachusetts. I know you are, too. I can't explain it. I just think it's so cool. I feel closer to them somehow because their hometown is in Massachusetts. my It's a state, you know?

Plus, knowing where your favorite actors, actresses, and comedians are from is a great bit of trivia to tell your friends at parties and get-togethers. Recently, BetMassachusetts.com took the time to look at the most popular celebrities who grew up in Massachusetts.

They accomplished this epic feat by leveraging data from AhRefs.com, Keywords Explorer, and Google Trends to find out which celebrities were most searched for in Massachusetts over the past year. Pittsfield– Famous people born here have made the list!

Incidentally, BetMassachusetts.com research defines Massachusetts celebrities as living individuals who resided in Massachusetts for 10 or more years during their childhood and teenage years.

who Who are the 15 most famous celebrities from Massachusetts?

According to BetMassachusetts.com:

• Chris Evans – I'll be honest, I was surprised by this. Don't get me wrong, Evans (probably best known for playing Captain America in the MCU) very Due to popularity, I figured someone else would take the top spot, and by the way, Chris calls Boston home.

• Ben Affleck – I like Affleck's (Cambridge native) acting, but I think I like his directing even more. Gone Baby Gone and town It is my favorite!

• John Cena – This wrestler/actor hails from beautiful West Newbury and has recently demonstrated his talent for comedy (not to mention largely Watch the Academy Awards telecast to see everything else!

• Jennifer Coolidge – This amazing actress is probably best known for playing Stifler's mother. American Pie She also gave a great performance in the movie. Best in Show And both Legally Blonde Movie. Jennifer was born in Boston.

• Mark Wahlberg – I thought Mark would rank higher, but he's still not to be underestimated for being #5. Mark grew up in the rough streets of Boston. Remember Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch? “Good Vibrations”!

• Matt Damon – A Cambridge-born actor (like his friend Ben Affleck), Damon has starred in some fantastic films, including: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Rounders, Saving Private Ryanand of course, Good Will Hunting This was before he became popular after playing Jason Bourne.

• John Krasinski – Boston-born actor John first rose to fame through television shows. office And he continues to play a starring role on TV. Tom Clancy's Jack RyanHe is also a highly acclaimed director (Quiet place, A Quiet Place Part IIand the future Imaginary Friends).

• Steve Carell – Steve's hometown is Acton, Massachusetts. Like fellow actor John Krasinski, Steve has appeared in TV shows officeSteve has been in a lot of great comedies and has also done some great drama work. despicable me movie.

• Meghan Trainor – Singer/musician Meghan (“All About That Bass,” “Made You Look”) is from Nantucket

• Elizabeth Banks – This lovely actress (and underrated comedian) is probably hunger game and pitch perfect franchise, but the first time I saw her was in Wet Hot American Summer (She co-starred with another then-unknown actor, Bradley Cooper.) Banks hails from the vibrant town of Pittsfield.

• Uma Thurman – Perhaps best known for his roles in several Quentin Tarantino films. Kill Bill Movies, and of course, pulp fiction, Boston-born Yuma is also great. Dangerous Liaisons.

• Amy Poehler – A very interesting woman. Amy was born in Newton but grew up near Burlington, Massachusetts. She is a former Saturday Night Live As well as being a cast member, she has also appeared on TV shows. Parks and Recreation.

• Kurt Russell – Kurt is one of my favorite actors. I love this guy. Escape from New York. Overboard. break. Gravestone. case. Big Trouble in Little China. Tequila SunriseThe list goes on…Kurt's hometown is Springfield.

• Mindy Kaling – Mindy is another office A graduate from Massachusetts (Cambridge). She also The Mindy Project.

• Joe Keery – Joe was born in Newburyport, my late mother's hometown (Yankees homecoming!). He was probably Stranger Things The fifth season of the TV series Fargo.

These are the 15 most famous celebrities in Massachusetts, for more information, please visit the BetMassachusetts.com website.

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