Not only is Massachusetts home to breathtaking scenery, history, arts and culture, and some of the best sports teams, but hundreds of A-list celebrities were born in the Bay State.
Over the years, I've met just as many famous people. I had the honor of meeting a big name actor like Ernie Hudson at the big Scare-A-Con convention in Springfield, Massachusetts. I also interviewed Bret Michaels of Poison on the radio and later shared the stage with him at Mass Mutual Center. I met professional wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler at one of Pittsfield's Big Time Wrestling events. I also passed by actor Claire Danes at a bar in Williamstown without knowing it.
It's so much fun meeting celebrities and taking pictures with them. Most of the people I met were very friendly and never had an attitude or an arrogant personality. As mentioned earlier, Massachusetts has produced many famous people. Many of them have moved out of state, but some have returned to the Bay State for various reasons. Those names include Elizabeth Banks, Mark Wahlberg, and Matt Damon, just to name a few.
Have you met any of the famous Massachusetts people on the list below?
Below is a list of famous people born in Massachusetts. This list includes over 100 of his biggest names from all areas of the entertainment industry. Some have left us, while others are bigger than ever today. I haven't met any of the stars on the list, but I was curious, right?
Famous people born in Massachusetts
Many famous people were born in Massachusetts, including actors, athletes, politicians, and musicians. Was anyone born in your town or city?
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