Celebrity birthplaces

Celebrity birthplaces

Celebrity birthplaces, Some say you can tell a lot about a person by where they came from.  Maybe it’s their accent or the way they dress, but many people can’t hide their roots.  Find out where some of our favorite famous people were born.Ben Affleck.

The actor, who won an Oscar for co-writing a film, always seems to represent Boston, but he’s originally from the opposite side of the country. ben affleck baby, ben affleck’s birthplace,

Maya Angelou
This well-known poet is recognized all over the world for her work but she has humble beginnings in the Midwest. +maya angelou birthplace St. Louis

Warren Buffett
Known as one of the richest men in the world, Buffett has several other nicknames from the city where he was born. warren buffett birthplace Omaha, wizard of omaha oracle of omaha,

Stephen Colbert
The host of a popular show pokes fun at hot topics from all over the world, but most of his material covers the town he came from stephen colbert birthplace Washington, D.C.

Ann Curry
As one of the longest serving anchors on “Today,” Curry started her journey in smaller markets on the West Coast, but she’s originally from another country. +ann curry birthplace Guam

Tom Cruise
The Hollywood megastar spent some of his childhood in Canada, but he was born about 200 miles away from the area. tom cruise birthplace Syracuse

Hugh Hefner
The founder of Playboy magazine has been living a wild life in his popular Los Angeles mansion, but he got his start in his Midwest hometown. hugh hefner birthplace Chicago, Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles,

Michael Jordan
The NBA living legend is known for his playing days with the Chicago Bulls – and his college alma mater – but he was born on the East Coast. michael jordan place of birth Brooklyn,

Stacy Keibler
Lately, the former WWE star has been seen on the red carpet with her Hollywood beau, but she stays connected to her birthplace. stacy keibler birthplace Baltimore

Giada De Laurentiis
The TV food chef seems to make cooking look simple, which could be a result of her Italian roots. +giada de laurentiis birthplace Rome,

Eli Manning
The two-time Super Bowl champ plays for the New York Giants, but he’s well-known for being a Southern boy. +eli manning birthplace New Orleans,

Lea Michele
The “Glee” star and Broadway veteran didn’t have to travel far to pursue her dreams of performing on the stage. lea michele birthplace The Bronx,

Nicki Minaj
The rapper known for her unique style grew up in a New York borough but came from an island in the Caribbean. nicki minaj birthplace Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago

Chad Ochocinco
The NFL star played college football on the West Coast (which school?), but was born and raised in a busy city across the country. +chad ochocinco birthplace Miami,

Natalie Portman
The Oscar-winning actress moved around as a child, but has said her heart is in the religious city where she was born. natalie portman birthplace Jerusalem,

Emma Stone
Known for her roles in “The Help” and “Superbad,” Stone left her hometown at the age of 15 in order to chase her acting dream. +emma stone birthplace Scottsdale,

Barbara Walters
The longtime journalist and co-host of “The View” has interviewed many world leaders, and she was born in one of the oldest US cities. barbara walters birthplace Boston

Kanye West
The Grammy-winning rapper often refers to Chicago as his hometown, but he was actually born in a Southern city. kanye west birthplace Atlanta,