Established in the year 1733 is the state of Georgia which is situated in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Being the largest state entirely east of the Mississippi River, it is often referred to as ‘The Empire State of the South’ and even as the ‘Peach State’. With Atlanta as Georgia’s capital and largest metro, the state is ranked 8th in the United States for its population. Many distinguished personalities were born in the state of Georgia as the state has produced numerous celebrities who have excelled in various spheres of life. Talented and ground-breaking musicians such as the likes of Alan Jackson, CeeLo Green, Kanye West, Ray Charles all hail from the state of Georgia. The state is well-known for creating many entertainers and actors who have gone on to creating magic for Hollywood. From the former child actor Chloe Grace Moretz to the ravishing Julia Roberts to the talented Dakota Fanning, all these gorgeous women share one common ground – Georgia, as they were all born there. Georgia has also been the birthplace of the iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan. Keep reading to know the complete list of celebrities who are from Georgia.

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Kanye West

(One of the Greatest and Most Influential Hip Hop Musicians of All Time)

Birthdate: June 8, 1977

Sun Sign: Gemini

Creative from a very young age, Kanye West dreamed of becoming a rapper since very early in his life. He became an award winning American rapper whose creativity in music is widely appreciated by critics. However, his outspoken views, comments and behaviour have quite often landed him controversies.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

(African-American Civil Rights Movement Leader Who Used Civil Disobedience to Combat Racism)

Birthdate: January 15, 1929

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Died: April 4, 1968

A leader in the civil rights movement in the mid-twentieth century, Martin Luther King Jr. is best remembered for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience. A man of Christian faith who was inspired by Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent activism, he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial inequality.  

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Julia Roberts

(Best Known for Her Role in the Romantic Comedy Film 'Pretty Woman')

Birthdate: October 28, 1967

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Julia Roberts is one of the most popular Hollywood actresses. She came to limelight in the 1990, when she played the female lead in the movie, Pretty Woman. In 2000, she won the Academy Award for best actress for her role in Erin Brockovich in 2000. She has been named the most beautiful woman in the world, a record five times, by the People magazine.

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Birthdate: January 31, 1919

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Died: October 24, 1972

The first African-American to play in MLB in the modern era, Jackie Robinson helped herald the end of racial segregation in baseball. He broke the baseball color line and encouraged black players not to be confined to the Negro leagues alone. In 1962, he became a Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.

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Hulk Hogan

(The Most Recognized and Popular Wrestler of the 1980s)

Birthdate: August 11, 1953

Sun Sign: Leo

Former American professional wrestler Hulk Hogan had a very successful career from the 1970s to the 2010s and won many championships. He has also acted in several movies. However, he has been accused of being a racist and a homophobic and a leaked sex tape involving him created quite a stir.

Birthdate: September 23, 1930

Sun Sign: Libra

Died: June 10, 2004

Ray Charles went on to become a great singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist, despite suffering blindness due to glaucoma early in his life. One of the most respected and decorated musicians of all time, Ray Charles has been named in lists, such as 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. He pioneered the soul music genre, which remains his greatest contribution.

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Little Richard

(Known for His Hit Single 'Long Tall Sally' & Regarded as the 'Architect of Rock and Roll')

Birthdate: December 5, 1932

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: May 9, 2020

The Architect of Rock and Roll Little Richard is best known for his track Tutti Frutti, which was included in the National Recording Registry. His music was characterized by energetic piano and back beats. His songs broke all racial barriers and were equally appreciated by white and black listeners.

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Chris Tucker

(Actor and Comedian, Best Known for His Roles in the 'Rush Hour' Triology)

Birthdate: August 31, 1971

Sun Sign: Virgo

Chris Tucker is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series alongside Jackie Chan. Also a humanitarian, Tucker joined the likes of Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein, Kevin Spacey, and Ghislaine Maxwell on a trip to Africa in an attempt to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.

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Dwight Howard

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Center Position)

Birthdate: December 8, 1985

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

American professional basketball player, Dwight Howard, is known for his athleticism and his powerful physique. He is in the Los Angeles Lakers team of the National Basketball Association. He has also played for NBA’s Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards. He was part of the US men’s national basketball team which won the 2008 Olympics gold medal.

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Holly Hunter

(Best Known for Role as ‘Ada McGrath’ in the Film ‘The Piano’)

Birthdate: March 20, 1958

Sun Sign: Pisces

Holly Hunter established herself as an actress in the American film industry after being born into a middle-class household, proving to the world that talent and hard work can make dreams come true. She also serves as an inspiration to those suffering from partial hearing loss as she has achieved popularity despite her inability to hear with her left ear.

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Birthdate: March 20, 1957

Sun Sign: Pisces

Spike Lee is a celebrated and one of the most decorated American filmmakers of his generation. Most of his critically acclaimed films explore political issues, such as urban crime and poverty, colorism in the African-American community, and race relations. Four of his films have been selected for conservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Birthdate: September 9, 1941

Sun Sign: Virgo

Died: December 10, 1967

The King of Soul Otis Redding, who had performed with the Pinetoppers, among others, is remembered for his track (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, released after his death in a plane crash. It became the first posthumous Billboard R&B- and Hot 100-topping record. He also won two posthumous Grammys. 

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André 3000

(Best known for Being One-Half of Southern Hip Hop Duo 'Outkast')

Birthdate: May 27, 1975

Sun Sign: Gemini

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: February 10, 1997

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Chloë Grace Moretz is best known for her roles as a child actor in films such as The Amityville Horror, Hugo, and Kick-Ass. She also voiced Darby in the animated series My Friends Tigger & Pooh. She was named to Time’s "25 Most Influential Teens" in 2014.

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Jim Brown

(Football Player)

Birthdate: February 17, 1936

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Lil Nas X

(First Gay Artist To Have #1 Record on Billboard Hot 100)

Birthdate: April 9, 1999

Sun Sign: Aries

Montero Lamar Hill, better known as Lil Nas X, soared to fame with his US Billboard Hot 100 charter country rap track Old Town Road. The gay singer initially became viral for his comedy videos on Facebook and Vine and then soared to fame on Spotify.

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T.I.

(Rapper, Record Producer, and Actor Who is One of the Highest Selling Hip-Hop Artists of All Time)

Birthdate: September 25, 1980

Sun Sign: Libra

Rapper T.I., also known as TIP, is one of the pioneers of trap music. The three-time Grammy-winner owns a music label and has seven “Top 5” Billboard 200 albums. He has starred in his own reality series, has written two novels, and has appeared in films such as Ant-Man.

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Jimmy Carter

(39th President of the United States (1977 -1981))

Birthdate: October 1, 1924

Sun Sign: Libra

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of USA, is one of the rare Presidents whose legacy continues even after leaving office. He is known as a champion of human rights and a mediator of peace efforts across the world. His humanitarian works earned him the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

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Birthdate: February 23, 1994

Sun Sign: Pisces

Dakota Fanning rose to fame as a child actor for her performance in the film, I Am Sam. Some of the other films in which she made her mark include New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. She has also appeared in successful television series; the science fiction series, Taken being one of them.

Birthdate: November 10, 1977

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Died: December 20, 2009

Britanny Murphy was an American singer and actress. She received critical acclaim for playing important roles in films like 8 Mile before leaving for heavenly abode due to pneumonia at age 32. A month after her demise, her mother and widower established a charitable fund called The Brittany Murphy Foundation, which aimed at aiding children's arts education and cancer research.

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Birthdate: April 9, 1998

Sun Sign: Aries

Elle Fanning started her career as a child actress and her breakthrough came in 2011 when she starred in Super 8. Teen Spirit, We Bought a Zoo, Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Neon Demon, The Beguiled, A Rainy Day and Live by Night are some of her other notable films. She has also acted in the TV series The Great.

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Alan Jackson

(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists of All Time)

Birthdate: October 17, 1958

Sun Sign: Libra

Singer and songwriter Alan Jackson is famous for popularizing the “neotraditional country” genre of music that has elements of traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country-pop sounds. Having sold over 75 million records worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time. In 2017, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Gladys Knight

(Singer-Songwriter)

Birthdate: May 28, 1944

Sun Sign: Gemini

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Birthdate: November 20, 1983

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Future is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with founding a record label named Freebandz. Having released many gold-certified singles and albums, Future is a popular rapper and his music is often characterized as trap music.

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Birthdate: May 11, 1989

Sun Sign: Taurus

American football quarterback for New England Patriots, Cam Newton shot to fame when he led Auburn Tigers to the 2010 BCS National Championship, won the Heisman Trophy and was selected by Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft. In the subsequent nine seasons with the Panthers, he emerged as star player and even bagged NFL’s top player spot in 2016.

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Kim Basinger

(Actress and Model Known for Her Films: ‘Never Say Never Again’, ‘The Natural’ and 'L.A. Confidential’)

Birthdate: December 8, 1953

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

A shy schoolgirl, Kim Basinger grew up to become a successful model, actress and singer. After appearing in numerous advertisements, Kim began acting on television. Her breakthrough role came with movie Never Say Never Again where she played the Bond girl. Later, she won accolades for her performance in movies like The Natural, Batman, L.A. Confidential and Fifty Shades Darker.

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Birthdate: May 3, 1921

Sun Sign: Taurus

Died: April 12, 1989

Sugar Ray Robinson was an American boxer. Considered one of the greatest boxers ever, Robinson held a 91-fight unbeaten streak from 1943 to 1951, the third-longest in the history of professional boxing. Also known for his flamboyant and classy lifestyle outside the ring, Sugar Ray Robinson unsuccessfully tried his hand at a career as an entertainer after retiring from boxing.

Birthdate: December 24, 1974

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Ryan Seacrest is an American television host, radio personality, and producer. He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. Also known for his humanitarian efforts, Seacrest established the Ryan Seacrest Foundation in 2010. He is also credited with producing a men's skincare line called Polished.

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Birthdate: February 11, 1998

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Khalid is an American singer-songwriter whose work in Logic’s hit single 1-800-273-8255 earned him a nomination at the Grammy Awards. He has also received prestigious awards, such as Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Award, and American Music Awards. In 2019, he was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.

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Lil Baby

(Rapper and Songwriter Known for His Albums: ‘Harder Than Ever’ and ‘My Turn’)

Birthdate: December 3, 1994

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Hip-hop and trap artist Lil Baby gained game with his 2017 mixtape Perfect Timing, named in honor of his newfound life after serving a 2-year sentence for possession of marijuana. His debut album, Harder Than Ever, was platinum-certified, while his second album, My Turn, topped the Billboard 200.

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Birthdate: July 30, 1961

Sun Sign: Leo

Known for his portrayal of domineering and aggressive characters in his films, Laurence Fishburne began his stint on screen as a child actor in projects such as Apocalypse Now. The play Two Trains Running won him multiple theater awards. However, fans remember him best as Morpheus from The Matrix.

Birthdate: July 17, 1976

Sun Sign: Cancer

Luke Bryan is an American singer and songwriter. As a songwriter, Bryan has contributed to the success of songs recorded by musicians like Billy Currington and Travis Tritt. He is also an acclaimed singer with many prestigious awards under his belt. Also known for his philanthropic activities, Bryan has supported various charities, such as Red Cross and City of Hope.

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Birthdate: December 10, 1985

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Raven-Symoné began as a child model. She gained fame as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show and then as Raven Baxter in the Disney series That's So Raven and Raven’s Home. At 7, she released her debut album and the Billboard Hot 100-charter That's What Little Girls Are Made Of.

Birthdate: May 10, 1978

Sun Sign: Taurus

Kenan Thompson has been the longest-performing cast member of SNL. He also appeared on the sketch comedy show All That. One of VH1’s 100 Greatest Teen Stars, he teamed up with Kel Mitchell to perform in Kenan & Kel. Fans loved him as Russ Tyler in The Mighty Ducks.

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Lil Yachty

(Rapper and Singer Best Known for His Singles ‘One Night’ and ‘Minnesota’)

Birthdate: August 23, 1997

Sun Sign: Virgo

Lil Yachty, known for his signature red braids, soared to fame when his SoundCloud track One Night went viral through a comedy video. He calls his music bubblegum trap and mumble rap, and uses sounds from animated features such Charlie Brown. He has also modeled for Kanye West's fashion line.

Birthdate: September 13, 1996

Sun Sign: Virgo

Mumble rapper Playboi Carti previously performed with Ethereal, using the pseudonym "Sir Cartier." He soared to fame with the Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks Woke Up Like and Magnolia. Described by GQ as the "leader of a youth style," he is known for his signature gothic fashion and quirky personality.

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Quavo Marshall

(Rapper Known as The Co-Founder and Current Frontman of Hip Hop Trio 'Migos')

Birthdate: April 2, 1991

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthdate: September 19, 1987

Sun Sign: Virgo

Danielle Panabaker is an American actress who made the heads turn with her performance in the TV series, Shark. She has acted in a number of horror films and hence is popularly known as scream queen. Also known for her charity work, Danielle Panabaker volunteers for organizations, such as Unicef, Art of Elysium, and Young Storytellers Foundation.

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David Cross

(Stand-Up Comedian, Actor and Director Best Known for His Comedy Series ‘Mr. Show’)

Birthdate: April 4, 1964

Sun Sign: Aries

David Cross is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. Cross is credited with creating and developing popular TV series, such as The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret and Freak Show. In 2013, the co-founder of Kickstarter, Yancey Strickler, revealed that David Cross was one of the first investors of Kickstarter, a public benefit corporation.

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Ty Cobb

(One of the Greatest Players in Baseball History)

Birthdate: December 18, 1886

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: July 17, 1961

During his 22-season career in Major League Baseball, Tyrus Cobb was known for setting numerous records with his aggressive approach on the field. The outfielder with a record career batting average featured in the list of all-time great players and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Associated with Detroit Tigers for more than two decades, he was also involved in philanthropy.

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Dianna Agron

(Actress and Singer, Best Known for Her TV Series ‘Glee’)

Birthdate: April 30, 1986

Sun Sign: Taurus

Film, Television and stage actress, Dianna Agron is best known for her acting in comedy-drama series Glee. For the musical series, she also sang numerous songs. Her other notable work include movies like The Family, Burlesque, I Am Number Four and Bare and the play McQueen. Dianna has also directed numerous music videos and a couple of films.

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Kirshnik Ball

(American Rapper and Member of the Hip Hop Group ‘Migos’)

Birthdate: June 18, 1994

Sun Sign: Gemini

Kirshnik Ball, better known by his stage name Takeoff, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper. He is known for forming the hip hop trio Migos along with Offset and Quavo. Over the years, Kirshnik Ball has achieved success as part of the Migos. He stirred controversy in 2017 when he refused to use an overhead storage bin in an airplane.

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Birthdate: June 2, 1972

Sun Sign: Gemini

Emmy Award-winner improv comedian Wayne Brady of Whose Line Is It Anyway? has also mesmerized audiences with his acting skills in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. If that wasn’t enough, the multitalented performer was also nominated for a Grammy for his rendition of Sam Cooke’s A Change Is Gonna Come.

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Jeff Daniels

(Actor, Comedian and Musician Known for His Films: ‘The Newsroom’ and ‘Godless’)

Birthdate: February 19, 1955

Sun Sign: Pisces

Jeff Daniels is an American actor, playwright, and musician. Over the years, Daniels has played an influential role in the American entertainment business. In 1991, Daniels founded a not-for-profit organization called The Purple Rose Theatre Company, which offers an attractive apprenticeship program for youngsters looking for a career in theatre.

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Larry Holmes

(One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time)

Birthdate: November 3, 1949

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Larry Holmes is an American retired boxer whose left jab is often ranked among the best in the history of professional boxing. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of boxing, Holmes' title defense against 19 boxers is the second-most in history. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

Birthdate: January 24, 1974

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Best known as Andy Bernard from The Office and Stuart Price from The Hangover trilogy, Edward Helms has also been a correspondent on The Daily Show and voiced animated characters such as Once-ler in The Lorax. He is part of a bluegrass band and created a Yahoo! Screen web series.

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Bill Hicks

(American Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist)

Birthdate: December 16, 1961

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: February 26, 1994

Stand-up comedian Bill Hicks was known for his controversial themes, which included religion and politics. He was ranked fourth on Channel 4's 2010 list of the "100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics.” He had also experimented with music before his untimely death due to pancreatic cancer at age 32.

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Tyreek Hill

(American football player)

Birthdate: March 1, 1994

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Birthdate: October 27, 1963

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Actress and television personality, Marla Maples, began her career as a model and won several beauty pageants. She later started acting. She was married to Donald Trump for a few years in the 1990s and has a daughter with him. The marriage ended after she allegedly cheated on Trump. As of today, she is a TV personality and wellness advocate.  

Birthdate: February 27, 1930

Sun Sign: Pisces

Joanne Woodward is best remembered for her Academy Award-winning performance as three characters in The Three Faces of Eve, and for her multiple award-winning TV projects. The first entertainer to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame “star,” she was also in the news for her marriage to Paul Newman.