You May Be Surprised To Learn These 9 Famous People Are From New Orleans

New Orleans is well-known to keep close connections with the native sons and daughters that live across the United States. But still there are some famous celebrities from New Orleans that can be forgotten over all of the other super stars. Here are 9 famous people that you may not have realized are from New Orleans!

Wikimedia Commons / Justin Hoch

This American non-fiction writer has penned many best-selling books including Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game and The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. He was born and raised in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman School.

Wikimedia Commons / Abdul Aziz

This hip hop artist was born in the Magnolia Projects of New Orleans.

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Known as America's Sweetheart, Reese Witherspoon is one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood.

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Wikicommons / Walter Isaacson

This illustrious writer wrote the biographies for Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Albert Einstein.

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Wikicommons / Carl Van Vechten

This celebrated writer wrote some of the most influential books about the American south.

Wikicommons / Sgt. Michael Connors

This Hollywood phenomenon has been incredibly successful with his numerous films, including those in the Madea franchise.

Wikicommons / Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres has become one of the most influential talk show hosts in America and she calls New Orleans home!

Wikicommons / Richard Simmons

It isn't hard to imagine this exercise guru growing up on the streets of New Orleans.

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This singer, songwriter, and rapper has one of the most smoothest voices I've ever heard.

How many of these people did you know were from New Orleans? What are your favorite famous people from New Orleans? Let us know your thoughts! We love to hear your feedback.