These 5 Celebrities Hail From Some Of New York's Most Charming Small Towns
By John Williams|Published June 23, 2023
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John Williams is a writer based in New York City. He's been living in the state for over a decade. He loves nothing more than checking out some great regional cuisine and then taking a long walk in the park.
A ton of celebrities have grown up in New York State, and not just in its big cities. That’s right, a host of household names have hailed from small towns all around the state. We’ve put together a list of six of the most interesting celebrities from small towns in New York. Want to know who came from where? Keep reading below!
Tommy Hilfiger is a fashion icon who changed the game—both in fashion and culture at-large—many times over. He was born in Elmira and he graduated from the Elmira Free Academy high school in 1969.
Lana Dely Rey is one of the most important and influential pop singers of the past 20 years. Though the artist, whose government name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, was born in New York City, she moved to Lake Placid when she was just one year old.
The legendary funnyman Jimmy Fallon hails from the town of Saugerties, which currently has a population of under 20,000. Fallon was born in Brooklyn, but his family quickly made their way to Saugerties shortly after his birth. While in school at Saugerties High School, Fallon honed his performance chops, and was included in most stage productions.
The cook, author and TV personality Rachael Ray was born in Glen Falls; her family moved to Lake George when she was eight. Though she moved to New York in 1995, she went back to the Lake George area a year later, where she honed her skills as a cook and performer.
David Hyde Pierce is probably best known for playing the iconic Dr. Niles Crane on the hit television show "Frasier." He also grew up in Saratoga Springs, where he spent his childhood and went to high school. He left right after graduation, though, to attend Yale.
The eccentric TV hostess is definitely the most famous name to come out of this Long Island hamlet, best known for her popular talk show and run on The View.
Well, that list just scratches the surface when it comes to small town celebrities in New York State. Who are your favorite celebrities on this list? What about your favorite small towns in New York State? We would love to hear from you! If you are itching for more New York content, we put together a list of nine great state parks to visit around New York State. Have a great summer!
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