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Everyone has their favorite celebrities in the entertainment industry, and it’s always more exciting when they share the same home state.
That’s why Stacker compiled a list of the most famous actresses from Illinois. The data journalism hub states:
“From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is…But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.”
Stacker used IMDb’s most popular list to find the most famous actresses from Illinois. These are 10 of the most popular:
- Amy Madigan, born in Chicago and known for playing Annie Kinsella in “Field of Dreams,” among other roles.
- Betty White, born in Oak Park and known for playing Rose Nylund in “The Golden Girls,” among other roles.
- Busy Philipps, born in Oak Park and known for playing Kelli Ann in "He's Just Not That Into You,” among other roles.
- Denise Richards, born in Downers Grove and known for playing Dr. Christmas Jones in "The World Is Not Enough,” among other roles.
- Jami Gertz, born in Chicago and known for playing Dr. Melissa Reeves in "Twister,” among other roles.
- Jane Lynch, born in Dolton and known for playing Sue Sylvester in "Glee,” among other roles.
- Laura Harrier, born in Chicago and known for playing Liz in "Spider-Man: Homecoming,” among other roles.
- Lauren Lapkus, born in Chicago and known for playing Susan Fischer in "Orange Is the New Black,” among other roles.
- Patricia Arquette, born in Chicago and known for playing Alabama Whitman in "True Romance,” among other roles.
- Sarah Wayne Callies, born in La Grange and known for playing Lori Grimes in "The Walking Dead,” among other roles.
See the full list from Stacker here.