So, who is the most famous person in Texas?
A topic that is consistently up for debate can be put to rest — for now — thanks to a poll that analyzed the top five celebrities from each state in America.
Famouspeople.io conducted a survey evaluating over 3,000 personalities from a variety of fields and performed metrics on characteristics like fame, like and dislike.
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The data is based on a nationally representative survey of the U.S. population, where individuals were presented with famous individuals and asked to identify whether or not they were familiar with them.
Before you read any further, get in your guesses now on who are the top five most famous people from the Lone Star state.
Shall we say more? Beyoncé took the number one spot for the most famous person in the state, which makes a lot of sense. A universally loved artist, Beyoncé has made her mark on the music and fashion industry since her stardom in the famed girl group Destiny’s Child. Now, she continues to make headlines across the globe, most recently for her Renaissance World Tour, which started in May.
If you’re from Texas, you know the love for Matthew McConaughey runs deep. Currently living in Austin, McConaughey has deep Texan roots, from growing up in the state to attending the University of Texas. Some of his movie credits include “Dazed and Confused,” “The Wedding Planner,” “Dallas Buyers Club” (in which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor) and more.
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Willie Nelson is one of the most notable Texan figures of all time, as well as one of the most beloved. Now 90 years old, Nelson is one of the most popular musical artists ever, with famous hits like “On the Road Again,” which, if you play anywhere in the state, people will sing along to.
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Born in Terrell, Texas, Jamie Foxx has made an immense name for himself, amassing a multitude of highly regarded honors from organizations like the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and more. Some of his most recognizable roles in the film industry include the movies “Ray,” “Django Unchained,” “Annie” and more.
Selena Gomez, originally from Grand Prairie, Texas, has done a wide variety of things throughout her career: from a makeup line, singing, acting, producing and more. Starting her career on the children’s show “Barnie & Friends,” Gomez skyrocketed as a child actor, ending up with a leading role on the Disney Channel show “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
Now, Gomez owns the makeup line Rare Beauty, produced the famed Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why,” and stars in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, all while releasing chart-breaking music.
