Today's list is all about true New Yorkers a.k.a. the rich and famous that were born in the Big Apple. While most of the celebs on our list are not only born but also raised in the city that never sleeps — there are some celebs that many may be surprised to find on today's list, in particular, because they were not raised in New York.
From popular musicians such as Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez to Hollywood legends like Anne Hathaway and Eddie Murphy — keep on scrolling to see just which celebs made it onto the list!
10 Jennifer Lopez
Kicking the list off is musician and actress Jennifer Lopez who was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx borough of New York City. Jennifer rose to fame in the 90s by starring in popular movies such as Selena, Anaconda, and Out of Sight — as well as releasing her debut studio album On the 6 in 1999. Ever since then, Jennifer Lopez has had plenty of success in both — the movie and music industry!
9 Lady Gaga
Next on the list is musician Lady Gaga who was born on March 28, 1986, at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. Lady Gaga rose to fame in 2008 with her debut studio album The Fame that many remember its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". Currently, Lady Gaga is definitely one of the most successful musicians of her generation, and fans across the globe are still obsessed with her music!
8 Timothée Chalamet
Let's move on to actor Timothée Chalamet who was born on December 27, 1995, in New York City.
Before rising to fame, Timothée was actually attending Columbia University as well as NYU, however, he gained prominence in the last decade with roles in movies such as Men, Women & Children, Interstellar, Call Me by Your Name, Hot Summer Nights, and Lady Bird.
7 Anne Hathaway
Another famous Hollywood star that is born in New York City is Anne Hathaway. The Academy Award winner was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn — and she rose to fame in 2001 by starring in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries. Since then, Anne has become one of the most talented actresses of her generation and she started numerous critically acclaimed movies such as Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight Rises, and Les Misérables.
6 Lana Del Rey
Let's move on to musician Lana Del Rey who was born on June 21, 1985, in Manhattan, New York City. Lana Del Rey rose to fame in 2011 with her debut single "Video Games", and ever since she's been a staple in the music industry. The musician is certainly known for her unique musical style and over the years she has given us plenty of chart-topping hits such as "Summertime Sadness," "Blue Jeans," and "Born to Die."
5 Scarlett Johansson
Next on the list is Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson who was born on November 22, 1984, in the Manhattan borough of New York City. While Scarlett started acting in the 90s with roles in movies such as Manny & Lo, The Horse Whisperer, and Ghost World — it wasn't until the 2003 movie Lost in Translation that the young actress rose to international fame. Since then, Scarlet has starred in plenty of blockbusters and many know her for her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
4 Paris Hilton
Let's move on to reality television star Paris Hilton who was born on February 17, 1981, in New York City. As fans know, Paris was born into a rich family and she spent quite a lot of her youth living in a suite in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
Paris rose to international fame in 2003 after starring alongside her former BFF Nicole Richie in the reality television show The Simple Life. Since then, Paris has explored different career paths and established herself as a successful businesswoman and DJ.
3 Saoirse Ronan
A celebrity that plenty may find be surprised to find on this list is actress Saoirse Ronan. Saoirse was born on April 12, 1994, in the Bronx borough of New York City to Irish parents who eventually decided to move back to Dublin when Saoirse was three years old. Saoirse gained prominence with roles in critically acclaimed movies such as The Lovely Bones, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Lady Bird, and Little Women.
2 Eddie Murphy
Let's move on to Hollywood star Eddie Murphy who was born in Brooklyn, New York City on April 3, 1961. Eddie rose to fame on Saturday Night Live back in the 80s after which he went on to star in plenty of famous blockbusters such as Coming to America, Vampire in Brooklyn, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and Dolemite Is My Name.
1 Donald Trump
Wrapping the list up is media personality and former President of the United States Donald Trump who was born on June 14, 1946, at Jamaica Hospital in the borough of Queens in New York City. In the 70s, Trump inherited his father's real estate business which he renamed The Trump Organization. When it comes to the entertainment industry, Donald Trump rose to fame in the 2000s after hosting the reality television show The Apprentice.
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