List of famous people from Florida, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Florida, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Florida you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Florida, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People on this list include Elizabeth Meriwether and Jim Stork.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Florida?" or "Which celebrities were born in Florida?" then this list is a great resource for you.1
Eva Mendes
Age: 41Birthplace: USA, Florida, Miami
Eva de la Caridad Méndez (born March 5, 1974), known professionally as Eva Mendes (), is an... more2
Victoria Justice
Age: 27Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She rose to... more3
Ariana Grande
Age: 27Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America
Ariana Grande (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. A... more4
Diora Baird
Age: 32Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
Diora Lynn Baird (born April 6, 1983) is an American actress and former model for Guess? who... more5
Perez Hilton
Age: 42Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton is an... more6
Faye Dunaway
Age: 79Birthplace: Bascom, Florida, United States of America
Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is an American actress. She has won an Academy... more7
Kelly Kelly
Age: 33Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Barbara Jean Blank (born January 15, 1987) is an American model, actress, reality television... more8
Alexa Vega
Age: 32Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Alexa PenaVega (née Vega; August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is known for... more9
Fred Durst
Age: 50Birthplace: Jacksonville, USA, Florida
William Frederick Durst (born August 20, 1970) is an American vocalist, actor and film... more10
Carrot Top
Age: 55Birthplace: Rockledge, Florida, United States of America
Scott Thompson (born February 25, 1965), known professionally as Carrot Top, is an American... more11
Bella Thorne
Age: 22Birthplace: Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States of America
Annabella Avery Thorne (born October 8, 1997), known as Bella Thorne, is an American actress... more12
Jenn Brown
Age: 39Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
Jennifer Lynne Brown (born March 23, 1981) is an American sports broadcaster and television... more13
Amy Dumas
Age: 45Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Amy Christine Dumas (born April 14, 1975), better known by her ring name Lita, is an American... more14
Sable
Age: 53Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Rena Marlette Lesnar (née Greek; born August 8, 1967), better known as Sable, is an American... more15
Sidney Poitier
Age: 93Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Sir Sidney Poitier, (; born February 20, 1927) is a Bahamian-American actor and film... more16
Isabel Lucas
Age: 35Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Isabel Lucas (born 29 January 1985) is an Australian actress and model. From 2003–06 she... more17
Wesley Snipes
Age: 58Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Wesley Trent Snipes (born July 31, 1962) is an American actor, director, film producer,... more18
Sarah Paulson
Age: 45Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Sarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress. She has received... more19
Marco Rubio
Age: 49Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
Marco Antonio Rubio (born May 28, 1971) is an American politician serving as the senior United... more20
Mindy McCready
Dec. at 38 (1975-2013)Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
Malinda Gayle McCready (November 30, 1975 – February 17, 2013) was an American country music... more21
Yoanna House
Age: 40Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Yoanna House (born April 9, 1980) is an American fashion model and television host, best known... more22
Amanda Moore
Age: 41Birthplace: Idaho
Amanda Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She... more23
Joe Buck
Age: 51Birthplace: St. Petersburg, USA, Florida
Joseph Francis Buck (born April 25, 1969) is an American sportscaster and the son of... more24
Deion Sanders
Age: 53Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (; born August 9, 1967), nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion", is... more25
Rhea Durham
Age: 42Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida, United States of America
Rhea Durham (born July 1, 1978) is an American model. She has appeared on the cover of several... more
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