List of famous people from Mississippi, 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 Mississippi, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Mississippi 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 Mississippi, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Mississippi?" or "Which celebrities were born in Mississippi?" then this list is a great resource for you.Oprah Winfrey
Age: 61Birthplace: Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States of America
Oprah Gail Winfrey (born Orpah Gail Winfrey, January 29, 1954) is an American media... moreLacey Chabert
Age: 37Birthplace: Purvis, USA, Mississippi
Lacey Nicole Chabert (; born September 30, 1982) is an American actress, voice actress, and... moreSela Ward
Age: 64Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, USA
Sela Ann Ward (born July 11, 1956) is an American actress, author, and producer, best known... moreLeAnn Rimes
Age: 38Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter,... moreJames Earl Jones
Age: 89Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States of America
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. His career has spanned more... moreRay J
Age: 39Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, United States of America
William Raymond Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), known professionally as Ray J, is an... moreJamie Lynn Spears
Age: 29Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, USA
Jamie Lynn Marie Spears (born April 4, 1991) is an American singer and actress. She was born... moreTennessee Williams
Dec. at 72 (1911-1983)Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, Lowndes County, United States of America, United States
Thomas Lanier Williams III (March 26, 1911 – February 25, 1983), known by his pen name... moreGerald McRaney
Age: 73Birthplace: USA, Mississippi, Collins
Gerald Lee McRaney (born August 19, 1947) is an American television and movie actor. McRaney... moreFred Armisen
Age: 53Birthplace: USA, Mississippi, Hattiesburg
Fereydun Robert "Fred" Armisen (born December 4, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... moreJimmy Hart
Age: 76James Ray Hart (born January 1, 1943) is an American professional wrestling manager,... moreDiane Ladd
Age: 84Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, United States of America
Diane Ladd (born November 29, 1935) is an American actress, film director, producer and... moreShepard Smith
Age: 56Birthplace: Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States of America
Shepard "Shep" Smith (born David Shepard Smith Jr.; January 14, 1964) is an American... moreRed Barber
Dec. at 84 (1908-1992)Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, United States of America
Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (February 17, 1908 – October 22, 1992) was an American sports... moreRick Ross
Age: 44Birthplace: Mississippi, United States of America
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an... moreAmy Wesson
Age: 43Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi, United States of America
Amy Wesson (born 1977) is an American fashion model from Tupelo, Mississippi.... moreIke Turner
Dec. at 76 (1931-2007)Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States of America
Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician,... moreRebecca Walker
Age: 50Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
Rebecca Walker (born November 17, 1969, as Rebecca Leventhal) is an American writer, feminist,... moreLaura Bailey
Age: 39Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Laura Bailey is an American voice actress who provides voices for English-language versions... moreSteve McNair
Age: Died at 36 (1973-2009)Birthplace: Mount Olive, Mississippi, United States of America
Stephen LaTreal McNair (February 14, 1973 – July 4, 2009), nicknamed Air McNair, was an... moreMarion Barry
Age: 84Birthplace: Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States of America
Marion Shepilov Barry (born Marion Barry Jr.; March 6, 1936 – November 23, 2014) was an... morePaula White
Age: 54Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi, United States of America
Paula Michelle White-Cain (née Furr; April 20, 1966), better known as Paula White, is an... moreRobert L. Johnson
Age: 74Birthplace: Hickory, Mississippi
Robert Louis Johnson (born April 8, 1946) is an American entrepreneur, media magnate,... moreMark Hudspeth
Age: 51Birthplace: Louisville, Mississippi
Mark Douglas Hudspeth (born November 10, 1968) is an American football coach, currently the... moreAntonio McDyess
Age: 46Birthplace: Quitman, Mississippi
Antonio Keithflen McDyess (born September 7, 1974) is an American former professional... more
