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How many celebrities named Joan can you think of? The famous Joans below have many different professions, including notable actors named Joan, famous writers named Joan, and even musicians named Joan.
Joan Rivers is certainly one of the most famous Joans on this list. One of the famous comedians named Joan, she rose to fame as a Tonight Show guest in the mid-1960s before hosting The Late Show with Joan Rivers in 1986. She was also famous for her red carpet analysis and celebrity interviews. Joan Crawford and Joan Cusack are also famous actresses named Joan.
Another of the famous people with the first name Joan is Joan Jett. She is the frontwoman of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. “Bad Reputation” and “I Hate Myself for Loving You” are among her biggest hits.
Did we forget one of your favorite famous people named Joan? Just add them to the list!
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28Joan Jett
1958-09-22Birthplace: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter,... more2
21Joan Collins
1933-05-23Birthplace: Paddington, London, United Kingdom
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist.... more3
21Joan Crawford
1904-03-23Birthplace: Texas, USA, San Antonio
Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur; March 23, c. 1904 – May 10, 1977) was an American... more4
20Joan Rivers
1933-06-08Birthplace: New York City, New York
Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan... more5
14Joan of Arc
1412-01-01Birthplace: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France
Joan of Arc (in French Jeanne d'Arc pronounced [ʒan daʁk]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431), nicknamed... more6
18Joan Cusack
1962-10-11Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Mary Cusack (; born October 11, 1962) is an American actress and comedian. She received... more7
12Joan Didion
1934-12-05Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States of America
Joan Didion (; born December 5, 1934) is an American essayist known for conveying her moral... more8
12Joan Smalls
1988-07-11Birthplace: Hatillo, United States, with Territories
Joan Smalls Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican fashion model. In 2013, she ranked at #8 on Forbes... more9
17Joan Baez
1941-01-09Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and... more10
15Joan Allen
1956-08-20Birthplace: Rochelle, Illinois, United States of America
Joan Allen (born August 20, 1956) is an American actress. She began her career with the... more11
12Joan Osborne
1962-07-08Birthplace: Anchorage, Kentucky, United States of America
Joan Elizabeth Osborne (born July 8, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and interpreter... more12
10Joan Bennett
1910-02-27Birthplace: USA, Palisades Park, New Jersey
Joan Geraldine Bennett (February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990) was an American stage, film, and... more13
10Joan Severance
1958-12-23Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Joan Marie Severance (born December 23, 1958) is an American actress and former fashion model.... more14
14Joan Plowright
1929-10-28Birthplace: Brigg, United Kingdom
Joan Ann Olivier, Baroness Olivier, DBE (née Plowright; born 28 October 1929), commonly known... more15
11Joan Fontaine
1917-10-22Birthplace: Japan, Tokyo
Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland (October 22, 1917 – December 15, 2013), known professionally as... more16
8Joan Lunden
1950-09-09Birthplace: Fair Oaks, California, United States of America
Joan Lunden (born Joan Elise Blunden on September 19, 1950) is an American journalist, an... more17
8Joan Sims
1930-05-09Birthplace: Laindon, United Kingdom
Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress remembered for her... more18
12Joan Marshall
1931-06-19Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Joan Marshall (born Joan Schrepfermann; June 6, 1931 – June 28, 1992) was an American film and... more19
10Joan Rice
1930-02-03Birthplace: West Derby, England
Joan Rice (3 February 1930 – 1 January 1997) was an English film actress.Rice is best known... more20
14Joan Blondell
1906-08-30Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rose Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979) was an American actress who performed... more21
14Joan Chen
1961-04-26Birthplace: Shanghai, China
Joan Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese American actress, film director, screenwriter,... more22
11Joan Armatrading
1950-12-09Birthplace: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading, MBE (, born 9 December 1950) is a British singer-songwriter... more23
7Joan Leslie
1925-01-26Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Joan Leslie (born Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel; January 26, 1925 – October 12, 2015) was an... more24
14Joan Sutherland
1926Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 1926 – 10 October 2010) was an... more25
12Joan Van Ark
1943-06-16Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress, known for her role as Valene Ewing... more
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