Star Power: Which U.S. State Has Produced the Most Celebrities?
Everybody knows that California is home to world-famous celebrities from across the globe. But did you know that California is the U.S. state producing the most talent, with 11.24% of top stars born there?
According to the online ticketing platform TicketSource, out of 113,000 stars analyzed in the search, 12,793 were born in California. A further study by the online social gaming platform Chumba shows that California produces the highest net-worth celebrities across various categories, including actors, directors, entrepreneurs, comedians, YouTube and TikTok influencers, reality TV personalities, and professional athletes (baseball, golf, and NFL).
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Top 3 States:
Here are the top three states and some of the highest net-worth celebrities from each.
No. 1: California – 12,793 stars
| Actors | Singers | Athletes | Comedians |
| 6,177 | 2,672 | 3,470 | 474 |
Actors
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen $500,000,000
- Tom Hanks $400,000,000
- Clint Eastwood $375,000,000
- Jennifer Aniston $300,000,000
- Sasha Alexander $215,000,000
- Angelina Jolie $160,000,000
Baseball
- Adrian Gonzalez $100,000,000
- Barry Bonds $100,000,000
- Prince Fielder $100,000,000 California
- Stephen Strasburg $100,000,000 California
Directors
- George Lucas $7,620,000,000
- James Burrows $600,000,000
- Michael Bay $430,000,000
- Ava DuVernay $60,000,000
- Kathryn Bigelow $50,000,000
- Patty Jenkins $25,000,000
- Regina King $16,000,000
- Greta Gerwig $12,000,000
Entrepreneurs:
- Debbi Fields $200,000,000
Golf:
- Tiger Woods $800,000,000
- Phil Mickelson $300,000,000
Models:
- Kathy Ireland $500,000,000
- Jeffree Star $200,000,000
- Tyra Banks $90,000,000
- Kendall Jenner $60,000,000
- Ryan Burns $1,500,000
NBA:
- Russell Westbrook $200,000,000
NFL:
- Tom Brady $300,000,000
- Aaron Rodgers $200,000,000
Politics:
- Gov. J. B. Pritzker $3,400,000,000
TikTok Influencers:
- Brent Rivera $4,000,000
- Cameron Dallas $4,000,000
- Chase Hudson $3,000,000
- Savannah LaBrant $3,000,000
Reality TV:
- Kim Kardashian $780,000,000
- Kylie Jenner $700,000,000
- Jesse James $100,000,000
- Kourtney Kardashian $65,000,000
- RuPaul $60,000,000
- Kris Jenner $60,000,000
- Brody Jenner $10,000,000
Singers:
- Dr. Dre $500,000,000
- Cher $360,000,000
- Katy Perry $330,000,000
- James Hetfield $300,000,000
YouTube Influencers:
- Jeffree Star $200,000,000
- Emma Chamberlain $12,000,000
- Bethany Mota $7,000,000
No. 2: New York – 11,731 stars
| Actors | Singers | Athletes | Comedians |
| 4,684 | 2,381 | 4,129 | 537 |
Actors
- Tom Cruise $600,000,000
- Robert De Niro $500,000,000
- Mel Gibson $425,000,000
- Sylvester Stallone $400,000,000
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus $250,000,000
Baseball
- Alex Rodriguez $350,000,000
Comedians:
- Jerry Seinfeld $950,000,000
- Jay Leno $450,000,000
- Larry David $400,000,000
- Joan Rivers $150,000,000
- Kristen Wiig $16,000,000
Directors:
- Chuck Lorre $600,000,000
- James L. Brooks $500,000,000
- Penny Marshall $45,000,000
- Sofia Coppola $40,000,000
- Nora Ephron $40,000,000
Entrepreneurs:
- Larry Ellison $130,000,000,000
- Mark Zuckerberg $120,000,000,000
Models:
- Rande Gerber $400,000,000
- Paris Hilton $300,000,000
- Amanda Hearst $100,000,000
- Nicky Hilton $100,000,000
- Tyson Beckford $8,000,000
- Shaun Ross $2,000,000
NBA:
- Michael Jordan $2,600,000,000
- Vinnie Johnson $500,000,000
Politicians
- President Donald Trump $2,000,000,000
- Rep. Nita Lowey $30,000,000
TikTok Influencers:
- James Charles $22,000,000
Reality TV:
- Kathy Hilton $300,000,000
- Daymond John $250,000,000
- Caitlyn Jenner $100,000,000
- Rachael Ray $75,000,000
- Bobby Flay $60,000,000
- Scott Disick $45,000,000
Singers
- Jay-Z $2,000,000,000
- Diddy $900,000,000
- Barbra Streisand $400,000,000
- Jennifer Lopez $400,000,000
- Mariah Carey $340,000,000
- Lady Gaga $320,000,000
TV Presenters
- Dick Clark $200,000,000
- Larry King $150,000,000
- Bill O’Reilly $85,000,000
- Jon Stewart $80,000,000
- Sean Hannity $80,000,000
- Matt Lauer $60,000,000
- Whoopi Goldberg $60,000,000
YouTube Influencers:
- James Charles $22,000,000
- Jenna Marbles $8,000,000
- Jenna Mourey $8,000,000
No. 3: Texas – 8,299 stars
| Actors | Singers | Athletes | Comedians |
| 1,346 | 1,125 | 5,791 | 37 |
Comedians:
- Matt Stone $700,000,000
- Carol Burnett $25,000,000
Entrepreneurs
- Beyoncé $500,000,000
- Selena Gomez $100,000,000
Golf:
- Jordan Spieth $120,000,000
- Lee Trevino $50,000,000
Ice Hockey:
- Brian Leetch $50,000,000
Model:
- Tyson Ballou $1,500,000
NBA:
- Grant Hill $250,000,000
TikTok Influencer:
- Liza Koshy $6,000,000
Reality TV:
- Bobby Berk $10,000,000
- Lea Black $65,000,000
Singers
- George Strait $300,000,000
- Beyoncé $500,000,000
YouTube Influencers
- Ryan Kaji (Ryan’s World) $100,000,000
- Liza Koshy $6,000,000
