Famous People From Every State In The U.S.

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Mississippi

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Surely the most popular celebrity from Mississippi is none other than Oprah Winfrey. In fact, she is one of the most popular and successful women in the whole world. However, Oprah was born into poverty in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to a teenage mother. She had a difficult and traumatic childhood, being sexually abused. Yet from this horror, she was able to change her life into who she is now. From Mississippi, Oprah moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Nashville, Tennessee. Her talk show became the top viewed daytime show in the US. She is currently the only black female billionaire on the planet. Other known celebrities from the state include, Jimmy Buffet, James Earl Jones, Britney Spears, and Fred Armisen.