Maine
Check Out Where in Maine These 16 Celebrities Were Born
Our Pine Tree State is known for many things, including producing a fair share of well-known celebrities!
Listen, we get it—Maine might not be the first place you think of when it comes to producing celebrities. States like Illinois, California, and New York usually get that spotlight. Instead, we’re known for our delicious seafood, rugged outdoor wear, iconic New England architecture, and stunning natural beauty.
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But it’s true: many famous celebrities were born here in Maine and proudly call ‘Vacationland’ home.
While some famous folks may have been born in Maine and later moved elsewhere, considering their new location as home, that’s perfectly fine too. The lines between being a ‘Mainer‘ and someone ‘from away‘ are blurry. Generally speaking, we Mainers are open to embracing anyone with a connection to Maine, no matter how small.
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We take pride in our state’s influence and are always happy to welcome those who share a piece of our heritage.
In putting together this list of famous folks and where they were born in Maine, we wanted to think outside the box. For example, everyone knows about Patrick Dempsey, aka ‘Dr. McDreamy’ and People Magazine’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive. He’s a well-known Mainer, born in Lewiston, so we didn’t include him here.
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Instead, we focused on less obvious choices, making our list of 16 celebrities more intriguing and unique.
That being said, McDreamy could have easily been added to this, and we could have renamed this ‘Check Out Where These 17 Celebrities Were Born in Maine,’ but 16 just has a better ring to it, doesn’t it?
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Alright, without further ado, which celebrities were born in Maine? And where in our great Pine Tree State exactly? Keep scrolling to find out!
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Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!
A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Event Supported By
Eastport Arts Center
(207) 853-4650
info@eastportartscenter.org
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