Famous people come from all around the world, but I bet you didn’t know that some of your favorite celebrities were born and raised in the south. Which names below surprised you?
- Elvis Presley: Cultural icon, and the “King of Rock-n-Roll”
- Jerry Reid: Musician, song writer and actor with a terrific sense of humor.
- Julia Roberts: Small town Ga girl who became an acclaimed actress and producer.
- Margaret Mitchell: Author of the most famous movie about the South
- Mark Twain: Author, lecturer and humorist who gave the South the gift of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
- Jeff Foxworthy: “You know you are a redneck….” comedian, actor and author who made being a redneck cool.
- Nicholas Sparks: Author, screen writer who has caused many women’s hearts to melt and some to break!
- Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the USA and recipient of Nobel Peace Prize.
- Rosa Parks: Helped turn the tide in the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give up her seat. One person can make a difference!
- Martin Luther King, Jr: Pastor & Activist who Led Civil Rights Movement through peaceful protests. Author of “I Have a Dream”.
Life in the South 