These popular stars are from NJ — some will surprise you
Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, Bruce Willis, Danny DeVito, Martha Stewart, Kristen Dunst and Paul Rudd — all New Jersey natives who have gone on to become superstars.
Directors/actors Kevin Smith and Zach Braff have each flexed their Jersey roots in their work.
@thatkevinsmith I got a widdle weepy when i was inducted into the @New Jersey Hall of Fame last week. Here’s my edited down acceptance speech, with special guest star @Danny DeVito! #KevinSmith #njhof #nj #jersey #jerseyshore #art #artist #dannydevito ♬ I'm From New Jersey - John Gorka
Even recent first-time Golden Globe winner, Zoe Saldana often makes NJ celebrity lists, as she was born in Passaic.
@goldenglobes Once a dancer, always a dancer. Zoe reflects on the strength and vulnerability of reconnecting with her identity. #GoldenGlobes ♬ original sound - Golden Globes
Well, the talent hasn't dwindled with younger generations born in the Garden State.
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There are also stars in current hit series and projects who have surprising NJ ties.
These popular stars have New Jersey roots
Some are rising stars, born in New Jersey, while others spent formative years in NJ as they broke into acting.
Gallery Credit: Erin Vogt
LOOK: Which movies were filmed in New Jersey?
Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in New Jersey using data from Movie Locations, with additional information about each film collected from IMDb.
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