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California is a huge state in the United States. It's known for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Many famous people have lived, worked, or grown up here. This list shares some of the most notable people from California, including actors, musicians, athletes, and leaders. They have all made a big impact in their fields!

Actors and Entertainers

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Jennifer Aniston
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Jack Black
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Hilary Duff (2009) 2
Hilary Duff
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Kevin Costner

California is a major center for movies and TV shows. Many talented actors and entertainers call it home.

Musicians and Singers

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Beck
Cher by Ian Smith
Cher

California has been home to many groundbreaking musicians and singers across all genres.

Sports Stars

Tracy Austin
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun
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Sasha Cohen
Jason Giambi
Jason Giambi
John Grabow 2010
John Grabow

California has produced many amazing athletes who have excelled in various sports.

Inventors and Innovators

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Steve Jobs

California is a hub for new ideas and technology, with many brilliant minds.

Leaders and Public Figures

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Jerry Brown
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Richard Nixon
Official Portrait of President Reagan 1981
Ronald Reagan

California has been home to many important political figures and public servants.

Musical Groups from California

California is also famous for being the birthplace or home of many iconic musical groups.

  • AFI – A rock band.
  • As I Lay Dying – A metal band.
  • Audioslave – A rock band.
  • Bad Religion – A punk band.
  • The Bangles – A pop band.
  • The Beach Boys – A famous pop band.
  • The Bird and the Bee – An indie duo.
  • Black Flag – A hardcore band.
  • Blink-182 – A pop/punk band.
  • The Byrds – A folk rock band.
  • Circle Jerks – A punk band.
  • Concrete Blonde – An alternative band.
  • Counting Crows – A rock band.
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival – A rock band.
  • Cypress Hill – A hip hop band.
  • The Donnas – A rock band.
  • The Doors – A famous rock band.
  • Eels – An alternative band.
  • Faith no More – An alternative band.
  • Fishbone – An alternative band.
  • Flogging Molly – A Celtic punk band.
  • Geraldine Fibbers – An alternative band.
  • The Germs – A punk band.
  • The Go-Go's – A pop band.
  • The Grateful Dead – A folk rock band.
  • Green Day – A famous rock band.
  • Guns N' Roses – A hard rock band.
  • Hollywood Undead – A rap/metal band.
  • Hoobastank – A rock band.
  • In Fear And Faith – A metal band.
  • Incubus (band) – A rock band.
  • Jane's Addiction – An alternative band.
  • Jefferson Airplane – A rock band.
  • Julien-K – A synth band.
  • Linkin Park – An alternative rock band.
  • Mad at the World – A Christian rock band.
  • Maroon 5 – A rock band.
  • Megadeth – A metal band.
  • Metallica – A famous metal band.
  • Minutemen – A punk band.
  • The Monkees – A pop band.
  • Mötley Crüe – A hard rock band.
  • N.W.A. – A hip hop band.
  • No Doubt – A ska-punk band.
  • The O.C. Supertones – A ska band.
  • The Offspring – A rock band.
  • Oingo Boingo – A new wave band.
  • P.O.D. – A rock band.
  • Rage Against the Machine – A rap/metal band.
  • Ratt – A hard rock band.
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – A famous rock band.
  • Slayer – A metal band.
  • Stone Temple Pilots – A hard rock band.
  • Sublime – A ska-punk, dub band.
  • ... Tendencies – A punk/metal band.
  • ... Silence – A metal band.
  • Switchfoot – A rock band.
  • System of a Down – A metal band.
  • Tesla – A hard rock band.
  • Third Eye Blind – A rock band.
  • Thrice – A rock band.
  • Van Halen – A famous hard rock band.
  • The Wallflowers – A rock band.
  • X – An alternative/punk band.

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