Is it just me, or is Kansas pretty good at producing things? Our wheat feeds the world, our college teams rock the nation and our people are the best of the best. To prove this final point, here is a list of 10 people born in Kansas who are beautiful on both the inside and out.
- Paul Rudd
Wikimedia Commons Okay, so technically Rudd was born in New Jersey, but since he moved to Overland Park when he was 10 AND attended both high school and college in eastern Kansas, we’re claiming the handsome actor as our own.
- Langston Hughes
Wikimedia Commons One of the most celebrated poets and novelists of all time was raised by his maternal grandmother in Lawrence.
- Martina McBride
Wikimedia Commons This one’s for the girls; the country superstar was born in Sharon.
4.Charlie Parker
Wikimedia Commons Parker, who created some incredibly beautiful and soulful jazz pieces, was born in Kansas City.
- Hugh Beaumont
Wikimedia Commons Mr. Cleaver taught us how husbands should treat their wives and children–and that makes this charming Lawrence native beautiful.
- Jason Sudeikis
Wikimedia Commons The sexy movie star and SNL alum hails from Overland Park.
- Janelle Monáe
Wikimedia Commons The gorgeous “Electric Lady” was born in and attended school in Kansas City.
- Erin Brockovich
Wikimedia Commons She’s smart, compassionate, confident, and was born in Lawrence.
- Hattie McDaniel
Wikimedia Commons This Wichita girl made history when she became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
- Annette Bening
Wikimedia Commons The talented film and stage actress was born in Topeka in 1958.
Did you know that all of these beautiful celebrities hailed from Kansas?
Wikimedia Commons
Okay, so technically Rudd was born in New Jersey, but since he moved to Overland Park when he was 10 AND attended both high school and college in eastern Kansas, we’re claiming the handsome actor as our own.
One of the most celebrated poets and novelists of all time was raised by his maternal grandmother in Lawrence.
This one’s for the girls; the country superstar was born in Sharon.
Parker, who created some incredibly beautiful and soulful jazz pieces, was born in Kansas City.
Mr. Cleaver taught us how husbands should treat their wives and children–and that makes this charming Lawrence native beautiful.
The sexy movie star and SNL alum hails from Overland Park.
The gorgeous “Electric Lady” was born in and attended school in Kansas City.
She’s smart, compassionate, confident, and was born in Lawrence.
This Wichita girl made history when she became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
The talented film and stage actress was born in Topeka in 1958.
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