We’ve already accepted the fact that Washingtonians lay claim to the Obama family, but some of America’s biggest celebrities, from big shot movie stars to facetious stand-up comedians, have also called the city home.
1. Sylvester Stallone, actor, screenwriter, producer
Born in New York City, moved to Washington D.C.
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2. Goldie Hawn, actress, director, producer, mother of Kate Hudson
Born in Washington D.C.
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3. Wanda Sykes, comedian and actress
Born in Portsmouth, VA, but raised in the Maryland suburbs of D.C.
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4. Bill Nye, science educator, television presenter, the "Science guy"
Born and raised in D.C.
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5. Al Gore, American politician, environmentalist, 45th vice president of the United States
Born and raised in D.C.
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6. Dave Chappelle, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actor
Born in D.C., grew up in Silver Spring, MD.
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7. Lewis Black, author, social critic, actor, angry comedian
Born in Washington D.C., raised in Silver Spring, MD.
8. Justin Theroux, actor, director, screenwriter
Born and raised in Washington D.C.
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