Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1. Lindsey Pelas (1991)

Instagram Star

Model, fitness enthusiast, and social media celebrity with more than 8 million followers on Instagram. She has been featured in such publications as Maxim, Esquire, GQ and Sports Illustrated.

2. Garrett Temple (1986)

American Basketball Player

NBA shooting guard who began his career in 2010 with the Houston Rockets.

3. Sam Hoger (1980)

American Martial Artist

Black belt known for appearing on season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter, trained with Miletich Fighting Systems.

4. Donnie Jones (1980)

American Football Player

NFL punter who was a Second-Team All-Pro selection in 2008 and 2009 as a member of the St. Louis Rams. He won a BCS National Championship with the LSU Tigers...

5. Jonathan Papelbon (1980)

American Professional Baseball P

Right-handed reliever who was named to 4 consecutive AL All-Star teams from 2006 to 2009 while pitching for the Boston Red Sox. He won a World Series with the Red...

6. Andy Pettitte (1972)

American Professional Baseball P

Legendary MLB pitcher and 5-time World Series champion who was named MVP of the 2001 ALCS with the New York Yankees. He recorded 256 wins over the course of his...

7. Ellen Bryan Moore (1912)

Politician

Pioneer of female politicians who served during World War II as a captain in the Women's Army Corps and engaged women in the Democratic party.

8. Reese Witherspoon (1976)

Film Actress

Legally Blonde star who won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her leading role in Walk the Line. Her other film roles...

9. Chris Broussard (1968)

American Basketball Player

American sports analyst and commentator who is known for his work with Fox Sports 1, ESPN, and ABC. He is recognized for his coverage of the NBA and for appearing...

10. Robert Sacre (1989)

Canadian/american Basketball Pla

NBA center who began his career in 2012 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

11. Brenna Huckaby (1996)

Snowboarder

Snowboarder who won the gold medals in the snowboard cross and banked slalom events at the 2018 Winter Paralympics. She became the first ever Paralympian to be featured in Sports...

12. Jeremy Stewart (1989)

American Football Player

American football running back who was signed by the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League in 2012. He had a brief stint playing for the New York Jets before...

13. Carly Patterson (1988)

Gymnast

Retired gymnast who won All-Around gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics, as well as two silver medals.

14. Trent Dawson (1971)

American Actor

American actor who had a longtime role as Henry Coleman on the soap opera As the World Turns.

15. Danielle Scott-Arruda (1972)

Volleyball Player

Broke the record for most Olympic appearances by a United States female volleyball player by appearing in each Summer Olympics since 1996, earning silver medals in both 2008 and 2012.

16. Bob Pettit (1932)

American Basketball Player And C

One of the great early stars of the NBA who won the very first league MVP Award in 1956 as a member of the St. Louis Hawks.

17. Bobby Phills (1969)

American Basketball Player

Basketball player whose life was cut tragically short when he was killed in a car wreck in January 2000. He is best remembered by NBA fans for his days with...

18. Bobby Jindal (1971)

Governor Of Louisiana

55th Governor of Louisiana who was named chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2012. He served in the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008 and was only the...

19. Riley Saurage (2003)

Family Member

Celebrity family member and social media personality best known for being the sister of Cale Saurage.

20. Chris Thomas King (1962)

Actor

Grammy Award-winning blues singer and actor who has appeared on shows like Treme.

21. Kevin Windham (1978)

Professional Motocross Racer

Popular Motocross racer won back to back Western SX titles in 1996 and 97.

22. Bryce Drew (1974)

Basketball Coach

Valparaiso University legend who helped lead the Crusaders to the sweet 16 after hit a game-winning three pointer in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament. He became the...

23. Kelly Cherry (1940)

American Writer

Former Poet Laureate of Virginia whose best-known works include Death and Transfiguration, Rising Venus, and Hazard and Prospect. Also a fiction and nonfiction writer, she published such works as In...

24. Brandon Hammond (1984)

American Actor

Actor known for his work done in both film and TV before the age of 18. He is best known for his role as Ahmad in the film Soul Food....

25. Aaron Nola (1993)

Baseball Player

Pitcher who was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer of...

26. Jalen Richard (1993)

Football Player

Football player who gained fame playing running back for the Oakland Raiders. 

27. Jeremy Hill (1992)

American Baseball Player

Running back who played for LSU and helped lead the Tigers to a 2014 Outback Bowl victory with a 216 yard and 2-touchdown performance. He was selected 55th overall in...

28. Todd McClure (1977)

American Football Player

Retired NFL center who started 195 games at center for the Atlanta Falcons over the course of his 13-year career. After retiring, Falcons' owner Arthur Blank said that he would...

29. Tyrus Thomas (1986)

American Basketball Player

NBA forward known for his extraordinary athletic abilities. He was drafted 4th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2006 and traded instantly to the Chicago Bulls, who he played with from 2006...

30. Bradley Soileau (1986)

Model

Model and designer who gained popularity starring in the music videos "Blue Jeans", "Born to Die", and "West Coast" for singer Lana Del Rey.

31. Wesley Eure (1951)

American Actor And Singer

Television actor, host and author known for playing the role of Mike Horton, on the Emmy Award-winning daytime serial Days of Our Lives.

32. Jarell Martin (1994)

Basketball Player

Power forward who was selected 25th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He played two years of college basketball at LSU, where he was a First-team...

33. Ryan Theriot (1979)

American Baseball Infielder

MLB second baseman who led the National League in singles for three consecutive seasons.

34. Derrius Guice (1997)

Football Player

First-team All-SEC running back for the LSU Tigers who was rated as a five-star recruit coming out of high school.

35. Kevin Rankin (1976)

Actor

Television and film actor who co-starred as Roe Saunders on the CBS crime drama Unforgettable.

36. Pruitt Taylor Vince (1960)

American Actor

Veteran character actor who appeared in dozens of films, playing disturbed, loner types. His films include Mississippi Burning, The Walking Dead, Miami Vice, and Constantine. In 2015 he appeared in Heroes...

37. Louis Herthum (1956)

American Actor

Best known for his five year stint over the final years of the long-running series Murder, She Wrote as Deputy Andy Broom.

38. Webbie (1985)

American Rapper

Southern rapper best known for the songs "Bad B****" and "Swerve." His album Savage Life 3 reached #17 on the US Billboard 200 in 2011.

39. Kaylee Hartung (1985)

Journalist

Sports broadcaster known primarily for her work with ESPN and the SEC Network, as well as the Longhorn Network. She'd previously worked for CBS Sports.

40. Glenn Dorsey (1985)

All-american College Football Pl

NFL defensive end who signed with the 49ers in 2013 after four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

41. Brandon Bass (1985)

American Basketball Player

NBA power forward who began his career with the New Orleans Hornets in 2005, then went on to play for the Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic before a 2011 trade...

42. Brandon Harrison (1985)

Player Of American Football

Safety who played in the NFL from 2007-2008 for the Houston Texans.

43. Stephen Gostkowski (1984)

Player Of American Football

Pro Bowl kicker who debuted in the NFL for the New England Patriots in 2006. He helped the Patriots win Super Bowls XLIX, LI and LIII. 

44. Laine Hardy (2000)

Pop Singer

Singer and guitarist best known for winning season 17 of American Idol in 2019. 

45. Shane West (1978)

American Actor

He rose to fame for his acting in Once and Again and A Walk to Remember. He also played Dr. Ray in ER and Darby Crash in What We Do Is Secret, and...

46. Marcus Thornton (1987)

Basketball Player

Shooting guard who broke into the NBA with the New Orleans Hornets in 2009. He then went on to play for the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns...

47. Lil Phat (1992)

American Rapper

Southern rap artist who was tragically murdered after being shot six times. He notably appeared on albums by Webbie and Lil Boosie.

48. Brandon Bolden (1990)

Player Of American Football

Running back who made his NFL debut in 2012 with the New England Patriots after a successful college career with the Ole Miss Rebels. He helped the Patriots win Super...

49. Young Bleed (1974)

Rapper

Baton Rouge-based rapper who rose to fame on the strength of his Gold-selling debut album My Balls & My Word. He owes much of his early success to Master P, who...

50. Don Lemon (1966)

TV Show Host

News anchor who rose to fame by hosting the popular CNN Newsroom program. He had previously worked for both NBC and MSNBC. 

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