1. Seth Avett (1980)

Actor

Indie folk singer who fronts the band The Avett Brothers and who plays drums, piano, and guitar. His second album with the band, The Second Gleam, charted at #10.

2. Romare Bearden (1911)

American Artist

African-American artist whose work was inspired by the art of José Clemente Orozco and other Mexican muralists. He crossed several media, producing cartoons, oils, and collage. He was greatly influenced by the...

3. Hunter Kemper (1976)

American Triathlete

Triathlete who has represented United States at multiple Olympic Games, including the first Games which included a triathlon event, the 2000 Summer Olympics. He won the Pan American Games in...

4. Billy Graham (1918)

Protestant Christian Evangelist

Beloved American Christian evangelist who rose to celebrity status in 1949 and operated a variety of media and publishing outlets. He has appeared on Gallup's list of most admired men...

5. Renneker Jenkins (1989)

American Actor

Television actor recognized for his guest roles in Dexter, Unfabulous, and Surface. He also appeared in the 2004 feature film Soccer Dog: European Cup. 

6. Cedric Alexander (1989)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler who became popular during his time in the wrestling promotion Ring of Honor. He then joined the WWE in 2016. He became popular on social media with over...

7. Deniro Farrar (1989)

Rapper

Rapper whose sizable underground fan base led to him being referred to as "The Leader of Cult Rap." He broke out in 2010 with the release of his 31-track mixtape...

8. Clint Irwin (1989)

American Athlete

American forward who began his MLS career with the Colorado Rapids in 2013.

9. Luke Combs (1990)

Country Singer

An up-and-coming country singer and songwriter based in Nashville, he started covering country songs and posting them to YouTube. His first original single "Hurricane" was released in April 2015.

10. Seth Curry (1990)

American Basketball Player

Younger brother of Stephen Curry who was a member of Duke University's basketball team from 2010 to 2012. He began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2013 and signed with the Dallas Mavericks in...

11. Kelsey Lu (1991)

Pop Singer

Singer/songwriter and cellist who is predominantly recognized for the 2016 EP Church which was well received by music critics. 

12. Heather Childers (1969)

American Television News Reporte

Television news anchor best known as the co-host of Fox News programs like America's News Headquarters and Fox and Friends First. She has won the Reader's Choice Award for Best...

13. Bill Haas (1982)

Professional Golfer

Son of one of golf's greats joined the PGA as a rising star, winning his first PGA Tour event in January, 2010.

14. Tessa Blanchard (1995)

Wrestler

American professional wrestler who has also worked as a manager or valet for other professionals. She is best known for having wrestled for a variety of federations including WWE, GFW...

15. Charlotte Flair (1986)

Wrestler

Born Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, she is a professional wrestler who became the NXT Women's Champion in 2014. She has also won four Raw Women's Championships and five SmackDown Women's Championships....

16. Jalani Jones (2002)

TikTok Star

TikTok star and influencer who is best recognized for sharing his freestyle dance skills with his over 500,000 fans. Often solo or with friends, his technical and hip hop inspired...

17. John Spratt (1942)

American Politician

South Carolina Democrat and three-decade member of the United States House of Representatives. A representative of South Carolina's fifth congressional district (which includes such cities as Sumter and Rock Hill),...

18. Hamilton Jordan (1944)

Politician

American Democratic politician who served as Chief of Staff under United States President Jimmy Carter. He ran for a seat in the Georgia Senate, but lost to the Republican candidate.

19. Sydel Curry (1994)

Instagram Star

Younger sister of NBA MVP Stephen Curry and Duke basketball alumnus Seth Curry who is an athlete herself. She was on the indoor volleyball team during her time attending Elon University. She has...

20. Ray Durham (1971)

American Baseball Player

Hit .277 with 192 home runs during his 14-year career, mostly as a lead-off hitter.

21. Anthony Foxx (1971)

American Mayor

Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2009 to 2013 who became the 17th United States Secretary of Transportation in 2013.

22. Wednesday 13 (1976)

American Musician

Born Joseph Poole, he is the horror punk lead singer of The Murderdolls and Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13. In 2017, a solo album titled Condolences was released. 

23. Tiffany Mitchell (1986)

Blogger

Beauty, lifestyle, and DIY blogger making up one half of the blog Offbeat + Inspired with her childhood friend Sarah. She has become a social media sensation through the blog,...

24. David Venable (1964)

Writer

American television host and personality who is best known for his work on the show In the Kitchen with David on the QVC Network. 

25. Cheslie Kryst (1991)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss USA 2019 after previously being named Miss North Carolina USA 2019. She was the third woman from North Carolina to win Miss USA. In January of 2022,...

26. Ryan Vogelsong (1977)

Major League Baseball Pitcher

Starting pitcher who helped the San Fransisco Giants win World Series titles in 2012 and 2014.

27. Jaire Alexander (1997)

Football Player

Cornerback who rose to fame for his college career playing for the Louisville Cardinals. He finished the 2016-2017 season on the All-ACC second team, and declared for the NFL Draft...

28. Jim Nantz (1959)

Sports Broadcaster

CBS sportscaster most known for covering the NFL, NCAA basketball, and the Masters golf tournament.

29. Patsy Pease (1956)

American Actor

Famous for her more than three-decade-long portrayal of Kimberly Brady (later Kimberly Donovan) on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, she won two 1986 Soap Opera Digest Awards...

30. Jamar Adams (1985)

American Football Safety

Safety who made his NFL debut in 2008 for the Seattle Seahawks.

31. Chris Leak (1985)

American College Football Player

Quarterback for the 2007 national champion Florida Gators who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and then with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.

32. Anthony Morrow (1985)

American Basketball Player

NBA guard/forward known for his 3-point shooting; joined the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013 after previously playing for the Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks.

33. Superholly (1982)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is widely known for her Superholly channel's content. She has gained popularity there for her bilingual fashion, makeup, and lifestyle tutorials and vlogs in both Spanish and...

34. Erika Michelle (2000)

YouTube Star

Content creator who became a star within a year after launching her Erika Michelle YouTube channel. She posts vlogs along with videos related to college, shopping, advice and lifestyle for...

35. Chyler Leigh (1982)

American Actress

Known for playing Dr. Lexie Grey on Grey's Anatomy, she also played Janey Briggs in the 2001 comedy Not Another Teen Movie. She later joined the cast of Supergirl as Alex Danvers.

36. Britt Robertson (1990)

American Actress

Actress who has appeared in The Secret Circle, Keeping Up With the Steins, Dan in Real Life, The Longest Ride and Tomorrowland. She was also cast as the lead in the Netflix series Girlboss and in ABC's legal series For...

37. Justin Seager (1992)

Baseball Player

First and third baseman who was a 12th-round pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2013. He's the brother of MLB players Kyle and Corey Seager.

38. Brinton Coffey (1992)

YouTube Star

YouTube personality and content creator who rose to fame as one-half of the couples channel Donna & Brinton. He and his girlfriend Donna Eskariyat create prank and challenge videos for their more than 290,000...

39. Tybtre (2004)

TikTok Star

Popular social media star who is best known for the comedy skits and lip-sync videos he posts to his tybtre TikTok account. He has accumulated over 700,000 followers on the app. 

40. Brad Maddox (1984)

Wrestler

WWE wrestler who first rose to prominence as a crooked referee, helping CM Punk to beat Ryback. 

41. Reid Flair (1988)

Professional Wrestler

Son of legendary WWF wrestler Ric Flair who worked on the independent circuit and tragically died early in 2013.

42. Ish Smith (1988)

American Basketball Player

NBA point guard who broke into the league with the Houston Rockets in 2010. He signed a 3-year, $18 million contract with the Detroit Pistons in 2016.

43. Calvin Brock (1975)

American Boxer

Retired boxer who became an U.S. Amateur Champion and IBA Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion. He was forced to retire in 2007 after a fight with Eddie Chambers resulted in severe...

44. Hakeem Nicks (1988)

American Football Player

Explosive NFL wide receiver who began his career with the New York Giants in 2009. He signed with Indianapolis Colts in 2014 after a few injury-plagued years on the Giants.

45. DeVonte Holloman (1991)

American Football Linebacker

Linebacker who played sparingly as a backup his first season after being drafted in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2013. He recorded 26 tackles and two sacks...

46. Brian Huskey (1968)

American Actor And Comedian

American comedian and television actor known for his comic roles on Children's Hospital and The Onion News Network. He also appeared in the comedy films This Is The End and...

47. Chelsea Cooley (1983)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty pageant contestant won Miss USA 2005 and was a Top 10 Miss Universe finisher.

48. Alex Wood (1991)

Baseball Player

Pitcher who began his major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2013. He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015 and helped the team reach the 2017 World Series. In 2018, he'd be...

49. Davis Love III (1964)

Professional Golfer

Pro golfer who won the 1997 PGA Championship as well as a number of other PGA events. He finished second at the Masters in 1995 and 1999 and tied for...

50. Reynolds Wolf (1970)

American Weather Forecaster

Best known for his work as a Weather Channel and CNN meteorologist, this broadcast journalist held memberships in both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.