Rhode Island
1. Ashlyn Mae (1999)
Dancer
Ballerina who has found a passionate following on Instagram, where she shows off her skill and flexibility with her 60,000 followers. She has performed with Ellison Ballet in New York City.
2. Alexandra Marzella (1994)
Model
Instagram star, model, performance artist, and activist who's also known as artwerk6666. She appeared in the Mario Sorrenti ad for CK One starring Dev Hynes, Kelela, and Ali Michael in 2014.
3. Brenley Carmine (1999)
TikTok Star
American content creator whose self-titled TikTok account brought him fame. He's picked up more than 310,000 fans and over 18 million Likes on the app thanks to his viral comedy, music...
4. Jemima Wilkinson (1752)
American Clergy
Quaker who led the Society of Universal Friends sect, who believed strongly in sexual abstinence and the idea of gender neutrality. Her followers believed that they were neither male nor...
5. Sarah Helen Whitman (1803)
Poet
Sarah Helen Whitman is a famous Poet, who was born on January 19, 1803 in United States. Nineteenth-century American poet and writer associated with the Transcendentalist and Spiritualist movements. She...
6. Helen Magill White (1853)
Teacher
19th-century Rhode Islander who was the first woman in U.S. history earn a Ph.D. in 1881.
7. Stephen W. Meader (1892)
Young Adult Author
Stephen W. Meader is a famous Young Adult Author, who was born on May 2, 1892 in United States. An American author of over forty novels for young adults, he...
8. John Francis Dearden (1907)
Religious Leader
American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Detroit from 1958 to 1980.
9. William Congdon (1970)
Painter
Remembered for his acclaimed pastel and oil paintings, this twentieth-century Abstract Expressionist artist created such pieces as Moon Night Subiaco, Italian Moon, and Piazza San Marco. His work was exhibited...
10. Stacy Place (1989)
YouTube Star
YouTube sensation who is known for posting gaming video content. She particularly features the game Star Stable, which is one of the most popular horse adventure games online.
11. Richard Hart (1915)
Movie Actor
Most notable for his stage performances, he also appeared in lead roles in the films Green Dolphin Street and Desire Me. He had supporting roles in B.F.'s Daughter and Reign...
12. Edwin O'Connor (1918)
Novelist
A twentieth-century American fiction writer and radio personality, he is best known for his novel The Edge of Sadness. His work often focused on Irish-American life.
13. Emma Soupharath (2004)
Funimate Star
Verified Funimate star known simply as Emma on the platform. She has earned more than 100,000 followers for her unique edits and has been dubbed the "Positivity Queen."
14. Feliciano Tavares (1920)
Rock Singer
American-born singer and performer of Cape Verdean music who was the patriarch of the musical Tavares family.
15. Christian Leonard (1996)
Vine Star
Vine video phenomenon who used the app to create videos that simulated magic, frequently using the hashtag #VineMagic. His Vines were featured on Good Morning America and The Today Show.
16. Aaron T. Beck (1921)
Teacher
Aaron T. Beck is a famous Teacher, who was born on July 18, 1921 in United States. Psychiatrist and professor emeritus in the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Psychiatry. He...
17. Irving Levine (1922)
Journalist
Over the course of his nearly five-decade career, this NBC News economics correspondent and broadcast journalist reported from Korea, Italy, Japan, Germany, and Czechoslovakia, covering many of the major world...
18. Isabella Barrett (2006)
Reality Star
Child beauty queen famous for her appearances on the TLC reality series Toddlers & Tiaras. She and her mother are the founders of a clothing and jewelry line called Glitzy Girl.
19. Nick Wright (1991)
YouTube Star
Bodybuilder YouTube star and vlogger with more than 240,000 subscribers on his self-titled channel. He grew his audience posting videos about his diet, exercise routine, and videos featuring other bodybuilders.
20. Jack Leonard (1995)
Vine Star
Vine star whose comedic videos helped him accumulate more than 1 million followers before the app was shut down.
21. Ayden Tefft (2003)
TikTok Star
Crown-verified TikTok personality and influencer who posts content in support of anti-bullying. He has amassed over 280,000 fans on his ayden.tefft account.
22. Willow Rayne Columbo (2017)
Family Member
Willow Rayne Columbo is a famous Family Member, who was born on June 23, 2017 in United States. Skyrocketed to fame after her birth as the daughter of teen mother...
23. Brittany Taylor (1988)
YouTube Star
Brittany Taylor is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on January 5, 1988 in United States. Social media personality who is famous for her self-titled YouTube channel. She has...
24. William F Farley (1942)
Entrepreneur
William F Farley is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on October 10, 1942 in United States. Businessman who served as the Chairman and CEO of Fruit of the Loom...
25. Donald Carcieri (1970)
Politician
Republican politician who was the Governor of Rhode Island from 2003 to 2011. His public statements on 2003 Station night club fires got nationwide coverage.
26. Allan Fung (1970)
Politician
Notable as the first Chinese-American Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Fung went on to receive the 2014 Republican nomination for Governor of Rhode Island, but ultimately lost the race to...
27. Mike Flynn (1958)
War Hero
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served in the U.S. Army between 1981 and 2014.
28. Nick De Cesare (1993)
Esports Player
Professional League of Legends coach who is widely known by his LastShadow (LS) gamertag. He has served as coach for various teams, including Roar and Gravity.
29. Amanda Bucci (1993)
Model
Fitness model who is known for her self-titled brand of products, workout routines, and diet plans. She has also gained popularity for her self-titled YouTube channel, amassing over 210,000 subscribers.
30. Michael Bailey-Gates (1993)
Model
Male model who rose to fame walking for lables such as Eckhaus Latta and Jeremy Scott in New York Fashion Week. He's appeared in advertisements for notable brands such as...
31. Blair Flynn (1987)
Blogger
Famous as the proprietor of the Balance with B health and wellness blog. She has gained massive popularity across social media for sharing her healthy living tips through yoga practice...
32. Missalliecakes (1987)
YouTube Star
YouTuber whose channel, themissalliecakes, has won more than 410,000 subscribers with its DIY slime, food, home decor and craft videos. She is well-known for her love of all things Disney, having...
33. Jasmin Calle (1986)
Instagram Star
Colombian model known for her appearances in Everything Swimwear and Fridays Outfit. She has gained a massive social media following on Instagram with more than 210,000 dedicated fans.
34. Anisha Gibbs (1986)
Dancer
A member of the Dance On network, she is a dancer and choreographer known for her Neesh Nation YouTube channel. She is also a dance instructor for Thr3e Live Dance...
35. Felicia Ricci (1986)
Stage Actress
Singer, teacher, and stage actress who performed the lead role of Elphaba in the Broadway hit Wicked and who has taught master classes in singing all across the United States. Her self-titled...
36. Dustin Pari (1977)
Reality Star
Nicknamed the Paranormal Rockstar, he is a ghost investigator most well known for starring on the insanely popular series Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International.
37. Marilyn Chambers (1970)
unknow
American adult film actress, model, and dancer who was named to Playboy's 1999 list of Top 100 Sex Stars of the Century.
38. Nicholas Oliver (1979)
Activist
Lobbyist and activist best known for his campaign against smoking in Rhode Island. He worked for both the American Heart Association and a Massachusetts association of private schools for special...
39. Francis Brissette (1997)
TikTok Star
Comedy content creator known for sharing short form videos on his franchismo10 TikTok account. He is predominantly recognized for wearing a taco blanket and recording videos from a rooftop.
40. Jenna Sousa (1997)
Pop Singer
Singer and YouTube star who gained rapid fame after her videos were lauded by pop star Cher Lloyd, she's earned more than 30,000 subscribers performing covers of stars like Adele,...
41. Pat Combs (1970)
Baseball Player
Former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1989 to 1992; retired with a career record of 17-17 with a 4.22 ERA.
42. Thomas Donilon (1955)
Politician
National Security Advisor in the Obama Administration from 2010 to 2013. He was previously the Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs in the Clinton Administration.
43. Ken Read (1961)
Sailor
Yachtsman widely considered one of the best sailors in the world. He is the winner of more than forty titles at events like the Volvo Ocean Race.
44. Nico Muhly (1981)
American Contemporary Classical
Contemporary classical music composer who was known for collaborating with rock musicians and fellow classical musicians alike. He worked for Philip Glass as an editor, conductor, and keyboardist.
45. Haley Star (1985)
YouTube Star
YouTube vlogger who is known for his HaleyStarShow channel. He has gained popularity for his Haley Star drag queen alter-ego, who he often vlogs in the guise of. His entries...
46. Johnny Gates (1985)
Rock Singer
Top 24 finalist on the 12th season of NBC's The Voice who had previously performed as a vocalist with a group called Runaway Saints.
47. Andrew Revkin (1956)
Journalist
Science and environmental journalist who became an adviser for the National Geographic Society in 2018. He's also been employed as a senior reporter for climate change at ProPublica and as a...
48. Gabe Olivieri (2000)
TikTok Star
Lip-syncing sensation on the app TikTok who earned more than 1.8 million fans for his self-titled account before his account was deleted. Some of his most watched content featured him...
49. Brittany Cavaco (1995)
Dancer
Professional ballet dancer and model who has performed with prestigious collectives like the SLK Ballet and The Washington Ballet. As a model, she has been featured in publications like Harper's...
50. Travis Atwood (2000)
Dancer
Dancer best known as a season two contestant in Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition. He placed 6th overall for the season.