She was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and one of the most prominent writers of the 20th century. She was born and spent most of her life in Jackson, Mississippi.
He is an acclaimed actor and voice actor, known for his roles in The Lion King, Star Wars, The Great White Hope, and many others. He moved to Jackson, Mississippi with his grandparents when he was five years old and lived there until he was 14.
She is a media mogul, philanthropist, actress, and one of the most influential and wealthiest women in the world. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi and moved to Jackson, Mississippi when she was six years old. She attended Tennessee State University and started her career in local radio and television in Nashville and Baltimore before becoming a national phenomenon with her syndicated talk show.
He is an Oscar-winning actor and producer, known for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Driving Miss Daisy, Million Dollar Baby, and many others. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but spent his childhood in several places, including Jackson, Mississippi, where he attended Broad Street High School.
He is a singer, actor, producer, and activist, best known as a member of the pop group NSYNC. He was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, but moved to Jackson, Mississippi as a teenager to attend the Mississippi School of the Arts.