Miami is well-known for its wonderful beaches, charming people, and excellent weather. However, not everyone is aware of how much more this city has to offer. For instance, Miami is, for some people, forever home. such as these well-known people, for example. They either call the beaches and the side streets home, having grown up in this enchanted Florida city. Check out our list of the top 11 Miami celebrities.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
The Rock is among the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. He was a football player for the Miami Hurricanes before becoming an actor, and he spent a considerable amount of time living in this idyllic tropical place.
Jason Derulo
Born in Florida’s Miramar, this hip-hop musician grew up north of Miami. The singer has several multi-baggers under his belt. Some of his super-hit albums and singles include “Wiggle”, “Talk Dirty”, “In My Head”, and “Whatcha Say.” All his fans usually give him a warm welcome when he returns to his hometown.
Catherine Keener
Miami was the place of this well-known American actress’s birth in the late 1950s. She has acted in movies like “Into the Wild,” “Being John Malkovich,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” and “Capote.” The actress has Irish and Lebanese descent but she has an American upbringing in Miami. Her sister was also raised in Miami who also went on to become a successful actress.
Alex Rodriguez
In the baseball world, Alex Rodriguez—also known by his nickname, A-Rod—is a well-known character who has left his mark on the history of the game. For many years, Miami has served as the second home of this well-known baseball batter.
After spending his early years in Miami, Florida, Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975, in New York City. He had a strong interest in baseball at an early age, which helped him have a successful career in the sport. He even owns a house in the lovely neighborhood of Coral Gables.
Gloria Estefan
Despite being born in Cuba, this Miami Sound Machine has spent the last few decades residing in Miami. She is a well-known Cuban restaurant owner, and you might even see her at Bongos, which is next to American Airlines Arena.
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier is a legendary personality in the Hollywood film industry. He was born in Miami, Florida, on February 20, 1927. The late actor used to call Florida his home. The Sunshine State and the glitzy Miami witnessed his struggles that raised him from poverty to stardom.
William H. Macy
The Boogie Nights actor also hails from Miami. Born and nurtured in the wonderful city of Miami in the early 1950s, Macy is an actress, director, and writer in addition to being Felix Huffman’s spouse.
Oscar Issac
Oscar Isaac made significant ripples in Hollywood’s independent movement, of course, before he joined the Star Wars franchise. Although raised in Miami before developing an acting bug, Isaac was born in Guatemala.
Pitbull
The Cuban descent singer was raised by his parents in Miami. He is now closely linked to Miami’s exciting party scene. He continues to be a well-known character in the international music industry as an advocate for the city’s varied culture.
Home Sweet Home
These celebs may not lived longer in Miami, but the city etched its mark on their hearts, minds, and souls. Most of them have residences in Miami while some enjoy living somewhere else. You can never forget the place where you spent your childhood, no matter how short the duration of the stay.