Meryl Streep is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies, much-loved the world over thanks to her gentle demeanor, her acting prowess, and cheerfulness. Mary Louise Streep was born in Summit, New Jersey, and in 1963 the family moved and settled in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
While Meryl was a student at the Yale School of Drama, she always got cast in plays as the lead actress. “It made me feel stressed,” she expressed. She attempted a go at a career in law, but first, she had to take the law exams. But it wasn’t meant to be, after one performance in a play with Rip Torn, she overslept and missed the SATs.
Olivia Munn - Oklahoma
Olivia Munn spent a large part of her childhood in Japan, where her stepfather was stationed in the Air Force. However, when her mother and stepfather divorced, Olivia returned to her mother's home in Oklahoma. She went to University and earned a B.A. in Journalism, and eventually, Olivia Munn moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Oklahoma is known for its cowboy culture and capitol complex, surrounded by working oil wells, so it interesting that such a glamorous and elegant woman like Olivia Munn grew up there. Olivia went on to become the host of 'Attack of the Show,' which discusses general news, pop culture, and previews movies and shows. She has since leaped films, playing Psylock in 'X-Men: Apocalypse.'
Kathie Lee Gifford - Maryland
Kathie Lee Gifford was born in Paris but moved with her parents to Bowie, Maryland, at the young age of four. Her future famous name won Maryland's Junior Miss Pageant in 1970, which launched her career to stardom. Nowadays, she is well-known for her television personality while co-hosting Live with Regis and Kathie Lee with Regis Philbin.
After high school, Kathie went to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to study drama and music. Her big break came in 1985 when Kathie Lee became the co-host of The Morning Show with Regis Philbin. After three years, the program went to broadcast nationwide as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and Kathie became famous all across the country.
Kelly Ripa - New Jersey
Kelly Ripa was born and raised in Berlin, New Jersey. Even when she was younger, she has always had an affinity for performance, and when she attended Eastern Regional High School, she became a cheerleader with a winning smile. It was her drama teacher who encouraged her to pursue acting, and that support gave Ripa the reassurance she needed to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Initially, she went to Camden County College studying psychology, but dropped out and moved to New York City to pursue an acting career. She landed a significant role in the soap opera 'All My Children' and has gone on to do plenty during her long career, including appearing as the host of 'Live With Kelly and Ryan.'
Lindsay Lohan - New York
Lindsay was born in The Bronx, New York City, and grew up in the commuter town of Merrick on Long Island, New York. The village of Merrick is a classic Long Island town of about 23,000 people nestled halfway between Manhattan and the Hamptons. Her hometown of Merrick is not the kind of place we would imagine Lindsay to come from as it's not a place that attracts a lot of drama, so it's clear why the famous Redhead left.
Lindsay was destined for stardom as her career began before she even started high school, when she was a child model for famous fashion icons like Calvin Klein and Abercrombie, and also appeared in T.V. adverts for Pizza Hut and Wendy's. Lindsay made the jump to the silver screen in 1998 with 'The Parent Trap,' where she played as twin sisters.