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Famous Women from Louisiana
Spanish Article / Versión en españo l>> Mujeres Famosas de Louisiana
¿Sabías que estas mujeres famosas son de Louisiana?
Reese Witherspoon:
Born in New Orleans, Witherspoon has been acting professionally since 1991. She has produced and acted in roles in television shows such as "The Morning Show" on Apple TV and HBO's "Big Little Lies." Witherspoon's big break came in 1991's "The Man In The Moon." She won an Academy Award for her role as June Carter Cash in 2005's "Walk The Line."
Britney Spears:
Singer and songwriter from Kentwood, LA. The pop star is originally from Kentwood, where she launched her solo career in the late 1990s by signing with Jive Records when she was only 15 years old. Spears' debut album, "Baby One More Time," swept the United States in 1999, ushering in her pop star era that extended to her residency in Las Vegas. Spears re-emerged from a guardianship controversy to sign a $15 million book deal in 2022.
Anne Rice (1941-2021):
Bestselling author, Anne Rice is known for her gothic novels, particularly "Interview with the Vampire." Although she lived in various places, she was born and raised in New Orleans, and the city frequently served as the setting and inspiration for her work.
Ellen DeGeneres:
The Metairie native is an actress, comedian, and television host of her popular daytime talk show for nearly 20 years. For her work, DeGeneres received 33 Daytime Emmy Awards, and she also took home the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Dawn Richard:
American singer of Creole and Haitian descent born in New Orleans. She began her career auditioning for MTV's Making the Band 3 in 2004, during which she formed the girl group Danity Kane. She is also a songwriter, dancer, actress, and activist.
Lainey Wilson:
The singer and songwriter grew up in Baskin, LA before taking her talent to Nashville, where she released her first EP in 2019. It included the hit single "Things a Man Oughta Know," which reached number 1 on the American country music charts.
Ha*Ash:
Ha*Ash is an American Latin pop duo from Lake Charles, Louisiana, formed in 2002 by sisters Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace. The group's name is a portmanteau of letters from their first names. They have released six studio albums, the most recent called Haashtag in 2022.
Addison Rae:
Rae was born in Lafayette and rose to fame with her TikTok in 2019 where she has over 88 million followers. She has been one of the highest-paid influencers and with her fame, she has managed to launch cosmetics, fragrances, podcasts, and more. She has acted in movies and also debuted her career as a singer. She will release an album in 2025.