Houston has a population of over 2 million and is an amazing place to live so there must be a few celebrities that live in Houston.
Houston is as famous on Earth as it’s famous on the moon. After all, it’s the birthplace of many celebrities as well as the living place of choice for many others.
Today, we’ll shed light on 10 celebrities that live in Houston. Spoiler: one of our picks is a former American President. Can you guess who he is?
Who Are the Celebrities That Live in Houston?
Here are the 10 celebrities who live in Houston, Texas:
- Lee Majors
- Richard Linklater
- Kenny Rogers
- Joel Osteen
- Michael Strahan
- George W. Bush
- Vince Young
- Wes Anderson
- Shelley Duvall
- Slim Thug
1. Lee Majors
Lee Majors, famous for his role in movies like Scrooged, The Fall Guy, and Six Million Dollar Man, is currently living in Houston, Texas.
He decided to move with his wife, Faith Majors, to Houston after saying goodbye to Los Angeles.
Lee’s first connection with Texas was when he married his first wife, the late Farrah Fawcett, who was born and raised in Corpus Christie, Texas.
Did you know that the theme song for the movie “Fall Guy” was actually sung by Lee Majors himself? The song was released in 1982 as a purchasable single.
2. Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater, who starred in memorable movies like Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, and the School of Rock, was born in Houston Texas on July 30, 1960.
Linklater is a self-taught film director who won tens of awards like the 2014 New York Film Critics Circle-Best Director, the 2015 Robert Awards-American Film of the Year, and the 2015 BAFTA Film Awards-Best Director.
Linklater may not be living in Houston at the moment, but he still hasn’t left Texas. His current home is in Austin.
3. Kenny Rogers
The late Kenny Rogers, one of the iconic country music singers, was born and raised in Houston, Texas before he started to pursue his dream of singing.
Rogers joined his first band in 1961 which went by the name “New Christy Minstrels.” A few years later, Rogers left the band along with a few other members to form their own band. They named it the First Edition.
Although Rogers spent most of his life traveling to perform, he never forgot his roots and often came back to visit Houston from time to time.
Kenny Rogers left us recently on March 20, 2020.
4. Joel Osteen
“You must make a decision that you’re going to move on. It won’t happen automatically. You will have to rise up and say, I don’t care how hard this is, I don’t care how disappointed I am, I’m not going to let this get the best of me. I’m moving on with my life” — Joel Osteen
Joel Scott Osteen is a well-known American pastor and televangelist. Osteen isn’t just another preacher, he constantly sends out regular messages of “seizing future moments” and “dwelling in victory.”
The pastor of Lakewood Church has won the hearts of millions with his trademark smile, positive messages, and talent.
At the time of writing this article, Joel Osteen lives in Houston, Texas in a suburb named River Oaks.
5. Michael Strahan
Michael T. Strahan is one of the best defensive NFL players in the history of American Football. He was born in Houston, Texas on November 21, 1971.
Strahan spent his long-spanning 15-year career playing for the New York Giants. In his final season with the Giants in 2007, Strahan helped his team to win Super Bowl XLII scoring 17–14 against the New England Patriots.
After retirement, he became a football analyst and a regular contributor to the “Good Morning America” chat show.
In 2014, the Texan became a Pro Football Hall of Famer as an appreciation for his professional journey.
6. George W. Bush
The 43rd President of the United States returned to Housten after his presidency ended in 2009. The former president and his wife own various apartments in the city and they built their Houston home in 2001.
After George’s election, his Houston home acted as a Western White House during his presidency.
He and his wife are now splitting their time between Housten, Texas, Kennebunkport, Maine, and Dallas, Texas.
7. Vince Young
Another famous NFL figure who comes from Houston Texas is Vince Young. He was the captain of the Tennessee Titans for five consecutive years.
Unlike Strahan, however, Young didn’t play for the same team throughout his whole career. He later joined the Philadelphia Eagles for a season and then became a free agent afterward.
8. Wes Anderson
If you’ve seen movies like The Grand Budapest Hotel or Fantastic Mr. Fox, then you’re no stranger to Wes Andreson’s work.
You might have noticed how the cinematography, plot, and characters are a little unique in his work. Sometimes his work is considered strange or somewhat “odd” in nature.
One thing is for sure, he did leave an impression on the indie filmmaking industry. He’s still producing movies to this day.
If you’re wondering where Houston comes into all of this, you’d be happy to know that Houston is the birthplace of Wes Anderson. Thank you, Houston!
9. Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall is famous for portraying Wendy Torrance in the famous horror movie, The Shining.
If you wondered why she seemed a little odd in the movie, you’re not alone. Duvall is famous for playing odd characters and strange roles.
Unlike others on our list, Shelly wasn’t born and raised in Houston but in Fort Worth. She later moved to Houston where she was accidentally discovered.
That’s right, the scouts were on set for the production of the 1970 movie, Brewster McCloud when they were fascinated by Shelley’s presence.
Houston was the city that put it all together since Brewster McCloud was being filmed there at the time.
10. Slim Thug
Stayve Jerome Thomas, who goes by the stage name “Slim Thug,” is a famous rapper from Houston. Stayve came into the spotlight after contributing to the single “Still Tippin” with rapper Mike Jones.
Slim produced three Solo Albums from 2005 until the present day. The rapper was born and raised in Houston, Texas and until the writing of this article, he still lives there.
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