Famous Faces Who Have Called Ohio Home

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Northeast Ohio might not scream “celebrity hotspot,” but don’t let that fool you. From lakefront mansions in Bratenahl to hidden retreats in the suburbs, a surprising number of stars either live here now or have called this region home.

Whether they stayed close to their roots, moved here for peace and privacy, or planted a flag during their time in Cleveland, these celebs prove you don’t need Hollywood to live large. Some still quietly blend into the local scene—others left behind jaw-dropping real estate.

Scroll on to see which big names are (or were) living right here in our backyard.

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1. LeBron James

Owns a massive estate in Akron, his hometown.

2. Odell Beckham Jr.

Bought a $1.6 M ranch in Columbia Station while playing for the Browns.

3. Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson

Built a lakefront property in Bratenahl, which was lived in by both Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian.

4. Halle Berry

Halle Berry grew up in Oakwood and went to high school in Bedford.

5. Dave Chappelle

The comedian currently lives in Yellow Springs.

6. Kid Cudi

The Grammy-winning artist grew up in the Cleveland suburbs of Shaker Heights and Solon.

7. Machine Gun Kelly

The Rap-rock star proudly represents Cleveland and grew up in the East Cleveland/Shaker Heights area.

8. John Legend

The R&B star was born in Springfield, Ohio

9. Geraldo Rivera

Owns a home in Shaker Heights, a Cleveland suburb.

10. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

The iconic Cleveland hip-hop group is still connected locally.

11. Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton, some Batman fans’ favorite Dark Knight, is a graduate of Kent State University. 

12. Michael Symon

The celebrity chef sold his Tudor-style Cleveland home, but he was a well-known local resident.

13. Sarah Jessica Parker

The Sex & The City star was born in Nelsoneville, Ohio.

14. Drew Carrey

Drew Carey lived on Flowerdale Ave in Old Brooklyn, which is a neighborhood within the city of Cleveland.

15. The Russo Brothers

The Russo brothers, best known for directing blockbuster Marvel films, were born and raised in Cleveland and even shot scenes from Captain America: The Winter Soldier in their hometown.

16. Fred Willard

Comedy legend Fred Willard was born and raised in Shaker Heights, where his signature wit first took shape before he hit it big in Hollywood.

17. Paul Newman

Oscar-winning actor and philanthropist Paul Newman was born in Shaker Heights, where his early years laid the foundation for a legendary career on and off the screen.

18. Yvette Nicole Brown

The Community star was raised in Warrensville Heights.

19. Phil Donahue

Trailblazing talk-show host, born and raised near Cleveland, and a 1953 alum of St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio

20. Arsenio Hall

The iconic late-night host and comedian grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Warrensville Heights High School in 1973 before rising to fame with The Arsenio Hall Show