10 Celebrities Hailing From Boston

It’s been one year since the tragic Boston Marathon bombing shook the great people of Boston and forever changed them. One year later, its people are still remembering the fallen heroes as well as staying as strong as ever, giving meaning to “Boston Strong.” In honor of the great state, here are 10 celebrities who hail from Boston.
Burlington native Amy Poehler first got involved in sketch comedy during her years at Boston College.

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Ben Affleck

“When I grew up, there really was the sense of ‘Why would you want to live anywhere else?’ There’s a proudly parochial aspect to Boston.”

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Ellen Pompeo

Born in the Boston suburb of Everett, Mass., the “Grey’s Anatomy” star returns to Boston at least once a year.

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Connie Britton

Even though she plays a Southern belle onscreen on her hit show “Nashville,” Connie is 100% hailing from Boston.

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Steve Carell

The Concord, Mass.-born “Office” alum purchased the nearby Marshfield General Store in 2009 to help in maintaining his local ties.

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Conan O’Brien

The Brookline native is just as smart as he is funny – he also stuck around locally to attend college… at Harvard!

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Chris Evans

“I go home a lot, back to Boston. LA is a tricky place to be, and it’s not just fame that’s the thing.”

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John Krasinsnki

“Boston is actually the capital of the world. You didn’t know that? We breed smart-ass, quippy, funny people. Not that I’m one of them. I just sorta sneaked in under the radar.”

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