If you live here, you get it. Kansas is a gorgeous state with wonderful people, sights, food, and history. However, have you ever wondered what celebrity A-listers think of the Sunflower State? We did a little digging and listed below is what we found. Even though some of them are celebrities from Kansas, a few of the other celebrities are simply fans of the state.

  1. Selena Gomez

Twitter During her visit to Kansas City, Missouri for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, the “Love You Like a Love Song” singer wasn’t afraid to show her love of the Royals. Side Note: I know somebody is going to say it, so I’m going to write this again. Yes, the Royals play on the Missouri side of Kansas City, but the fan base is primarily Kansas. See: St. Louis Cardinals.

  1. Jimmy Kimmel

Instagram/jimmykimmel Not only is the late night host hilarious, he also has great taste in teams. #RockChalk

  1. Eric Stonestreet

Instagram/ericstonestreet When you think of Kansas celebrities, you probably think of Eric Stonestreet, who not only cheers for the Chiefs and Royals, but also grew up in Kansas City and graduated from K-State.

  1. Paul Rudd

Flickr/Arturo Pardavila III Paul Rudd attended high school at Shawnee Mission West and majored in theater at Kansas University.

  1. Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde

Twitter/olivia wilde The comedian and actress cheer on the Royals for good reason. Sudeikis is an Overland Park native who also graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School.

  1. Rob Riggle

Instagram/robriggle “Getting close to college football time! Go @kuathletics! Rock Chalk Jayhawk! #CollegeColors.” We couldn’t agree more with this Shawnee Mission South High School and Kansas University alum.

  1. Will Ferrell

Youtube/Ernie Felon The man… the myth… the legendary Will Ferrell even cheers for the Royals.

  1. Kirstie Alley

Twitter/Kirstie Alley The actress and Wichita native recently tweeted this picture stating “Jeanie and me!! At AWESOME Beaumont Hotel in where else? Beaumont Ks silly!!! BEST BREAKFAST EVER!” It’s always great to hear from another proud native.

  1. Eddie Griffin

Twitter/The Comedy Get Down Who is that donning a Kansas City Royals cap? Why, it’s no other than comedian and K-State alum Eddie Griffin.

Twitter

During her visit to Kansas City, Missouri for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, the “Love You Like a Love Song” singer wasn’t afraid to show her love of the Royals. Side Note: I know somebody is going to say it, so I’m going to write this again. Yes, the Royals play on the Missouri side of Kansas City, but the fan base is primarily Kansas. See: St. Louis Cardinals.

Instagram/jimmykimmel

Not only is the late night host hilarious, he also has great taste in teams. #RockChalk

Instagram/ericstonestreet

When you think of Kansas celebrities, you probably think of Eric Stonestreet, who not only cheers for the Chiefs and Royals, but also grew up in Kansas City and graduated from K-State.

Flickr/Arturo Pardavila III

Paul Rudd attended high school at Shawnee Mission West and majored in theater at Kansas University.

Twitter/olivia wilde

The comedian and actress cheer on the Royals for good reason. Sudeikis is an Overland Park native who also graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School.

Instagram/robriggle

“Getting close to college football time! Go @kuathletics! Rock Chalk Jayhawk! #CollegeColors.” We couldn’t agree more with this Shawnee Mission South High School and Kansas University alum.

Youtube/Ernie Felon

The man… the myth… the legendary Will Ferrell even cheers for the Royals.

Twitter/Kirstie Alley

The actress and Wichita native recently tweeted this picture stating “Jeanie and me!! At AWESOME Beaumont Hotel in where else? Beaumont Ks silly!!! BEST BREAKFAST EVER!” It’s always great to hear from another proud native.

Twitter/The Comedy Get Down

Who is that donning a Kansas City Royals cap? Why, it’s no other than comedian and K-State alum Eddie Griffin.

Have you ever seen a celebrity showing their Kansas pride? If so, tell us who in the comments. Also, if you can think of any other celebrities to add to this list, be sure to let us know.

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celebrities from kansas July 01, 2022 Jennifer Young Who are five famous people from Kansas that just might surprise you? Kansas is the home state of many people, including well-known celebrities. Listed below are five famous people from Kansas.

  1. Hattie McDaniel Hattie McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1893. She went on to become the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in Gone With The Wind.
  2. Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas and was the first female pilot to ever fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  3. Jeff Probst Jeff Probst, who was the host of TV’s hit show Survivor, was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1961.
  4. Vivian Vance was born in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1909 and is best known for her role as Ethel Mertz in the television classic I Love Lucy.
  5. Eric Stonestreet was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1971. He’s best known for his role as Cameron in the award-winning show Modern Family. What is it exactly that celebrities who live in Kansas love the most about the Sunflower State? Kansas is a wonderful place to put down roots, and if you ask any celebrity who lives here, they’ll agree. Most of them enjoy living in Kansas because it has a very laid-back atmosphere (especially when compared to Hollywood) and many acres of beautiful farmland. The people also make it a great place to live. Everyone is so down to earth and friendly. If you’re not already a resident of Kansas and you’re wanting to relocate, this is a great place to call home.

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July 01, 2022

Jennifer Young

Who are five famous people from Kansas that just might surprise you? Kansas is the home state of many people, including well-known celebrities. Listed below are five famous people from Kansas.

  1. Hattie McDaniel Hattie McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1893. She went on to become the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in Gone With The Wind.
  2. Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas and was the first female pilot to ever fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  3. Jeff Probst Jeff Probst, who was the host of TV’s hit show Survivor, was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1961.
  4. Vivian Vance was born in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1909 and is best known for her role as Ethel Mertz in the television classic I Love Lucy.
  5. Eric Stonestreet was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1971. He’s best known for his role as Cameron in the award-winning show Modern Family. What is it exactly that celebrities who live in Kansas love the most about the Sunflower State? Kansas is a wonderful place to put down roots, and if you ask any celebrity who lives here, they’ll agree. Most of them enjoy living in Kansas because it has a very laid-back atmosphere (especially when compared to Hollywood) and many acres of beautiful farmland. The people also make it a great place to live. Everyone is so down to earth and friendly. If you’re not already a resident of Kansas and you’re wanting to relocate, this is a great place to call home.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Kansas is the home state of many people, including well-known celebrities. Listed below are five famous people from Kansas.

  1. Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1893. She went on to become the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in Gone With The Wind.

  1. Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas and was the first female pilot to ever fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

  1. Jeff Probst

Jeff Probst, who was the host of TV’s hit show Survivor, was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1961.

  1. Vivian Vance was born in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1909 and is best known for her role as Ethel Mertz in the television classic I Love Lucy.

  2. Eric Stonestreet was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1971. He’s best known for his role as Cameron in the award-winning show Modern Family.

What is it exactly that celebrities who live in Kansas love the most about the Sunflower State?

Kansas is a wonderful place to put down roots, and if you ask any celebrity who lives here, they’ll agree. Most of them enjoy living in Kansas because it has a very laid-back atmosphere (especially when compared to Hollywood) and many acres of beautiful farmland. The people also make it a great place to live. Everyone is so down to earth and friendly. If you’re not already a resident of Kansas and you’re wanting to relocate, this is a great place to call home.