US singer-songwriter Beyonce performs during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.
Texas is known for its hot summers, good barbecue, and its cowboy culture. However, the talent that comes from the Lone Star State is worth acknowledging as well. People Magazine recently did just that.
In its latest TikTok, People wrote how, “Everything is bigger in Texas, including the talent.” The magazine then named all the Texas stars that came from Texas. Below is who they named and where they are from:
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08: Selena Gomez on July 8, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for SEPHORA)
Selena Gomez is from Grand Prairie, outside of Dallas. She is a singer, producer, and actress. Gomez is currently starring in Only Murders in the Building and runs her own makeup brand called Rare.
Chace Crawford on Monday June 13, 2022.
Chace Crawford is from Lubbock. He’s an actor known for his roles on Gossip Girl and The Boys.
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Actor Matthew McConaughey watches on the Texas Longhorns sideline in the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Matthew McConaughey is from Uvalde. The actor is known for his many films such as Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, and Mud. There were rumors he would run for Texas Governor in 2022 but he decided not to last winter.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Jim Parsons attends the series finale party for CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on May 01, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
Jim Parsons, best known for his role on The Big Bang Theory, is from the Houston area.
Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, March 14, 2021 – Beyonce makes History with the Best E&B Performance winning 28 Grammys, more that any female or male performer, accepts the award for Best R&B Performance at the 63rd Grammy Award outside Staples Center.
Beyoncé is from Houston. She’s a singer, songwriter, producer and actress. The icon recently released a new album called “Renaissance.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Steve Martin attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Only Murders In The Building” Season 2 at DGA Theater Complex on June 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Steve Martin is from Waco. The actor is known for his classic and iconic roles in The Pink Panther, Cheaper by the Dozen, and The Three Amigos. He also plays a role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 07: Usher attends the 2022 Beloved Benefit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 07, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Usher is from Dallas. He’s a singer, songwriter, and producer best known his R&B songs like “U Got It Bad,” “My Boo,” and “Burn.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: Alexis Bledel attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
Alexis Bledel is from Houston. The actress is best known for her role in Gilmore Girls and most recently The Handmaid’s Tale.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Owen Wilson attends Paramount+’s ‘Secret Headquarters’ New York Premiere at Signature Theater on August 08, 2022 in New York City.
Owen Wilson is from Dallas. He’s an actor who’s been in Wedding Crashers, Masterminds, The Internship, and Zoolander.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 17: Hilary Duff attends the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront at Basketball City – Pier 36 – South Street on May 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage)
Hilary Duff is from Houston. She’s best known for her role in Disney’s Lizzie McGuire, How I Met Your Father, and Younger.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is from Fort Worth. She’s a singer and songwriter who also hosts her own show called The Kelly Clarkson Show.
MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 2: Jamie Foxx at the Day Shift Miami Screening at Silverspot theater in Miami, Florida on August 2nd, 2022. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Wireimage)
Jamie Foxx is from Terrell, east of Dallas. He’s acted in roles like Django Unchained, Law Abiding Citizen, and White House Down.
BILBAO, BISCAY BASQUE COUNTRY, SPAIN – JULY 01: U.S. actress Eva Longoria, attends the XXVI edition of the Spain-U.S. Forum, at the University of Deusto, on July 1, 2022, in Deusto, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain. Today and tomorrow, July 2, more than 100 leaders from both countries will meet to discuss topics of bilateral interest. The forum is an annual event organized by the Spain-U.S. Council Foundation and the United States-Spain Council. (Photo By H.Bilbao/Europa Press via Getty Images)
Eva Longoria is from Corpus Christi. She is most known for her role on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, which ran from 2004 to 2012.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 11: Dennis Quaid speaks at the 2022 CMT Music Awards at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on April 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dennis Quaid is from Houston. He’s an iconic actor known for The Day After Tomorrow, Any Given Sunday, and Legion.
You can watch the TikTok from People Magazine here: