New Jersey has been the birthplace of countless celebrities. It also has been the place where the rich and famous have settled down to raise a family or avoid the limelight.
We all know Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Frank Sinatra were Jersey boys.
But we bet you didn't know that many of the boldface names in our list below had ties to the Garden State.
Take a look!
Charlie Puth
Raised in Rumson
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018 - Arrivals
"Attention" singer Charlie Puth. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for dcp)
Halsey
Raised in Clark
Halsey
"Bad at Love" singer Halsey. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)
Susan Sarandon
Born in Queens, raised in Edison
2018 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH - Red Carpet
Actress Susan Sarandon. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Judy Blume
Born in Elizabeth
Glamour Magazine Salutes The 2004 "Women Of The Year"
Childrens author Judy Blume. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
SZA
Born in Missouri, raised in Maplewood
SZA
New hip-hop artist SZA. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
John Travolta
Born in Englewood
2018 G'Day USA Los Angeles Black Tie Gala - Arrivals
Actor John Travolta (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Carli Lloyd
Born in Delran
Canada v United States
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup champion Carli Lloyd. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
Ali Larter
Born in Cherry Hill
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles - Red Carpet
Ali Larter starred in the 2009 film "Obsessed" and the TV series "Heroes." (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)
Buzz Aldrin
Born in Montclair
2018 G'Day USA Black Tie Gala
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for G'Day USA)
Brooke Shields
Born in New York, raised in Haworth
Harper's BAZAAR Celebrates "ICONS By Carine Roitfeld" At The Plaza Hotel Presented By Infor, Laura Mercier, Stella Artois, FUJIFILM And SWAROVSKI - Red Carpet
Actress Brooke Shields. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper's BAZAAR)
Christina Milian
Born in Jersey City
2017 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet
"AM to PM" singer Christina Milian (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Nathan Lane
Born in Jersey City
Nathan Lane
Actor and writer Nathan Lane. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Gaten Matarazzo
Raised in Little Egg Harbor Township
Gaten Matarazzo
"Stranger Things" actor Gaten Matarazzo (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Chelsea Handler
Born in Livingston
Goldie's Love In For Kids - Arrivals
Talk show host Chelsea Handler. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
David Copperfield
Raised in Metuchen
14th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards - Arrivals
Illusionist David Copperfield (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Anne Hathaway
Born in Brooklyn, raised in Millburn
Anne Hathaway
Academy Award-wining actress Anne Hathaway . (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Peter Dinklage
Born in Morristown
The IMDb Studio At The 2018 Sundance Film Festival - Day 3
Emmy winner Peter Dinklage is most known for his role in the HBO series "Game of Thrones." (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
Danny Devito
Raised in Neptune Township
83rd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony And Luncheon
Actor Danny Devito.(Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Jack Nicholson
Raised in Neptune City
A Celebration Of Carole King And Her Music To Benefit Paul Newman's The Painted Turtle Camp
Academy Award winning actor Jack Nicholson. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle Camp)
Paul Simon
Born in Newark
The Nearness Of You Benefit Concert
Singer Paul Simon. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)
Ray Liotta
Born in Newark, raised in Union
NBC And The Cinema Society Host The Season 2 Premiere Of "Shades Of Blue"-Arrivals
"Goodfellas" actor Ray Liotta. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Taye Diggs
Born in Newark
Super Bowl XLI - Pepsi Smash - February 1, 2007
Actor Taye Diggs is known for his role in "Rent" on Broadway, and the TV series "Private Practice." (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Wyclef Jean
Born in Haiti, moved to Newark as a young teen
WeWork Celebrates The Detroit Creator Awards At Cadillac Square
Singer and musician Wyclef Jean. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for WeWork)
Ice T
Born in Newark
IEBA 2017 Conference - Day 1
Rapper and record producer Ice T. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for IEBA)
Michael Douglas
Born in New Brunswick
Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' "Flatliners" - After Party
Oscar and Academy Award winning actor Michael Douglas. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Laurie Hernandez
Born in New Brunswick, raised in Old Bridge
Laurie Hernandez Photo Shoot
Gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Martha Stewart
Raised in Nutley
Grammy Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z - Arrivals
Businesswoman and TV personality Martha Stewart. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Zach Braff
Raised in South Orange
SCAD aTVfest 2018 - "Alex, Inc."
Actor and "Garden State" director Zach Braff. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SCAD aTVfest 2018 )
Lauryn Hill
Raised in East Orange
The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit Presented By CHANEL: A Tribute to Julianne Moore - Inside
Singer Lauryn Hill. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Museum Of Modern Art)
Dionne Warwick
Raised in East Orange
Dionne Warwick
Singer Dionne Warwick. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Fetty Wap
Raised in Paterson
Fetty Wap In Concert - New York, New York
Rapper Fetty Wap. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Zoe Saldana
Born in Passaic
Paul Mitchell Presents The 2017 Baby2Baby Gala - Red Carpet
Actress Zoe Saldana has starred in "Star Trek" and "Avatar." (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)
Paul Rudd
Born in Passaic
The IMDb Studio at The Sundance Film Festival & The IMDb Show on Location at The Sundance Film Festival - Day 1
Actor Paul Rudd. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
Bruce Willis
Born in Germany, raised in Penns Grove
"SHOWTIME, WME|IMG, and MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS VIP Pre-Fight Party Arrivals on the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet For "Mayweather VS McGregor"
Actor Bruce Willis (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Showtime)
Derek Jeter
Born in Pequannock
Fast Company Innovation Festival - Derek Jeter On Finding Professional Fulfillment After The Dream Career Featuring Derek Jeter, Founder, The Players' Tribune, And Jeff Levick, CEO, The Players' Tribune
Retired Yankee Derek Jeter. Getty Images for Fast Company (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Fast Company)
Kirsten Dunst
Born in Point Pleasant
Woodshock Premiere - 74th Venice Film Festival
Actress Kirsten Dunst has starred in "Spider-Man" and "Bring it On." (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Christopher Reeve
Born in New York, raised in Princeton
SuperSkate VI Charity Hockey Event
Christopher Reeve. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Jeremiah Fraites & Wesley Keith Schultz
Both raised in Ramsey
2017 Global Citizen Festival: For Freedom. For Justice. For All.
Lumineers singers Wesley Shultz (left) and Jeremiah Fraites. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Brian Williams
Born in Ridgewood
"New Year's Eve" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals
MSNBC news anchor Brian Williams. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Janet Evanovich
Born in South River
"One For The Money" New York Premiere - Outside Arrivals
Best-selling author Janet Evanovich (Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images)
Kelly Ripa
Born in Stratford
CNN Heroes 2017 - Red Carpet Arrivals
Talk show host Kelly Ripa. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for CNN)
Meryl Streep
Born in Summit
2018 The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala
Academy Award and Golden Globe winning actress Meryl Streep. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Gerard Way
Born in Summit, raised in Belleville
"Humans From Earth" Podcast Series Day 2
My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for "Humans From Earth")
Lea Michele
Born in the Bronx, raised in Tenafly
NFL Honors - Arrivals
"Glee" actress Lea Michele. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Judith Light
Born in Trenton
The Elton John AIDS Foundation's Annual Fall Gala with Cocktails By Clase Azul Tequila
Two-time Tony Award winner Judith Light. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Clase Azul)
Laura Prepon
Raised in Watchung
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon is most known for her roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "That 70's Show." (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Tara Reid
Raised in Wyckoff
Men's Fitness Game Changers Event
"American Pie" actress Tara Reid. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Men's Fitness)
The Jonas Brothers
Raised in Wyckoff
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 - Official Coverage - People And Atmosphere Day 1
Brothers and former band members Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas (from left to right) (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)
Chris Rock
Lives in Alpine
Chris Rock Performs At Park Theater In Las Vegas
Actor and comedian Chris Rock. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Tracy Morgan
Lives in Alpine
TCA Turner Summer Press Tour 2017 - Green Room
Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Turner)
Missy Elliot
Lives in Kinnelon
FYF Fest 2017 - Day 1
Rapper Missy Elliot. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for FYF)
Joe Pesci
Lives in Lavallette
Spike TV's 10th Annual Guys Choice Awards - Show
Actor and comedian Joe Pesci ( (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jon Stewart
Born in New York, raised in Lawrenceville
The 2017 ESPYS - Show
Former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Stephen Colbert
Lives in Montclair
Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht and R.J. Fried Host an Exclusive Screening of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SHOWTIME )
Wendy Williams
Born in Asbury Park
The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2018 Presented By Macy's - Arrivals & Front Row
Talk show host Wendy Williams. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for AHA)
Eli Manning
Lives in Summit
2018 DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night concert In Minneapolis - Arrivals
Giants quarterback Eli Manning. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for DirecTV)
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