Several famous actors, musicians, and comedians have lived in Chicago. Many celebrities were born in Chicago and others relocated to the Windy City to start their career in comedy and theater. One of the most powerful people in the world even has a home in Chicago. This list of celebrities who live in Chicago has been loosely ranked by fame and popularity.
Who is the most famous person who lives in Chicago? Kanye West tops our list. While he currently spends most of his time in Los Angeles, Kanye West was born and raised in Chicago. His 2007 track "Homecoming" is an ode to the Windy City. "The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari and her husband Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler rent a beautiful home in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
Before he moved to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington D.C., Barack Obama lived in Chicago. He still has a home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood. Vince Vaughn grew up in the Chicago suburbs and he still owns a town home in the Windy City. Jennifer Hudson was born and raised in Chicago. She currently owns a mansion in the Chicago suburb of Burr Ridge.
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Barack Obama
Before he moved to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington D.C., Barack Obama lived in Chicago. He still has a home in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood.
Bill Murray
Bill Murray was born in a Chicago suburb and he attended Second City in the mid-1970s. While he currently lives in South Carolina, Murray remains a devout Chicago Cubs fan.
Harrison Ford
Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was born and raised in Chicago. He says of his hometown, "I love Chicago. I love the energy of the place, the architecture, the people, the rigor of the place. Bitter cold in the winter, fierce winds, hot summers. During college I’d come back for summer jobs. I worked on a boat in Burnham Park Harbor, in a nightclub on the near north side. I was a manager at the first Crate & Barrel on Wells Street. I am always happy to go back to Chicago."
Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy was born and raised in the Chicago area. Although she is currently hosting "The View" in New York, McCarthy still rents a home in Geneva, Illinois.
Kanye West
While he currently spends most of his time in Los Angeles, Kanye West was born and raised in Chicago. His 2007 track "Homecoming" is an ode to the Windy City.
Kristin Cavallari
"The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari and her husband Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler rent a beautiful home in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey lived in Chicago from 1983 until her talk show ended in 2011.
Robin Williams
Good Will Hunting actor Robin Williams was born in Chicago.
Steve Carell
"The Office" actor Steve Carell lived in Chicago when he studied and performed at Second City in the early 1990s.
Tina Fey
Tina Fey lived in Chicago during the late-90s when she was performing with Second City.