Apart from its political history, Washington, D.C. is well known for hosting different events. Surprisingly, most entertainment stars from this grand state are not always its natives. Most of them are immigrants who became famous because of talents such as singing, news anchoring, comedy, and acting. Below is a curated list of the top entertainers in Washington, D.C, who have made it to the global limelight.
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant, also known as KD, is one of the wealthiest entertainment stars who became famous for playing basketball professionally. Recently, Kevin Durant is also venturing into photography and acting, where he is doing pretty well.
Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan is a famous actor who has played prominent roles in almost all the TV shows that she has acted in. She has featured in TV shows like ‘How I Met Your Mother’ where she played the role of ‘Lilly,’ Willow Rosenburg in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and American Pieseries. Till today, she speaks the voice of Claire Cancy in the Disney Junior animated series.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson, a successful actor, and producer, is a native of Washington, D.C. He is among the best Hollywood stars, primarily appearing in more than 150 films no matter his old age. As if not enough, Samuel is the highest-paid actor globally, with his films making more than $27million.
Duke Ellington
Perhaps known for his role as a composer, jazz orchestra leader, and pianist, Duke Ellington is a top entertainer in Washington, D.C. He supports talent just like his parents, who are pianists. Additionally, Duke has featured in popular films like ‘RKO’ and ‘Black and Tan.’
Chris Meloni
Over the years, Chris Meloni has played top roles for law and order drama series. He has played Detective Elliot Stebler and Underground and other series which are yet to be released. Apart from acting, he is also a personal trainer, a bartender, and a bouncer.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was born, raised, and started his singing career in Washington, D.C. Even after death, his incredible talent has made him an iconic singer, producer, and songwriter. His popular classic songs like ‘What’s Going On and ‘Ain’t no Mountain High Enough’ trend in Washington, D.C is up-to-date. In a nutshell, almost all of the above top stars have won several awards and even made it to the global entertainment stage. A few more celebrities that form a significant part of this grand city include; Dave Chappelle, Connie Chung, Katherine Heigl, Judy Collins, and Anna Faria. Their roles in the entertainment industry still retain their popularity even years after some of them passed on.
