John Cena visit’s ‘The IMDb Show’ on January 10, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. This episode of ‘The IMDb Show’ airs on January 20, 2020.
Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDbHave you even run into any celebrities around Tampa Bay?
If you have lived in Tampa Bay for any amount of time, you have probably come across a numerous amount of famous people. Tampa Bay has had so many celebrities live here at one time or another, it may shock you. The word is out that Channing Tatum is from Tampa Bay. It seems like almost everybody you come in contact with has known the guy in some way. There are many more famous people in Tampa that you might not have eve know about. Here is a list of 10 Celebrities from Tampa Bay.
But before you check out the list, I'll give you a little inside information. (This is Froggy, by the way). Did you know that I went to high school with Channing? Well, back then we called him "Chan," but I guess Hollywood makes you go full on birth name. He was actually a really great guy, and ironically, he never mentioned one time that he had the urge to go into acting. Guess things just fell into place for him. Good for Chan! He's in good company.
Tampa Bay has a good amount of celebrities that may shock you
John Cena Visits The IMDb Show
Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDbJohn Cena visit’s 'The IMDb Show' on January 10, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. This episode of 'The IMDb Show' airs on January 20, 2020.
Angela Bassett
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for DisneyIn DC's 'Green Lantern,' Bassett played Dr. Amanda Waller. She then joined the MCU in 2018 as Black Panther's mother Ramonda. She has appeared in both 'Black Panther' films and 'Avengers: Endgame.'
Sarah Paulson
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesIn a relatively short time, Golden Globe-winner Sarah Paulson has gone from Hollywood bit player to one of 'Time’s 100 Most Influential People. Meanwhile, the versatile actress has been openly dating women for years, though she prefers that people don’t think of her as a lesbian. Since dating actress Cherry Jones and playwright Tracy Letts in years past, Paulson has been in a relationship with actress Holland Taylor since 2015.
Channing Tatum
(Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)Word is his parents gave him a choice. Private or military school. Tatum chose Tampa Catholic and graduated in 1998. It's not known in which class he learned those moves from Magic Mike.
Aaron Judge Press Conference
Dustin Satloff/Getty Images“The Captain” resides in Tampa on Davis Islands in that extravagantly big house of his. He was the shortstop for the New York Yankees and has over 3,000 hits in his career
Tom Cruise
John Phillips/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesTom Cruise owns a penthouse in Clearwater near the Scientology Headquarters in the downtown area.
Nick Carter
The Backstreet Boys started in Orlando, and two of their members are from Tampa.
The Backstreet Boys started in Orlando, and two of their members are from Tampa.
Hulk Hogan
Photo by Paul Kane/Getty ImagesHulk Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia but grew up in Tampa. He graduated from Robinson High School
Hulk Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia but grew up in Tampa. He graduated from Robinson High School
Robin Zander
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder USARobin Zander, is currently a resident of Safety Harbor. Zander was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 with the other members of Cheap Trick.
Robin Zander, is currently a resident of Safety Harbor. Zander was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 with the other members of Cheap Trick.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles lived in Tampa for a short time in his life before he became known for his work as a piano player. Charles spent his time in Tampa playing for Charlie Brantley’s “Original Honey Dippers,” a local legendary R&B group.
Ray Charles lived in Tampa for a short time in his life before he became known for his work as a piano player. Charles spent his time in Tampa playing for Charlie Brantley’s “Original Honey Dippers,” a local legendary R&B group.
