These 7 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Massachusetts' Most Charming Small Towns

Some of the most famous people in the world are from Massachusetts. Matt Damon and Mindy Kaling, for example, are both from Cambridge, while John Krasinski, Uma Thurman, Chris Evans, and Allison Janney are all from Boston. While the bigger cities of the Bay State have produced some major talent, so have the state’s smallest towns! Here are seven of the most famous people from Massachusetts who happen to come from some of the state’s smaller towns.

Rich Fury / Staff via Getty Images North America

Hamilton, MA, USA

Elizabeth B. Thomsen/Wikimedia Commons

Located in Essex County, Hamilton is a tiny coastal town with less than 7,800 people. With plenty of nature, there are tons of trails to explore. We can imagine that Bo Burnham spent some of his childhood days exploring the great outdoors here.

Advertisement

Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA/Wikimedia Commons

Advertisement

Stoneham, MA, USA

John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons

The Middlesex County town Stoneham is home to Middlesex Fells Reservation as well as the Stoneham Zoo. There's also a downtown area and a town square. What a charming place for a future Olympian to grown up!

Eva Rinaldi/Wikimedia Commons

Concord, MA, USA

Jay Sullivan/Wikimedia Commons

It's amazing that someone as talented as Steve Carell grew up in small-town Massachusetts, isn't it? He was born in Concord, a historic town best known for its role in starting the American Revolutionary War. He grew up in Acton, home to the gorgeous Acton Arboretum.

Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America/Wikimedia Commons

Related Stories

One Of The Biggest Names In TV And Film Grew Up In One Of The Smallest Towns In Massachusetts

Some People Don’t Know That Massachusetts Was The First To Do These 11 Things

How 15 Massachusetts Towns Were Given Their Quirky Names

West Newbury, MA, USA

Fletcher6/Wikimedia Commons

John Cena spent his childhood in the tiny town of West Newbury, which today has less than 5,000 residents. The town is filled with so much beauty, and you can explore a park like Mill Pond Recreation Area or grab produce from Long Hill Orchard & Farm.

Advertisement

Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Brookline, MA, USA

John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons

Comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien is a Massachusetts native. Located in Norfolk County, Brookline may be a larger town with approximately 60,000 people, but it's still quite charming. When you visit Brookline, check out its must-see historic sites.

Canton, MA, USA

Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Canton, MA, USA

Bill Ilott/Flickr

So, quite a few funny, talented people hail from Massachusetts, including Bill Burr. (If you've never seen his stand-up comedy, you're missing out.) Born in Canton, he eventually went on to receive his undergraduate degree at Emerson College in Boston.

Ashley Graham/Wikimedia Commons

Advertisement

Nantucket, MA, USA

Bobak at English Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons

It's almost hard to imagine that a star like Meghan Trainor grew up on the small island of Nantucket, but it's true! It was on the island where she learned music and how to play a variety of instruments. There must've been something about living there that was so inspiring.

Did you know about these celebrities from Massachusetts? We think it’s amazing how much talent has come out of the Bay State. Who are some of your favorite famous people from Massachusetts? Feel free to reach out and let us know.

Check out our article on the most peaceful, quaint small towns in Massachusetts if you’re interested in learning more about small-town life in MA. And if you’re interested in booking a stay in one of the small towns on the above list, be sure to take a look through the Vrbo listings!