Several famous actors, musicians, and comedians have lived in Brooklyn. Many celebrities were born in Brooklyn and others have moved to the borough after they became successful. Several famous New York filmmakers are from Brooklyn. This list of celebrities who live in Brooklyn ranked by fame and popularity.
Who is the most famous person who lives in Brooklyn? Anne Hathaway tops our list. The Devil Wears Prada actress has an apartment in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Michelle Williams lived in Brooklyn with her fiance Heath Ledger. She moved out of the brownstone that they shared, but she still lives in the borough today. Several famous comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Larry David were all born in Brooklyn. Eddie Murphy was raised in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. He currently lives in Long Island.
Woody Allen was raised in Brooklyn. He has been a loyal New Yorker for his entire life. Blazing Saddles director Mel Brooks was also born and raised in Brooklyn. Do the Right Thing director Spike Lee was raised in Brooklyn. A life-long New Yorker, Lee has been an outspoken opponent of the gentrification of Brooklyn.
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Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn. He now splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and she lived there until her family moved to Staten Island.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway has an apartment in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy was raised in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. He currently lives in Long Island.
Jay-Z
"99 Problems" rapper Jay Z was born and raised in Brooklyn.
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly was raised in Brooklyn Heights. She also lived in Brooklyn with her husband Paul Bettany and their children, but they moved from the house because they thought it was haunted.
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld was raised in Brooklyn. He currently lives in Long Island.
Joan Rivers
Comedian Joan Rivers was born in Brooklyn.
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei was born in Brooklyn. She currently lives in Manhattan.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick bought a town home in Brooklyn Heights.