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16 Famous Actors and Actresses From Arizona

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Oscar winner Emma Stone is a native of Scottsdale. She won her first Academy Award for La La Land.

Admittedly, Arizona is known for far less glitzy and glamorous things than producing movie and television stars, but that doesn't mean our state can't lay claim to some pretty impressive A-list celebrities. From one of the most well-known super heroes to an American classic, Arizona has produced some pretty bright stars.

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