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16. Natalie Portman
Syosset High on Long Island, where she juggled her student life with Star Wars: Episode I. Later, she graduated from Harvard and even co-authored scientific papers. She’s the queen of extra credit.
17. Mariah Carey
Another Long Island alum—Harborfields High in Greenlawn. She earned the nickname “Mirage” in school due to her habit of skipping class to focus on her music, a trait that, in retrospect, seems perfectly fitting for the Songbird Supreme.
18. Jerry Seinfeld
Massapequa High, Long Island. After attending Queens College and performing at numerous open mic events, he secured a spot on The Tonight Show. Subsequently, a modest sitcom about nothing evolved into a significant milestone in his career.
19. Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman, an Illinois native, pursued his theater studies at the University of Illinois. Did you know that the carpentry you see in Parks and Rec isn’t just Ron Swanson lore? Offerman is a legit woodworker IRL.
20. Jimmy Fallon
Thank you, classmates.com, for the baby’s stache. Fallon grew up in Saugerties, NY, started stand-up as a teen, and later studied at The College of Saint Rose before SNL called.
