Patrick Swayze, famous for his role in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost", was born and raised in Houston.
Houston is the birthplace of Beyoncé, the singer and former member of Destiny's Child, who holds the record for the most number-one debuts on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, was born and raised in Houston.
Travis Scott, the rapper and record producer, was born and raised in Houston.
Hilary Duff, the actress and singer, was born in Houston and raised in San Antonio.
Bun B, the rapper and one half of the duo UGK, was born and raised in Houston.
Lizzo, the singer and flutist, grew up in Houston and became famous for her hit "Truth Hurts".
Chip and Joanna Gaines, known for their TV show "Fixer Upper", were recognized as two of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2019 and grew up in the Dallas and Waco areas of Texas.
Lauren Gardner, the civil engineering professor at Johns Hopkins University, developed the widely-used COVID-19 case dashboard.
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and is a hub for talent and innovation in different industries.