LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) – During a recent chat with a friend visiting from out of town, we got on the topic of music, and Lauren Daigle’s name came up. I could tell right away — she didn’t realize Lauren is from here.

When I told her that Lauren Daigle is actually from Lafayette, Louisiana, she was genuinely surprised.

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Do You Know Which Celebrities Are From Lafayette?

That moment made me wonder: How many other famous people are from Lafayette that folks, even locals, don’t realize?

Now, I think most people in Acadiana know that names like Ron Guidry, Dustin Poirier, and Cupid have Lafayette roots. They’re hometown heroes.

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The Lesser-Known Stars with Lafayette Roots

But there are quite a few other notable names who hail from the Hub City that may have slipped under your radar.

I know of several actors and actresses, athletes, and social media stars who have ties to Lafayette.

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You Might Have Forgotten These Celebs Are From Here

Once I got to really digging around, I realized the list could be really long. But, we’ll try to stick with the bigger names and the people who made waves in their respective fields that we probably forget were from Lafayette or flat out just didn’t know they had roots here.

Meet the Celebrities You Didn’t Know Called Lafayette Home

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and shine a spotlight on a few familiar faces (or some that may be new to you).

Here are some celebrities you may not know who are from Lafayette.