Glitz, glamour, fame, and fortune may not be the first four things that come to mind when you think about Idaho, Washington, or Utah, but maybe they should. Those three states have produced more stars than most people realize.

Several celebrities prove that it doesn't matter where you grew up or spent time as a kid; you don't have to grow up in the shadow of the Hollywood sign or the Empire State Building to become a massive star.

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Idaho's best-known celebrity is Aaron Paul, who famously played Jesse Pinkman on Breaking Bad, which many consider the best show of all time.

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Washington is diverse in landscape and celebrities. From Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, to Rainn Wilson, who we all loved as Dwight Shrute in the US version of The Office. Let's not forget bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots, which defined the sound of the '90s and originated in Seattle.

While Utah is often just associated with the Morman Church, it's also the home of the Sundance Film Festival, one of the most important in the entertainment industry. It's also been home to Julianne Hough of Dancing With the Stars and comedian Roseanne Barr.

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Without the celebrities from these three states, American culture would look and sound a lot different. Here are some more celebrities you don't usually associate with Idaho, Washington, or Utah, but Idaho, Washington, and Utah played a pivotal role in their lives. Did you know that these celebs spent time in these states?

9 Celebrities You Had No Idea Were From ID, UT or WA

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A handful of these stars have family with ties to Idaho, while others visit to enjoy all the opportunities Idaho's great outdoors provide!

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