7 Miami Celebrities Who Never Really Left Their Hometown
There are tons of famous people from Florida and surprisingly, many of them never really left their hometown. There are a bunch of Miami celebrities who still live here or visit often, enjoying the year-round sunshine in the Magic City. So without further ado, here's who you might just spot hanging around home.
Ariana Grande
Instagram: @arianagrande
Why You Should Know Them: Ariana grew up in South Florida's Boca Raton and often performs in Miami. You can check out photos of her childhood home here.
Enrique Iglesias
Instagram: @enriqueiglesias
Why You Should Know Them: Enrique Iglesias was born in Spain but grew up in Miami. The "Move to Miami" singer has owned luxurious homes in the area.
Dwayne Wade
Instagram: @dwaynewade
Why You Should Know Them: Dwayne Wade isn't from Miami, but he has roots in the Magic City. The famous basketball star played for the Miami Heat for the majority of his career.
Pitbull
Instagram: @pitbull
Why You Should Know Them: Pitbull, born in Miami, opened a new restaurant in South Beach this year. The spot serves Mexican and Latin food during the day and turns into a club at night.
Flo Rida
Instagram: @official_flo
Why You Should Know Them: Flo Rida is from Miami Gardens and frequently performs in Miami. Today, he has a mansion in Hialeah, a city in Miami-Dade County.
Camila Cabello
Instagram: @camila_cabello
Why You Should Know Them: Camila was born in Cuba but moved to Miami when she was 6. The "Made in Miami" and "Havana" singer has stayed true to her Miami roots.
The Rock
Instagram: @therock
Why You Should Know Them: Dwayne Johnson moved to Miami for college. He told Condé Nast in an interview that Miami is "the city that’s probably shaped me more than anywhere else."
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