Dorothy G Schmidt Palm Beach Gardens

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Palm Beach County has its share of famous people who have called it home. Who are the celebrities in your neighborhood? Let's look in Jupiter and its ritzier neighbors Jupiter Island and Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony, and the people who live there, lived there or were born there.

Famous faces from Jupiter area

Burt Reynolds:Jupiter's favorite son, who passed away in 2018 at age 82, lived all over the area, including his former ranch, museum and dinner theater. He's called Jupiter "the best place in the world."

Celine Dion:Beloved chanteuse Dion and late husband Rene Angelil lived in Jupiter Island. Her house sold earlier this year.

Alan Jackson:Not only did the country legend live on Jupiter Island before selling his house in 2013, but he filmed his famous "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" video with fellow Palm Beach Countian Jimmy Buffett at Jupiter's Square Grouper Tiki Bar.

Tiger Woods:The champion golfer lives on Jupiter Island, and also owns The Woods, a restaurant in Jupiter's Harbourside Place.

Johnny Bench: The Cincinnati Reds baseball legend had a home in Jupiter.

Greg Norman:The Great White Shark called Jupiter Island home for decades before placing his property on the market in 2016.

Michael Jordan:What is it about Jupiter and sports legends? Jordan lives in Bear's Club, and is co-owner of the 1000 North restaurant in Jupiter.

Tyler Cameron: The Jupiter native and Jupiter High graduate was one of the contestants on the 2019 season of "The Bachelorette."

Tico Torres: The Bon Jovi drummer lived in Admiral's Cove.

Bryant Gumbel:The veteran 'Today' show host and HBO sports show host had mansions in Jupiter's Loxahatchee Club.

Brent Musberger:The veteran sports broadcaster called Jupiter home for years, but put his home on the market.

Dara Torres:The Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, who lives in Coral Springs, was born in Jupiter.

Kid Rock: The rap-rocker turned Southern rocker and now Republican political hopeful bought a house in Jupiter Inlet Colony.

Olivia Newton-John:The pop superstar and "Grease" star used to spend those "Summer Nights" at her home in Jupiter Inlet Colony.

Perry Como:The crooner, famous for his annual Christmas specials, lived in Jupiter Inlet Colony until his death in 2001. He called the area "a little piece of heaven."

Rickie Fowler:The golfer, seen in 2017 dining at Guanabana's with Justin Bieber, sold one multi-million dollar home in Jupiter in 2016 and then bought another.

Brooks Koepka: The West Palm Beach native and U.S. Open winner lives in Jupiter. You might also recall him as the guy whose girlfriend was referred to by the name of his ex during a FOX broadcast.

Ernie Els:The golfer was born in South Africa but lives in Jupiter. He and his wife are active in the autism community, which includes their son, and opened the nearby Els Center of Excellence for kids with the condition.

Drew Garrett:The Jupiter native and Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate has played many roles, including, for a time, mob scion Michael Corinthos on "General Hospital."

Mike Schmidt: The Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer and cancer survivor lives in Admirals Cove in Jupiter.

TimDotTV: The popular YouTube star and gamer, who now lives in Los Angeles, was born in Jupiter.

Shelby Chesnes: The Jupiter native is a model and former Playboy Playmate who was Playmate of the Month for July 2012.

Cody Parkey:The Pro Bowler and placekicker for the Cleveland Browns went to Jupiter High.

Tiffany Copeland: The Jupiter native and cast member of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" is a former marine biologist.

Billy Cunningham: The former basketball player and coach lived in Tequesta.

Chuck Daly: The basketball coach had a house in Jupiter.

John Havlicek: The former Boston Celtics Hall of Famer, who had a home in Palm Beach County, died in Jupiter at the age of 79.

Bobby Orr: The Hockey Hall of Famer was a longtime resident of Jupiter.

Rory McElroy: The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.

Phil Mickelson: The Hall of Fame golfer and winner of the PGA Championship was reported to be building a home on Jupiter Island but said in March that he has yet to start construction.

Rickie Fowler(Jupiter): The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.

Justin Thomas: The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.

Daniel Berger: The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.

Brooks Keopka: The Wellington native and Cardinal Newman graduate now lives in Jupiter

Matthew Wolff (Jupiter): The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.

Gary Player (Jupiter Island): The Hall of Fame golfer is a Jupiter Island resident.

Mark Calcavecchia(Tequesta): The golfer recalled moving to North Palm Beach from Nebraska as a youngster in 1973. He attended the old North Shore High School in West Palm Beach and the University of Florida and then settled in Tequesta.

Joe Namath (Tequesta): After life in New York, Fort Lauderdale, Namath found peace in Tequesta. His personal history in the area goes back three decades. Namath has called the Jupiter/Tequesta area home for nearly 33 years.

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