Top 5+ famous people who were born or grew up on Treasure Coast include Jake Owen, Megan Fox
Some celebrities have called the Treasure Coast home. Here are five famous people who were born or grew up in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties.
Jake Owen performs at the Flamingo Jam Concert, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at a Corporate Air hangar at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. Owen, among other artists, performed Saturday night benefiting the Jake Owen Foundation. The nonprofit, established in 2010, formed initially to offer financial support on the national level to children battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood disease through St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Now, the foundation benefits about 30 different nonprofits that include the local chapters of Habitat for Humanity, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Autism Speaks.
Dan Bakkedahl
Actor grew up in Stuart, graduated from Martin County High; TV shows include “Veep;” brother of State Attorney Tom Bakkedahl of the 19th Judicial Circuit
Scotty Emerick
Country music singer grew up in Vero Beach; songwriter for Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, George Strait
Megan Fox
Actress lived in Port St. Lucie, attended St. Lucie West Centennial High; movies include “Transformers”
Khalil Mack
Football player born in Fort Pierce, graduated from Westwood High; NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2016
Jake Owen
Country music singer grew up in Vero Beach, graduated from Vero Beach High; songs include “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”
Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at tcpalm.com/newsletters.
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