Alabama Runs Deep.

Hollywood Edition

Before Hollywood knew their names, Alabama was already part of their stories.

From award-winning dramas and blockbuster films to sitcoms and cult classics, these seven actors have something in common: Alabama roots.

🎬 Octavia Spencer — Born in Montgomery, Alabama. The Oscar-winning actress became known for The Help, Hidden Figures, and Ma.

🎬 Courteney Cox — Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, long before becoming Monica Geller on Friends and Gale Weathers in Scream.

🎬 André Holland — Born and raised in Bessemer, Alabama. His career includes Moonlight, Selma, and 42.

🎬 Glenn Shadix — Born in Bessemer, Alabama. Movie fans may recognize him as Otho from the original Beetlejuice.

🎬 Laverne Cox — Born in Mobile, Alabama. She went on to make television history through her role in Orange Is the New Black.

🎬 Tony Cox — Raised in Uniontown, Alabama. Known for Bad Santa, Friday, and Me, Myself & Irene.

🎬 Sonequa Martin-Green — Born in Russellville, Alabama. Known for The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery.

Different hometowns. Different journeys. Different corners of Hollywood.

But trace their stories backward, and one state keeps showing up.

ALABAMA RUNS DEEP. 👀

Which Alabama connection surprised you most?