Mississippi: Oprah Winfrey
Oprah is one of the most successful women of this generation. She was born in Mississippi to a poor family in a town that rallied against her. She fought tooth and nail to score a spot as a reporter but then lost that job before she could hit the ground running. Now, she's worth around 2.5 billion dollars. Mississippi is lucky to have her!
Kansas: Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley might not be a notable name or face for this generation, but for the kids of the 90s, she was everything. Alley grew up in Witchita, Kansas, and went to Kansas State University. She dropped out during her sophomore year and found fame on the show Cheers.