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Massachusetts: Mark Wahlberg

It's literally impossible to not know that Mark Wahlberg is from Boston. He would never let you forget it! He was born into an impoverished family of nine. He and his siblings struggled with their drug addictions, prison charges, and access to food. Now, they're all sitting pretty.

Even though Wahlberg has left Boston, Boston will not leave Wahlberg. His classic accent seems to follow him wherever he lives! That's alright with him, though, because he's proudly Boston raised. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.