Top 10 most important and famous people from Mississippi

Writer known for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, based on Lafayette County, Mississippi, where he spent most of his life. Winner of Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949

Actor famous for his roles in Conan the Barbarian, Matewan, Coming to America and The Hunt for Red October. Winner of Academy Award in 2012

Actress known for her talk show which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Called the Queen of All Media, she was the richest African-American of XX century

Singer, songwriter, one of the most influential soul artists of all time, considered the King of Soul

Singer and songwriter considered The King of the Blues. One of the greatest guitarists of all time

Master of the blues, particularly the Delta blues style, and also one of the most influential musicians of the XX century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as the first ever rock star

Singer, Jailhouse rock, Hound Dog

Female singer, Baby One More Time, Toxic

American football player, winner of Super Bowl with Green Bay Packers in 1996 season

American football player, 3 times winner of Super Bowl with San Francisco 49ers in 1980s/1990s