16. Natalie Portman

Syosset High on Long Island, where she juggled her student life with Star Wars: Episode I. Later, she graduated from Harvard and even co-authored scientific papers. She’s the queen of extra credit.

17. Mariah Carey

Another Long Island alum—Harborfields High in Greenlawn. She earned the nickname “Mirage” in school due to her habit of skipping class to focus on her music, a trait that, in retrospect, seems perfectly fitting for the Songbird Supreme.

18. Jerry Seinfeld

Massapequa High, Long Island. After attending Queens College and performing at numerous open mic events, he secured a spot on The Tonight Show. Subsequently, a modest sitcom about nothing evolved into a significant milestone in his career.