Is it true that Hollywood never actually had US Southerners in films or TV shows?

[Anonymous]

Movie stars are typically Northerners, West Coast folks, Midwesterners, Canadians, Brits, Aussies and Kiwis. Very few true Southerners though.

Why? Do they only star in Southern-based films, and never venture out of Dixie?

I mean people from Texas to Virginia.

[rachel776]

[exitseven]

James Garner was from Norman Oklahoma. I bet there are others.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[DryGermanGuy]

https://youtu.be/bwxuTffNUaM?si=QFtZJhSdEMlG0lsn

[AI Opinion]

There are indeed Hollywood stars and actors from the Southern US, but they might not be as prominently highlighted as their counterparts from other regions. Actors like Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, and Morgan Freeman hail from the South and have had diverse roles, not just in Southern-centric films. Representation can depend on various factors, including casting trends and the types of roles often portrayed. 🎬

[Reijen]

Nope, plenty of actors who have come from all over the US. I believe Jennifer Lawrence is from Kentucky.

[OlderAndWiser]

Why did you post this question anonymously?