Heather French  (Mason, b. 1974)  
The first Kentucky Miss America and the author of two books; an advocate for the
needs of homeless U.S. veterans.

Florence Henderson  (Daviess, b. 1934)
Although Henderson is most known for her role in the early 1970s sit-com “The Brady Bunch,” she has acted in many television shows, films, and on stage.
Visit Florence Henderson’s Official Homepage. 

Ashley Judd  (Jackson, 1968)
Daughter of Naomi and sister to Wynonna who may not have spent much time living
in Kentucky, but she is proud to claim Kentucky as her home state.  Her film credits
include A Time to Kill (1996), Simon Birch (1998), and Double Jeopardy (1999).

Una Merkel  (Kenton, 1903-1986)  
Acted in nearly 100 motion pictures from the 1930s through the 1960s.  She won a 
Tony Award in 1956 for "The Ponder Heart" and in 1962 was nominated for an
Academy Award for "Summer and Smoke."

Patricia Neal  (Whitley, b. 1926)
Born in Packard, Neal won an Academy Award in 1964 for her role in Hud.
Read more about Patricia Neal.

Annie Potts  (Simpson, b. 1952)
Potts has reached national and international fame through her achievements as an
actress best known for her role on the sit-com “Designing Women.”
Learn more about Annie Potts.