Some people you know as Jersey natives; others might surprise you.
This week, we share photos from the past of people from New Jersey who attained fame and fortune. These pictures depict celebs before they became household names.
Without naming names, so as not to spoil the fun of going through the gallery, some of these folks put down the roots of their hugely successful sports careers here. Others went on to achieve stardom in movies and on television.
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Some were still youngsters when they became famous; one was named a top vocalist five years out of high school, while another topped the chart while still in high school.
Some people you most certainly will know as Jersey natives, others might surprise you.
Here's a gallery of some of well-known names that got their start in New Jersey. Can't get enough? Here's a link to last year's gallery.
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