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25 celebrities that live in Austin

It’s not just us who love Austin — dozens of celebrities have chosen to forgo New York and Los Angeles in favor of the Capital City.

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles sit at a Comic-Con panel. Padalecki is on the left with shoulder-length hair and a casual jacket over a graphic t-shirt, with a name card reading "Jared Padalecki" in front of him. Ackles is on the right, with shorter hair and wearing a dark jacket, looking toward him. Both are seated behind microphones, with Comic-Con logos on the table and the backdrop behind them. Bottled water is on the table.

The famous “Supernatural” costars both call Austin home.

Photo by Gage Skidmore

You might as well call Austin “little Hollywood,” because the Capital City has star power.

Dozens of A-listers have made Austin their home, and we rounded up 25 who own real estate in the area. Many of these people live a fast-paced lifestyle, so it’s unlikely you’re going to run into them at your neighborhood H-E-B, but it’s nice to know they’re here.

Jensen and Danneel Ackles | The “Supernatural” frontman and “One Tree Hill” actress live in a 7,500-sqft abode near Lake Austin with their three children. Jensen, who was born in Dallas, has also recently been featured in “The Boys” and “Tracker.”

Sandra Bullock | Although the “Miss Congeniality” actress and film producer spends most of her time in Los Angeles, she famously owns an Austin home and restaurant: Walton’s Fancy and Staple.

Gary Clark Jr. performs on stage, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. He wears a fedora hat, a light button-down shirt, and dark pants. A drummer is visible behind him with "Gary" on the bass drum, and another musician plays guitar to the left. The stage is lit with warm red and orange lighting, and large LED panels are part of the stage setup.

Seeing Austin native Gary Clark Jr. perform live is a Capital City rite of passage — at least in our book.

Photo by K. Alize Tran

Gary Clark Jr. | Born and raised in the Capital City, the guitarist and R&B star calls his 50-acre horse ranch in Kyle home these days — and he recently put his Los Angeles home on the rental market.

Haylie Duff | The Duff sisters — ahem, Hilary and Haylie — were born in Houston and Haylie moved back to the Lone Star State from Los Angeles in 2020. She’s currently selling her lakeside estate, but her Instagram presence shows that she still calls Austin home.

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons | For the star-studded couple, “Spider-Man” star Dunst and Texas-native “Friday Night Lights” actor Plemons, Dunst said Austin provides the slower life that the couple craves in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.

Adrian Grenier | Just 45 minutes from Austin, the “Entourage” and “Devil Wears Prada” star lives on a solar-powered ranch in Bastrop.

Woody Harrelson | A native of Midland, Texas, the A-list “Cheers” actor announced that he was moving to Austin in October 2023.

Chris Harrison | The TV producer and former host of “The Bachelor” is from Dallas, and moved to the Barton Creek neighborhood in September 2021.

Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler | The two TV siblings, best known for their respective roles as AJ and Meadow on “The Sopranos,” host their podcast, “Not Today, Pal,” in the Capital City.

Zachary Levi | It’s unclear how much time the “Shazam!” star spends in Central Texas, but Levi owns a 76-acre ranch in Bastrop.

A close-up photo of Matthew McConaughey dressed in burnt orange, holding up the hook'em hand signal.

Jack-of-all-trades Matthew McConaughey is very outspoken about the love he has for his alma mater.

Photo via Matthew McConaughey on Instagram

Matthew McConaughey | The unofficial mascot of Austin (and the Lone Star State at large) and famous “Dazed and Confused” actor lives in a 10,800-sqft, Spanish-style mansion with his wife Camila and three children.

Elon Musk | Although he spends much of his time at the SpaceX launch base near Brownsville, Texas, Musk has famously moved most of his companies to Austin and owns a house in the area.

Willie Nelson playing guitar in front of a neon sign reading "Luck."

Lucktoberfest hosts three days of live music at Willie Nelson’s property.

Photo by @luckreunion

Willie Nelson | The red-headed stranger doesn’t spend much time in Austin these days — despite his undeniable influence on the community — as he largely stays on his ranch in Hawaii. However, he does own the huge Luck Ranch, where music festivals Lucktoberfest and Luck Reunion are held.

Jonathan Van Ness | Shortly after filming “Queer Eye” in Austin, Van Ness adopted a dog from Austin Pets Alive! and purchased a home in the Capital City so he could live here full-time.

Jared and Genevieve Padalecki | Staying close with their fellow “Supernatural” star Jensen Ackles, the Padalecki family shares a lush Hill Country home complete with a farmhouse, garden, and plenty of animals.

Glen Powell | The Austin native (and the area’s current biggest sweetheart) and “Twisters” actor recently announced he moved back to his hometown to feel like “the best version” of himself. He’s also working on finishing his degree from UT Austin.

Joe Rogan | The podcaster and former “Fear Factor” host boasts a ~$14 million home, massive studio, and founded the Comedy Mothership.

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky | The comedian couple and “Your Mom’s House” podcasters moved to their ~$7 million Austin mansion in 2021, not far from fellow podcaster Joe Rogan.

Emma Stone smiles while seated at a table with a microphone in front of her. A name card reading "Emma Stone" is visible, and WonderCon and Comic-Con logos are displayed on the backdrop behind her. Bottles of water are on the table.

“La La Land” actress Emma Stone shares her home with her husband, Dave McCary, and daughter, Louise Jean.

Photo by Gage Skidmore

Emma Stone | The Oscar-winning “La La Land” and “Kinds of Kindness” star owns an $8 million Tarrytown mansion, which she bought in 2022.

James Van Der Beek | Along with his wife and six children, the “Dawson’s Creek” actor moved to Austin to reconnect with nature on a 36-acre ranch in October 2020.

There are plenty more celebrities who live in the Capital City — who would you like to see on this list? Let us know.

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