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29 celebrities who live in Austin
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.”

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Who would you like to see on this list? Let us know.
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Negroni Week at Stella | Now-Sunday, Sept. 22 | 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Stella San Jac | Cost of purchase | Fans of the Negroni — sbagliato or otherwise — can stop by to try unique variations of the classic cocktail priced at $16 each.
  • Round Rock Pumpkin Festival | Now-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Old Settlers Park, Round Rock | $10 | Ring in fall with thousands of pumpkins, a corn pit, funnel cakes, and festivities.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • F Work Friday with WhenWhereWhatAustin | Friday, Sept. 20 | 12 p.m. | Cabana Club | Cost of purchase | Take a personal day, then soak up the sun while listening to DJ Buck Rogers at east Austin’s new poolside lounge.
  • NIKI | Friday, Sept. 20 | 8 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $18+ | The alt-pop singer-songwriter will bring the “Buzz” world tour to Austin with special guest Allison Ponthier.
Saturday, Sept. 21
  • Becky Robinson | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $48+ | Get ready for a side-splitting evening with the “Entitled Housewife” herself on the “She Gone” tour.
Sunday, Sept. 22
  • Glass Animals | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 7:45 p.m. | The Moody Center | $36+ | Best known for their hit “Heat Waves,” the pop band will stop in Austin on their “Tour of Earth” with special guest Eyedress.
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News Notes
Opening
  • A Filipino restaurant and bar called OKO will open at 1100 E. 6th St. — the former home of Ah Sing Den — on Wednesday, Sept. 25. With Philippines-born chefs Harold Villarosa and Paul Qui at the helm, guests should expect tropical flavors, braised meats, and shareable dishes on the menu.
Edu
  • Texas State University in San Marcos enrolled nearly 50,000 students for the fall 2024 semester — a first in the university’s 125-year history. That number is about 5% higher than it was in 2023 and about 41% of the student body is first generation. (KXAN)
Try This
  • What do The Continental Club, Esther’s Follies, and Scholz Garten have in common? They’re all legacy businesses. Nonprofit Preservation Austin is celebrating the city’s longtime small businesses with a passport tour and prizes throughout the month of October — here’s how to participate.
Festival
  • On the heels of its Summer Classic Film Series, the Paramount Theatre will host its third annual Panic at the Paramount horror series in October. Programming includes classics like “Rosemary’s Baby,” slashers like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2,” and animated favorites like “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Announced
  • DORF, a local community-driven art gallery, is moving to a new home in the Zilker Point Development at 218 S. Lamar Blvd. under a 10-year lease that charges $1 per year. To celebrate, the gallery will host its “Soft Opening” exhibit reception on Friday, Oct. 25.
Ranked
  • Texas is the second most diverse state in the US, just behind California, according to a study from WalletHub. With Florida and New Mexico just below the Lone Star State, the report stated that ~35% of Texans speak a language other than English in their homes.
Sports
  • Arch Manning will take over as starting quarterback while Quinn Ewers is out with an oblique strain. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    Asked

    Which of the following museums is home to a complete Gutenberg Bible (one of 20) as well as a writing desk used by Edgar Allen Poe?
    Psst... Sunday, Sept. 22 is Austin Museum Day — keep an eye out for our guide.

    A. The Blanton Museum of Art
    B. The Harry Ransom Center
    C. Bullock Texas State History Museum
    D. The Texas Science & Natural History Museum
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    Festival

    📚 It’s in the books

    Texas Book Festival reveals 2024 author lineup
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    Keep your eyes peeled for local authors at the event. | Photo provided by Texas Book Festival
    Hundreds. That’s how many authors will attend this year’s Texas Book Festival, including Austin’s own “Greenlights” author Matthew McConaughey.

    The annual festival will return to Congress Avenue in front of the State Capitol Saturday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 17. Prominent writers include Malcolm Gladwell of “Outliers,” Rumaan Alam of “Entitlement,” and Ernest Cline of “Ready Player One.”

    Authors will flock from all around the world, but be on the lookout for dozens of Austin-based authors, including:
    • “The Squish” author Breanna Carzoo
    • “An Authentic Life” author Jennifer Chang
    • “The Hollywood Assistant” author May Cobb
    • “By Any Other Name” author Erin Cotter
    • “The Strange Wonders of Roots” author Evan Griffith
    • “House of Bone and Rain” author Gambino Iglesias
    • “Mamá’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas” author Eliza Kinkz
    The festival is free, but both McConaughey’s session and Gladwell’s session will be ticketed at $35 each. Browse the full list of authors.
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    From left to right, City Editor Figi stands wearing a black top and chain necklace, next to Matthew McConaughey.

    Today’s edition by:
    Figi
    From the editor
    Not to brag, but I’ve actually met Matthew McConaughey before. I attended his birthday party hosted by Tequila Pantalones, where we had a very brief conversation + took a photo.

    I hope to meet him again someday, because I’d love to tell him my thoughts about “Greenlights.”
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