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What famous people attended BYU?

BYU has a long and distinguished history, and many notable individuals have walked its halls. Here are a few famous alumni, categorized by their field:

Sports:

* Steve Young: Quarterback, NFL Hall of Fame, Super Bowl MVP (1995)

* Jim McMahon: Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion (1985)

* Ty Detmer: Quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner (1990)

* Shaquille O'Neal: NBA superstar, 4x NBA Champion

* Danny Ainge: NBA player and coach, NBA Champion (1986)

* Mike Bellotti: Former head coach, University of Oregon

* Jimmer Fredette: NBA player, NCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year (2011)

* Eliza Tears: Olympic track and field athlete

* Devon Allen: Olympic track and field athlete, NFL wide receiver

Entertainment:

* Glenn Beck: Radio host, TV personality, author

* David Archuleta: Singer, American Idol runner-up (2008)

* The Osmonds: Musical family

* Marie Osmond: Singer, actress

* Donny Osmond: Singer, actor

* Brandon Flowers: Lead singer of The Killers

* Jared Hess: Film director (Napoleon Dynamite)

* Kurt Warner: NFL quarterback, Super Bowl MVP (1999)

* Nathan Fielder: Comedian, actor, writer

Politics:

* Mitt Romney: Former Governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Senator, presidential candidate

* Mike Lee: U.S. Senator from Utah

* Spencer Cox: Governor of Utah

* Christine Stewart: Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior

* Jon Huntsman, Jr.: Former Governor of Utah, U.S. Ambassador to China, presidential candidate

Other:

* Spencer W. Kimball: Former President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Gordon B. Hinckley: Former President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Thomas S. Monson: Former President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Henry B. Eyring: Former First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Dallin H. Oaks: Former First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Russell M. Nelson: Current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

* Jeffrey R. Holland: Member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

This is just a small sampling of the many famous people who have attended BYU. The university has a long tradition of academic excellence and boasts a diverse alumni network.

To find more information about specific alumni, you can visit the BYU Alumni Association website.

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