Current residents:
* Dave Matthews: Renowned musician, known for his band Dave Matthews Band, resides in Charlottesville.
* Stephen Colbert: Comedian and television host, lives in Charlottesville with his family.
* Ted Leonsis: Owner of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics, has a home in McLean.
* Chris Tucker: Comedian and actor, is known to own property in Virginia.
* Trey Anastasio: Phish frontman, resides in Charlottesville.
* Mark Ronson: Music producer, owns a house in Richmond.
* Pat Boone: Singer and actor, lives in Virginia Beach.
* Reba McEntire: Country music legend, has a home in Virginia Beach.
* Robert Duvall: Acclaimed actor, owns property in Virginia.
Past residents:
* Thomas Jefferson: Third president of the United States, resided at Monticello in Charlottesville.
* George Washington: First president of the United States, owned Mount Vernon in Fairfax County.
* James Madison: Fourth president of the United States, resided at Montpelier in Orange County.
* James Monroe: Fifth president of the United States, lived at Ash Lawn-Highland in Albemarle County.
* John Tyler: Tenth president of the United States, was born and raised in Charles City County.
* Woodrow Wilson: Twenty-eighth president of the United States, born in Staunton.
* Pocahontas: Native American woman, lived in the Chesapeake Bay area.
* Edgar Allan Poe: Author and poet, lived in Richmond for a time.
* Elvis Presley: King of rock and roll, was stationed in Fort Dix, New Jersey, but is said to have spent some time in Virginia.
* The Beach Boys: Popular band, recorded several albums in Virginia Beach.
Other notables:
* Martha Washington: Wife of George Washington, resided at Mount Vernon.
* Dolley Madison: Wife of James Madison, lived at Montpelier.
* Sally Hemings: Enslaved woman who had a relationship with Thomas Jefferson.
* Gabriel Prosser: Slave who led a rebellion in Richmond.
* Nat Turner: Slave who led a rebellion in Southampton County.
* John Brown: Abolitionist who raided Harper's Ferry.
This is just a small sample of the many famous people who have connections to Virginia. It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive and there are many other notable figures who have ties to the state.