California:
* Actors & Actresses: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, Robin Williams, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington
* Musicians: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Metallica, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Lady Gaga
* Authors: Jack Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson, Joan Didion, Stephen King, John Steinbeck, Bret Easton Ellis, Haruki Murakami
* Technologists: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Sergey Brin
Oregon:
* Actors & Actresses: Carrie Coon, Mel Gibson, Peter Coyote, Paul Rudd, Sam Elliott
* Musicians: The Decemberists, Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, Portugal. The Man, The Shins
Washington:
* Actors & Actresses: Macklemore, Tom Hanks, Judd Apatow, Rainn Wilson
* Musicians: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Macklemore, Ben Gibbard, Fleet Foxes
Other:
* Athletes: Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky
Note: This is just a small sample. There are many more famous people from the West Coast. This list includes those who were born, raised, or have made a significant contribution to the West Coast.
It's also important to note that this list is subjective and based on a general understanding of "fame." There are many talented and successful people from the West Coast who may not be considered "famous" but are notable in their respective fields.