9 Famous Celebrities Who Live In Billings, Montana | Recommended by locals (2023)

We expect to see celebrities on the streets of big cities, but few people know that these celebrities call other places home. Some famous people even choose rural areas like Billings MT to rest at night.

Do you think you can walk the streets of Billings and not see a star? think again Here are 9 famous celebrities to watch on your next visit to this Montana city.

1. Brooklyn Sittner

Brooklynn Sittner was born on February 12, 2007 in Billings Montana.

Despite being famous, she's not your typical celebrity type. She has not appeared in any films or television programs and lives a relatively normal life.

Aside from the fact that she could lift over 100 pounds by the age of nine. That's right, Brooklyn Sittner is a famous weightlifter.

Her career began with gymnastics and later weightlifting at her father's gym. She began competing at age nine and has set many weightlifting records in Montana.

She still lives in Billings and trains at the YCF Training Center.

Brooklynn is currently training to compete in the CrossFit Games on March 14th.

Follow her weightlifting journey on Instagram at queen_beezy13.

2. Reba McEntire

Known for her fiery red hair and country hits, Reba also starred in her own TV show titled "Reba."

Exactly where in Montana she calls home is actually a rumor; However, she can be seen in Bozeman at least once each summer, leading many to believe she has a property nearby.

Bozeman, just a two-hour drive from Billings, is known for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, but Reba doesn't just visit rural Montana for the great outdoors. In fact, the place she always goes to is the Kountry Korner Cafe in Four Corners.

I even saw Reba working there as a waitress!

During my first week on the job, I was tailing another waitress and helping move tables when a large group exited the building. Focused on the task at hand, I didn't even notice who was standing next to me.

Someone across the room asked a question and then I heard them speak. I stopped halfway and looked up to see the Queen of the Land standing there.

If you're in Montana in the summer, stop by the Kountry Korner Cafe and you might find yourself next to Reba McEntire.

3. Dave McNally

Dave McNally played for the Baltimore Orioles and won two World Series Championships with the team. He also briefly played for the Montreal Expos.

While many know the All-Star batting average, not many know that McNally was born in Billings Montana in October 1942.

After playing Major League Baseball for 13 years, Dave McNally returned to his hometown to work with his brother Jim. The two owned and worked at a car dealership (of which they owned three in the area).

McNally remained with Billings until his retirement. Sadly, McNally passed away in 2002 at the age of 60. But his family still lives in the area and even played baseball (but never professionally).

4. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp's first film role was in A Nightmare on Elm Street at the age of 21. Since that first appearance, Depp has acted in a variety of films and has become famous for his ability to play many different characters.

Though the Kentucky native spends much of his time filming new films, he also resides in Bozeman, a town not far from the town of Billings.

Like other stars, Depp keeps his presence in the area small and enjoys his time away from Hollywood.

Read this short story about a Johnny Depp sighting byXL-Land.

Depp also received the Gary Cooper Spirit of Montana Award at the 2005 Hatch Audiovisual Festival at the Ellen Theatre.

Keep your eyes peeled during your time in Montana and you might also spot the Grammy nominee running some errands in the area.

5.Michael Ketone

Michael Keaton is another versatile actor living in Montana. A longtime resident of Big Timber Montana, Keaton owns over 500 acres of farmland just an hour from Magic Town.

Keaton's first Hollywood role was in the 1978 film Rabbit Test. Although he didn't claim the lead role in that film, it wasn't long before he was cast in major characters like Betelgeuse and Bruce Wayne.

He moved to Montana in the 1980's and spends his time fishing with other famous friends on the beautiful Yellowstone River.

A friend of mine grew up next door to this famous celebrity from birth until her family moved 5 years later.

Keaton shows no signs of leaving Treasure State and spends most of his time tending to his McLeod ranch.

6. Tom Brokaw

As mentioned above, Michael Keaton likes to spend his time fishing outdoors with some other famous friends. One of these friends is the American television journalist Tom Brokaw.

Tom Brokaw was a presenter for NBC Nightly News for 22 years and even spent some time as a weekend presenter.

Though retired, Brokaw still occasionally works as a special correspondent for NBC News as well as for documentaries.

Brokaw first bought a ranch in Montana in 1989 and now spends most of his time there with his wife, Meredith.

Now retired, Tom Brokaw lives outside of Billings Montana on his ranch near his friend Michael Keaton. The two can be seen in the river together, taking advantage of Montana's rich fish population.

7. Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is one of the most recognizable names in America today.

Tennessee native Timberlake rose to fame as a member of NSYNC. Today he sings as a solo artist and has been involved in several successful films. The most recent film Timberlake has acted in is Trolls and Trolls World Tour, in which he starred opposite Anna Kendricks.

While Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel are still very prominent on the Hollywood scene, they chose to raise their family away from the city lights in Big Sky Montana. The change took place last year, in April 2020.

Big Sky claims to be home to many celebrities and their vacation homes. But the Timberlake family calls this mountaintop paradise their permanent home.

Located in the Yellowstone Club, Justin Timberlake and his family have access to the great outdoors with all the comforts of a multi-million dollar home.

Other Yellowstone Club members include Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Ashton Kutcher and many others.

8. Kevin Rotstern

Kevin Red Star is another name you won't recognize from the silver screen or this week's latest hits. However, if you're an art lover, Red Star might be a name you'll recognize.

Kevin Red Star was born outside of Billings in Lodge Grass Montana.

Red Star was selected as one of the first students to attend the newly opened Institute of Native American Arts in New Mexico, having been chosen by the school's founders themselves.

The school's founders traveled across the country to visit Aboriginal villages and select those they felt to be the most talented. Red Star continued her art education at the San Francisco Art Institute, Montana State University, and Montana State University-Billings. He also has an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Rocky Mountain College, also located in Billings.

His work is famous for depicting the history of the Crow tribe in which he grew up. His paintings are in the Smithsonian, National Museum of the American Indian, C.M. Russell Museum (Great Falls, MT), Denver Art Museum, US Department of State and many other notable attractions.

You can see some of Red Star's work by visiting himOnline-Studiocontinue here!

As you view his works, note the detailed warriors he is best known for, as well as the ceremonies, costumes, and tipis that are his cultural assets.

9. Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda is part of a famous family including Henry Fonda (his father), Jane Fonda (his sister), Bridget Fonda (his daughter) and Troy Garity (his nephew).

Born in New York City, Peter Fonda found an escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and New York in rural Montana. Just hours from Billings, Fonda's ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana was close to several other celebrities such as Tom Brokaw, Michael Keaton and many others.

He was nominated for his first Oscar in 1969 for his role in Easy Rider and has won other awards including the Golden Globe twice.

Not long ago, Peter Fonda passed away on August 16, 2019. His presence in Paradise Valley and on the big screen will be greatly missed.

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