Is it true Singer Lauryn Hill lives in the area?

I heard someone mention it but never ran into her. Has anyone seen her around? Didn't know this area attracted celebriti

She is from South Orange...........

a few others .........not listed actor Andre Braugher .........lives in South Orange

http://lovetoliveinmaplewood.blogspot.com/2013/02/notable-alumni-from-maplewood-south.html

Yes, it's true. And her kids are in school and classes with our kids. And they happen to be Bob Marley's grand kids too btw. So what's the big deal?

I've been to her new house. We decorated for her and her mother many years ago in their old homes.

author said:
She is from South Orange...........
a few others .........not listed actor Andre Braugher .........lives in South Orange


http://lovetoliveinmaplewood.blogspot.com/2013/02/notable-alumni-from-maplewood-south.html

Interesting list. I had no idea about Mark Rudd being an alumni.

Mark Rudd came back and spoke at the high school a few years ago. He started his speech by commenting on how weird he felt being there again.

Mark Rudd lived on Jefferson between Woodland and Maplewood Ave, one of those newer ranches.

nan said:
Mark Rudd came back and spoke at the high school a few years ago. He started his speech by commenting on how weird he felt being there again.

My daughter tells me that it feels weird being there again and she is still in college. I think it is just one of those "time of your life" things.

I remember in 1981 being heavily involved in one of the few Board Of Ed elections in my experience and having a long conversation with a very nice lady. As she was leaving she introduced her self as Mark Rudd's mom.

Yes. She rented a home a street over from ours a few years ago. Her daughter went to school with my son.

To the OP: there are several celebrities who have lived or currently live in the area. Many weren't "attracted" here. They just grew up here , you know, normal like. Why is this thread so embarrassing

He was friends with my brother.

sprout said:

author said:
She is from South Orange...........
a few others .........not listed actor Andre Braugher .........lives in South Orange


http://lovetoliveinmaplewood.blogspot.com/2013/02/notable-alumni-from-maplewood-south.html

Interesting list. I had no idea about Mark Rudd being an alumni.

Zach Braff was just back here this week, inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame

I've seen Kelly Bishop around town (not recently tho), but when my oldest was an infant, I would see her on occasion at Ashley Market (when it used to be Eden). She once told me how cute my daughter was.

MichR said:
I've seen Kelly Bishop around town (not recently tho), but when my oldest was an infant, I would see her on occasion at Ashley Market (when it used to be Eden). She once told me how cute my daughter was.

That's great. . . That would have been a huge deal if that happened to me and my wife (I am a bit of a Gillie).

SIDE NOTE: My wife ran into Dionne Warwick in the South Orange Pathmark a few years ago.

Funny, when I saw Mark Rudd above I was picturing the actor, Paul Rudd. Two very different guys...

skadave said:

MichR said:
I've seen Kelly Bishop around town (not recently tho), but when my oldest was an infant, I would see her on occasion at Ashley Market (when it used to be Eden). She once told me how cute my daughter was.

That's great. . . That would have been a huge deal if that happened to me and my wife (I am a bit of a Gillie).

There's a big Gilmore Girls reunion this weekend at the Austin Television Festival that they're streaming on EW.com. Nearly every living cast member will be there.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/22/atx-gilmore-girls-reunion-panel

chalmers said:

skadave said:

MichR said:
I've seen Kelly Bishop around town (not recently tho), but when my oldest was an infant, I would see her on occasion at Ashley Market (when it used to be Eden). She once told me how cute my daughter was.

That's great. . . That would have been a huge deal if that happened to me and my wife (I am a bit of a Gillie).

There's a big Gilmore Girls reunion this weekend at the Austin Television Festival that they're streaming on EW.com. Nearly every living cast member will be there.
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/22/atx-gilmore-girls-reunion-panel

One major exception. . . Suki. Who would have thought when this show aired that Melissa McCarthy would become the biggest star of the bunch?

Didn't Jon Voight live in Maplewood at one time?

Why embarrassing? Whatever, people are curious. I certainly was when I first moved into the area. It (SO, M) is attracting a lot of theater people, btw for the proximity to NYC, home prices, schools, diversity, stock of welcoming, thoughtful and creative people.

annielou said:
To the OP: there are several celebrities who have lived or currently live in the area. Many weren't "attracted" here. They just grew up here , you know, normal like. Why is this thread so embarrassing

Didn't Jon Voight live in Maplewood at one time?

Are you sure you aren't thinking of John Davidson? He and his family were in South Orange for a few years but have since moved.

Davidson lived in So Orange nad on Hickory in Maplewood.

jimmurphy said:
Funny, when I saw Mark Rudd above I was picturing the actor, Paul Rudd. Two very different guys...

You weren't the only one. Thanks, sprout. I appreciated the excuse to learn a little about the man.

Next up: Mark Ruffalo.

You'd be amazed at how many talented folks were raised here... or, if you've seen any of the high school productions, perhaps not so amazed. SOMAP has produced not only actors and musicians, but also writers, producers, directors, and folks with behind the scenes jobs.

The Shues..Elisabeth and Andrew were raised in South Orange.

Don't forget Mighty Max Weinberg

Here's more. . .

Roy Schneider, Frank Langella, Ahmed Best, Linda Gottleib, Robert Verdi, David Jaberbaum....AND Ultimate Frisbee was created by Columbia students!

I have a friend who toured with Ahmed Best during his Stomp! days.

Roy Scheider ? Of Marathon Man and Jaws fame?

soorlady said:
Roy Schneider, Frank Langella, Ahmed Best, Linda Gottleib, Robert Verdi, David Jaberbaum....AND Ultimate Frisbee was created by Columbia students!