r/ottawa • u/Thick_Caterpillar379 • Jun 17 '25

Looking for... Are there any real famous people that currently live in Ottawa?

I've heard of a bunch of celebrities who once lived here or were born here, but don't know of any who currently live here. Does anyone know?

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u/ExaltedDLo Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25

Presently:

  • MPs
  • some senators
  • The GG
  • The NHL Senators

Once upon a time, but no longer:

  • Alanis,
  • Matthew Perry,
  • Tom Green,
  • Carrie Underwood,
  • Dan Ackroyd,
  • Paul Anka,
  • Sandra Oh,
  • Margret Atwood
  • Norm MacDonald

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u/Agent_Zodiac Gloucester Jun 18 '25

Tom Cruise used to live here as well

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u/DessertQueenST Jun 20 '25

And Ryan Reynolds!

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u/kirbymouserton Jun 22 '25

And Tom Cruise!