5 famous people who were born or grew up on Treasure Coast include Jake Owen, Megan Fox

Some celebrities have called the Treasure Coast home. Here are five famous people who were born or grew up in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties.

Dan Bakkedahl

Actor grew up in Stuart, graduated from Martin County High; TV shows include “Veep;” brother of State Attorney Tom Bakkedahl of the 19^th Judicial Circuit

Scotty Emerick

Country music singer grew up in Vero Beach; songwriter for Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, George Strait

Megan Fox

Actress lived in Port St. Lucie, attended St. Lucie West Centennial High; movies include “Transformers”

Khalil Mack

Football player born in Fort Pierce, graduated from Westwood High; NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2016

Jake Owen

Country music singer grew up in Vero Beach, graduated from Vero Beach High; songs include “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm’s entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at tcpalm.com/newsletters.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 5 famous people born, grew up Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce