A lot of big-name talent has come from Massachusetts. Most of us know that John Cena was born in West Newbury and has had a successful career, particularly in wrestling and acting. With numerous championships under his belt and starring and appearing in big hit movies such as The Marine, Trainwreck, Ferdinand, Bumblebee, and numerous others, there doesn't seem to be a mountain John Cena can't climb.

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There are Some Facts About This Massachusetts Legend You May Not Know

As is the case with many celebrities, the audience only knows what we see and hear based on what's promoted to us. If we want to know some lesser-known facts about these folks, we may have to dig a little deeper or watch an in-depth interview with a celebrity. While the biggest Cena fans may know everything there is to know about this Massachusetts legend, the rest of us will probably learn something new today.

Massachusetts Celebrity Facts: 7 Things You Didn't Know About John Cena

While the Massachusetts-born celebrity has many accolades under his belt, there are a few things about John you didn't know.

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Another Major Accomplishment for John Cena

Despite any ups and downs John Cena may have faced over the years, it seems like he is doing just fine. The WWE legend has had major accomplishments throughout his career. One of his most noble and noteworthy accomplishments, many people are aware of, is his involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In case you didn't know,  Cena has granted over 650 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish Foundation—the most in Make-A-Wish history. Love him or hate him, that alone makes Cena a true hero.

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Many of the actresses in this story not only made a name for themselves through their collection of iconic performances, but also through the selfless, philanthropic nature with which many of them approached their stardom. In an age of flipping the script on societal norms, many of these actresses are using their voices and platforms to be advocates for those who are otherwise unheard.

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30 famous people you might not know were college athletes

Stacker dug deep to find 30 celebrities who were previously college athletes. There are musicians, politicians, actors, writers, and reality TV stars. For some, an athletic career was a real, promising possibility that ultimately faded away due to injury or an alternate calling. Others scrapped their way onto a team and simply played for fun and the love of the sport. Read on to find out if your favorite actor, singer, or politician once sported a university jersey.

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