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This is a list of notable Cajuns, often from the Acadiana or the Greater New Orleans region of French Louisiana, though not limited in geographic origin. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Cajuns or Cajun descent.

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Actors, models, and entertainment

Art, design

Chefs, restaurateurs

Literature, writers, poets

Military

Music

Politics, law

Space Flight

Sports

See also

References

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  4. ^ "New Beauty Queen Ideal". New York Times. 1922-09-10. "The Ideal Beauty Queen."
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  8. ^ Soileau, Mike (November 28, 2011). "'Swamp People' Star Troy Landry's Life Changes [VIDEO]". CAJUN RADIO 1290AM. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
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  11. ^ "George Rodrigue Obituary (1944 - 2013)". The Times-Picayune New Orleans. 2013. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  12. ^ "Floyd Sonnier Termed 'Artist of the Cajuns'". Newspapers.com. The Rayne Acadian-Tribune. 11 December 1983. p. 8. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  13. ^ "Seasoned with Celebrity – Paul Prudhomme, Emeril Lagasse and Susan Spicer". FrenchQuarter.com. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  14. ^ [1] "Barry Jean Ancelet is a native Louisiana French-speaking Cajun, born in Church Point and raised in Lafayette."
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  17. ^ "Artist Biographies: Doucet, Michael". Louisiana Folklife Center. Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  18. ^ "Jo-El Sonnier Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  19. ^ [2] "she was nicknamed the "Cajun Grandma" and won the election to become the top elected official in the state." [3] ""So many people in Louisiana actually speak French every day and feel French, and I think they're a little disappointed about the situation", says Lt. Gov. Kathleen Blanco, a French Acadian whose maiden name was Babineaux. "We're looking at a 200-year historical time when France was our greatest ally.""
  20. ^ [4] "John Breaux, a close friend and fellow Cajun." [5]
  21. ^ "OurCongress.org :: Louisiana 7th District". Archived from the original on 2006-06-18. Retrieved 2006-06-16. "Louisiana's notorious Cajun politician, Edwin Edwards, who was elected governor four times. He currently resides in the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana." [6] Archived 2006-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
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  24. ^ The Official Site of The Tampa Bay Rays: Team: Player Information
  25. ^ [9] "The California-based Delahoussaye, a Cajun from New Iberia, La., is one of the best riders in Kentucky Derby history."
  26. ^ [10][permanent dead link] "Eric Guerin, the twenty-eight-year-old Cajun jockey who rode all of Vanderbilt's top horses under a contract arrangement."
  27. ^ "Rodrigue and Guidry honored as Outstanding Alums". Archived from the original on 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2013-07-01. "Just like George, he's a nice, country, Cajun guy, who left Louisiana to follow his dream and continued that dream by returning to his roots."
  28. ^ [11] "The Cajun Cannon" "Football Digest: Bobby Hebert: The former quarterback fondly recalls the time his Panthers beat the Stars in the inaugural USFL title game". Archived from the original on 2006-02-02. Retrieved 2006-06-16.
  29. ^ Washington Times - Barrow, Morton among likely cuts
  30. ^ Finley, Duane, ed. (3 July 2016). "Dustin Poirier: Take the Power Back". FloCombat. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  31. ^ The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: Team: Player Information
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