TOP 10: Famous Left-Handed People

BY Eric Rezsnyak

August 13 is International Left Handers Day! There are plenty of famous Lefties, but we’re going to share some of our favorites with a focus on pop culture.

Did we miss your favorite left-handed person? Is that YOU? We celebrate you as well! Drop your picks in the comments.

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Did we do this list because they asked us to? Maybe! Do we still think it’s a great idea? Absolutely! Give them a high five — with your left hand.

Honorable Mention: Mr. Sinister

As this X-Men baddie is animated, I’m unclear what his actual handedness is. But the word “sinister” literally means “left-handed” in Latin, so he’s kind of the Leftie mascot, when you think about it.

10. Justin Bieber

The Biebs is a leftie!

9. Julia Roberts

The Pretty Woman herself is a leftie, so if you’ve been discriminating against left-handed folks all this time, I have one thing to say: Big mistake. Huge.

8. Jon Stewart

For today’s Moment of Zen, enjoy knowing that Gen X comedy-news icon Jon Stewart is left-handed.

7. Nicole Kidman

We come to this place to honor the roughly 10% of the population who favor their left hands. Like Nic.

6. Hugh Jackman

The live-action Wolverine is the best there is at what he does: pop his claws on his left hand.

6. Sarah Jessica Parker

I’m about to blow your mind: not only is Sarah Jessica Parker left-handed…but so is Carrie Bradshaw. What a wild coincidence! Has anyone seen those two in the same room?

Here’s another genuinely fascinating tidbit: Parker’s husband, Ferris Bueller himself Matthew Broderick, is ALSO left-handed.

5. Tina Fey

The “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live” star is a Leftie. Did she pick the double-L name of Liz Lemon as a reference to this? Probably not! But I just put it on the internet, which must mean it’s true.

4. LeBron James

Sports? I don’t know her. But this LeBron fellow seems mighty popular! He is apparently ambidextrous, which means he can dunk with BOTH hands. I do that with my cookies and milk. Just like LeBron!

3. Lady Gaga

When Lady Gaga yells at you to “put your f**king hands up!” — as she does basically every 30 seconds during a live performance — she is specifically ordering you to put up your LEFT hand. As that’s the only hand that matters.

2. Oprah Winfrey

The Queen of All Media is left-handed! You might say being left handed is one of her favorite things. Maybe she’ll write a book about it, and then make a whole club to discuss it. You get to favor your left hand! YOU get to favor your left hand! Etc.

1. Ned Flanders

Has there ever been a more visible left-hander icon? “The Simpsons” neighbor Ned Flanders is so passionate about Lefties that he opened his own shop for left-handers, the Leftorium. He supports you, for he loves you. Understands you, is one of you. How could we not love him back? Okily dokily!

And make sure to check out our other Top 10 lists for more great pop-culture rankings!

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