- Actors:
- Meg Ryan
- Sigourney Weaver
- Dustin Hoffman
- Kevin Kline
- Robin Williams (former resident)
- Jennifer Garner
- Julianne Moore
- Musicians:
- Bono (of U2)
- Madonna
- Bruce Springsteen
- Sting
- Phil Collins
- Yoko Ono
- Comedians:
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Amy Schumer
- Sarah Silverman
- Louis C.K.
- Writers:
- Salman Rushdie
- Nora Ephron (former resident)
- Tom Wolfe
- Jonathan Safran Foer
- Fashion Designers:
- Donna Karan
- Calvin Klein
- Diane von Furstenberg
- Michael Kors
These are just a few examples of the many famous people who have resided or currently reside in the Upper West Side. The neighborhood is known for its cultural richness, beautiful brownstones, and proximity to Central Park, which makes it an attractive place for celebrities to live.