With the Internet though, it does not take much to become "famous". May take a lot to stay in the limelight though, if this is even wanted.
Betty Skelton however lived in the Villages and she seemed to have a lot more significant accomplishments than many who would be considered rich and famous.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/...3zJ_story.html
John Travolta lives within 35 miles or so of the Villages. Not sure he ever visits the Villages as he seems to fly around a lot. I cannot see someone like Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney though moving to the Villages because they would have absolutely no privacy.