ARIZONAAll sorts of talent: famous alumni from Arizona collegesThe rivalry between Arizona's three state universities may go back a long way, but the three have produced many notable alumni.Gary CarlsonFashion designer Kate Spade attended Arizona State University in the mid-1980s and graduated with a degree in journalism. The degree led her to Mademoiselle magazine. Spade created a line of sleek handbags in the early 1990s that created a smash. Her company, Kate Spade New York, has over 140 retail shops and outlet stores across the United States. and more than 175 shops internationally. Spade was found dead of an apparent suicide in June 2018.Associated PressThis Arizona businessman and the state's 23rd governor graduated from Arizona State University in 1986 with a degree in finance.Patrick Breen/The RepublicNicole Richie studied at the University of Arizona in Tucson for a couple of years.Jason LaVeris, FilmMagicThe famous late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel attended Arizona State University, which is where he got his start working with radio.Paul Redmond/WireImageComedian Garry Shandling, who grew up in Tucson, attended the University of Arizona. He died March 24, 2016.Getty ImagesLinda Ronstadt, a Tucson native, attended University of Arizona before she recorded her chart-topping songs "You're No Good" and "Blue Bayou."Asylum RecordsPat Tillman was killed in Iraq after he left his football career to join the Army. He attended ASU and played football for the Sun Devils before being drafted by the NFL.The Weinstein Co.Diana Gabaldon is a Northern Arizona University alum known for her best-selling Outlander books, which feature romance, history and time travel.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicRaul Castro, who got his law degree from the University of Arizona, was the 14th governor of Arizona.Jack Kurtz/The RepublicPhil Mickelson has a psychology degree from ASU and is well known for his golfing abilities.Rob Schumacher/USA Today SportsTV host Geraldo Rivera graduated from the University of Arizona in 1965 with a degree in business administration.Getty ImagesBest known for her "Wonder Woman" character, actress Lynda Carter attended Arizona State University for two years before dropping out to pursue a career in entertainment.CBS (Getty Images)Barry Bonds is an ASU graduate and a household name in Major League Baseball. However, he has seen his reputation tarnished with allegations of steroid use.David Wallace/The RepublicCowboy actor Andy Devine was born in Flagstaff and attended NAU for a time. One of his most familiar roles was as Guy Madison in the 1951 Western series "Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok."HandoutBefore Bruckheimer was the award-winning producer he is today, he attended University of Arizona. He is known for his work with "CSI," "Top Gun," and "Black Hawk Down."Dan MacMedan/USA TODAYDoug Hopkins, second from left, co-founded the Gin Blossoms during his time at ASU. He is responsible for hits like "Hey Jealousy" and "I Found Out About You." He graduated in 1984 with a degree in sociology.The Arizona RepublicDavid Spade is an Arizona State University alumnus who became famous as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the 1990s.Brian Bowen SmithAuthor David Foster Wallace received a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona.HandoutFamous movie director from the '80s John Hughes attended the University of Arizona before dropping out his junior year.The RepublicSeamus Dever, left, an actor on the TV show Castle, earned bachelor’s degrees in theater performance and broadcast journalism in 1997 from Northern Arizona University.Photo By: Kelsey McNeal/ABCBefore playing for the Dallas Cowboys and being an ESPN analyst, Darren Woodson played football for ASU. He graduated in 1992.Patrick Breen/The RepublicKourtney Kardashian and her siblings are famous for their TV show, but before "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" debuted, she attended University of Arizona.Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesLadimir Kwiatkowski starred in the unforgettable TV show the Wallace & Ladmo Show. He also attended ASU, graduating in 1953 with a degree in journalism.The RepublicRob Gronkowski played football for Univeristy of Arizona before being drafted into the NFL and playing for the PatriotsRob Schumacher/The RepublicDanny White attended ASU before playing for the Cowboys. He went on to coach arena football. He returned to ASU to receive his degree in agribusiness in 1995.The RepublicActress Kristen Wiig attended the University of Arizona as an art student.Getty ImagesNBC Sports play-by-play announcer Al Michaels graduated from Arizona State University in 1966 with a degree in journalism.USA TODAYLuke Walton is a former NBA basketball player and is currently acting as the interim head coach for the Golden State Warriors. Before his NBA career, he played for University of Arizona until he graduated in 2003.Rob Schumacher/The RepublicArtist Ted DeGrazia played trumpet and landscaped to pay for his University of Arizona education. He is considered the most reproduced artist in the world.Gallery In The SunJames Byrkit, writer and director, earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1991 from Northern Arizona University. Byrkit is a co-writer of Rango, a 2011 animated movie starring Johnny Depp. Rango won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2012.Courtesy Jim ByrkitFormer ASU and current Houston Rockets star James Harden reacts as he has his number retired during a halftime ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Tempe, Ariz. James Harden may be a well-known basketball player because of his time with Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, but he got his start at ASU. His number was even retired in February 2015.David Kadlubowski/The RepublicBefore playing Addison Montgomery on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," Kate Walsh attended University of Arizona.The RepublicTodd Heap attended ASU before playing professional football for the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals.David Kadlubowski/The RepublicBarry Goldwater is a University of Arizona alum and a five-term U.S. senator who ran for president in 1964. He is one of the state's best-known political figures and credited for re-starting the American conservative movement.The RepublicJeff Pendergraph graduated from ASU with an economics degree in 2008. He has gone on to play with the Portland Trailblazers and Indiana PacersNBAE/Getty Images"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie appears on the set during a broadcast in New York. Guthrie graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in journalism.NBCBefore playing for the Eagles, quarterback Nick Foles was a standout player with the University of Arizona.Ross D. Franklin/APWrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg, attended ASU and graduated in 2011 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. He has written a book and become a motivational speaker.Matt Slocum/APFormer U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl received his law degree from the University of Arizona.David Wallace/The RepublicAuthor J.A. Jance graduated from University of Arizona.HandoutActor Greg Kinnear graduated from University of Arizona in 1986. He went into star in movies such as "As Good As It Gets" and "Little Miss Sunshine."USA TODAY