Essex, England

1. Katharine O'Shea (1846)

Political Wife

Remembered for the scandal provoked by her lengthy affair with and subsequent marriage to Irish Parliamentary Party leader Charles Stewart Parnell, this aristocratic, Victorian era adulterer had two surviving daughters...

2. Sam Ryder (1989)

R&B Singer

Singer, songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame in 2020 after posting covers on TikTok.  In February 2021, he released his debut single "Whirlwind." He has amassed more than 12 million followers...

3. Sophia Grace Brownlee (2003)

Pop Singer

Became an internet sensation while singing alongside her cousin Rosie McClelland on songs such as Keri Hilson's "Turn My Swag On." She gained further attention after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres...

4. George Rains (1996)

Reality Star

Love Island season five contestant who entered the villa on day 30, and was booted from the island on day 36. He was paired with Lucie Rose Donlan.

5. Che Chesterman (1996)

Soul Singer

2015 X Factor UK competitor who finished in third place overall on the reality competition series. He is a soul/motown singer who had previously been the lead singer of a...

6. Lucy Texeira (1989)

Jazz Singer

Vocalist who skyrocketed to fame as a member of 2 Shoes, a duo formed between her and her best friend Charley Bird. The pair made their mark in 2011 competing...

7. Bethany Lily April (1996)

Instagram Star

British Instagram star who is best known for her lifestyle, fashion, and travel social media content. She has worked professionally as a model, in particular modeling for bathing suits and...

8. Mo Samuels (1996)

YouTube Star

Fitness guru who is known for his eponymous channel. He has gained popularity there for his motivational and lifestyle vlogs, workout tutorials, and dieting entries. 

9. Jess Folley (2003)

Pop Singer

Pop music performer who rose to fame after competing on, and winning, the 2017 season of The Voice Kids UK. She stunned the audience and judges alike with a powerful rendition...

10. Brian Cleeve (1970)

Novelist

An English author of spiritually-themed novels and poetry, he is best known for popular works such as The Far Hills, Cry of Morning, and Tread Softly in This Place. His...

11. Zara McDermott (1996)

Reality Star

Famous for her appearance on the hugely popular reality TV series Love Island. She debuted during the show's 2018 fourth season, and has since gained fame on her self-titled Instagram account. 

12. Demi Sims (1996)

Reality Star

British reality television star who had a fast rise to fame after joining the series The Only Way Is Essex. She has a rabid fan base on Instagram where she posts...

13. Chloe Crowhurst (1996)

Reality Star

English reality television show personality who is recognized for being cast on the ITV2 series Love Island. On the series she was known as the bubbly and outgoing cast member. 

14. Jordan Gray (1989)

Pop Singer

Also known by the stage name Tall Dark Friend, she made history as a transgender singer who competed on both The Voice UK. She was initially eliminated in week 2,...

15. Jordi Whitworth (1995)

Pop Singer

Member of the popular five-piece British boy band Overload Generation who was joined by Joseph Devries, Ollie Garland, Ryan Robertson and Andy Fowler.

16. Freddie Phillips (2006)

Soap Opera Actor

Child actor who took over the role of Will Mitchell on the long-running soap opera EastEnders in 2015. 

17. Reece King (1994)

Model

English model signed by SUPA Model Management. He was featured in an MTV campaign called Someone Like Me in 2014.

18. Rosie McClelland (2006)

Pop Singer

Internet sensation and singer who performs covers alongside her cousin Sophia Grace Brownlee on top artist's songs such as the Adele single "Rolling in the Deep." In 2018, she released her first...

19. Erin LeCount (2003)

Pop Singer

Singer who debuted as a contestant on the first season of The Voice Kids UK in 2017, where she won legions of fans with her renditions of songs like Elvis Presley's...

20. Jamie Morgan (2003)

Instagram Star

Beauty and makeup personality on Instagram with an account called jjamiekyle who would go on to garner more than 10,000 followers. 

21. Cara Seymour (1964)

Movie Actress

Actress who has earned widespread praise for her performances in such films as American Psycho (2000), Adaptation (2002) and Gangs of New York (2002). She is also known for her role as nun Sister Harriet on...

22. Mark Foster (1970)

Swimmer

British swimmer who specialized in short course swimming, and retired as one of the most successful British swimmers of all time.

23. Kate Ferdinand (1991)

Self-help Author

Self-help author and fitness influencer who is best recognized for her lifestyle book Fitter, Happier, Healthier and for her lifestyle posts which she also shares through Instagram for her over 1.4...

24. Mary Berzins (2002)

Funimate Star

Better known as MaryKate on Funimate, this pro user would earn over 50,000 followers for her creative videos and selfies. She has also gained over 200,000 hearts collectively.

25. Grace Foley (2002)

YouTube Star

Best known for being one half of the YouTube channel Grace and Grace alongside Grace Shadrack, she also has a personal channel which she titled Sweet Like Grace. Her and Grace's collaborative...

26. Grace Shadrack (2002)

YouTube Star

Runs the YouTube channel Grace and Grace alongside her friend Grace Foley. She and Grace have racked up more than 300,000 subscribers by posting a mix of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle videos.

27. Maddy Hughes (2002)

TikTok Star

Fashion influencer and lip-sync video creator on the platform TikTok who became well known for her "dueting my outfits day" series of videos. 

28. Belle Brownlee (2014)

Instagram Star

Best recognized as the younger sister of singer and internet sensation Sophia Grace Brownlee.  

29. Paul Stocker (1971)

Stage Actor

Occasional screen actor with credits in EastEnders, Casualty and the feature film Atonement who primarily works on the stage. He has worked in productions for the Manchester Royal Exchange, Old...

30. Adam Ryan (1984)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer and founder of the company One Off One You (OOOY). He and his company gained a huge publicity boost when they were featured on The Only Way Is Essex in...

31. Sophie-May Dickson (1993)

Instagram Star

Instagrammer who was known for showcasing her lavish lifestyle and growing family. 

32. Danny Walia (1993)

Reality Star

Rose to fame after he joined the cast of ITV's The Only Way Is Essex in it's seventh series.

33. Elma Pazar (1993)

Reality Star

English reality television star who is known for having participated on the dating competition series Love Island. She is also known for having started her own eyelash extension brand called By...

34. Pascal Craymer (1987)

Reality Star

Former reality star and model who rocketed to fame for her appearance on the BAFTA-winning reality series The Only Way Is Essex.

35. Bobby Smalldridge (2004)

TV Actor

Child actor featured in TV series such as White Gold, Carters Get Rich, Him, Cockroaches and Topsy and Tim. He had a minor role in the critically acclaimed 2016 film The Lost...

36. Lana Summer (1993)

YouTube Star

YouTuber who has grown popular making natural hair tips and tutorials for more than 400,000 subscribers. Her self-titled channel has become home to everything from travel diaries to fashion hauls. 

37. Hayley Purcell (1994)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her eponymous Instagram account. She has earned popularity for her glamorous and chic fashion and bikini modeling often through lifestyle photos. 

38. Chyna Ellis (1994)

Reality Star

ITV reality television personality from the hit show Love Island who appeared in series 3.

39. LewisBlogsGaming (1994)

YouTube Star

Gamer known for his YouTube channel LewisBlogsGaming. He also runs another channel, specifically for the game Minecraft, called LewisBlogsMinecraft.

40. Georgia Harrison (1994)

Reality Star

Former The Only Way Is Essex personality who continued her reality television career when she appeared on the third series of Love Island. 

41. Bobby Ballard (1994)

Reality Star

2018 cast member of the MTV reality series Ex on the Beach who appeared on the show as the ex-boyfriend of Bayley Jenkins.

42. Tabby Temporal (1997)

Instagram Star

Beauty and makeup guru who rose to fame on social media. She's most widely known for her fashion and beauty vlogs on both Instagram and YouTube.

43. BCC Trolling (1995)

YouTube Star

Gaming content creator for YouTube whose videos are frequently comedic. Several of his most viewed videos are trolling videos.

44. Dan Edgar (1990)

Reality Star

Famous for his participation on the popular ITV2 reality soap opera The Only Way Is Essex, he accumulated 500,000 Instagram followers in a short period of time.

45. Jay Austin (1997)

YouTube Star

Starring alongside his girlfriend Lauren Alexis, he is a YouTube content creator seen on the channel LJ Squad, which has earned 80,000 subscribers. He and Lauren are known for their challenge,...

46. Oliver Potter (1997)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is famous for his OliverVlogss channel's content. He has earned popularity there for his personal lifestyle vlogging, including travelogues and personal discussions. In 2018, he began starring...

47. Danny Young (1986)

TV Actor

Actor best known for his appearances on the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street. He appeared as Warren Baldwin between 2004 and 2006 on 73 episodes.

48. Georgie Lyttle (2000)

TikTok Star

British TikTok star who currently has more than 160,000 fans on the platform. 

49. Molly Rainford (2000)

Pop Singer

Contestant on the 6th series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent who finished in 6th place at the age of 11.

50. Charley Jane (2000)

TikTok Star

Top talent and crowned TikTok creator on her account xcharleyjanex. She has earned more than 1.8 million followers creating unique lip sync videos and transitions to the tune of popular...

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