If you’re a follower of UK lifestyle and society, this post is for you. From BBC presenters to actresses, there is something for everyone here. Whether you are interested in life of celebrity gossip or biographies, this post will give you all about 50 of the best UK female celebrities.
1. Kate Beckinsale
| Kate Beckinsale | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kate Beckinsale |
| Born | 26 July 1973 (age 49) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Alma Mater | New College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Len Wiseman (m. 2004; div. 2019) |
| Partner(s) | Michael Sheen (1995–2003) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | Judy Loe (mother) |
| Relatives | Samantha Beckinsale (half-sister) |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
| Nationality | British |
| Famous For | Starring in the “Underworld” film series |
| Notable Films | “Much Ado About Nothing” (1993) |
| Notable TV Projects | “The Widow” (2019) |
Kathrin Romany Beckinsale is an English actress and model born on 26 July 1973. As a student at the University of Oxford, she made her film debut in 1993’s Much Ado About Nothing, following a few minor television roles. She featured in theatrical and radio performances and British costume dramas such as Prince of Jutland (1994) and The Golden Bowl (2000).
2. Emma Watson
| Emma Watson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson |
| Birthdate | April 15, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupations | Actress, Model, Activist |
| Education | Brown University (BA) |
| Years Active | 1999–present |
| Awards | Young Artist Award, MTV Movie Awards, British Artist of the Year, and more |
| Philanthropy | UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, HeForShe campaign |
| Notable Films | “Harry Potter” series, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Little Women” |
| Modelling Work | Burberry, Lancôme |
| Additional Venture | Co-founder of Renais gin brand |
| Parents | Chris Watson (father), Jacqueline Luesby (mother) |
| Siblings | Alex Watson (brother) |
| Language Skills | Fluent in English, proficient in French |
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in England on 15 April 1990 and is an actress and activist. She has received several awards, including a Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards, for her roles in blockbusters and independent films and her work in women’s rights advocacy. Forbes and Vanity Fair have ranked Watson among the highest-paid actresses in the world, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015.
3. Jenna Coleman
| Jenna Coleman | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jenna-Louise Coleman |
| Birthdate | April 27, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Films | Captain America: The First Avenger, Me Before You |
| Education | Arnold School, Blackpool |
| Awards | British Soap Awards, National Television Awards |
| TV Series | Waterloo Road, Dancing on the Edge |
| Queen Victoria Series | Victoria |
| Stage Production | All My Sons |
| Other Projects | The Sandman |
Jenna Coleman was born on April 27, 1986. She is an English actress. She is renowned for her roles as Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale, Clara Oswald in Doctor Who, Queen Victoria in Victoria, Joanna Lindsay in The Cry, and Marie-Andrée Leclerc in The Serpent. She has also appeared in other films, such as Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Me Before You (2016). In 2022, she played Johanna Constantine in The Sandman, a fantasy drama series on Netflix.
4. Catherine – Princess of Wales
| Catherine Princess of Wales | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Catherine – Princess of Wales |
| Spouse | William, Prince of Wales |
| Children | Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis |
| House | Windsor (by marriage) |
| Parents | Father: Michael Middleton Mother: Carole Goldsmith |
| Birthdate | 9 January 1982 |
| Birthplace | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Marlborough College University of St Andrews |
| Occupation | Member of the British royal family Charity work and patronage with various organizations |
| Charitable Contributions | Anna Freud Centre Action for Children SportsAid National Portrait Gallery And more… |
| Notable Achievements | Mental health awareness campaign “Heads Together” Time 100 Most Influential People (2011-2013) |
| Fashion Influence | “Kate Middleton effect” on British and American fashion |
| Royal Titles | Princess of Wales Duchess of Cambridge |
| Residences | Anmer Hall, Sandringham Estate Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace Adelaide Cottage |
Catherine, Princess of Wales, was born in Reading on January 9, 1982. Catherine’s childhood home was Bucklebury, Berkshire. She is a member of the royal family of Great Britain. She is married to the heir presumptive to the British throne, Prince William of Wales, making Catherine the likely next queen consort. Before studying art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met William in 2001, she attended St Andrew’s School and Marlborough College. Before their engagement was announced in November 2010, she worked in retail, marketing, and charitable work.
5. Lauren Cohan
| Lauren Cohan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lauren Cohan |
| Birthdate | January 7, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | Dual British and American |
| Ethnicity | Scottish, Irish, Norwegian |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Alma Mater | Winchester University |
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree in Drama and English Literature |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Known For | Maggie Greene in “The Walking Dead” |
| Notable Roles | The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Chuck, Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj, The Boy |
| Religion | Converted to Judaism |
| Siblings | Five younger siblings, including a step-sibling |
| Languages | Fluent in English |
Lauren Cohan was born on January 7, 1982. She is an American-British actress best known for her role as Maggie Greene in The Walking Dead on AMC. Her film roles include the comedies Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006) and The Boy (2016), the psychological thriller horror All Eyez on Me (2017), and the action thriller Mile 22 (2018).
6. Gemma Atkinson
| Gemma Atkinson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gemma Louise Atkinson |
| Birthdate | November 16, 1984 (age 38) |
| Birthplace | Bury, Greater Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Influencer, Actress, Radio Presenter, Former Glamour Model |
| Partner | Gorka Márquez |
| Children | 2 (a daughter and a son) |
| Notable Roles | Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks and spin-off series |
| Radio Presenter | Presents the drive time slot across the Hits Radio Network |
| Other Talents | Author |
| Film Appearances | Boogie Woogie, 13Hrs, Baseline, How to Stop Being a Loser, Airborne, Night of the Living Dead, Devil’s Pass, Fever, Cain Hill, Bollywood films |
| Stage Appearances | Peter Pan, Calendar Girls, This Is How It Goes |
| Reality TV | Contestant on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity MasterChef, Soapstar Superstar |
| Charity Work | Breast cancer awareness events and charity runs, involvement with Teenage Cancer Trust, vice-patron of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, support for military veterans |
Gemma Louise Atkinson was born on November 16, 1984, and is an English influencer, actress, radio host, and former glamour model. She portrayed Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks (2001–2005) and its three spin-off series, Hollyoaks: After Hours (2004), Hollyoaks: Let Loose (2005), and Hollyoaks: In the City (2006), Tamzin Bayle in Casualty (2011–2012) and Carly Hope in Emmerdale (2011–2014). On the Hits Radio Network, she currently hosts the drive time slot. Atkinson will reprise her role as Lisa Hunter on Hollyoaks, according to an announcement made in November 2021.
7. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
| Rosie Alice Huntington Whiteley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley |
| Birthdate | April 18, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Known For | Victoria’s Secret Angel, Burberry fragrance, Marks & Spencer, Transformers |
| Partner(s) | Jason Statham (engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Agency | Creative Artists Agency (New York, Los Angeles) |
| Education | Tavistock College |
| Filmography | Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Mad Max: Fury Road |
| Notable Collaborations | Victoria’s Secret, Burberry, Paige, Marks & Spencer |
| Awards | Elle Style Awards, Maxim Magazine’s “Hot 100,” Glamour Awards, Forbes list |
Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley was born in England on 18 April 1987 and is a model and actor. She is best known for her work for lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret, where she was formerly one of their “Angels,” for being the face of Burberry’s 2011 brand fragrance Burberry Body, for her work with Marks & Spencer, and, most recently, for her creative collaboration with denim-focused fashion brand Paige. She has supporting parts as Carly Spencer in the third edition of the Transformers film series, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and The Splendid Angharad in the 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road.
8. Alice Eve
| Alice Eve | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alice Eve |
| Birthdate | February 6, 1982 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom, United States |
| Education | St Catherine’s College, Oxford (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Alex Cowper-Smith (2014-2017) |
| Partner(s) | Adam O’Riordan (until 2012) |
| Parents | Trevor Eve, Sharon Maughan |
| Movie Career | She’s Out of My League, Men in Black 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, Before We Go |
| TV Roles | Entourage, Iron Fist |
| Schools Attended | Bedales School, More House School, Westminster School, St Catherine’s College, Oxford |
| Stage Performances | The Importance of Being Earnest, Animal Crackers, Scenes from an Execution, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Cyrano de Bergerac |
| Additional Facts | Heterochromia (different colored irises: blue in left eye, green in right eye) |
Alice Sophia Eve is a British actress born in 1981 or 1982. Her filmography consists of She’s Out of My League, Men in Black 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Before We Go. She has recurred on the television series Entourage and Iron Fist. Eve has appeared in BBC’s The Rotters’ Club, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and Hawking, as well as the drama film Stage Beauty.
9. Gemma Arterton
| Gemma Arterton | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gemma Christina Arterton |
| Birthdate | February 2, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Gravesend, England |
| Education | Gravesend Grammar School for Girls, Kent |
| Alma Mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouses | Stefano Catelli (m. 2010; div. 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Hannah Arterton (sister) |
| Notable Films | St Trinian’s, Quantum of Solace, The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Tamara Drewe, Clash of the Titans, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Their Finest, The Escape, Vita and Virginia |
| Notable Awards | Empire Award for Best Newcomer, Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year Award, Evening Standard Theatre Award |
| Production Company | Rebel Park Productions (since 2016) |
| Activism | Supporter of Time’s Up, ERA 50:50, and MeToo movements, involved with ERA 50:50 equal pay campaign in the UK |
| Personal Background | Born with polydactyly, mother runs a cleaning business, father is a welder, grew up with younger sister Hannah Arterton on a council estate |
| Notable Stage Roles | The Duchess of Malfi, Made in Dagenham, Nell Gwynn, Saint Joan |
| Other Achievements | Executive producer of four feature films and two short films, face of Avon’s Bond Girl 007 fragrance, founded Rebel Park Productions to create female-led content |
The English actress and producer Gemma Christina Arterton was born on 2 February 1986. After making her stage debut in Love’s Labour’s Lost at the Globe Theatre in 2007, Arterton made her feature film debut in the comedy St. Trinian’s (2007). Her performance as Bond Girl Strawberry Fields in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace earned her the Empire Award for Best Newcomer.
Rebel Park Productions, which Arterton has owned and operated since 2016, specializes in creating content that features women in front of and behind the camera. She has served as executive producer on four feature-length films and two shorts.
10. Emilia Clarke
| Emilia Clarke | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke |
| Birthdate | October 23, 1986 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known For | Portraying Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones |
| Alma Mater | Drama Centre London |
| Education | Rye St Antony School, Oxford |
| Film Roles | Terminator Genisys, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Me Before You, Last Christmas |
| Television Roles | Game of Thrones, Secret Invasion |
| Stage Productions | Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Seagull |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award nominations (Game of Thrones), Teen Choice Award nomination (Me Before You) |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) |
| Family Background | Indian ancestry on her mother’s side, father was a theatre sound engineer |
| Notable Quote | “The fact that [my grandmother] had to hide her skin colour, essentially, and try desperately to fit in… must’ve been incredibly difficult.” |
| Early Interest | Became interested in acting at age three after seeing a production of Show Boat |
| Education Journey | Attended Rye St Antony School and St Edward’s School in Oxford, graduated from Drama Centre London |
| Career Breakthrough | Cast as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal |
| Highest-Paid Role | Became one of the highest-paid actors on television, earning between £1.2 and £2 million per episode of Game of Thrones |
| Film Success | Starred in successful films such as Terminator Genisys, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Me Before You |
| Stage Performances | Appeared in Broadway production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, performed in The Seagull |
Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke was born on October 23, 1986. She is a British actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. She has been nominated for multiple awards, including the Empire Award, the Saturn Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Time magazine ranked Clarke among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. In 2009, she made her television debut as a guest star on Doctors, a BBC One medical soap opera.
11. Emily Blunt
| Emily Blunt | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emily Blunt |
| Born | February 23, 1983 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | John Krasinski |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Grandfather: Peter Blunt Uncle: Crispin Blunt Brother-in-law: Stanley Tucci |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award BAFTA Award nominations Forbes ranking (2020) |
Emily Olivia Leah Blunt was born on 23 February 1983 in England. She has been nominated for three British Academy Film Awards and has won the Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2020, Forbes ranked her among the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2001, Blunt made her stage acting debut in a production of The Royal Family.
She subsequently appeared in the 2003 television film Boudica and the miniseries Henry VIII as Queen Catherine Howard. She made her debut in a feature-length film with the drama My Summer of Love. Blunt’s breakthrough came in 2006 with her leading roles in Gideon’s Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada.
12. Elizabeth Hurley
| Elizabeth Hurley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elizabeth Jane Hurley |
| Birthdate | June 10, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Basingstoke, Hampshire, England |
| Occupations | Actress, Model |
| Known for | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Bedazzled, The Royals |
| Alma Mater | London Studio Centre |
| Years Active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Arun Nayar (m. 2007; div. 2011) |
| Partners | Hugh Grant (1987–2000), Shane Warne (2011–2013) |
| Children | Damian Hurley |
| Brand Associations | Estée Lauder spokesperson since 1995 |
| Fashion Line | Elizabeth Hurley Beach |
| Notable Achievements | ShoWest Supporting Actress of the Year (1997) |
| Charitable Work | Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, The Prince’s Trust, Elton John AIDS Foundation |
Elizabeth Jane Hurley was born in England on 10 June 1965 and is an actress and model. Her most notable film performances as an actress have been Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and the Devil in Bedazzled (2000). Hurley has as Morgan le Fay in Runaways (2019), based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, and starred in the E! original series The Royals (2015-2018).
13. Daisy Ridley
| Daisy Ridley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley |
| Birthdate | April 10, 1992 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Education | Tring Park School for the Performing Arts |
| Occupations | Actress |
| Years Active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Tom Bateman |
| Rise to Prominence | Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker |
| Notable Films | Murder on the Orient Express, Ophelia, Peter Rabbit, Twelve Minutes |
| Future Projects | Untitled Star Wars film set after The Rise of Skywalker, The Marsh King’s Daughter, Mind Fall, Young Woman and the Sea |
| Relationships | Married to Tom Bateman since January 2023 |
| Health Challenges | Diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome at age fifteen, underwent multiple laparoscopic surgery procedures |
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley was born in England on 10 April 1992 and is an actress. She gained popularity for her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2018). (2019). She also appeared in the mystery film Murder on the Orient Express (2017), portrayed the title character in the romantic drama Ophelia (2018), and has occasionally voiced characters in films and video games, such as the live-action/animated film Peter Rabbit (2018) and the video game 12 Minutes.
14. Kelly Brook
| Kelly Brook | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kelly Ann Parsons |
| Birthdate | November 23, 1979 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | Rochester, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Model, Actress, Media Personality |
| Years Active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Jeremy Parisi (married in 2022) |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Known For | Modelling work, role as Prudence on the NBC sitcom One Big Happy (2015) |
| Career Highlights | Featured as a Page Three girl in the Daily Star tabloid |
| Personal Life | Younger brother: Damian; older half-sister: Sasha |
Kelly Ann Parsons was born on November 23, 1979. She is an English model, actress, and media personality professionally known as Kelly Brook. She is well-known for her modeling career in the United Kingdom and her role as Prudence on the NBC sitcom One Big Happy in the United States (2015). Brook is recognized as a sex and fashion icon. She was named FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the world in 2005, and as of 2015, she had been included in every FHM 100 Sexiest countdown since 1998.
15. Florence Pugh
| Florence Pugh | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Florence Pugh |
| Birthdate | January 3, 1996 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Oxford, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| Relatives | Toby Sebastian (brother) |
| Debut Film | The Falling (2014) |
| Breakthrough Films | Lady Macbeth (2016), Fighting with My Family (2019), Midsommar (2019), Little Women (2019) |
| Notable Roles | Paige in Fighting with My Family, Dani Ardor in Midsommar, Amy March in Little Women |
| International Recognition | Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for Little Women (2019) |
| Marvel Cinematic Universe | Yelena Belova in Black Widow (2021) and Hawkeye (2021) |
| Recent Films | Don’t Worry Darling (2022), The Wonder (2022), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
| Upcoming Films | Oppenheimer (2023), Dune: Part Two (2023), We Live in Time (2023) |
| Fashion Sense | Known for bold and unique fashion choices |
| Accolades | Forbes 30 Under 30 (2019), Time 100 Next (2021), Empire’s 50 Greatest Actors of All Time |
| Relationship | Previously dated Zach Braff (2019-2022) |
| Musical Endeavors | Previously performed cover songs on YouTube as Flossie Rose |
Florence Pugh is an English actress born on January 3, 1996. In 2014, she made her acting debut in The Falling, a drama film. Pugh won the British Independent Film Award in 2016 for her major role as a young bride in the independent movie Lady Macbeth. After acting in the 2018 television picture King Lear, she was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award for leading part in the 2018 miniseries The Little Drummer Girl.
16. Lily Collins
| Lily Collins | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lily Jane Collins |
| Birthdate | March 18, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Citizenship | British, American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1991–present |
| Works | The Blind Side, Mirror Mirror, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, To the Bone, Emily in Paris, Mank |
| Spouse | Charlie McDowell (married in 2021) |
| Parent | Phil Collins (father) |
| Relatives | Simon Collins (half-brother), Joely Collins (half-sister), Clive Collins (uncle) |
| Alma Mater | University of Southern California (Broadcast Journalism) |
| Memoir | Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me (2017) |
| Awards & Nominations | Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Actress (Rules Don’t Apply, Emily in Paris) |
| Notable TV Series | Emily in Paris, Les Misérables (BBC miniseries) |
| Notable Films | The Blind Side, Mirror Mirror, To the Bone, Mank, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Tolkien |
| Notable Roles | Collins Tuohy (The Blind Side), Clary Fray (The Mortal Instruments), Emily Cooper (Emily in Paris) |
Lily Jane Collins is a British and American actress and model born on 18 March 1989. Collins, born in Guildford, Surrey, and raised in Los Angeles, had his screen debut at the age of two in the BBC series Growing Pains. Collins began acting and modeling more frequently in the late 2000s, and she achieved a career breakthrough with her performance in The Blind Side, the third highest-grossing picture of 2009.
Collins was lauded for her performances as Marla Mabrey in the 2016 comedy Rules Don’t Apply, for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and as a young woman with anorexia in the controversial Netflix film To the Bone.
17. Keira Knightley
| Keira Knightley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Keira Christina Knightley |
| Birthdate | March 26, 1985 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Education | Teddington School, Esher College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | James Righton (married in 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Will Knightley (father), Sharman Macdonald (mother) |
| Accolades | Nominated for two Academy Awards, three BAFTAs |
| Breakthrough | Tomboy footballer in “Bend It Like Beckham” (2002) |
| Notable Roles | Elizabeth Swann in “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, Elizabeth Bennet in “Pride & Prejudice” (2005) |
| Stage Performances | The Misanthrope (2009), The Children’s Hour (2011), Thérèse Raquin (2015) |
| Philanthropy | Extensive work with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief |
| Recognition | Appointed OBE for services to drama and charity (2018) |
| Personal Life | Married to James Righton, two daughters |
Keira Christina Righton was born in England on 26 March 1985. She has been nominated for multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award, for her work in indie films and blockbusters, notably period dramas. In 2018, she was awarded an OBE for her contributions to theater and charity at Buckingham Palace.
18. Abbey Clancy
| Abbey Clancy | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abbey Clancy |
| Birthdate | January 10, 1986 |
| Nationality | English |
| Profession | Lingerie and catwalk model, television personality |
| Modelling Career | Runner-up of Britain’s Next Top Model (Series 2) |
| Education | St Mary’s Primary School |
| Model Highlights | Cover model for Arena magazine |
| Television Career | Co-host of The Fashion Show |
| Books | Author of “Remember My Name” |
| Music Video | Cameo appearance in a music video for The Darkness |
| Rankings | Ranked in FHM magazine’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll |
| Personal Life | Married to footballer Peter Crouch |
| Family | Brother Sean Clancy, a footballer |
Abigail Marie Clancy was born on 10 January 1986 in Liverpool, and is an English lingerie and catwalk model and a television personality. In 2006, she placed second on Britain’s Next Top Model (cycle 2), and in 2013, she won series 11 of Strictly Come Dancing. She has presented Britain’s Next Top Model since 2015.
19. Cheryl Cole
| Cheryl Cole | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cheryl Cole |
| Born | June 30, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Occupations | Singer, television personality |
| Years Active | 2002–present |
| Works | Solo discography and songs |
| Television | Popstars: The Rivals |
| Musical Career | Genres: Dance-pop, R&B |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Polydor, Fascination, 3 Beat |
| Spouses | Ashley Cole (m. 2006; div. 2010) |
| Partner | Liam Payne (2016–2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Notable Achievements | First British female solo artist with five number-one singles |
| Stage Debut | Made West End stage debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story (2023) |
| Net Worth | Estimated net worth of £20 million in October 2014 |
Cheryl Ann Tweedy is an English singer and television personality; she was born on 30 June 1983. She won a spot in Girls Aloud, a girl group formed through ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals, and rose to prominence in late 2002. Cheryl was the first British female solo artist to have five UK number-one singles, and she held the record for most UK number-one singles by a British female solo artist until Jess Glynne surpassed her in 2018.
20. Rachel Riley
| Rachel Riley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rachel Annabelle Riley |
| Birthdate | January 11, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Rochford, Essex, England |
| Alma Mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Television Presenter |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Employer(s) | Channel 4, Sky Sports |
| Notable Shows | Countdown, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Strictly Come Dancing |
| Education | Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford |
| Television Debut | Joined Countdown at the age of 22 |
| Other Presenting Roles | The Gadget Show, It’s Not Rocket Science, Friday Night Football |
| Awards | Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) |
| Advocacy | Holocaust education, mathematics promotion, countering digital hate |
| Book | At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy |
Rachel Annabelle Riley is a British television presenter. She was born on 11 January 1986. She co-hosts the daytime puzzle show Countdown on Channel 4, and its comic spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She is a graduate of mathematics. She made her television debut at age 22 when she joined Countdown. She has recently co-presented The Gadget Show on Channel 5 (2013–14), and It’s Not Rocket Science on ITV, due to her interest in popularizing mathematics and the sciences (2016). In 2013, she also competed in the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing.
21. Catherine Zeta-Jones
| Catherine Zeta Jones | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Catherine Zeta-Jones |
| Birthdate | September 25, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Swansea, Wales |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse | Michael Douglas (m. 2000) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Tony Award |
| Achievements | Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) |
| Early Theatre Career | Played roles in West End productions of Annie and Bugsy Malone |
| Hollywood Success | Established herself with roles in The Mask of Zorro and Entrapment |
| Award-Winning Performances | Received critical acclaim for Traffic and Chicago, winning an Academy Award for the latter |
| Stage Success | Played an ageing actress in A Little Night Music, winning a Tony Award |
| Recent Projects | Side Effects, Red 2, Dad’s Army, Feud: Bette & Joan, Wednesday |
| Charitable Work | Supports various charitable causes |
| Personal Struggles | Openly shared her struggle with depression and bipolar II disorder |
| Family | Married to actor Michael Douglas, with two children |
Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in Wales on September 25, 1969. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award, in recognition of her versatility. Due to her filmmaking and humanitarian efforts, she was granted Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010.
22. Jessica-Jane Clement
| Jessica Jane Clement | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessica-Jane Clement |
| Born | 24 February 1985 (age 38) |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other Names | Jess Clement, JJC |
| Known for | The Real Hustle, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! |
| Spouse | Lee Stafford (married in 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | High Storrs School, Sheffield |
| Career | Successful glamour model and Page Three model |
| Animal Rights | Campaigner for animal rights and against testing cosmetics on animals |
| Hearing Loss | Fitted with a Phonak Lyric hearing device |
Jessica-Jane Stafford was born on February 24, 1985. She is an English actress, television presenter, and former glamour model best known for starring in the 2006-2012 BBC series The Real Hustle. Clement began her career as a successful glamour model who appeared on Page Three. At eighteen, she appeared in Playboy and modeled for photographers Byron Newman, Rankin, and Bob Carlos Clarke, for whom she was the “Living Doll” in the show “Love Dolls Never Die.” She was featured in various men’s magazines, with her modeling career expanding due to The Real Hustle’s fame and two breast augmentations.
23. Holly Willoughby
| Holly Willoughby | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Holly Marie Willoughby |
| Birthdate | February 10, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Education | Burgess Hill Girls, The College of Richard Collyer |
| Occupations | Television presenter, author, model |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer(s) | ITV, BBC |
| Current Shows | This Morning, Dancing on Ice |
| Past Shows | Celebrity Juice, The Xtra Factor, Surprise Surprise, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, and more |
| Awards | BAFTA Children’s Award (2006) |
| Books | Co-authored children’s books with her sister Kelly |
| Brands | Marks & Spencer, Garnier |
| Other Ventures | Founder of wellness and lifestyle brand, Wylde Moon |
| Charity Work | Patron of Together for Short Lives |
| Personal Life | Dyslexic; married to Dan Baldwin; has three children |
Holly Marie Willoughby was born on 10 February 1981 and is an English presenter, novelist, and model. Together with Phillip Schofield, she co-hosts ITV’s This Morning (2009–present) and Dancing on Ice (2006–2011, 2018–present). Willoughby was a team leader on the ITV2 comic panel show Celebrity Juice from 2008 to 2020.
24. Hayley Atwell
| Hayley Atwell | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hayley Elizabeth Atwell |
| Birthdate | April 5, 1982 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Nationality | British, American |
| Alma Mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2005–present |
| Notable Works | Captain America: The First Avenger |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Awards | Laurence Olivier Award |
| Notable Roles | Lady Elizabeth Foster in “The Duchess” |
| Citizenship | Dual citizenship of the United Kingdom and the United States |
| Podcast Series | Host of “True Spies” |
| Engagement | Engaged to music producer Ned Wolfgang Kelly |
Hayley Elizabeth Atwell was born on 5 April 1982 in the United Kingdom and the United States. Atwell studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and made her stage debut in 2005 in James Kerr’s adaptation of the Ancient Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound. Her breakthrough role as Lady Elizabeth Foster in The Duchess (2008), for which she was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, led to subsequent appearances in multiple West End productions and on television. The Pillars of the Earth (2010) earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
25. Michelle Keegan
| Michelle Keegan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michelle Elizabeth Keegan |
| Birthdate | 3 June 1987 |
| Birthplace | Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Mark Wright |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable Works | Coronation Street, Our Girl, Brassic |
| Education | Manchester School of Acting |
| Breakthrough Role | Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street |
| Magazine Covers | FHM (2011, 2013), ranked in their 100 Sexiest Women poll |
| Stage Performance | Tinkerbell in Peter Pan |
| Current Series | Brassic |
| Previous Relationships | Max George, Mark Wright |
Michelle Elizabeth Keegan was born on June 3, 1987. She is an English actress well-known for her roles as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street and Sergeant Georgie Lane on the BBC drama series Our Girl. Keegan additionally portrayed Tracy Shawcross in the BBC One drama Ordinary Lies, Tina Moore in the biopic Tina and Bobby, and Erin Croft in the Sky Max comedy Brassic.
26. Rachel Weisz
| Rachel Weisz | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rachel Weisz |
| Birthdate | March 7, 1970 |
| Birthplace | Westminster, London, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom, United States |
| Alma Mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
| Years Active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Daniel Craig (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Minnie Weisz (sister) |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (The Constant Gardener) |
| Notable Films | The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns (2001), The Constant Gardener (2005), The Favourite (2018) |
| Latest Role | Black Widow (2021) |
| Nationality | Dual citizenship – United Kingdom and United States |
Rachel Hannah Weisz was born in England on 7 March 1970 or 1971. She has received numerous honors, including an Academy Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a BAFTA Award. In the early 1990s, Weisz began acting in British theater and television and made her film debut with Death Machine (1994). She received a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for her performance in the 1994 revival of Nol Coward’s play Design for Living. She subsequently starred in the 1999 Donmar Warehouse production of Tennessee Williams’ drama Suddenly, Last Summer.
27. Rosamund Pike
| Rosamund Pike | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike |
| Birthdate | January 27, 1979 |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith, London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Education | Wadham College, Oxford |
| Years Active | 1998–present |
| Partner | Robie Uniacke |
| Children | 2 |
| Notable Works | Die Another Day, Gone Girl, The Wheel of Time, I Care a Lot |
| Awards | Empire Award for Best Newcomer, BIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress, Saturn Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama |
| Filmography | Die Another Day (2002), Pride & Prejudice (2005), Gone Girl (2014), The Wheel of Time (2021-present), I Care a Lot (2021) |
| Other Ventures | Audiobook narrator for A Slow Fire Burning, The Eye of the World |
Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike is a British actress who was born in 1979. She has garnered numerous honors, including a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as Academy Award and British Academy Film Award nominations. Pike began her career as an actress by starring in theatre shows, including Romeo and Juliet and Gas Light.
Her cinematic debut as Bond girl Miranda Frost in Die Another Day (2002) earned her the Empire Award for Best Newcomer, following her television debut in A Rather English Marriage (1998). She earned the BIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Libertine (2004) and portrayed Jane Bennet in Pride & Prejudice after her breakthrough (2005)
28. Sienna Miller
| Sienna Miller | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sienna Rosie Diana Miller |
| Birthdate | December 28, 1981 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American, British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2000–present |
| Notable Breakthrough | Acting roles in “Layer Cake” and “Alfie” (2004) |
| Notable Awards | Nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award (2008) |
| Career Revival | Critically acclaimed roles in films throughout the 2010s |
| Theatre Experience | Starred in “After Miss Julie” on Broadway (2009) |
| Impactful Role | Portrayed Tippi Hedren in “The Girl” (2012) |
| Mainstream Blockbuster | Played The Baroness in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” (2009) |
Sienna Rosie Diana Miller was born on December 28, 1981, in the United States and Great Britain. She began her career as a photography model, appearing on the pages of Italian Vogue and the 2003 Pirelli calendar after being born in New York City and reared in London. Her breakthrough performance was in the 2004 films Layer Cake and Alfie.
She was nominated for the 2008 BAFTA Rising Star Award for portraying socialite Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl (2006) and author Caitlin Macnamara in The Edge of Love (2008). Following her appearance as The Baroness in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), she took a brief break from acting in the face of increased tabloid criticism.
29. Cara Delevingne
| Cara Delevingne | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cara Delevingne |
| Birthdate | August 12, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith, London, England |
| Occupation | Model, Actress, Singer |
| Years Active | 2009-present |
| Parent | Charles Delevingne (Father) |
| Relatives | Poppy Delevingne (Sister) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Education | Francis Holland School for Girls, Bedales School |
| Modelling Agency | Storm Management |
| Notable Awards | British Fashion Awards – Model of the Year (2012, 2014) |
| Acting Career | Notable Films: “Paper Towns” (2015), “Suicide Squad” (2016), “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (2017) |
| Personal Challenges | Battled depression and anxiety at the age of 15 |
| Philanthropy | Supports numerous charitable causes and LGBTQ+ rights |
Cara Jocelyn Delevingne was born in England on 12 August 1992 and is a model and actor. In 2009, after finishing school, she signed up with Storm Management. In 2012 and 2014, Delevingne won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Delevingne began her acting career with a small part in Joe Wright’s 2012 adaptation of Anna Karenina.
30. Rachel Stevens
| Rachel Stevens | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rachel Lauren Stevens |
| Birthdate | April 9, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Southgate, London, England |
| Occupations | Singer, businesswoman, actress |
| Years Active | 1997–present |
| Works | Solo discography and songs, S Club discography |
| Spouse | Alex Bourne (married in 2009, divorced in 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical Genres | Pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Record Label | Polydor |
| Solo Debut Album | “Funky Dory” |
| Solo Debut Peak | Reached number 9 on the UK album chart |
| Hit Singles | “Sweet Dreams My LA Ex”, “Some Girls”, “More More More” |
| Strictly Come Dancing | Runner-up in the sixth series |
| Television Work | Mentor assistant on The X Factor New Zealand |
| Notable Achievements | Guinness World Record for most public appearances |
| Business Ventures | Co-created clothing and makeup lines with British brands |
| Philanthropy | Involved in Make Poverty History |
| Recent Performance | Scheduled solo performance at Mighty Hoopla 2023 festival |
Rachel Lauren Stevens was born on April 9, 1978. She is a former English singer, television personality, actor, and entrepreneur. 1999 until 2003, she was a member of the pop group S Club 7. In September 2003, she released her debut studio album as a solo artist, Funky Dory.
In October 2003, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) granted the album its gold certification when it reached number nine on the UK album chart. Two singles were first released from the album, “Sweet Dreams My LA Ex” and “Funky Dory”: “Sweet Dreams My LA Ex” reached number two in the UK and gained a silver certification from the BPI.
31. Rebecca Mader
| Rebecca Mader | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rebecca Leigh Mader |
| Date of Birth | April 24, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Cambridge, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress, Producer |
| Known For | Roles as Charlotte Lewis in “Lost” and as Zelena, the Wicked Witch of the West in “Once Upon a Time” |
| Career Highlights | – Appeared in L’Oréal, Colgate, and Wella Hair advertisements |
| Notable Projects | – “Lost” |
| Personal Life | First husband: Joseph Arongino (divorced) |
| Children | – Milo (son) |
Rebecca Leigh Mader was born in Cambridge, England, on April 24, 1977. She is an English actress most recognized for her work as Charlotte Lewis on ABC’s Lost and Zelena, the Wicked Witch of the West on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, for which she received critical praise. She spent one year as a model in New York City, starring in advertisements for L’Oréal, Colgate, and Wella Hair.
She began her television career as Morgan Gordon on the ABC daytime serial opera All My Children and Margaret Cochran on One Life to Live. In 2003, she debuted on the soap drama Guiding Light.
32. Felicity Jones
| Felicity Jones | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Felicity Rose Hadley Jones |
| Birthdate | October 17, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma Mater | Wadham College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1996–present |
| Notable Roles | Jyn Erso in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” |
| Awards | BAFTA, Academy Award nominations, Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize, Best New Hollywood Award |
| Partner | Ed Fornieles (2003–2013) |
| Spouse | Charles Guard (m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
Felicity Rose Hadley Jones was born in the United Kingdom on 17 October 1983. Her professional acting career began at age 12 when she appeared in The Treasure Seekers (1996). She subsequently portrayed Ethel Hallow for one season of The Worst Witch and its sequel Weirdsister College. She has portrayed Emma Grundy in the BBC radio program The Archers. In 2016, Jones starred in the action-adventure film Inferno, co-featured in the action-adventure film Collide, and portrayed Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. She got the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year in the same year.
33. Kate Winslet
| Kate Winslet | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kate Elizabeth Winslet |
| Birthdate | October 5, 1975 |
| Birthplace | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Education | Redroofs Theatre School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1991–present |
| Organization | Golden Hat Foundation |
| Spouses | Jim Threapleton, Sam Mendes, Edward Abel Smith |
| Children | 3 (including Mia Threapleton) |
| Awards | Academy Award, Grammy Award, Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, |
| Notable Films | Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Reader, |
| Philanthropy | Co-founder of the Golden Hat Foundation |
| Autobiography | Author of a book on autism awareness |
| Honors | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) |
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born in England on 5 October 1975. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards, in recognition of her work in independent films, particularly period dramas, and her portrayals of strong and complicated women. In 2009 and 2021, Time magazine named Winslet one of the 100 most important persons in the world. In 2012, she was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
34. Tamsin Egerton
| Tamsin Egerton | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tamsin Olivia Egerton |
| Birthdate | November 26, 1988 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2001–present |
| Notable Roles | Chelsea Parker in “St Trinian’s” (2007) |
| Education | Ditcham Park School |
| Film Debut | “Keeping Mum” (2005) |
| Breakthrough Role | Chelsea in “St Trinian’s” (2007) |
| Other Projects | “Chalet Girl” (2011), “The Look of Love” (2013) |
| Spouse | Josh Hartnett (married since November 2021) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Surrey, England |
Tamsin Olivia Egerton was born on November 26, 1988. She is a British actress best known for her performances as Chelsea Parker in the 2007 film St Trinian’s, Holly Goodfellow in the 2005 film Keeping Mum, and Guinevere in the 2011 television series Camelot. In her film debut, Egerton played Holly Goodfellow, the precocious daughter of a vicar, in the 2005 black comedy Keeping Mum, in which she performed a nude scene. In St. Trinian’s, her breakout performance was as Chelsea, a privileged group member (2007). In 2009, she repeated the role in St. Trinian’s II: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold.
35. Rebecca Hall
| Rebecca Hall | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rebecca Hall |
| Birthdate | May 3, 1982 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Alma Mater | St Catharine’s College, Cambridge |
| Occupations | Actress, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Morgan Spector (since 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | Sir Peter Hall, Maria Ewing |
| Relatives | Edward Hall (half-brother), Christopher Hall (half-brother), Jennifer Caron Hall (half-sister) |
| Breakthrough Role | The Prestige (2006) |
| Notable Films | Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Frost/Nixon (2008), The Town (2010), Iron Man 3 (2013), The Gift (2015), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) |
| Television Awards | British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress (Red Riding: 1974) |
| Directorial Debut | Passing (2021) |
| Stage Debut | Mrs. Warren’s Profession (2002) |
| Awards | Ian Charleson Award (Mrs. Warren’s Profession) |
| Broadway Debut | Machinal (2013) |
| Relationships | Formerly in a relationship with Sam Mendes; Married to Morgan Spector |
| Family | Paternal Half-Siblings: Edward Hall, Christopher Hall, Jennifer Caron Hall, Emma Hall, Lucy Hall |
Rebecca Maria Hall was born in England on 3 May 1982 and is an actress and filmmaker. She made her first screen appearance at age 10 in her father, Sir Peter Hall’s 1992 television adaptation of The Camomile Lawn. In 2002, she made her professional stage debut in her father’s production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, for which she received the Ian Charleson Award.
36. Imogen Thomas
| Imogen Thomas | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Imogen Mary Thomas |
| Birthdate | 29 November 1982 (age 40) |
| Birthplace | Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Occupations | Model, television personality |
| Television | Big Brother |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (167 cm) |
| Career Highlights | – Winner of the Miss Wales award in 2003 |
| Notable Controversy | Involved in a gagging order due to alleged extramarital relationship with Ryan Giggs |
Imogen Mary Thomas was born on November 29, 1982. She is a Welsh television personality and model. She won Miss Wales in 2003 and competed on the seventh season of Big Brother on Channel 4 in 2006. Imogen and fellow Big Brother competitor Glyn Wise participated in the S4C Planed Plant paranormal investigation program Ofn, filmed at Chirk Castle. In addition, she represented herself in a cameo in the S4C soap drama Pobol y Cwm.
37. Amy Childs
| Amy Childs | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amy Andrea Childs |
| Birthdate | June 7, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Barking, London, England |
| Occupations | Television personality, model |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Television | The Only Way Is Essex, It’s All About Amy, Celebrity Big Brother, The Jump, Celebs Go Dating |
| Education | Raphael Independent School (head girl), four GCSE qualifications |
| Career Highlights | – Rose to fame on the ITV2 reality series The Only Way Is Essex |
| Family | – Was in a relationship with builder Bradley Wright (2013-2017) |
Amy Andrea Childs was born on 7 June 1990 and is an English model and television personality. She appeared in the first two seasons of the ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex, and then from 2011 to 2012, she starred in her reality show, It’s All About Amy. Childs finished fourth place on Celebrity Big Brother 8 on Channel 5 in 2011 and appeared on The Jump on Channel 4 in 2014. In 2020, Childs returned to The Only Way is Essex.
38. Helen Flanagan
| Helen Flanagan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Helen Flanagan |
| Birthdate | August 7, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Bury, Greater Manchester, England |
| Education | Westholme School, Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known For | Playing Rosie Webster in Coronation Street |
| Years Active | 2000–present |
| Other TV Appearances | I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2012), Celebrity Super Spa (2013), Celebrity Wedding Planner (2014), Holby City (2014), I’m a Celebrity… South Africa (2023) |
| Nominations | British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance, Villain of the Year |
| Spin-off Projects | Coronation Street: A Knight’s Tale (2010), Just Rosie (2011) |
| Personal Life | Raised Roman Catholic, engaged to Scott Sinclair (2018), two daughters and one son |
Helen Flanagan, born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, on August 7, 1990, is an English actress. She is best known for portraying Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2000 to 2012, a role she reprised in 2017 before taking maternity leave on June 8, 2018. In January of 2000, Flanagan made her debut on Coronation Street as Rosie Webster. In 2006, she was nominated for the British Soap Award for “Best Dramatic Performance by a Young Actor or Actress.”
39. Rachel Hurd-Wood
| Rachel Hurd Wood | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rachel Hurd-Wood |
| Birthdate | August 17, 1990 (age 32) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2002–present |
| Notable Film Roles | Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003) |
| Notable TV Role | Rachel Maddox in Clique (2017–2018) |
| Education | Rodborough Technology College (2001-2006) |
| Nominations | Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor |
| Other Ventures | Supported Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity |
Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood was born on August 17, 1990, in the Streatham district of South London, England. She is best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003) and Rachel Maddox in Clique. Her performance was praised, and she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress for her work.
40. Naomi Scott
| Naomi Scott | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Naomi Scott |
| Birthdate | 6 May 1993 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | Hounslow, London, England |
| Occupations | Actress, Singer |
| Years Active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Jordan Spence (married in 2014) |
| Notable Performances | – Teen comedy series Life Bites (2008–2009) |
| Recognition | – Selected as one of Screen International’s “Stars of Tomorrow” (2015) |
| Christian Charity | UK ambassador to Compassion International, sponsoring children and families living in poverty |
| Skin Condition | Suffers from eczema |
| Martial Arts | Holds a black belt in karate |
Naomi Scott is an English actress and singer born on 6 May 1993. She rose to prominence for her roles in the 2011 television film Lemonade Mouth and the science fiction series Terra Nova. She was born in Hounslow. 2015 marked her as one of Screen International’s “Stars of Tomorrow.” In 2019, she was nominated for a Saturn Award for her performance as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s live-action musical fantasy film Aladdin. In addition, she has appeared in the 2017 superhero film Power Rangers and the action comedy Charlie’s Angels.
41. Samantha Harvey
| Samantha Harvey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samantha Harvey |
| Born | 30 May 1993 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | Harleston, Suffolk, England |
| Labels | Virgin EMI Records (UK), Capitol Records (US) |
| YouTube Channel | Gained popularity through covers of popular songs |
| Notable Single | “Forgive Forget” reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart |
| Major Label Debut | Released single: “Please” in February 2018 |
| Major Label Debut EP | Released EP: “Please” in March 2018 |
| Collaborations | Collaborated with German singer Nico Santos on a revised version of “Rooftop” |
| Headlining Tour | “Between Us Tour” in the UK and Ireland |
| Recent Single Release | “Heartbreak Hangover” released in July 2022 |
Samantha Harvey was born on 30 May 1993 and is currently signed to Virgin EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States. She initially gained a following by uploading YouTube covers of popular songs. “Forgive Forget,” her 2017 independently released single, peaked at 48 on the UK Singles Chart. “Please” was her debut single on a major label, released in February 2018. In March 2018, she released her first EP for a major label, Please.
42. Lucy Verasamy
| Lucy Verasamy | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lucy Verasamy |
| Born | 2 August 1980 (age 42), King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England |
| Education | Brunel University |
| Occupation | TV presenter |
| Years Active | 2005–present |
| Known For | ITV Weather, ITV Racing, Good Morning Britain |
| Early Education | Silfield Primary School in Wymondham, Framlingham College Junior School in Suffolk, King Edward VII School |
| Academic Degree | BSc (Hons) degree in geography from Brunel University |
| Work Experience | Meteorologist at the Press Association’s weather centre (Meteogroup) |
| Sky News Career | Weather forecaster and regular presenter on Sunrise |
| ITV Breakfast | Weather forecaster and environment correspondent on Daybreak |
| ITV Weather | Fronted national weather forecasts for ITV since 2012 |
| ITV Racing | Weather expert for ITV Racing |
| Good Morning Britain | Relief weather presenter |
| M & S Fresh Food | Fronted the M & S Fresh Food Market promotions in 2019 |
| ITV Travel Show | Co-presented the ITV travel show “How to Spend It Well on Holiday” |
| Climate Crisis | Presented on ITV’s digital series “Climate Crisis: Our Changing World” |
| Marks & Spencer | Fronted Marks & Spencer’s “Fresh Market Update” advertising campaign |
Lucy Verasamy, born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, on 2 August 1980, is a British meteorologist for ITV Weather, ITV Racing, and ITV’s Good Morning Britain. After completing an internship at the Sky Weather Centre before becoming a weather forecaster, Verasamy joined Sky and became the regular weather presenter on the Sky News morning program Sunrise. As part of their Green Britain campaign, the Sky News website launched a program in 2007 named Climate Clinic – Ask Lucy, in which Verasamy answered questions posed by the public addressing climate change. She also contributes to The Weather Girls blog of Sky News.
43. Nigella Lawson
| Nigella Lawson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nigella Lawson |
| Birthdate | January 6, 1960 |
| Birthplace | Wandsworth, London, England |
| Education | Godolphin and Latymer School, University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) |
| Occupations | Food writer, television cook, food critic, author, television presenter |
| Years Active | 1983–present |
| Known for | TV presenting, cookery, writing |
| Style | Desserts, pastry, Middle Eastern, English, Mediterranean |
| Spouses | John Diamond (m. 1992; died 2001), Charles Saatchi (m. 2003; div. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Nigel Lawson (father), Vanessa Salmon (mother) |
| Relatives | Dominic Lawson (brother) |
| Notable Cookbooks | How to Eat, How to Be a Domestic Goddess, Nigella Bites |
| TV Shows | Nigella Bites, Nigella Feasts, Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen, Nigella Express |
| Awards | British Book Award for Author of the Year, Television Broadcast of the Year, WH Smith Lifestyle Book of the Year |
| Cookware Range | Living Kitchen (valued at £7 million) |
| Cookery Book Sales | Over 8 million copies sold worldwide |
| Ancestry | Ashkenazi Jewish heritage |
| Residence | Kensington and Chelsea, London |
Nigella Lucy Lawson was born in England on 6 January 1960 and is a food writer and television chef. She attended London’s Godolphin and Latymer School. Lawson began her career as a book reviewer and restaurant critic after graduating from the University of Oxford, where she was a member of Lady Margaret Hall, and then became the deputy literary editor of The Sunday Times in 1986. She subsequently began a career as a freelance journalist, contributing to a variety of publications and periodicals.
44. Susanna Reid
| Susanna Reid | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Susanna Reid |
| Birthdate | 10 December 1970 (age 52) |
| Birthplace | Croydon, South London, England |
| Education | Croydon High School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, University of Bristol, Cardiff University |
| Occupations | Journalist, Television Presenter |
| Years Active | 1982–present |
| Notable Credit(s) | Co-presenter of BBC Breakfast (2001–2014), Strictly Come Dancing runner-up (2013), Lead presenter of Good Morning Britain (2014–present) |
| Partner | Dominic Cotton (1998–2014) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Balham, South London |
| Awards | Newsreader of the Year at the Television and Radio Industries Club (2014, 2015), Honorary Fellowship from Cardiff University (2015) |
| Other Activities | Supporter of Crystal Palace Football Club, Regular contributor to Media Trust and other charities, London Marathon participant for Sport Relief (2012) |
Susanna Reid was born on 10 December 1970. She is an English journalist and television presenter. She co-hosted BBC Breakfast alongside Bill Turnbull and Charlie Stayt from 2003 until 2014. She placed second on the eleventh season of Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Reid, alongside Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, and earlier Piers Morgan, has been the principal host of the ITV Breakfast show Good Morning Britain since 2014. In 2010 and 2011, she also hosted Sunday Morning Live on BBC One.
45. Sarah Alexander
| Sarah Alexander | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sarah Alexander |
| Born | 3rd January 1971 |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Peter Serafinowicz |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Attended Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith |
| Theatre Productions | The Vagina Monologues, Hand in Hand, The Secretary Bird, Northanger Abbey, Macbeth (as Lady Macbeth) |
| Television Series | Armstrong and Miller, Smack the Pony, Coupling, The Worst Week of My Life, Green Wing, Marley’s Ghosts, Jonathan Creek |
| Charity Contributions | Comic Relief appearances, Mark Steel’s podcast “What the F*** Is Going On?” |
| Notable Relationships | Relationship with Peter Serafinowicz (married) |
| Filmography | I Could Never Be Your Woman, Stardust, Seaview Knights, Going Off Big Time, Look Around You (both series) |
| Other Notable Works | Co-host of The 11 O’Clock Show, Queen of Camelot in Red Dwarf, Layla Barton in All The Small Things |
Sarah Alexander was born in England on 3 January 1971. She has appeared in several British television programs, including Armstrong and Miller, Smack the Pony, Coupling, The Worst Week of My Life, Green Wing, Marley’s Ghosts, and Jonathan Creek. In 1992, Alexander acted as a witness to an attempted robbery in The Bill. (Reference needed) She portrayed Muriel in an episode of the BBC comedy-drama Lovejoy the following year. In the 1994 film Drop the Dead Donkey, she portrayed Nicky, Damien’s risk-taking weather reporter lover.
46. Tulisa Contostavlos
| Tulisa Contostavlos | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tulisa Contostavlos |
| Birthdate | July 13, 1988 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality, Actress |
| Relatives | Dappy (cousin) |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Grime, Dance |
| Years Active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Polydor, All Around the World, Island, Xploded |
| Formerly of | N-Dubz |
| Notable Achievements | Two platinum-certified albums with N-Dubz |
| Television Career | Judge on The X Factor UK (2011-2012) |
| Acting Career | Starred in the British horror film “Demons Never Die” (2011) |
| Additional Facts | Mother was a member of the band Jeep |
Tula Paulinea “Tulisa” Contostavlo is an English singer, television personality, and actress; she was born on 13 July 1988. As members of the R&B/hip hop group N-Dubz alongside her cousin Dappy and friend Fazer, they received two platinum- and two gold-certified albums, five MOBO awards, a Brit Award nominations, thirteen top 40 singles, six silver-certified singles, and three Urban Music Awards.
47. Gemma Merna
| Gemma Merna | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gemma Merna |
| Birthdate | February 6, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Known for | Portraying Carmel McQueen in the soap opera Hollyoaks (2006-2014) |
| Years Active | 2006–2017, 2022–present |
| Notable Achievements | – Won Best Comedy Performance at the British Soap Awards |
| Television Appearances | – Hollyoaks (2006–2014) |
| Personal Life | – Married Ian Minton in 2012 |
| Education | Attended St. George’s RC High School, Walkden |
Gemma Merna was born in England on 6 February 1984 and is an actor and model. She is best known for portraying Carmel McQueen from 2006 to 2014 on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. In August of 2006, Merna joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap serial Hollyoaks. She received Best Comedy Performance at the British Soap Awards in 2007. Merna starred on All Star Family Fortunes in a Hollyoaks vs. Emmerdale special in 2008. In February 2013, she competed against gardener, landscape designer, and television personality Diarmuid Gavin on All Star Family Fortunes.
48. Billie Piper
| Billie Piper | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Billie Piper |
| Birthdate | 22 September 1982 |
| Birthplace | Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
| Occupations | Actress, Singer |
| Years Active | 1996–present |
| Works | Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Penny Dreadful, I Hate Suzie |
| Musical Career | Platinum-certified debut album, successful singles |
| Awards | Laurence Olivier Award, Best Actress in a Leading Role |
| Partner | Johnny Lloyd |
| Children | 3 |
The English actress and former singer Billie Paul Piper was born on 22 September 1982. She first rose to prominence as a singer after releasing her debut single “Because We Want To” at 15, making her the youngest woman to ever reach number one on the UK Singles Chart. “Girlfriend,” her subsequent single, also debuted at number one.
Honey to the B was Piper’s debut studio album, released in 1998, and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Her second studio album, Walk of Life, was released in 2000 and gave rise to her third number-one single, “Day & Night.” In 2003, Piper announced that she had left the music industry to pursue an acting career.
49. Anya Taylor-Joy
| Anya Taylor Joy | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anya Taylor-Joy |
| Birthdate | April 16, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2013–present |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award |
| Education | Left school at 16 to pursue acting career |
| Breakthrough Role | The Witch (2015) |
| Notable Films | Split (2016), Glass (2019), Thoroughbreds (2017), Emma (2020) |
| Notable TV Series | Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) |
| Critically Acclaimed Performance | The Queen’s Gambit (2020) |
| Upcoming Projects | Last Night in Soho (2021), The Northman (2022), The Menu (2022) |
| Family Background | Father: Argentine of English and Scottish descent, Mother: English diplomat father and Spanish mother |
| Languages | Fluent in English and Spanish |
| Modeling Career | Scouted as a model by Storm Management at age 17 |
| Film Debut | Vampire Academy (2014) |
| Recognitions | Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival (2017) |
Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy is an actress. She was born in Miami on April 16, 1996, and reared in Buenos Aires and London. She has received numerous honors, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She appeared on Time magazine’s 100 Next lists in 2021. She made her cinematic debut with a leading part in the 2015 horror film The Witch and has since starred in the horror films Split (2016), Glass (2019), and Thoroughbreds (2019). (2017). In 2017, she was awarded the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival.
50. Pixie Lott
| Pixie Lott | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Pixie Lott |
| Birthdate | January 12, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Bromley, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
| Genre | Pop, R&B, Soul |
| Debut Album | “Turn It Up” (2009) |
| Album Sales | Over 1.5 million copies sold |
| Number-One Singles | “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)” and “Boys and Girls” |
| Lead Single from Second Album | “All About Tonight” |
| Top 10 Singles | “What Do You Take Me For?”, “Kiss the Stars”, “Nasty” |
| Acting Roles | Starring in UK production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Voice Kids UK coach |
| Education | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Spouse | Oliver Cheshire (married in 2022) |
Victoria Louise Lott born on January 12, 1991, professionally known as Pixie Lott, is an English singer and songwriter. Released in September 2009, her debut album Turn It Up debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 1.5 million copies. In addition, the album produced six straight top twenty songs on the UK Singles Chart, including two number-one singles, “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)” and “Boys and Girls.”
Her second album, Young Foolish Happy (2011), produced the number-one smash “All About Tonight” as well as the top ten songs “What Do You Take Me For?” and “Kiss the Stars.” The 2014 release of Lott’s self-titled third studio album featured the lead track “Nasty,” which peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her sixth Top 10 single in the United Kingdom.