The UK has churned out countless famous individuals over the years, from actors and musicians to writers and politicians. It is a leading hub of sports, art, film, music, and entertainment, so it comes as little surprise to anyone that some of the world’s most recognizable faces come from or live in the UK. Even celebrities from all over the world purchase luxury homes across the UK to remain close to their industry and its numerous opportunities. Here are some of the most star-studded cities in the United Kingdom.
- London
London is indisputably the largest city in the UK and the most star-studded in the nation. This city is considered by many as one of the most influential places for pop culture, so many notable singers and bands have unsurprisingly originated from here. England has produced 13 Academy Award winners, 11 of whom were born in the English capital.
London also has a lot of pop stars, as five Londoners feature in Spotify’s top 100 most streamed artists of all time. Coldplay, Adele, Sam Smith, Stormzy, Keith Richards, and One Direction trace their roots back to London. Also, popular musicians like Taylor Swift, Mick Jagger, and Madonna live here. London is also home to football clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea that punters love betting on at Betway casino. Therefore, you will likely run into some big names in the Premier League like Christian Pulisic, Alexandre Lacazette, and Heung Min Son when out and about in London.
- Belfast
Northern Ireland’s capital has its fair share of star names, as several popular past and present names originate from here. Belfast is the home of George Best, former Manchester United legend and one of the greatest footballers of all time. Best is so celebrated in his home city that an entire airport bears his name. Renowned peace activist Betty Williams who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976 for her role in resolving the sectarian strife in Northern Ireland, also hails from Belfast. Knives Out actor Kenneth Branagh, Leicester City man Johnny Evans, and world-famous author C.S Lewis are also from Belfast.
- Cardiff
Many famous individuals were born in the Welsh capital or share a strong association with it, from historical icons like Anne De Beauchamp to more recent figures like Roald Dahl. Cardiff is known worldwide as the birthplace of international sportspersons, including Olympic athletes like Colin Jackson and Paulo Radmilovic. Professional and renowned footballers like current Welsh national team captain Gareth Bale and former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs also hail from Cardiff. Shirley Bassey, the famous singer of three James Bond franchise theme songs, and Iwan Rheon, who played Lord Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones, are also Cardiff natives.
- Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, isn’t without its fair share of high-profile personalities. Harry Potter author J.K Rowling has lived in Cramond, Edinburgh, for years and reportedly wrote her first few books in her favourite cafés in the city. Former Scottish footballer turned football pundit Graeme Souness, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Game of Thrones Star Iain Glen also call Edinburgh home.
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