From actors to musicians and authors to athletes, there are lots of celebrities with links to the Wakefield district.
But how many of these high-profile people did you know had been born in the district?
Let us know and be sure to tell us any big names that we missed from the list!
Let us know and be sure to tell us any big names that we missed from the list!
. Here are 19 celebrities who you may not know are from Wakefield and the Five Towns
Take a look at these famous faces from Wakefield and Five Towns Photo: Christopher Furlong
. Cara Theobold
Born in Wakefield, Cara Theobold was first known for her role as Ivy Stuart in the hit series Downton Abbey. She went on to score roles in The Syndicate, Together, Crazyhead, and Absentia. She also famously voices Tracer in the Overwatch games and short films. Photo: Getty
. Helen Baxendale
Most of us will recognise Helen Baxendale from her role as Rachel on Cold Feet, or Emily on Friends. But did you know the TV star was born in Pontefract? Photo: s
. Helen Fielding
Best known for creating the fictional character Bridget Jones, Fielding was born and raised in Morley, and attended Wakefield Girls' High School. Photo: s
. The Cribs
Brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman formed indie rock band The Cribs in Wakefield in 2001. Photo: s
. Katherine Kelly
Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly, best known for her role as Becky McDonald on the soap, attended Wakefield Girls' High School, and grew up in Barnsley and Wakefield. In 2016, she was honoured with a Wakefield Star. She's gone on to star in numerous hit TV series. Photo: Getty
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Carolyn Pickles was born on 8 February 1952 in Wakefield. She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Tess (1979) and The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018). She has appeared in West End theatre and on television, playing DCI Kim Reid in The Bill and Shelley Williams in Emmerdale. Photo: Getty
. Sir Geoffrey Boycott
Sir Geoffrey Boycott is best known as a retired Test cricketer, who played for both Yorkshire and England. But before he began his career in cricket, Boycott attending Fitzwilliam Primary School and played for Ackworth Cricket Club. Photo: Photo: Philip Brown/Getty Images
17. Barbara Hepworth
Wakefield-born Barbara Hepworth is recognised across the world for her art and sculptures. Born and raised in the city, she credited the West Yorkshire industrial setting as the inspiration for much of her work. Photo: s
18. Henry Moore
Sculptor Henry Moore, pictured in 1976, was born and raised in Castleford, the seventh of eight children. He attended Leeds School of Art, and was known for his semi-abstract sculptures. Photo: Photo: Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
19. Noel Gay
Composer Noel Gay, born Reginald Moxon Armitage, was born in Wakefield and attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Also known as Stanley Hill, Gay was in the choir at Wakefield Cathedral and is best known for the musical Me and My Girl. Photo: s