Whether it’s cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing, or acting royalty Sir Ian McKellen, Lancashire’s famous sons and daughters have made their mark far and wide.
And it’s not just household names – our list includes soap stars like Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson, plus a few you may have forgotten started out right here in the Red Rose county.
Take a look at 100 of Lancashire’s most famous celebrities – how many do you recognise?
13. Claudia Fogarty
Daughter of former World Superbike racer Carl Fogarty, Claudia, 29, was an Islander on Season 9 of the revived series of Love Island. Claudia is a fashion boutique owner; she runs brand Sister Stories with her older sister Danielle Fogarty. Photo: Kate Green
14. Steve Pemberton
British actor, comedian, director and writer Steven James Pemberton, 56, from Blackburn, is probably best known as his role of family man Mick Garvey in hit comedy Benidorm. He was a member of The League of Gentlemen with Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. Pemberton and Shearsmith also co-wrote and starred in the black comedy Psychoville and the anthology series Inside No. 9. Photo: Jeff Spicer
15. Helen Flanagan
Bury actress and model Helen Flanagan is probably best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. The mother-of-three and a blogger, has shared her parenting experiences and lifestyle tips with her followers. She also runs her own fashion boutique and frequently collaborates with brands on social media. Photo: Tim P. Whitby
16. Chris Lowe
Blackpool's Christopher Sean Lowe is an English musician, singer and songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, which he formed with Neil Tennant in 1981. Photo: JMEnternational