From Spice Girls, to renowned playwrights, to Premier League stars - the city has produced many talented people.
Here are 21 famous people that were born in Leeds.
19. Damien Hirst
Artist Damien Hirst was born in Bristol but grew up in Leeds. He went to Allerton Grange School and then Jacob Kramer College - now Leeds Art University. The artist is now reportedly the United Kingdom's richest living artist. In 2019, two of his sculptures Hymn and Anatomy of an Angel were put on display on Briggate. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
20. Christian Cooke
Christian Cooke began acting from the age of 10 and stared in Where the Heart Is. He later found success in the critically acclaimed The Promise. Cook was born in Leeds and went to St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. Photo: Joss Barratt. BBC Pictures. Ordeal By Innocence.
21. Mel B
And last but not least is Christian Cooke's VERY famous relative - Mel B. Everyone's favourite Spice Girl was born here in Leeds and the popstar continues to be a huge success around the globe, judging on America's Got Talent, The Voice Kids Australia and The X Factor.