Richest people Leeds: Eight of the richest celebrities and their estimated net worth including Chris Moyles

There are many famous faces who were either born or raised in the city of Leeds – from top actors or heroes from the sporting world to social media influencers.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 3rd Feb 2023, 11:45 GMT

Updated 3rd Sep 2023, 18:02 GMT

Leeds is home to some very successful people, including Hollywood celebrities and, of course, our very own Spice Girl. Here, the Yorkshire Evening Post takes a look at some of the richest celebrities from our city, according to their estimated fortune on Celebrity Net Worth.

Here are eight of the richest celebrities in Leeds and their estimated fortune - according to Celebrity Net Worth

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Here are eight of the richest celebrities in Leeds and their estimated fortune - according to Celebrity Net Worth Photo: Getty Images/PA

Chris Moyles has an estimated net worth of £15.9million. The radio and TV presenter grew up in Leeds and was educated at Mount St Mary's Catholic High School. He presented the Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2012 - and now presents a show of the same name on Radio X

2. Chris Moyles

Chris Moyles has an estimated net worth of £15.9million. The radio and TV presenter grew up in Leeds and was educated at Mount St Mary's Catholic High School. He presented the Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2012 - and now presents a show of the same name on Radio X Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs has an estimated net worth of £8m. Kaiser Chiefs, formerly known as Parva, were formed in Leeds in 2000 and have since gone on to release seven studio albums and win 14 awards including three Brit Awards.

3. Ricky Wilson

Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs has an estimated net worth of £8m. Kaiser Chiefs, formerly known as Parva, were formed in Leeds in 2000 and have since gone on to release seven studio albums and win 14 awards including three Brit Awards. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Matthew Lewis has an estimated networth of £8m. The actor is best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series. The 33-year-old was raised in Horsforth and has been acting since the age of five. Lewis appeared in the Yorkshire-set television series All Creatures Great and Small in 2020.

4. Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis has an estimated networth of £8m. The actor is best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series. The 33-year-old was raised in Horsforth and has been acting since the age of five. Lewis appeared in the Yorkshire-set television series All Creatures Great and Small in 2020. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Leigh Francis also has an estimated net work of £8million. Known professionally as Keith Lemon, he is best known for creating Channel 4’s Bo Selecta! And Celebrity Juice - which ended last year after 14 years on air. He was born in Beeston and brought up in Old Farnley, attending Farnley Park High School.

5. Leigh Francis

Leigh Francis also has an estimated net work of £8million. Known professionally as Keith Lemon, he is best known for creating Channel 4’s Bo Selecta! And Celebrity Juice - which ended last year after 14 years on air. He was born in Beeston and brought up in Old Farnley, attending Farnley Park High School. Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

James Milner has an estimated net worth of £7.1m. The England midfielder started his career at Leeds United and racked up 147 apps for Manchester City, before moving to Liverpool in 2015. Born in Wortley, he was later educated at Horsforth School. Milner was appointed MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity.

6. James Milner

James Milner has an estimated net worth of £7.1m. The England midfielder started his career at Leeds United and racked up 147 apps for Manchester City, before moving to Liverpool in 2015. Born in Wortley, he was later educated at Horsforth School. Milner was appointed MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to association football and charity. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire

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