And many of them have mastered the art of social media, racking up thousands of followers who get a glimpse of their lives behind-the-scenes.
Here, we reveal the Leeds celebs with some of the biggest social media followings.
. The Leeds celebs with huge social media followings
We round up some of the biggest social media stars to come out of the city Photo: Top right, John Walton/PA Wire; Bottom right, Yui Mok/PA Wire
. Abby Roberts - 17m
Abby Roberts is a make-up artist and TikTok sensation from Leeds. She has become one of the platform’s biggest beauty influencers, despite having no formal training, and regularly posts quirky looks and make-up tutorials. She has 17m followers on TikTok and 2.4m followers on Instagram. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
. James Milner - 3.6m
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. He has 3.6m followers on Instagram. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire
. Matthew Lewis - 2.6m
Actor Matthew Lewis 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 He has 2.6m followers on Instagram. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
7. Kalvin Phillips - 900k
England and Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillip, fondly nicknamed the ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’ by Whites fans, started his career at Wortley Juniors. He progressed to the Leeds United Academy and helped his boyhood club back into the Premier League, before signing for City this year. Phillips has 900k followers on Instagram. Photo: Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images
8. Mary Bedford - 888k
Model and social media influencer Mary Bedford - who was born in Wakefield but has lived in Leeds - shot to fame last year after appearing on series seven of Love Island. When she isn’t posting holiday snaps on her Instagram, Bedford is an avid YouTuber and films vlogs and fashion hauls. She has 888k followers on Instagram and 75k subscribers on YouTube. Photo: ITV
9. Tom Zanetti - 755k
Tom Zanetti started his career as a promoter in the Leeds club circuit when he was just 17. The Belle-Isle born MC, DJ and social media star was propelled to international fame with his 2016 hit You Want Me. He later appeared on Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion and even Made in Chelsea. Zanetti has 755k followers on Instagram. Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Micah Richards - 642k
Retired footballer Micah Richards started his youth career at Leeds United before climbing the ranks at Manchester City. Although he was born in Birmingham, Richards grew up in Chapeltown. He is now enjoying a successful career as a pundit for Sky Sports and BBC Sport. Richards has 642k followers on Instagram. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire
11. Chris Moyles - 367k
Radio and TV presenter Chris Moyles 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. Moyles has 367k followers on Instagram. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire