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.
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