From Hollywood A-listers to sporting legends, countless celebrities have visited the streets of Leeds over the years.
We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers to share their favourite celebrity encounters in the city - and they delivered.
Here are 13 memorable brushes with fame, as told by YEP readers.

7. Jason Momoa
Glenn Reid remembers seeing Aquaman in a local pub: "Seen Jason Momoa in a pub in Otley because his missus was filming some kind of think down that way, man loves his Guinness" | PA Photo: Ian West

8. Tom Hardy
Lewis Anthony once unknowingly shared a smoothie and a chat with Bane himself. "Bought me a smoothie and spoke to me for about half an hour. Didn’t know who he was until the staff told me," he recalled. | Getty Images for Sony Photo: Tristan Fewings

9. Gene Hackman
Ian Lindley remembers encountering the French Connection star in town. He said: "Gene Hackman, also known as Popeye Doyle, in Leeds City centre outside Burton the Tailors." | AP Photo: Mark J Terrill

10. Muhammed Ali
Several readers remembers when the boxing legend visited Leeds - with various results. Charlie Wilkinson said: "Muhammed Ali Austwick's came and sat next to me before a book signing early 90s." Lascelles Freckleton replied: "I caught a glimpse of him that day on the Headrow but the street was so packed very few would have got near him so good for you mate."

11. Prince Harry
Miranda Arieh is one of many readers who have met the Duke of Sussex. She said: "Got invited to meet him at a mental health event a few years ago. He was lovely x" | Getty Images Photo: Jonathan Brady-Pool

12. Freddie Flintoff
Unassuming barber Kirsty J Thackray once gave this famous cricketer and TV personality a haircut: "I cut Freddy Flintoff’s hair years ago when I worked in town though didn’t have a clue who he was."


