We've got plenty of homegrown talent in Leeds, but our university has had a hand in developing many big names.
From Hollywood actors with starring roles in Star Trek, the leader of the Labour Party, reality TV royalty and even Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend - some seriously famous faces have walked up the steps of Parkinson.
Take a look at who they are and what they studied during their time in Leeds.
7. Keir Starmer
The leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, studied law at the University of Leeds, graduating with a first class LLB degree in 1985. He later received a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the university in 2012. He worked as a human rights lawyer before being appointed Queen's Counsel in 2002. In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), holding these roles until 2013. He was elected to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader in 2020. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
8. Alt-J
Joe Newman, Thom Sonny Green, Gus Unger-Hamilton and Gwilym Sainsbury formed band ALT-J while they were studying at the University of Leeds together. Joe, Thom, Gwilym all studied Fine Art, while Gus studied English Language and Literature. They all graduated in 2010. Their debut album An Awesome Wave was released in May 2012 and won the 2012 British Mercury Prize. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Kate Phillips
The University of Leeds has produced its very own Peaky Blinder in the form of Kate Phillips, who plays Linda Shelby in the hugely successful series. In the show, she plays the wife of Arthur Shelby, the eldest of the Shelby siblings and Tommy's right hand man. Kate studied Theatre and Performance at Leeds, graduating in 2010. She has also appeared in Wolf Hall as Jane Seymour, Ware & Peace and The Crown. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Corinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae was born in Leeds in 1979 and chose to stay in the city to study. The Grammy-winner read English language and literature at the University of Leeds where she graduated in 2000. In 2011, she was awarded an honorary doctorate of music by the university. She found success with her debut single Like a Star in 2005, followed by her debut self-titled album in 2006. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire
11. Georgie Thompson
Sports presenter Georgie Thompson, full name Georgina Jane Ainslie, studied broadcast journalism at the University of Leeds, graduating in 199 with a 2:1. She has since gone on to have a hugely successful career, working for Sky Sports News, and later Sky Sports F1. She has also been a presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live. She is married to British sailor Ben Ainslie, with whom she has a daughter. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
12. Dan Smith
Lead singer of Bastille, Dan Smith, read English Language and Literature at the University of Leeds. He graduated in 2007. He wrote about film and music for the student news papers. After returning to London, where he grew up, he formed Bastille in 2010 with the band finding fame with the release of their song Pompeii. Photo: Mark Bickerdike