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Famous people.

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Beautifulbutterfly22 · 30/08/2021 18:16

Has anyone ever went to school/worked with or just knew before they became famous? Just wondering as I don't know anybody who is famous 😀 and what were they like ?

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Beautifulbutterfly22 · 30/08/2021 19:25

Anybody? Grin

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BichonFrizz · 30/08/2021 19:28

Someone in the year below me is now a bbc news correspondent and on tv a lot so they're not a list famous but probably recognised by some. Sorry it's not more exciting. I passed Kate winslet walking her dog twice (there and back) if that adds some additional pizazz

Peakypolly · 30/08/2021 19:36

I was at school with some of Kajagoogoo - but they were in their last year of sixth form when I joined.
They were talented and friendly to the year 7's.

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Beautifulbutterfly22 · 30/08/2021 20:39

@BichonFrizz..I love Kate Winslet Smile

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Ifyouarehappyandyouknowit21 · 30/08/2021 20:42

Yes,
I was at drama school with Belinda Owusu - who was in Eastenders & Holby. She was just a normal nice girl.

Alexandra Burke was three years (I think) above me at Secondary school. Very Theatrical and always in the school plays. Down to earth kind of girl.

PineapplePanda · 30/08/2021 20:45

Yes I know someone famous with nearly £10m Instagram followers. It's not nice sometimes as public opinion about them is hurtful to read.

SimonJT · 30/08/2021 20:46

Yes, funnily enough they’re completely normal like me and you.

LeftyLou · 30/08/2021 20:51

Quite a few famous people went to the same school. Including actors, musicians and sports. Nobody in my own year.

I cannot say I knew/know any of them personally either.

BearSoFair · 30/08/2021 21:02

Not me, but I have a friend who knew Lewis Hamilton at school. She has nothing positive to say about him as a teen!

SilverGlassHare · 30/08/2021 21:05

My husband worked with Patrick Grant from Sewing Bee! I keep pushing DH to get back in touch and invite him round for dinner 😂😂

Disfordarkchocolate · 30/08/2021 21:10

@SilverGlassHare

My husband worked with Patrick Grant from Sewing Bee! I keep pushing DH to get back in touch and invite him round for dinner 😂😂
Can I come too. I follow him on Instagram and am a little bit in love with him.
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Beautifulbutterfly22 · 30/08/2021 21:13

LeftyLou/SimonJT/PineapplePanda
Oh c'mon...name them! Grin

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NiceGerbil · 30/08/2021 21:15

Yes a comedian v well known.

He was very dull and the one you didn't want to get collared by on a night out!

MostlyNormalSometimesOdd · 30/08/2021 21:20

I was a couple of years above someone who's now a main character in a Multi-Season American TV Series. He was a lovely kid then, and by all accounts remains a lovely bloke nowadays

Suzi888 · 30/08/2021 21:21

How famous? Grin

TartanDMs · 30/08/2021 21:24

I went to school with a former England rugby player. Funnily enough, at school his older brother was the better player... my sister in law was at school with Clive Owen, and my mum went to school with the woman who played Mandy Jordache in Brookside.

BabyRace · 30/08/2021 21:25

DH knew Amy Winehouse as a child but they didn't get on. DMIL went to her funeral.

dementedma · 30/08/2021 21:27

My friend was at school with Rob Brydon. Says he got all the best parts in the school plays

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Beautifulbutterfly22 · 30/08/2021 21:28

@BabyRace...poor Amy..still can't believe the talent lost 😥

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Habbyhadno · 30/08/2021 21:28

@BearSoFair

Not me, but I have a friend who knew Lewis Hamilton at school. She has nothing positive to say about him as a teen!
I have a friend who was in his year at school and says that he was barely there, but when he was in he wasn't the nicest.
coodawoodashooda · 30/08/2021 21:40

I can't believe all of that money wouldn't change a person.

Hotcuppatea · 30/08/2021 21:41

Yes. I went to school with a few now well-known actors. Also used to date a guy who is now on radio and film. Not sure I'd call him famous though. All were just kind of normal when I knew them. They just wanted to do a different job to me.

Backtobacktheyfacedeachother · 30/08/2021 21:43

@NiceGerbil do you think he’s funny doing his comedy routine or is he still dull?

NiceGerbil · 30/08/2021 22:01

He's a comedian/actor who does sketch shows and acting rather than a stand up.

BabyRace · 30/08/2021 22:04

[quote Beautifulbutterfly22]@BabyRace...poor Amy..still can't believe the talent lost 😥[/quote]
Yeah, and terrible that her dad is trying to make as much money as possible off her memory