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Tentative links to celebrities

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WestEndVBroadway · 12/07/2017 16:31

A friend of mine had a cousin who happened to also be a cousin of Jim Kerr from Simple Minds. Although my friend was not actually related to Jim Kerr she referred to him as her half cousin. Another friend used to boast that she and Simon Le Bon were at school together, they did indeed go to the same school but not at the same time. Anyone else got any vague claims to fame?

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Cocklodger · 13/07/2017 00:55

I went to Asda at stupid o'clock in the morning (I worked late shifts at the time) back in 2008ish.
I was struggling to reach a cereal box at the back of the shelf (it was one shelf from the highest) I couldn't quite get it and was getting quite fucked off.
A man stepped in and grabbed it for me. It was john barrowman Smile we made small talk about the fact we were both out shopping at 1am and I went on my way. I didn't want to mention I'd recognised him as he was obviously hoping not to run into anyone if he was buying groceries at that time..
Was nice though.

My sister was in the same high school class as a bandmember from bullet from my valentine.

Do these count? Grin

Beerwench · 13/07/2017 00:58

I once delivered a drink (room service) to Sarah Lancashire.
well I'm pretty sure she was in there but I gave it to a minion in reality

I also waited on Mr Tumble.........

abbey44 · 13/07/2017 01:03

My sister had her head shoved down the loo at school by Steve Redgrave.

Had George Harrison knocking at our back door looking for the New Year's Eve party - was actually being held a few doors up by one of his friends...

Once sold a horse to the wife of the drummer of an iconic 70s rock band. She gave him a couple of pretty mares and he had a lovely life producing rather gorgeous foals before he died of old age and was buried under his favourite oak tree. (The horse, not the drummer - he's still going strong.)

Erm, probably not quite tenuous enough, though...

HappyGoLuckyGirl · 13/07/2017 01:15

The company I work for worked for a famous comedian a few years back. Not at all like his tv persona. Had his man servant person follow him around, blocking entrances to toilets etc. We were all told to stay at our desks as to not bump into him.

Diva central.

TheBadgersMadeMeDoIt · 13/07/2017 01:16

My DSis used to go out with a guy who went to school with Catherine Zeta Jones.

He said she was a right little madam.

LilaBard · 13/07/2017 01:18

I used to work at a dental practice attended by one of Goldie Lookin Chain's parents. Or Dad and step mum. Not quite sure.

choochooo · 13/07/2017 01:39

My friend was once asked out by Russ Abbott's son

I served Robert Plant's ex FIL in a bar (apparently)

TorchesTorches · 13/07/2017 02:16

I once sat behind Cecil Parkinson at an Opera (posh).

BoysofMelody · 13/07/2017 02:30

My mum and dad used to get a Christmas card from Jeremy Lloyd who co-wrote 'Allo, allo and Are you being Served?

My mum knew his (much younger) third wife's mother.

I used to work for the Youth Offending Service and worked with a future Big Brother contestant, who had got done for a relatively small and twatty offence.

BoysofMelody · 13/07/2017 02:34

Oh and a friend of a friend, claims to have shagged Su Pollard. I am not sure if I believe him.

MissisBee · 13/07/2017 03:08

My parents' neighbour's nephew was in Ash before they were famous

Pawsbutton · 13/07/2017 03:56

My mum's 2nd cousin or maybe 4th cousin is married to Claudia Schiffer.

UsedToBeAPaxmanFan · 13/07/2017 04:05

I sold my breadmaker to Martin Freeman's cousin.

One of Ds2 frIends has an ancestor who wrote the words for "Twinkle twinkle little star"

coffeekittens · 13/07/2017 04:35

My ex is Jimmy Savilles alleged grandson, not something I particularly talk about.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 13/07/2017 06:37

My friend's mum sold Ali Campbell from UB40 a house back in the 90s.

My DH was Gabriella Cilmi's bodyguard when she sang at a festival in the UK.

I did security for Blazin Squad and Atomic Kitten at a different event. Rocky B from BS cried for his mum when he saw the crowds of screaming teenage girls, and Atomic Kitten had the lyrics to their songs sellotaped to the floor of the stage when they performed.

Justawaterformeplease · 13/07/2017 06:55

When I was a teenager I worked at a relatively nice hotel that did weddings. I once took a coffee up to the room of the actress who played Paul Nicholls' character's mum in Eastenders (Lorraine? Jacqui?) She was very lovely and tipped me £2 which I seem to recall was more than the price of the coffee itself.

barbarann · 13/07/2017 07:08

I used to share a house with footballer Lee Sharpe's cousin.

My second cousin had a stint in a certain tv show in Australia (like 2 episodes) as a friend of a now Hollywood star.

My work colleague's son was in panto with John Barrowman.

Buildalegohouse · 13/07/2017 07:13

The aunt and uncle of a premier league footballer and the parents of a girl band member live on the same road as my parents.

Someone I work with is related to the Chuckle brothers.

My friend was the teacher of one of the 1D boys.

I served Freddie Flintoff when I worked in Tesco as a student.

I'm not sure which is the most tenuous. All equally?

Buildalegohouse · 13/07/2017 07:16

My dad is friends with the dad of Danii Minogue's child's father.
Can't believe I forgot that one!

Lndnmummy · 13/07/2017 07:16

My dh used to work with Jamie O'haras cousin.

Fletchasaurus · 13/07/2017 07:18

Ooh, I've thought of a couple more. I had a teacher who was the brother of an actor from a big US tv show and I went to school with someone from a soap opera here. He wasn't very nice!

Mammylamb · 13/07/2017 07:43

My dad worked with Jim Kerr's dad during the 80s

MrsJackRackam · 13/07/2017 07:53

My friend's friend went out with Jamie Dornan in high school. She dumped him. Idiot
I was invited to an after pub party that a newly famous Brad Pitt was at, just after Thelma and Louise was released. I didn't go cos I was tired idiot

Whenwillthesunshine · 13/07/2017 08:19

I have a few more
I got asked out for a drink by the singer of the little angels,was going great until he realised I was 15!!
I bumped into Chris Evans coming out of Oxford Street tube station,he had his cap down so no one would recognise him.
My ex boyfriend is a fashion designer not really known in this county though,he lives in Africa now

seastargirl · 13/07/2017 08:25

My friends neighbours daughter is one of the Rooney's nannies!