Here are 12 of the most famous people from across the county.
Portsmouth has also played home to many celebrities over the years – from Dickens to Love Island contestants.
Look through our gallery of celebrities from the rest of Hampshire below.
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5. Jamie Redknapp
Son of former Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, he was born in Barton on Sea and went on to play for Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspurs, Southampton and England. He now works for Sky Sports as a pundit. Photo: Nigel French
6. Reverend W. Awdry
Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, Wilbert Vere Awdry was born at Ampfield vicarage near Romsey in 1911 Photo: Other
7. Richard Dawson
Born in Gosport he ran away to join the merchant navy at the age of 14. He later began a TV career staring in Hogan's Heroes and hosted Family Feud in America. Photo: Contributed
8. Liz Hurley
This model and actress who starred in the hit spy comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997 was actually born in Basingstoke. She made her name as a spokesmodel for Estee Lauder. Photo: Yui Mok