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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9. Scott Mills
The BBC Radio 1 DJ was born in Eastleigh and began his career with Hampshire radio station Power FM. Photo: Submitted
10. Charlie Dimmock
This gardening expert, who was part of the BBC Garden Force team, she was born in Southampton. Photo: Other
11. John Madden
Born in Southsea in 1949, John is a TV and film director. He's directed 'Shakespeare in Love' starring Gwyneth Paltrow in 1998 as well as 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' starring many British actors in 2011. Photo: Mischa Allen
12. Laura Carmichael
One of the stars of Downton Abbey, which was filmed in Hampshire, she was born in Southampton. Photo: Other