Hampshire as a county features some gorgeous towns and villages, so it’s no wonder it would be the place a number of celebrities call home.
From Colin Firth to Martin Freeman and Amanda Holden, we’ve put together a gallery consisting of the celebrities that were born here.
Discover 19 celebrities that were born in Hampshire:
5. Clare Balding
Claire Balding, from Kingsclere, is a broadcaster and journalist who has featured in a number of different shows. Photo: Helen Murray
6. Actress 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: NA
7. Amanda Holden
Britain's Got Talent judge, Amanda Holden, was born in Portsmouth where she then spent a lot of her youth in Bishop's Waltham. The actress is known for her roles in Wild at Heart, Cutting It and her most recent renovation show 'Amanda and Alan's Italian Job' with Alan Carr. Photo: Daniel Martino
8. Colin Firth
The iconic actor, Colin Firth, know for his roles in Bridget Jones, Mamma Mia and Pride and Prejudice, was born in Grayshott. Photo: Gareth Cattermole