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Celebsussex with Jo Brooks: Who are the biggest names living in Sussex? We find out where the stars live
Welcome to the shiny, new celebrity column for the whole of Sussex. Now you can read all about of your famous neighbours in Celeb Sussex. Let’s face it, we all like to know what’s been going on in the lives of the rich and famous and this column’s aim is to keep you right up to date.
If you spot a famous face walking up Horsham High Street, pushing a trolley around Waitrose in Burgess Hill, or looking for bargains in T K Maxx, Worthing, then I want to know about it.
If you run a business and have a good story connected to a celebrity, then I also want to hear from you! Get your business mentioned and email me at: info@jb-pr.com. Don’t forget to take a picture! To get things started, this month let’s take a look at my current top ten Sussex-based celebs.
1. Jack Dee, comedian
The straight-faced funnyman and one-time winner of Celebrity Big Brother lives near Chichester with his wife, Jane, and four children. Locals in the area report that they are yet to see him crack a smile.
2. Heather Mills, charity campaigner
The ex-missus of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. Over the last year Hovebased Heather has been in and out of the papers more times than a former Big Brother contestant falls in and out of limos outside nightclubs! With her high-profile divorce case, tireless campaigning for animal rights charity PETA, and recent appearance on hit American show Dancing With The Stars, this Sussex sexpot’s life is anything but boring!
3. Bryan Ferry, singer
Not a lot of people know this, but the Roxy Music frontman now lives in Sussex with his girlfriend Katie. Another little-known fact is that Ferry’s father was called Fred and was a farmer who also used to look after pit ponies.
4. Chris Evans, broadcaster
The ginger millionaire recently married part-time model Natasha Shishmanian, and I’m pleased to report the pair have since built a lovely love nest in mid-Sussex.
5. Holly Willoughby, TV presenter
Fresh-faced Miss Willoughby, who was born and raised in Brighton, also recently tied the knot with producer Dan Baldwin, who she met while working as a presenter on kids show Ministry Of Mayhem. The ceremony took place at Amberley Castle in beautiful West Sussex.
6. Norman Cook, DJ
Brighton’s very own superstar DJ – better known as Fatboy Slim – lives on Hove seafront with wife, Zoe Ball, surrounded by celebrity neighbours. His young son isn’t a celebrity yet, but chances are, that with a name like Woody Cook, he will be one day!
7. Natasha Kaplinksy, broadcaster
Thinking man’s crumpet Natasha lives in the wilds of mid-Sussex with her investment banker husband Justin Bower, just a short commute from her job reading the Six O’Clock News each night. Interesting fact: she was actually brought up in rural Barcombe and, at the age of 16, attended Varndean College in Brighton.
8. Nick Cave, musician
Aussie singer and rock god Nick Cave leads the group Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, with a wild reputation that has garnered him legions of fans worldwide. He has recently swapped the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle for a peaceful existence in coastal Rottingdean.
10. Greta Scacchi, actress
The star of hit film White Mischief now lives near Ditchling.
It looks like more celebs could be hitting a high street near you soon, as rumours surround certain A-listers looking to buy places in Sussex at the moment. The hot one at the moment is Robbie Williams – has he or hasn’t he got a place in Crowborough? Let me know if he is your neighbour! Also actor Jude Law, most famous for his roles in The Talented Mr Ripley and Alfie, has been spotted several times around Lewes, looking for property. I will keep you posted on that one as the story unfolds.
Until next time, keep spotting and don’t forget to send any celeb sightings in to info@jb-pr.com
