Greater Manchester has its fair share of celebrities, including stars of all kinds – from the worlds of film, sport, comedy, music and more.
And with high-profile success comes great wealth, as is the case with these famous sons and daughters of Manchester. Whether they’ve written best-selling albums or played for leading football teams, they have earned more than most of us will in a lifetime.
Here are some of the richest celebrities, with their approximate fortunes according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Here are some of the richest celebrities, with their approximate fortunes according to Celebrity Net Worth.
5. Jason Orange
Ex-Take That singer Jason Orange, who was born in Crumpsall and went to school in Wythenshawe, has an estimated net worth of £24.9million. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
6. Morrissey
The controversial frontman of the Smiths has an estimated net worth of £41.5million. Morrissey grew up in Hulme. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Firefly) Photo: Ilya S. Savenok
7. Mick Hucknall
Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall has an estimated net worth of £49.8million. He grew up in Denton, Tameside. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
8. Ryan Giggs
The former Manchester United star has an estimated net worth of £49.8million. He was born in Cardiff but grew up in Swinton, Salford. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)