Influencers from United Kingdom starting with J

  • J.K. Rowling
     Occupation: Novelist

    Joanne Rowling, better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist and author of Harry Potter, a seven-volume series about a young wizard. Published from 1997 to 2007, the fantasy novels are the best-selling book series in history, with over 600 million copies sold. They have been translated into 84 languages and have spawned a global media franchise including films and video games. She writes Cormoran Strike, an ongoing crime fiction series, under the alias Robert Galbraith.

    X: 14.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 6.3M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jack Harries
     Occupation: Filmmaker

    Jack Harries is a British filmmaker, producer, presenter, and climate activist born on May 13, 1993, in London. He is one half of the identical twin duo alongside his brother Finn Harries, with whom he co-founded the popular YouTube channel JacksGap in 2011 to document his gap year travels. The channel quickly grew to millions of subscribers, evolving from lighthearted vlogs and challenges to in-depth documentaries on social issues like mental health, education, and environmental justice. Over the years, Harries has directed films addressing climate change, forced migration, and mental health stigma, including works featured at festivals and on platforms like CNN and BBC. A vocal advocate for sustainability, he has participated in Extinction Rebellion protests, including a 2019 arrest during a demonstration against the fossil fuel industry. The son of television producer Andy Harries and writer Rebecca Frayn, he attended The Harrodian School and has built a career blending storytelling with activism, amassing a global audience through his thoughtful, purpose-driven content.

    YouTube: 3.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 27.3K Followers / Subscribers
  • Jack Osbourne
     Occupation: Media Personality

    Jack Joseph Osbourne is an English and American media personality. He is the youngest child of Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. He starred on MTV's reality series The Osbournes (2002–2005), along with his father, mother Sharon, and sister Kelly. Osbourne has since pursued a career as a fitness and travel reporter, presenting shows such as Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005–2009) and BBC's Saving Planet Earth (2007). In 2016, he and his father travelled the world in the History Channel reality series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour.

    Instagram: 1.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 494.6K Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 295K Followers / Subscribers
  • Jake Mitchell
     Occupation: Youtuber

    Jake Mitchell is a British social media star and content creator, primarily known for his self-titled YouTube channel where he has amassed over 1.7 million subscribers. Born in Hereford, England, he began making and editing videos at a young age. His content is popular among young viewers and features a variety of lifestyle vlogs, humorous challenges, pranks, and collaborations with other YouTubers. He also has a presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok and has ventured into the music industry, releasing his debut single "Waved" in 2019. He often shares aspects of his personal life, including content with his family and girlfriend.

    YouTube: 1.7M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 362K Followers / Subscribers
  • James Arthur
     Occupation: Singer

    James Arthur is an English singer-songwriter who rose to global prominence after winning the ninth series of The X Factor UK in 2012. He is widely recognized for his powerful, soulful voice and his ability to blend pop, R&B, and rock influences.

    Career Highlights

    The X Factor Victory: Mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, Arthur’s win led to his debut single, a cover of Shontelle’s "Impossible." It became the most successful winner's single in the show's history, debuting at number one and selling millions of copies.

    Commercial Success: After a brief period of personal and professional controversy that saw him leave his original label, he made a massive comeback in 2016 with the hit ballad "Say You Won't Let Go." The song achieved multi-platinum status and has billions of streams globally.

    Discography: He has released several successful studio albums, including:

    James Arthur (2013)

    Back from the Edge (2016)

    You (2019)

    It'll All Make Sense in the End (2021)

    Bitter Sweet Love (2024)

    Style and Artistry

    Arthur's music is often described as honest and raw, frequently drawing from his personal struggles with mental health and his upbringing in Middlesbrough. While primarily a pop artist, his later work has explored indie-rock, folk, and even rap influences, reflecting his background playing in various rock bands before his television breakthrough.

    YouTube: 7.8M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 3.4M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.9M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 2.7M Followers / Subscribers
  • James Corden
     Occupation: Actor

    James Corden is a British actor, comedian, writer, and television host.

    He is perhaps most internationally famous for hosting the American late-night talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, from 2015 to 2023. During this time, he popularized the recurring segment "Carpool Karaoke."

    Before his late-night success, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the critically acclaimed and popular British sitcom Gavin & Stacey (2007–2010, 2019). He has also appeared in various films and stage productions, including winning a Tony Award for his performance in the play One Man, Two Guvnors.

    He is known for his enthusiastic and outgoing personality.

    X: 9.7M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 6.1M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 5.8M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • James Marriott
     Occupation: Musician

    James William Marriott is a Swiss-born English musician, singer, and songwriter known for his indie rock music. He has also gained a following as a YouTuber and Twitch streamer.

    His albums include Are We There Yet? and the 2025 No. 1 UK charting album Don't Tell the Dog. He also released the extended plays No Left Brain and Bitter Tongues. His singles include "I Don't Want to Live Like This," which charted on the UK singles chart.

    He was born on July 7, 1997, in Switzerland, but grew up in England. He cites Foals and the Strokes as major influences for his music.

    YouTube: 2M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.1M Followers / Subscribers X: 577.2K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 525K Followers / Subscribers
  • James May
     Occupation: Television Host

    James May is an English television presenter, author, and journalist, best known for co-presenting the motoring programmes Top Gear (2003–2015) and The Grand Tour (2016–2024) alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Due to his careful and measured approach to driving, he earned the nickname "Captain Slow." Beyond motoring shows, he has presented several solo television series on various topics including travel (*James May: Our Man in...*), science and technology, cooking (*James May: Oh Cook!*), and toys (*James May's Toy Stories*). He is also a successful columnist and author.

    X: 3.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 736K Followers / Subscribers
  • James McAvoy
     Occupation: Actor

    James McAvoy is a Scottish actor and director, born on April 21, 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland.

    He began his acting career as a teenager in 1995 with the film The Near Room and appeared mostly on television until his film career expanded around 2003.

    He is widely known for his roles as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series (beginning with X-Men: First Class), and for his performances in films like Atonement, The Last King of Scotland, and M. Night Shyamalan's thrillers Split and Glass. Other notable credits include Wanted, It Chapter Two, and the voice role of Mr. Tumnus in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. His early television work included the British comedy-drama Shameless.

    Instagram: 4M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • James Nesbitt
     Occupation: Actor

    William James Nesbitt OBE is a Northern Irish actor known for a wide range of roles in television and film. He is widely recognized for playing Adam Williams in the romantic comedy-drama series Cold Feet from 1997 to 2003 and again from 2016 to 2020, a role which earned him several awards.

    His other notable television work includes starring as undercover detective Tommy Murphy in Murphy's Law from 2001 to 2007, the title role in the miniseries Jekyll, and DCI Tom Brannick in the drama Bloodlands. In film, he received critical acclaim for playing Ivan Cooper in the television film Bloody Sunday (2002) and for his role as the pig farmer "Pig" Finn in Waking Ned (1998). Internationally, he is also known for playing the dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy. He is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

    Facebook: 2.8K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • James Phelps
     Occupation: Actor

    James Andrew Eric Phelps (born February 25, 1986) is an English actor and podcaster. He is most widely recognized for his role as Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011), where he starred alongside his identical twin brother, Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley.

    Key Career Highlights

    Harry Potter Series: Appeared in all eight films as one of the mischievous Weasley twins.

    Podcasting: Co-hosts the podcast Normal Not Normal (previously Double Trouble) with his brother, featuring interviews with various actors and celebrities.

    Television & Film: His other acting credits include the film Last Night in Soho (2021), the TV movie Danny and the Human Zoo, and guest appearances in series like Kingdom and Silent Witness.

    Other Projects: He frequently participates in Harry Potter fan events and exhibitions and recently co-hosted the reality competition show Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (2024).

    Background

    James was born in Birmingham, England, and is the younger twin by 13 minutes. Beyond acting, he has also worked behind the scenes as a runner on the sets of The Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. He is known for his involvement in various charitable causes, including the Teenage Cancer Trust.

    Instagram: 2.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 918.5K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jamie Campbell Bower
     Occupation: Actor

    Jamie Campbell Bower (full name James Metcalfe Campbell Bower) is an English actor and singer, born on November 22, 1988, in London, England.

    He is known for his roles across various film and television franchises:

    He made his feature film debut in 2007 in a supporting role in *Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street**.

    He played Caius in *The Twilight Saga** films (2009–2012).

    He portrayed the young Gellert Grindelwald in *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1** (2010) and reprised the role in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018).

    He played Jace Wayland in the film *The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones** (2013).

    He starred as King Arthur in the television series *Camelot** (2011).

    A prominent recent role is Henry Creel / One / Vecna in the fourth season of the Netflix series *Stranger Things** (2022).

    In addition to acting, he is a singer, guitarist, and former model. He was the frontman for the London-based band Counterfeit from 2015 to 2020.

    Instagram: 6.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 942.8K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jamie Oliver
     Occupation: Chef

    Jamie Oliver is a highly successful British chef, restaurateur, and media personality. He gained widespread fame with his television show The Naked Chef and is known for his accessible cooking style and focus on fresh, simple ingredients.

    Beyond his cooking career, he has been a prominent campaigner for healthier eating and food education, particularly in schools, notably through his "Feed Me Better" campaign. He has authored numerous best-selling cookbooks and established several restaurant chains. He is recognized globally for his efforts to make cooking enjoyable and to improve public health through food.

    Instagram: 10.6M Followers / Subscribers X: 5.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jamie Vardy
     Occupation: Football Player

    👑 Jamie Vardy: The Non-League Hero

    Jamie Richard Vardy is an English professional footballer widely known for his incredible "rags-to-riches" story and his prolific career as a striker, primarily with Leicester City.

    ### ⚽ Career Highlights

    * Club: Vardy's career is most strongly associated with Leicester City, where he was instrumental in one of football's greatest fairy tales: winning the Premier League title in the 2015–16 season. He spent 13 years with the club, scoring 200 goals in 500 appearances before moving to Serie A club Cremonese in 2025.

    * The Rise: He famously climbed the ranks of English football, starting his senior career in non-league football with Stocksbridge Park Steels after being released by Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 16. His journey up through FC Halifax Town and Fleetwood Town before joining Leicester City in 2012 is one of the sport's most inspiring narratives.

    * England National Team: He made his debut for the England national team in 2015 and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

    ### ⭐ Notable Achievements

    * Premier League Champion (2015–16): The key figure in Leicester City's historic title win.

    * Premier League Golden Boot (2019–20): Awarded to the league's top scorer, making him the oldest player to win the award.

    * Premier League Record: Holds the record for scoring in the most consecutive Premier League matches (11 games).

    * Individual Honours: Premier League Player of the Season (2015–16) and FWA Footballer of the Year (2015–16).

    Vardy is celebrated for his pace, tireless work rate, and clinical finishing on the pitch, embodying a never-say-die attitude that made him a fan favourite and a global sports icon.

    Instagram: 2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jared Harris
     Occupation: Actor

    Jared Francis Harris is a British actor known for his versatile and compelling performances in both film and television.

    He was born on August 24, 1961, in London, England, and is the son of the late Irish actor Richard Harris and Welsh actress Elizabeth Rees-Williams. He studied drama and literature at Duke University and later trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

    Harris has received various accolades, including a British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

    Some of his notable roles include:

    Lane Pryce in the TV series Mad Men.

    Valery Legasov in the miniseries Chernobyl, for which he won a BAFTA.

    King George VI in the series The Crown.

    Anderson Dawes in the series The Expanse.

    Hari Seldon in the series Foundation.

    Professor Moriarty in the film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

    Ulysses S. Grant in the film Lincoln.

    Andy Warhol in the film I Shot Andy Warhol.

    Instagram: 87.1K Followers / Subscribers X: 55.5K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jason Isaacs
     Occupation: Actor

    Jason Isaacs is an English actor and voice actor.

    He is widely recognized for his roles as the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series and as Colonel William Tavington in the movie The Patriot.

    His other notable roles in film and television include:

    D.J. in Event Horizon

    Captain Hook in Peter Pan

    Captain Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down

    Michael Caffee in the TV series Brotherhood

    Dr. Hunter Aloysius "Hap" Percy in the Netflix series The OA

    Captain Gabriel Lorca in Star Trek: Discovery

    Field Marshal Georgy Zhukov in The Death of Stalin

    He was born in Liverpool, England, on June 6, 1963. He studied law at Bristol University but pursued an acting career after training at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. He is married to Emma Hewitt and has two children.

    Instagram: 1M Followers / Subscribers X: 271.9K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jason Statham
     Occupation: Actor

    Jason Statham is an English actor, martial artist, and movie producer, born on July 26, 1967, in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England.

    He is widely known for portraying tough, gritty, or violent characters, primarily in various action-thriller films, and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. Statham often performs a significant portion of his own stunts, a practice rooted in his background in martial arts and his earlier career as a competitive diver. He was a member of Britain's National Diving Squad for twelve years, even competing in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

    His film career began after meeting director Guy Ritchie, who cast him in his first feature film, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), followed by Snatch (2000). He rose to prominence as the lead role, Frank Martin, in The Transporter trilogy (2002–2008). He is also a major star in major action franchises, notably as Lee Christmas in The Expendables series and Deckard Shaw in The Fast & Furious series (including the spin-off Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw). Other notable films include Crank (2006) and its sequel, The Bank Job (2008), The Mechanic (2011), Wrath of Man (2021), The Meg (2018) and Meg 2: The Trench (2023), and The Beekeeper (2024).

    He has been in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley since 2010.

    Facebook: 72M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 44M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jenson Button
     Occupation: Former Racing Driver

    Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, MBE, is a British former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2000 to 2017.

    He is the 2009 Formula One World Drivers' Champion, a title he won driving for Brawn GP. Throughout his 18 seasons in F1, he secured 15 Grand Prix wins and 50 podium finishes.

    Button began his career in karting at the age of eight and progressed through junior car championships before making his F1 debut with Williams in 2000. He later drove for teams like Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, and spent the majority of his later career with McLaren.

    He is known for his smooth driving style and tactical intelligence, particularly his skill in unpredictable weather conditions. Following his F1 career, he has competed in other series such as Super GT, where he won the title in 2018, and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). He has also worked as a senior advisor for the Williams F1 team and is a Sky Sports F1 presenter.

    X: 2.8M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 875K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jeremy Lynch
     Occupation: Football Player

    Jeremy Lynch is a British freestyle footballer and content creator who is widely known as one half of the F2Freestylers duo alongside Billy Wingrove.

    He gained early recognition by reaching the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2008 with his freestyle football skills. He was formerly an amateur footballer who played in the Arsenal Academy as a teenager and later played semi-professionally for Billericay Town for a short period.

    He and Billy Wingrove run the hugely popular F2Freestylers - Ultimate Soccer Skills Channel on YouTube and have an extensive following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where they showcase football skills, tricks, and comedic skits. He has also featured in the documentary film In the Hands of the Gods and has participated in charity events like Soccer Aid. He is also an author, having co-written several books on football.

    Jeremy Lynch was born in London, England, on July 28, 1987. He is married to Shauna Louise and they welcomed a son in 2023. He has Jamaican ancestry.

    TikTok: 27.7M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 13.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 6.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 4.5M Followers / Subscribers
  • Jessie J
     Occupation: Singer

    Jessie J is a British singer and songwriter known for her powerful vocals, eclectic musical style, and energetic stage presence. She initially gained recognition writing songs for other artists, including Miley Cyrus's "Party in the U.S.A.," before launching her own successful career. Her debut album, "Who You Are" (2011), featured international hits like "Price Tag" and "Domino." Her music often blends pop, R\&B, soul, and sometimes hip-hop elements. She has also been a prominent coach on television talent shows like "The Voice UK" and "The Voice Australia."

    Facebook: 17M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 14.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 7.2M Followers / Subscribers
  • Jim Chapman
     Occupation: Youtuber

    Jim Chapman is an English YouTuber, model, writer, and fashion influencer born on December 28, 1987, in Norfolk, England. He launched his main YouTube channel in 2010, amassing over 2.5 million subscribers by focusing on men's fashion, grooming, lifestyle, and travel content, with more than 159 million video views. A University of East Anglia graduate with a BSc in Psychology, Chapman has collaborated with creators like Zoe Sugg, Alfie Deyes, and Tyler Oakley, and has worked with brands including Burberry, Mulberry, and the British Fashion Council. He is the brother of makeup artists Samantha and Nicola Chapman, co-founders of Pixiwoo and Real Techniques brushes. Previously married to fellow YouTuber Tanya Burr (divorced in 2021), he is also a contributing editor at GQ magazine and author of the 2017 book 147 Things.

    Instagram: 2.4M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 2.1M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jimmy Page
     Occupation: Producer

    Jimmy Page is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer, widely celebrated as one of the most influential and important guitarists in rock history.

    He is best known as the founder, guitarist, and producer of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. In this role, he pioneered the band's distinctive heavy, blues-infused sound and was the principal composer of much of their iconic material, including tracks like "Stairway to Heaven," "Kashmir," and "Whole Lotta Love."

    Before Led Zeppelin, he was a highly sought-after session musician in London during the mid-1960s and later served as the lead guitarist for the band The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968.

    Page is known for his innovative guitar techniques, complex arrangements, and distinctive use of instruments like the double-necked Gibson EDS-1275. His work has been fundamental to the development of hard rock and heavy metal.

    Facebook: 2.2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 266.9K Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Jo Frost
     Occupation: Television Personality

    Jo Frost is a British television personality, nanny, and author, best known as the central figure of the reality television program Supernanny.1

    She worked as a professional nanny for over 30 years, starting in 1989.

    The reality show Supernanny first aired in the UK in 2004 and also had a successful American version. In the show, she visited families to implement consistent disciplinary, behavioral, and entertainment techniques to improve troubled family lives. Her methods often included the famous "Naughty Step" and emphasized routine, consistency, and rewarding good behavior.

    Frost has starred in several other reality shows, including Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance, Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost, and Jo Frost: Nanny on Tour.

    She is a New York Times best-selling author and has written multiple books on childcare, such as Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children.

    Jo Frost is an advocate for the United Nations Foundation's Shot@Life movement, which aims to decrease vaccine-preventable childhood diseases and deaths.8 She also supports people with anaphylaxis and severe allergies.

    She was born Joanne Frost in London, England, on June 27, 1970, and is married to Darrin Jackson.

    Facebook: 1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 914K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Joe Alwyn
     Occupation: Actor

    Joe Alwyn (born February 21, 1991) is a British actor and songwriter known for his understated performances in critically acclaimed dramas and period pieces.

    Raised in North London, Alwyn studied at the University of Bristol and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He rose to prominence almost immediately after graduating when director Ang Lee cast him as the lead in the 2016 war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

    Career Highlights

    Film: He has built a reputation for choosing character-driven roles in prestige films, including The Favourite (2018), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Harriet (2019), and The Brutalist (2024).

    Television: He starred as Nick in the 2022 Hulu/BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations with Friends.

    Music: Under the pseudonym William Bowery, Alwyn co-wrote and co-produced several songs with Taylor Swift on her albums Folklore, Evermore, and Midnights. This collaboration earned him a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021.

    Notable Roles

    ProjectRoleYearBilly Lynn's Long Halftime WalkBilly Lynn2016The FavouriteSamuel Masham2018Conversations with FriendsNick Conway2022Kinds of KindnessVarious2024

    Alwyn is often noted for his private nature and his preference for supporting roles in ensemble casts over "flashy" leading man parts. He was also in a high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift for nearly seven years before their split in early 2023.

    Instagram: 985K Followers / Subscribers X: 95.1K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Joe Sugg
     Occupation: Youtuber

    Joe Sugg, born Joseph Graham Sugg on September 8, 1991, in Lacock, Wiltshire, England, is a prominent English YouTuber, actor, and content creator. He rose to fame in 2012 by launching his main YouTube channel, ThatcherJoe—named after his early apprenticeship as a roof thatcher—which amassed over 8 million subscribers at its peak through entertaining videos featuring impressions, pranks, art challenges, collaborations, and experimental formats. He also runs secondary channels like ThatcherJoeVlogs for daily life updates and ThatcherJoeGames for gaming content.

    Sugg has expanded into acting and television, including an uncredited voiceover as a seagull in the 2015 UK version of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. He starred alongside fellow YouTuber Caspar Lee in the direct-to-DVD films Joe and Caspar Hit the Road (2015) and its sequel Joe & Caspar Hit the Road USA (2016), which aired on E4. In 2017, he appeared in an episode of the ITV show Release the Hounds with creators Alfie Deyes and Marcus Butler. His television breakthrough came as a finalist on the 16th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, where he partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, whom he began dating soon after. In 2019, Sugg made his West End debut as Ogie Anhorn in the musical Waitress. Additional credits include voicing characters in Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) and The Amazing Maurice (2022), as well as a role in the BBC drama The Syndicate (2021).

    Beyond entertainment, Sugg explored his family history on the 2021 BBC series Who Do You Think You Are?, uncovering Huguenot ancestors who fled religious persecution in 18th-century France. He maintains an active online presence, including a Twitch channel for gaming streams. In September 2025, he and Buswell announced they were expecting their first child, a milestone shared amid reflections on media pressures in his latest YouTube video. Educated at The Corsham School, where he earned strong A-level grades, Sugg continues to produce content focused on humor, creativity, and personal life.

    YouTube: 7.3M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 6.7M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Joe Swash
     Occupation: Actor

    Joe Swash is a British actor and television presenter from London.

    He is best known for his role as Mickey Miller in the BBC One soap opera ***EastEnders***, a role he played from 2003 to 2008.

    He is also recognized for his appearances on reality television, having won the eighth series of ***I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!*** in 2008 and the twelfth series of ***Dancing on Ice*** in 2020. Following his win on I'm a Celebrity, he was part of the presenting team for its spin-off show for several years.

    He is married to television personality and singer Stacey Solomon, whom he wed in 2022. He has also been involved in presenting other television shows and has appeared in theatre productions.

    Instagram: 2.1M Followers / Subscribers X: 508.7K Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 77.3K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Joe Weller
     Occupation: Internet Personality

    Joe Weller is a British YouTuber, content creator, and former amateur boxer born on May 4, 1996, in Brighton, England. He launched his main YouTube channel in 2012, gaining popularity through football (soccer) challenges, vlogs, pranks, and collaborations with other creators in the UK online scene. With over 4 million subscribers, his content often features high-energy edits, humor, and lifestyle segments, evolving from early football-focused videos to broader entertainment like music releases—such as his 2014 World Cup song featuring KSI—and personal storytelling about mental health struggles like anxiety and depression.

    Weller rose to prominence in the mid-2010s alongside peers like KSI and Miniminter, and he made headlines in 2018 with an amateur boxing match against KSI, which he lost by technical knockout, drawing massive online attention. He also won a 2017 bout against fellow YouTuber Theo Baker. Based in Eastbourne, UK, Weller has a sister named Amy who runs her own YouTube channel, and he maintains an active presence on social media, including Instagram and Threads, where he shares updates on his creative projects and daily life.

    YouTube: 5.3M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.3M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 495K Followers / Subscribers
  • Joe Wicks
     Occupation: Coach

    Joseph Trevor Wicks, widely known as The Body Coach, is a British fitness coach, television presenter, social media personality, and author. He was born on September 21, 1985, in Epsom, Surrey, England.

    Wicks promotes a fitness method that primarily uses High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. He initially gained traction by posting short, 15-second recipe videos and fitness content on social media, building one of the most followed fitness brands on Instagram and YouTube. He is the creator of the successful "90 Day Plan" which includes tailored workouts and meals.

    Wicks is a best-selling author, starting with his debut cookbook, Lean in 15: 15-minute meals, which was a major success in 2015. His other works include cookbooks like Lean in 15: The Shape Plan and Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan, as well as children's books like The Burpee Bears.

    During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, he became widely known as the "nation's PE teacher" for his live "PE with Joe" workout streams on YouTube, which helped children and families stay active during lockdowns. For this effort, he was awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours of 2020. He is married to Rosie Jones and has four children.

    Instagram: 4.7M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 2.9M Followers / Subscribers X: 403.5K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
  • Joely Richardson
     Occupation: Actress

    Joely Kim Richardson is a British actor. She is notable for her roles as Julia McNamara in the FX drama series Nip/Tuck (2003–2010), Katherine Parr in the Showtime series The Tudors (2010), and Ethel Cripps in the Netflix series The Sandman (2022). Her film credits include Drowning by Numbers (1988), King Ralph (1991), 101 Dalmatians (1996), Event Horizon (1997), The Patriot (2000), Anonymous (2011), the Hollywood film adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Endless Love (2014), Red Sparrow (2018), The Turning (2020), and Little Bone Lodge (2023).

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  • John Cleese
     Occupation: Actor

    John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and presenter. Emerging from the Cambridge Footlights in the 1960s, he first achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s, he cofounded Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus. Along with his Python costars Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, Cleese starred in Monty Python films, which include Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979), and The Meaning of Life (1983).

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  • John Paul Jones
     Occupation: Musician

    John Paul Jones is an English musician and record producer who was the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. He was a session musician and arranger when he formed the band with Jimmy Page in 1968. Jones developed a solo career after drummer John Bonham died and Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980. He has collaborated with musicians in a variety of genres, including the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and Alain Johannes. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 as a member of Led Zeppelin.

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  • Johnny Vegas
     Occupation: Actor

    Johnny Vegas is an English actor, comedian, and writer, recognizable by his distinctive, stocky build and thick, usually unkempt hair. He is known for his surreal, ranting, and often profane stand-up comedy persona, which frequently involves him adopting a comically aggressive, perpetually exasperated, and heavy St Helens (Lancashire/Merseyside) accent.

    Beyond his comedy, he is a familiar face on television, having starred in sitcoms like Benidorm (as Geoff Maltby, or "The Oracle") and Ideal (as Moz), and appearing as a regular panelist on various comedy and chat shows. He often portrays characters that are chaotic, unlucky, or slightly grotesque, delivering his lines with a unique, deadpan style.

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  • Jonathan Bailey
     Occupation: Actor

    Jonathan Stuart Bailey is an English actor born on April 25, 1988, in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. He is recognized for his work in dramatic, comedic, and musical roles across stage and screen.

    His career began as a child actor in Royal Shakespeare Company productions, and by the age of eight, he was performing as Gavroche in a West End production of Les Misérables.

    Key Roles and Recognition:

    He gained *wider recognition** for his role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix Regency romance series Bridgerton (2020–present).

    He also starred in the political miniseries *Fellow Travelers** (2023), which earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.

    He plays *Fiyero** in the musical fantasy film Wicked (2024) and is set to reprise the role in the sequel, Wicked: For Good (2025).

    Other notable screen roles include the crime drama Broadchurch* (2013–2015) and the comedy Crashing (2016).

    On stage, he won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for the West End gender-swapped revival of Company*.

    He was named *People's Sexiest Man Alive** in 2025.

    Jonathan Bailey was included in Time magazine's Time 100 Next list of the world's most influential rising stars in 2025.

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  • Jonny Lee Miller
     Occupation: Actor

    Jonathan Lee Miller is an English actor. He achieved early success for his portrayal of Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in the dark comedy-drama film Trainspotting (1996) and as Dade Murphy in Hackers (1995), then earning further critical recognition for his performances in Afterglow (1997), Mansfield Park (1999), Mindhunters (2004), The Flying Scotsman (2006), Endgame (2009), and T2 Trainspotting (2017). For The Flying Scotsman he received a London Film Critics' Circle nomination for Actor of the Year.[3] He was also part of the principal cast in the films Melinda and Melinda (2004), Dark Shadows (2012), and Byzantium (2013). He has appeared in several theatrical productions, most notably After Miss Julie and Frankenstein, the latter of which earned him an Olivier Award for Best Actor.

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  • Jordan Rizzle Stephens
     Occupation: Rapper

    Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens is a British musician, rapper, actor, and writer, best known as one half of the chart-topping hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks.

    As a musician, he has achieved commercial success with Rizzle Kicks, who have released multiple singles that entered the UK Singles Chart and a certified platinum debut album. He has also released solo music.

    As an actor, he has appeared in films such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Tucked (in which he played the drag queen Faith), as well as television series like Catastrophe, Feel Good, Glue, Starstruck, and The Ex-Wife.

    Stephens is also a prominent Mental Health Advocate. He founded the #IAMWHOLE campaign, which is dedicated to tackling the stigma surrounding mental health. His campaign has reached a wide audience and has been acknowledged in the Houses of Parliament. He has also written about the negative effects of hyper-masculinity on men's well-being. He is also a presenter and has hosted the ITV2 panel show Don't Hate the Playaz. Additionally, he is an author, having published a children's book, The Missing Piece, and a memoir, Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs.

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  • Joseph Morgan
     Occupation: Actor

    Joseph Morgan is a British actor, director, and producer best known for his charismatic and intense portrayal of the Original Vampire Klaus Mikaelson in the CW television series The Vampire Diaries (2011–2018) and its spin-off The Originals (2013–2018). Born on May 16, 1986, in London, England, and raised in Swansea, Wales, he adopted the stage name "Joseph Morgan" to distinguish himself from another actor. Morgan began his career in the early 2000s with small roles in British TV shows like Hex and Mansfield Park, before gaining international attention with The Vampire Diaries. His performance as the complex, villainous-yet-vulnerable Klaus earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Beyond that franchise, he has appeared in films such as Immortals (2011), Frozen Ground (2013), and Solomon Kane (2009), and starred in series like Legacies (2018–2022) and the Netflix miniseries The Old Guard (2020). Morgan has also directed episodes of The Originals and Legacies, and in recent years, he has taken on roles in projects like the 2023 thriller The Retreat. Standing at 5'11" with a distinctive brooding intensity, sharp features, and a mix of British charm and edge, he continues to work in both genre and mainstream entertainment, often drawing on his theater background for nuanced performances.

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  • Joseph Quinn
     Occupation: Actor

    Joseph Quinn (born 26 January 1994) is an English actor. He is known for playing Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things (2022). He has also appeared in the BBC One series Dickensian (2016), Howards End (2017), and Les Misérables (2018), and the Sky Atlantic series Catherine the Great (2019). He starred in the science fiction horror film A Quiet Place: Day One, portrayed Geta in the historical action film Gladiator II, both released in 2024. In 2025, he received acclaim for his portrayal of a Navy SEAL in Warfare, and played Johnny Storm / Human Torch in the superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

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  • Jude Bellingham
     Occupation: Football Player

    Jude Victor William Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the La Liga club Real Madrid and the England national team.

    Born on June 29, 2003, in Stourbridge, England, he began his youth career at Birmingham City, where he made his professional debut at just 16 years old, becoming the club's youngest-ever first-team player. In 2020, he moved to German club Borussia Dortmund, where he further developed his game, earning widespread acclaim for his versatility and performance. In 2023, he signed with Real Madrid.

    Bellingham is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. He is known for his versatile style of play, which combines the defensive work rate of a holding player with the attacking thrust of a number ten. His strengths include strong passing, dribbling, defensive contribution, and an impressive goal-scoring ability for a midfielder. He has been named the La Liga Player of the Season and the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season, among other accolades.

    He is a key player for the England national team, having become one of the youngest players to represent the senior squad, and has featured prominently in major international tournaments.

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  • Jude Law
     Occupation: Actor

    Jude Law is an English actor who began his career in British theater before rising to international prominence in film.

    Key Career Highlights:

    He gained significant recognition and his first Academy Award nomination for his role as Dickie Greenleaf in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), for which he also won a BAFTA.

    He received a second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in Cold Mountain (2003).

    His notable film roles include Dr. John Watson in the Sherlock Holmes films (2009, 2011), Gigolo Joe in A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), and a young Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts franchise (2018, 2022).

    On television, he starred in the acclaimed miniseries The Young Pope (2016) and its sequel The New Pope (2020).

    Law is also known for his extensive stage work, including a critically praised performance as Hamlet. He is a father of seven children.

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  • Julia Ormond
     Occupation: Actress

    Julia Ormond is an English actress.

    She is known for her work in film and television, with notable roles in movies like:

    * ***Legends of the Fall*** (1994)

    * ***First Knight*** (1995)

    * ***Sabrina*** (1995)

    * ***The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*** (2008)

    On television, she has appeared in series such as ***Mad Men***, ***Witches of East End***, and ***Incorporated***.

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