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Do we have any famous people on here?

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JenniferEccles Thu 28-May-20 13:37:55

Obviously I am not expecting anyone to reveal their identity but I do wonder if there are any incognito!

Kalu Thu 28-May-20 22:35:15

A name none of us had seen before. The only thread I remember seeing her on and drumming up votes for Susannah Reid! I began to smell a rat then jings pointed out she was only around on a Friday. Blooming cheek.

Gabriel56 Thu 28-May-20 23:12:25

Sorry no prizes MawB, I am just me! I haven't been around on the forums very long but I do recall the person you are confusing me with. Gabriel is my real life nickname and 56 is the year I was born. I'm going to read through thread now to find out why my "virtual doppelganger" would wish or need to change her name!

Callistemon Thu 28-May-20 23:16:38

Gabriel56 you may know Gabriella* then, as she, too, moved in famous circles.

Gabriel and Gabriella - it seems like a good name for a film.

Whingingmom Thu 28-May-20 23:19:50

Sorry, but who is Susannah Reid?
And I’m not famous. I like being a hermit.

Gabriel56 Thu 28-May-20 23:23:24

Hello Callistemon, I am intrigued myself now! I am going to contact moderators to change my name (it will be Jojo followed by whatever numbers I can get. Just in case anyone is interested ?) I feel a bit uncomfortable but look forward top posting more and getting to know strimme of you.

MRGUDER Thu 28-May-20 23:26:44

I did once get mistaken for the actor who played the werewolf in the Monster Show at Universal Studios. I played along so as not to disappoint the little 6 year old wannabe actress. I had my photo taken with them too.
In the background my brother was slowly sliding down a wall in fits of laughter.

Gabriel56 Thu 28-May-20 23:26:55

She is a journalist and presenter on ITV Whingingmom- Piers Morgan's regular tv partner.

Callistemon Thu 28-May-20 23:28:06

I like Gabriel, it's a nice name.

Where is Gabriella, anyway?

Gabriel56 Thu 28-May-20 23:28:08

MRGUDER that was a kind thing to do!

Gabriel56 Thu 28-May-20 23:32:05

I like it too - although I'm no angel I might add! It came about after I played the part in the Nativity al of 55 years ago and it stuck! Not sure about Gabriella, I'm off to sleep now but will read more tomorrow. Goodnight all ?

kittylester Fri 29-May-20 08:23:59

merlot,*kalu*, i think lots of us were aware but too polite to call her out. It took our jings to do it!! I expect she got banned!! grin

I know it spoiled a fun thread for lots of us!! Hey ho!

annifrance Fri 29-May-20 08:46:04

Not famous, but maybe infamous.

Shortlegs Fri 29-May-20 08:46:57

I am actually Prince Charles. (Incognito, of course).

Hildagard Fri 29-May-20 08:52:39

Infamous maybe, not famous!

micky987 Fri 29-May-20 09:06:27

I was in Game of Thrones, a Mo Mowlam docudrama, a few other bits and bobs, 2 of my boys have been in movies and tv ads. My oldest son at just 22 is a director and has a theatre company so mingles with lots of names mostly in Dublin and New York. But we’re not famous...

Rosina Fri 29-May-20 09:10:32

I am the Mother of a famous child...

Mollygo Fri 29-May-20 09:13:36

I’m quite well known, but not famous enough to have the press after me! ??

Doodles202 Fri 29-May-20 09:22:33

No, it makes him an ill mannered idiot. That's the polite version x

Heleneva Fri 29-May-20 09:27:55

Why does anyone care who's famous? I certainly dont!

mernice Fri 29-May-20 09:38:43

Perhaps it’s just me but are people on here really bothered or impressed by fame or celebrity? Please let there be at least one space on social media that shuns it.

micky987 Fri 29-May-20 09:39:12

**Heleneva but you still clicked on the link to find out smile I’m sure we’re all old enough not to be ‘impressed’ by fame. After all it’s a job they do that just happens to put them in the spotlight. But it is interesting though.

mernice Fri 29-May-20 09:39:34

I absolutely agree. Just posted beneath yours before seeing it.

mernice Fri 29-May-20 09:41:29

Micky987, could we not have opened it to make these very comments?

Taliya Fri 29-May-20 09:46:05

I don't think they would say so even if they were famous.

JenniferEccles Fri 29-May-20 09:48:13

Well I just thought it might be a lighthearted, fun thread.

I am certainly not interested in ‘celebrities’, especially younger ones most of whom I have never heard of, but I just wondered if any older women who are in the public eye might be GN members.