Do we have any famous people on here?

Well darlings, the stories I could tell. But of course I won't. Wild horses wouldn't drag it out of me!

Ok, if you absolutely insist just send very, very large sums of money to my secret account in the Bahamas. Things have been a bit tight lately. ??

Where we live it’s not unusual to see famous people. I was once standing by the fruit and veg in Sainsbury’s, when I recognised the voice of the man next to me, talking to the woman he was with. I looked up, and sure enough, it was Dev from Coronation Street!

I was an extra in a film starring Margot Robbie. The food was great, the pay was good and the hanging around wasn’t a problem, as the other people were really friendly. I was luckier than some in that I didn’t have to wear a corset. And I did get to see myself on the silver screen!

That would be telling! ?

Although I have worked with a few well known people, I am famous only in my own kitchen!

You’re not famous just because you have met someone famous!

Don't ask, grannylyn it's a long story but we have never found out the answer

Where is jingle?

This thread must be interesting, JenniferEccles as it has attracted several new posters.

Welcome to all

Are you related to Eccles, aka Spike Milligan, Jennifer?

Sainsbury's in Woolton Liverpool you often see famous writers and actors shopping there They don't walk around incognito or with minders behind them they are just down to earth like the rest of us. Kate Middleton used to walk around Waitrose on Anglesey when Prince William was stationed there.

I've never been asked for my autograph. Therefore not famous enough. When I was a very little girl I'd practice my autograph just in case. Strange how our expectations change.

I'm glad I'm not famous.

I sometimes claim to be Ronnie Pickering, bu otherwise not famous!

I'm the Queen of Sheba.....

When DH was doing his family tree he discovered he was ( distantly) related to Captain Scott. Does that make me famous? ?

Mernice** Exactly!! I just remember I was in a few scenes with Jamie Dornan. Famous for a few things including Fifty Shades. I really couldn’t see what all the hype was about. He’s shortish and slim. Not my type at all. He must have ‘built up’ for the underpants ad lol.

I am not well know outside of my own (small) professional circles, but I have been on the radio a couple of times, written a few articles, and met a few famous people.
I would not want to be famous it looks like a lot of hastle

I'm sure I have seen Judy Dench posting on here!

That sounds great fun Loobs

I am surprised to see that the pay isn’t bad as an extra, although as you said it could never be full time reliable work.

An interesting way to spend some time.

Not famous by any means but I work as an extra on films and TV so have worked with a few (Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones). It's a brilliant job although not one you could rely on for a steady income unless you have been doing it for many years and are well known on the circuit. It is a job anyone can do - no acting experience necessary - and not badly paid either. It can be boring - you spend a lot of time hanging around (but you get fed well!!). It can also be a chance to 'dress-up' which is great fun, I spent a whole week the December before last dressed in pyjamas, dressing gown and quilted jacket plus slippers, in a 'dungeon' being shot at and covered with fake blood - superb.

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.

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

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

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

**Heleneva but you still clicked on the link to find out 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.