They are some of the biggest names to have come out of Sheffield, from Sean Bean to the Arctic Monkeys and Kyle Walker.
But they had to start somewhere before going on to achieve national and international celebrity status, and in many cases that somewhere was right here in their home city.
From first gigs and theatrical performances, to the local park or athletics stadium where their sporting prowess was spotted, this is the story of how some of Sheffield's most famous sons and daughters earned their big breaks.
From first gigs and theatrical performances, to the local park or athletics stadium where their sporting prowess was spotted, this is the story of how some of Sheffield's most famous sons and daughters earned their big breaks.