Many of Mansfield and Ashfield’s most famous celebrities have made their fortunes from movies, music and sport.
The area’s most successful actors appear to have hit the top of the rich list, including Jason Statham and John Hurt, followed by singers like Jay McGuiness and footballers Kris Commons and James Perch.
Here is a collection of some of Mansfield and Ashfield’s most beloved and talented famous people who have trodden a successful path now paved with wealth.
1. John Hurt
Veteran stage and screen legend John Hurt, who was the son of a vicar in Shirebrook, has appeared in many renowned films and televesion series over the last fifty years. He has been in films such as Alien, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter – as well as playing Doctor Who in the 50th anniversary special. Before his death in 2017, he was worth an estimated £23million.
2. Jason Statham
Wannabe cockney Jason Statham – who is actually from Shirebrook – has starred in the likes of The Italian Job, Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and not to mention that he was a diver on the British National Diving team. Jason is worth an estimated £70million, according to the Celebrity Net Worth website.
3. Kris Commons
You might not have realised that this Scottish premier league footballer, who played for Celtic, is actually from Mansfield. But he did qualify to play internationally for Scotland because his grandma was born in Dundee. His net worth is an estimated £21million.
4. Jay McGuiness
Jay makes up one fifth of chart-topping boyband The Wanted. The 25-year-old went to All Saints RC School in Mansfield and attended various performing arts schools around the county. His net worth is around £5-8million.
5. Oliver William Hynd MBE and Sam Hynd
Oliver William Hynd MBE, known as Ollie, born, October 27, 1994, a British para-swimmer, and his brother, Sam Hynd, born July 3, 1991, a retired British para-swimmer, both attended Ashfield School in Kirkby. Oliver has an estimated net worth of around £1-3million, according to various online sources.
6. Rebecca Adlington
A competitive swimmer who has made a huge splash in the Olympic world, Adlington was Britain’s first Olympic swimming champion since 1988 – winning two golds in the 2008 games. She also shares the record as the female Olympian with the most medals in Great Britain. She has an estimated net worth of £3.9million.
7. James Perch
This professional footballer has enjoyed a colourful career but Perch was actually born and raised in Mansfield. His net worth may be up to £20million.
8. Chris Gasgoyne
Or Peter Barlow, as he’s more commonly known. Chris, who is originally from Huthwaite, has been nominated for several soap awards for his performances in Coronation Street. He has a net worth of £0.85million.
9. Pollyanna Woodward
Best known for working in telly, Pollyanna has done her fair share of acting and presenting. She was also crowned Miss England in 2001 – after being named Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest first, of course. She has an estimated net worth of up to £1million.
10. Carly Paoli
Carly is a classically-trained singer, born in Mansfield in January 1989. She has gone on to perform with such famous names as Andrea Bocelli and José Carreras and at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, the London Palladium, the O2 Arena and Windsor Castle. Carly’s net worth was estimated to be between £1million and £3million in 2022.
11. Kyle Ryde
Kyle is a professional motorcycle solo road racer from just down the road in Jacksdale. He became the youngest ever British 125cc Champion by winning the 2011 British 125 Championship and has continued to be hugely successful ever since. He is worth an estimated £3.8million.
12. James Graham
Ashfield-born James is a successful screenwriter and playwright, thrilling audiences with his TV dramas Sherwood and Quiz. He also won ‘best play’ this year for his political drama Best of Enemies, which is currently showing on London’s West End. His estimated net worth is around £3million.
13. Richard Bacon
Richard is a TV and radio presenter, known best for being a former host of Blue Peter. Bacon grew up in Mansfield and was educated at St Peter’s Church of England Primary School on Bellamy Road. HIs estimated net worth is around £4million.
