From those who are born in the city or just chose to come and live here for a time, there has been many a celebrity who have called Portsea Island home.
Here are 31 celebrities who are from or have called Portsmouth home, or its surrounding area, at one point or another.
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1. Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden and other celebrities who have lived in or were born in Portsmouth. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) Photo: Stuart C. Wilson
2. Ant Middleton
You may recognise him from SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4 and Ant Middleton was born in Portsmouth in 1980. He returned to the city to promote his book last year for his book tour. Photo: Malcolm Wells
3. Arnold Schwarzenegger
While Arnie admittedly wasn't born in Portsmouth he did actually live and train in the city for a short time during the 1960s during his bodybuilder days - so hopefully 'He'll be Back'. Photo: PA
4. Matt Edmondson
Radio presenter Matt Edmondson went to St Edmund's Catholic School in Portsmouth. He was born in the city as well. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images) Photo: Joe Maher