16 of Chesterfield and Derbyshire’s richest celebrities and their net worth – including Jason Statham, Harry Maguire, Tess Daly, Timothy Dalton and more

These are some of the most famous people to come from Chesterfield and Derbyshire – and how much money they have amassed over their careers.

By Tom Hardwick

Published 3rd Apr 2024, 10:45 BST

Chesterfield and Derbyshire can boast global film stars such as Jason Statham, sporting heroes like Millie Bright, and big names from the worlds of fashion and TV.

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This is a collection of some of the county’s most talented and well-known celebrities – and details of how much money they have earned over the years.

Jason Statham is one of many wealthy celebrities with Derbyshire roots.

1. Jason Statham attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jean-Baptiste LACROIX / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images)

Jason Statham is one of many wealthy celebrities with Derbyshire roots. Photo: JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images

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. Sir 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. Photo: Steve Parsons/WPA pool/Getty Images

English professional footballer Millie Bright, who plays as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team, was born in Chesterfield. She attended KIillamarsh Junior School followed by Eckington School. Bright was part of the squad that won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, and has captained the side to their first ever World Cup Final. Sports Brief estimates her net worth to be around £1.5 million.

3. Millie Bright

English professional footballer Millie Bright, who plays as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team, was born in Chesterfield. She attended KIillamarsh Junior School followed by Eckington School. Bright was part of the squad that won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, and has captained the side to their first ever World Cup Final. Sports Brief estimates her net worth to be around £1.5 million. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY

Gary Cahill is from Dronfield and had a lengthy career in the Premier League - most notably winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. He also won 61 caps for England, representing the Three Lions at two World Cups, and amassed a net worth of £34 million, according to Salary Sport.

4. Gary Cahill

Gary Cahill is from Dronfield and had a lengthy career in the Premier League - most notably winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. He also won 61 caps for England, representing the Three Lions at two World Cups, and amassed a net worth of £34 million, according to Salary Sport. Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

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