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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brits who share their name with a celebrity become 'instantly memorable'
Most Brits wouldn't be able to avoid the topic if they met someone with the same name as a celebrity Taylor Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé are among the famous names that Brits have encountered in real life. Some have met people sharing names with celebrities such as James Martin, Ian Wright and Martin Lewis, while others have come across common names like Emma Watson, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez. Research suggests that meeting someone who shares a name with a celebrity leaves a lasting impression and makes that person instantly more memorable. A fifth confessed they'd be tempted to ask about it if they met them. It was found that 56% of people would never forget someone with a celebrity name, as 29% believe it's a brilliant ice breaker. The study revealed that 13% of those surveyed share a first or last name with a big-name star, according to figures from The topic of their name is regularly brought up in conversation, and for a quarter they find these encounters amusing. The research was carried out to launch Blue Light Card's new ticketing platform which offers free and discounted tickets to exclusive events to members of the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community, and armed forces; as a way of saying thank you. To celebrate the launch, five women named Mrs Carter were treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in London. The experience included glamorous makeovers and a paparazzi-style photoshoot. Mrs Addy Carter from Colchester, who has dedicated over five years as a military medic, opened up about the gratification her role brings: "As a medic in the Armed Forces, I get to help people every day and can be deployed overseas to assist with humanitarian aid at a moment's notice. "Being able to support people with injuries - to make them feel safe and cared for - makes me so happy and proud of what I do. Wherever I'm based, I know I'm making a difference. As part of my work, I also see the incredible effort of NHS staff, which really inspires me." Reflecting on her experience at the Cowboy Carter Tour, she shared: "I've had so much fun meeting some other inspiring Mrs Carters from different industries and hearing about what they do. "We got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night at the Cowboy Carter Tour to celebrate the launch of Blue Light Tickets." Tarun Gidoomal, CCO for Blue Light Card, celebrated their community heroes by saying "Our community are superstars. While one Mrs Carter entertains a stadium, ours continue to serve the nation and whether that's saving lives or supporting their communities, they show up day in, day out." He also highlighted the challenges that members face when trying to enjoy live music due to conflicting schedules: "Our members told us that they struggle to access live music, with queueing systems and ticket drops clashing with shift patterns. "For so many in our community, live events are more than just entertainment, it's that let-your-hair-down feeling after a string of long days and demanding shifts." TOP 20 CELEB NAMESAKES BRITS HAVE ENOUNTERED IN REAL LIFE: James Martin Ian Wright Martin Lewis Emma Watson Taylor Swift Beyoncé David Beckham Ruth Jones Robbie Williams Jamie Oliver Jennifer Lopez Tom Cruise Ed Sheeran George Michael John Lennon James May Katy Perry Paul McCartney Angelina Jolie Stephen Graham
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brits bump into real-life namesakes of Taylor Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé
The number one celeb on the list for the top 20 celeb namesakes Brits have met in real life is popular TV chef NAME GAME Brits bump into real-life namesakes of Taylor Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TAYLOR Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé are some of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life. A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark – with 48 per cent saying it makes that person instantly more memorable. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Beyoncé is just one of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life Credit: Getty 7 Five Mrs Carter namesakes have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 They work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as James Martin, Ian Wright and Martin Lewis. While other common names include global superstars like Emma Watson, Tom Cruise and even Jennifer Lopez. It also emerged 56 per cent would never forget someone with a celebrity name, while 29 per cent reckon it's a great conversation starter. The research was commissioned to launch Blue Light Card's new ticketing platform, which gives the community free tickets to the most exclusive events from concerts to football finals, to say thank you for their service. To mark the occasion, five Mrs Carter namesakes who work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces, have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in London – complete with glamorous makeovers and paparazzi-style photoshoot. One was Mrs Addy Carter, from Colchester, who has been a military medic for over five years and spoke about the most rewarding part of her job: 'As a medic in the Armed Forces, I get to help people every day and can be deployed overseas to assist with humanitarian aid at a moment's notice. 'Being able to support people with injuries - to make them feel safe and cared for - makes me so happy and proud of what I do. 'Wherever I'm based, I know I'm making a difference. As part of my work, I also see the incredible effort of NHS staff, which really inspires me. 'I've had so much fun meeting some other inspiring Mrs Carters from different industries and hearing about what they do. 'We got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night at the Cowboy Carter Tour to celebrate the launch of Blue Light Tickets.' Watch Beyonce and mini-me Blue Ivy's incredible Christmas Day showcase as Jay-Z's daughter joined mum in country dance According to the study, if they were to meet someone with a celebrity name, 17 per cent admit they wouldn't be able to resist asking about it – and it helps 25 per cent break the ice instantly. It also emerged 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister, according to the figures. For 70 per cent of these, it's regularly mentioned in conversation, and 23 per cent find the encounters amusing. Tarun Gidoomal, CCO for Blue Light Card, said 'Our community are superstars. 'While one Mrs Carter entertains a stadium, ours continue to serve the nation and whether that's saving lives or supporting their communities, they show up day in, day out. 'Our members told us that they struggle to access live music, with queueing systems and ticket drops clashing with shift patterns. 'For so many in our community, live events are more than just entertainment, it's that let-your-hair-down feeling after a string of long days and demanding shifts.' TOP 20 CELEB NAMESAKES BRITS HAVE ENOUNTERED IN REAL LIFE: Here is a list of the top 20 celeb namesakes Brits have met in real life: 1. James Martin 2. Ian Wright 3. Martin Lewis 4. Emma Watson 5. Taylor Swift 6. Beyoncé 7. David Beckham 8. Ruth Jones 9. Robbie Williams 10. Jamie Oliver 11. Jennifer Lopez 12. Tom Cruise 13. Ed Sheeran 14. George Michael 15. John Lennon 16. James May 17. Katy Perry 18. Paul McCartney 19. Angelina Jolie 20. Stephen Graham 7 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister like Taylor Swift Credit: Getty 7 Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as David Beckham Credit: Getty 7 The Miss Carter namesakes 'got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night' at Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brits bump into real-life namesakes of Taylor Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé
TAYLOR Swift, David Beckham and Beyoncé are some of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life. A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark – with 48 per cent saying it makes that person instantly more memorable. Advertisement 7 Beyoncé is just one of the celebrity namesakes Brits have met in real life Credit: Getty 7 Five Mrs Carter namesakes have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 They work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep 7 A poll of 2,000 adults found meeting someone with the same name as a famous face certainly leaves a mark Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as While other common names include global superstars like Emma Watson, Tom Cruise and even It also emerged 56 per cent would never forget someone with a celebrity name, while 29 per cent reckon it's a great conversation starter. The research was commissioned to launch Advertisement READ MORE ON BEYONCE To mark the occasion, five Mrs Carter namesakes who work across the NHS, social care, the police and the Armed Forces, have been treated to a VIP experience at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in London – complete with glamorous makeovers and paparazzi-style photoshoot. One was Mrs Addy Carter, from Colchester, who has been a military medic for over five years and spoke about the most rewarding part of her job: 'As a medic in the Armed Forces, I get to help people every day and can be deployed overseas to assist with humanitarian aid at a moment's notice. 'Being able to support people with injuries - to make them feel safe and cared for - makes me so happy and proud of what I do. 'Wherever I'm based, I know I'm making a difference. As part of my work, I also see the incredible effort of NHS staff, which really inspires me. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive 'I've had so much fun meeting some other inspiring Mrs Carters from different industries and hearing about what they do. 'We got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night at the Cowboy Carter Tour to celebrate the launch of Blue Light Tickets.' Watch Beyonce and mini-me Blue Ivy's incredible Christmas Day showcase as Jay-Z's daughter joined mum in country dance According to the study, if they were to meet someone with a celebrity name, 17 per cent admit they wouldn't be able to resist asking about it – and it helps 25 per cent break the ice instantly. It also emerged 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister, according to the figures. Advertisement For 70 per cent of these, it's regularly mentioned in conversation, and 23 per cent find the encounters amusing. Tarun Gidoomal, CCO for Blue Light Card, said 'Our community are superstars. 'While one Mrs Carter entertains a stadium, ours continue to serve the nation and whether that's saving lives or supporting their communities, they show up day in, day out. 'Our members told us that they struggle to access live music, with queueing systems and ticket drops clashing with shift patterns. Advertisement 'For so many in our community, live events are more than just entertainment, it's that let-your-hair-down feeling after a string of long days and demanding shifts.' TOP 20 CELEB NAMESAKES BRITS HAVE ENOUNTERED IN REAL LIFE: Here is a list of the top 20 celeb namesakes Brits have met in real life: 1. James Martin 2. Ian Wright 3. Martin Lewis 4. Emma Watson 5. Taylor Swift 6. Beyoncé 7. David Beckham 8. Ruth Jones 9. Robbie Williams 10. Jamie Oliver 11. Jennifer Lopez 12. Tom Cruise 13. Ed Sheeran 14. George Michael 15. John Lennon 16. James May 17. Katy Perry 18. Paul McCartney 19. Angelina Jolie 20. Stephen Graham 7 13 per cent of those polled share a first or last name with an A-lister like Taylor Swift Credit: Getty 7 Some have rubbed shoulders with celebrity namesakes such as David Beckham Credit: Getty 7 The Miss Carter namesakes 'got glitz and glammed and treated like superstars for a night' at Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour Credit: Getty Advertisement
