From sports stars to performers to internet personalities, a host of celebrities hail from the likes of Preston, Blackpool, Burnley and Lancaster.
Now thanks to the rise of social media sites such as Instagram, it feels like we know them better than ever before as they too share aspects of their life online.
Take a look at the 20 Lancashire celebrities with the most Instagram followers below.*
*These figures were updated on December 20.
13. Christine McGuinness
Model and Christine McGuinness, born in Blackpool, has 721,000 followers Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images
14. Zoe Ball
Radio presenter Zoe Ball, who was born in Blackpool, has 689,000 followers Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
15. Wade Barrett/Stu Bennett
Penwortham wrestling star Wade Barrett, real name Stu Bennett, has 664,000 followers. Photo: Kevin Winter
16. Sophie Sandiford
Googlebox star Sophie Sandiford from Blackpool has 606,000 followers Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images