Entertainment, creative and musical stars are choosing East Sussex as their residence in 2026.

Dance music artist Norman Cook, performing under the name Fatboy Slim, remains a Brighton resident. Chart-topping singer Rag’n’Bone Man, who spent his formative years in Uckfield, maintains strong ties to the region.

The Beatles legend Paul McCartney continues to own agricultural land in Peamarsh.

Strictly Come Dancing alumnus and social media personality Saffron Barker has made Brighton her base.

Online content creators Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes inhabit a long-established family property in Brighton, where they continue to be registered as residents.

Award-winning artist and television presenter Grayson Perry dwells in rural East Sussex in the vicinity of Lewes.

Award-winning funny man Steve Coogan resides in Barcombe, not far from Lewes.

Comedy performer and actress Suzy Izzard retains connections to Bexhill-on-Sea.

Two-time Oscar winner and film star Cate Blanchett acquired property in Crowborough back in 2016 and continues to live there. The actress also serves as a representative for Wakehurst, the Sussex-based wild botanic garden operated by Kew.