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Leo celebrities: Which famous faces have the Leo star sign?

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FROM music royalty to award-winning actors, there's no shortage of famous Leos.

Here we take a look at the star-studded celebs who were simply born to be in the spotlight.

Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac
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Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiacCredit: Getty

Which celebrities have a Leo star sign?

Leo is Latin for lion and is the fifth sign of the zodiac.

Leos are charming, warm, protective, funny, welcoming and great company.

They're also ruled by the sun which is the centre of the galaxy and similarly, they consider themselves the centre of attention and indispensable -  so it's no wonder so many of them have strutted their way to stardom.

Here we take a look at the famous faces born between July and August 23.

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Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle made her name as an actress in 2011
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Meghan Markle made her name as an actress in 2011Credit: The Mega Agency

This lion needs no introduction.

Not known for falling in line, Leos love the limelight and will often have careers in the entertainment industry.

Prior to becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan made her name as an actress in 2011, when she landed a role on the US show Suits.

She was also a campaigner and blogger before meeting Prince Harry in 2018.

Maya Jama

Maya Jama is an omnipotent television presenter with a staggering 2.8 million followers on her Instagram page.

This determined Leo has come a long way since moving from Bristol to London aged 16 in order to pursue her broadcasting career.

And she has done just that - the loveable Leo has landed a role as the new presenter of the popular ITV2 dating show, Love Island.

Madonna

If there was ever a typical Leo it's the queen of pop and music royalty Madonna.

Born to be in the spotlight, the star has been in the public eye for over 30 years, and she's showing no sign of slowing down.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is a Leo
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Jennifer Lopez is a LeoCredit: Getty

Another typical Leo, Jenny from the block is a triple threat, with talents ranging from acting to dancing and singing.

With an illustrious career spanning more than 20 years, J.Lo's star is showing no sign of fading.

Helen Mirren

All hail Queen Helen Mirren.

This glamourous Leo just gets better with age.

The gifted actress oozes charm wherever she goes leaving the rest of the jungle for dust.

Kylie Jenner

This billion-dollar baby couldn't be more Leo.

Creative, confident and determined to stay in the spotlight, we predict that Kylie's trademark is going to be seen a lot more things in the future.

According to the , Kylie's star sign also reveals a lot about her parenting style.

"The Leo mom is protective and glamorous, keeping her lion cubs close while also spoiling them," say the AstroTwins.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992
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Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992Credit: Getty

Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, making the gifted singer a Leo.

Leo's love to perform, so it comes as no surprise that the actress and singer has forged a successful career on camera and on stage.

Chris Hemsworth

Australian actor Chris first rose to prominence playing Kim Hyde in the Australian television series Home and Away, but he wasn't going to stop there.

Now one of Hollywood's A-listers, this sign used all his Leo wiles to get to the top.

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Elisabeth Moss

This gifted actress has had a stellar career using all her star power and smarts to propel her to Hollywood's A list.

Leo Elisabeth has played lead character June Osborne in the The Handmaid’s Tale since it began in 2017.

Stormzy

Rapper Stormzy is an ambitious Leo
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Rapper Stormzy is an ambitious LeoCredit: Getty

Like his ex Maya Jama, Stormzy is an ambitious Leo.

The UK rapper achieved his first UK number-one single with "Vossi Bop" and the star is said to be worth a cool £22 million.

Jason Momoa

Game of Throne alumni Jason Momoa even looks like a Leo.

At first Jason seemed to be heading towards a career in modelling, winning Hawaii's Model of the Year in 1999.

But in the same year he was cast as Jason Ioane in the TV show Baywatch Hawaii, which he starred in until it ended in 2001.

Lisa Kudrow

Friends star Lisa Kudrow is a quadruple-threat Leo.

The actress, comedian, writer and producer gained worldwide recognition for her ten-season run as Phoebe Buffay, for which she received six Emmy Award nominations.

Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama joins a long list of famous Leos
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Former US President Barack Obama joins a long list of famous LeosCredit: Getty

The first black President of the United States used every ounce of his Leo pride and courage to make it to the White House.

In a world where at times the journey seemed impossible Barack never gave up.

Charlize Theron

Glamourous Charlize positively oozes royalty.

The South African star didn't have the easiest start in life but summoned all her Leo courage to make her Hollywood dream a reality.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson was born on August 9, 1968
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Gillian Anderson was born on August 9, 1968Credit: Alamy

Acting royalty Gillian has come a long way since her days as Agent Scully.

From period dramas to London's West End, this actress was born to be a star.

Andrew Garfield

Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield exudes Leo energy, and has also spoken about one of the other signs in his chart.

When asked his , he said: "Oh no, you can’t ask me that, I have some Virgo in my chart but my brother’s a Virgo and - god, I love him - but he’s a mathematician.

"He’s a control freak and I have that in me as well."

Mick Jagger

Rolling stone Mick Jagger really is music royalty with a marvellous mane of hair to boot.

With a career spanning almost 60 years, this Leo's creativity and fearlessness has given him a career other signs could only dream of.

Kate Bush

Another Leo who wears her mane with pride is British singer and music royalty Kate Bush.

The star taps into every ounce of her sign's creativity astounding us with a career that's stood the test of time.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis is another famous Leo face
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Viola Davis is another famous Leo faceCredit: Getty

Talented actress is another famous Leo face.

Known for playing quite fiery characters, it's not surprising that the woman behind characters such as Annalise Keating, would be a fiery Leo herself.

Anna Kendrick

Multi-talented Anna Kendrick has appeared in all kinds of different movies and musicals.

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The actress is a Leo who loves the limelight - and isn't one to shy away from it.

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