Sheffield has a number of successful women the city is proud ofSheffield has a number of successful women the city is proud of
Sheffield has a number of successful women the city is proud of

International Women's Day 2023 - rich list celebrates success of Sheffield women

By David Walsh
Published 8th Mar 2023, 00:02 BST
It’s International Women’s Day – so how are women from Sheffield doing in 2023?

Some of them are doing very well indeed, in all walks of life, as our rich list shows.

Sheffield born actress Elizabeth Henstridge, renowned for her work in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., is starring in new Apple TV+ series 'Suspicion'. Picture by Robert Viglasky, courtesy of Apple.

5. Elizabeth Henstridge

Sheffield born actress Elizabeth Henstridge, renowned for her work in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., is starring in new Apple TV+ series 'Suspicion'. Picture by Robert Viglasky, courtesy of Apple. Photo: Robert Viglasky

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Candida Doyle is the keyboardist in Sheffield Britpop band Pulp. The band are most famous for their hit single ‘Common People.’ Doyle has suffered from arthritis since the age of 16, but remained as the keyboardist throughout the band’s career.

6. Candida Doyle

Candida Doyle is the keyboardist in Sheffield Britpop band Pulp. The band are most famous for their hit single ‘Common People.’ Doyle has suffered from arthritis since the age of 16, but remained as the keyboardist throughout the band’s career. Photo: Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

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Joanne Harris is most famous for writing the book, ‘Chocolat’, the film adaptation of which was nominated for five Oscars. Harris grew up in Barnsley and trained to be a teacher at the University of Sheffield. Harris is a prolific author. She has written more than 20 novels and numerous short stories.

7. Joanne Harris

Joanne Harris is most famous for writing the book, ‘Chocolat’, the film adaptation of which was nominated for five Oscars. Harris grew up in Barnsley and trained to be a teacher at the University of Sheffield. Harris is a prolific author. She has written more than 20 novels and numerous short stories. Photo: (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

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Newsreader for the BBC, Emily Maitlis grew up in Sheffield. She has presented on Newsnight, BBC One and the BBC News Channel.

8. Emily Maitlis

Newsreader for the BBC, Emily Maitlis grew up in Sheffield. She has presented on Newsnight, BBC One and the BBC News Channel. Photo: James Manning

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