Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy, a famous English actor, is known for playing "hard man characters," He made his movie debut with the 2001 movie "Black Hawk Down." He is also known for playing the DC character Bane and the Marvel character Venom, two compelling characters who can care for themselves in every situation.
But in real life, Hardy needs a little help, as shown in this picture. He hires a bodyguard who is believed to be a former Royal Marine, and the guard is always thought to possess a high-powered torch and other tactical tools, which he keeps concealed under his jacket.
Geri Horner
Geri Horner is a former member of the popular girl band "Spice Girls," which sold over 100 million records worldwide. She left the group in 1998 but rejoined them in 2007 when they reunited, and it was that same year that this picture of her next to this gigantic man was taken. The photo went viral, appearing in many news and gossip outlets.
The man was later identified as her trainer, who also doubles as her bodyguard. Over the years, Horner has had several other bodyguards, but we doubt any of them have sent tongues wagging as much as this did.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is an actor and film producer often cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry. He broke into the entertainment scene in 1991 and has received numerous accolades. Pitt often requires the need for a bodyguard as a result of his celebrity status.
One such bodyguard is Mark Billingham, who was in the British military for almost three decades before becoming a celebrity protector. He has worked for many celebrities like Kate Moss and Hulk Hogan, but he says his biggest job was taking care of the megastar and his family.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the world's most influential and recognizable people. She reigned as the Queen of the United Kingdom for 70 years and 214 days, which made her the longest-serving British monarch and the longest-serving female monarch in verifiable history.
She was undoubtedly one of the world's most protected people, and the Queen's Guard and the Queen's Life Guard handled the task of protecting her. The Queen's Guard is mounted at the royal residences, and a guard is usually at their duty post for two hours and is not allowed to eat, sleep, sit, or lie down during that period.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan is a member of the British royal family and married Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Before her entrance into the royal family, she was an actress who is most known for starring as Rachel Zane in the TV legal drama series, "Suits" from 2011 to 2018.
She requires security, especially while out and about in public, and in September 2022, she and her husband hired two bodyguards, one of them being Dave Langdon. The latter has been Prince Harry's bodyguard for over ten years and accompanied her while she attended her baby shower in New York in 2019.
Adele
Adele is an English singer and songwriter whose album "21" became the world's best-selling album of the 21st century, has received 15 Grammy awards and has sold more than 120 million records worldwide to become one of the world's best-selling musical artists. When she attends public events, she sometimes does so in the company of her bodyguard.
Peter Van der Veen was chosen for the job in 2015, and he became increasingly popular due to his good looks. He was a former bodybuilder who won the Mr. Europe competition in 2005 and has also worked for other celebrities like Lady Gaga and Iggy Azalea.
Drake
Drake first burst into the music scene in 2009 with his mixtape "So Far Gone." Since then, he has done more extensive and better things, like becoming one of the world's best-selling artists with over 170 million records and ranking as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States.
He does not take chances regarding his safety and security. He has some of the enormous bodyguards on his payroll and has been photographed on numerous occasions going about his business, with them usually not lurking far behind him. Good luck trying to get close to him without his permission!
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is a multi-talented individual. She is a singer, actress, and film producer who has been on television since she was a child, appearing in the children's series Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. She became a Disney child star when she was in "Wizards of Waverly Place," but it was as a singer that she achieved superstardom.
As a result, Gomez constantly needs bodyguards when out in public. She is reportedly close to one of them. She attended his wedding in 2019 in Redlands, California, and gave a heart-warming toast to the couple with their friends and family.
Madonna
Madonna, referred to as the Queen of Pop, has generated lots of praise and controversy because of her constant reinvention and pushing of the boundary of artistic expression. She is the best-selling female recording artist of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide.
Madonna has also been in a few issues, through no fault of hers, but due to her star power. She has been the victim of home intrusions in the past and subject to antics of overzealous fans in public. This pushes the need for her to be followed and attended to by strong and intimidating bodyguards.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles is a British actor, singer, and songwriter who began his career in 2010 as a part of the boy band "One Direction," one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. He has also received numerous accolades and was the first to appear solo on the cover of "Vogue."
Since his "One Direction" days, millions of female fans have seen him as a heartthrob. He hired a full-time personal bodyguard in 2017 while filming for "Dunkirk" because fans reportedly broke into the movie set several times to see him. Some even managed to find out about his hotel.
Daniel Radcliffe
Lovers of the "Harry Potter" movie franchise know who Daniel Radcliffe is, as he was one of the movie's stars from 2001 to 2011 and became one of the world's highest-paid actors. He has employed a few bodyguards for his protection and safety. One is Sam Morris, who people often refer to as Sam.
Sam has worked for Radcliffe for several years and has been described as never being too far from the movie star. He is intricately planning every detail concerning his employer's safety, including how he can get to the bathroom without being surrounded by crowds of screaming fans.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is sometimes referred to as Hollywood royalty, and she certainly deserves that tag because, at one time, she was one of the world's highest-paid actresses. She has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild awards.
Aniston has frequently been included in numerous magazines' lists as one of the most beautiful women in the world. She has an estimated net worth of over $300 million, which indicates that she can afford to hire bodyguards to help shield her from her numerous fans, who almost always want a photo or an autograph.
David & Victoria Beckham
David Beckham is a businessman and former soccer player who played for the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy. His wife, Victoria, is a singer and former member of the musical girl group "Spice Girls," and they have been known as Posh and Becks since their marriage in 1999.
So, it is only fitting that such a high-profile celebrity couple hires someone in charge of their security, and that honor falls to one man. Bobby Rich is tasked with such a job, and he has constantly been spotted with the couple and his children, carrying out his duties diligently.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide stardom with his breakout hit single "Baby" in 2010, and his album "My World 2.0" debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male musician to do so in 47 years.
At the beginning of his career, he hired a bodyguard called Kenny. As his popularity and influence grew, he hired a professional team to protect him, led by Michael Arana, popularly referred to as Mikey. Bieber says he immensely appreciates Mikey's efforts to keep him safe from fans who sometimes don't know when to hold back.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her numerous image reinventions and musical versatility. She began performing at open mic nights and acting in school plays as a teenager. She had her breakthrough in 2008 when she released her album "The Fame," which included hit singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face."
Lady Gaga has sold over 170 million records worldwide, earning her millions of fans, some of which might want to get too close to her when she's out in public. She hired someone like Peter Van der Deen, who was with her from 2010 to 2015 and again in 2018.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is a media personality and businesswoman who became famous by appearing in the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." She is the founder and owner of Kylie Cosmetics, and in 2017, she was on the Forbes Celebrity 100 List, which made her the youngest person there.
Jenner is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram. Her safety is her utmost priority, which is why she is often seen in the company of her guards, and one of them was even a Los Angeles police officer. Tim Chung combines his police work with being a professional model and bodyguard, which is challenging.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian was a friend and stylist to Paris Hilton in the early 2000s, but her adult tape, released in 2007, shot her to stardom. It led to her and her family appearing in their reality show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which spurned several other spin-off shows.
Kardashian is one of the most talked-about celebrities, and she says it is essential to protect her and her children. For this reason, she hired some protection in the form of Pascal Duvier, and he was a long-time bodyguard to the family until sometime in late 2016, when he was let go.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is an actress who jump-started her career as a model, and in 1986, she came sixth in the Miss World pageant. In 1992, she got her breakthrough by starring in the movie "Boomerang" and her performance in the 1999 movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge" won her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Throughout Berry's career, she has hired a lot of bodyguards to keep her safe. She has been photographed numerous times with them while out doing chores, attending a public event, or going out for hikes. In 2012 and 2013, she had to hire extra security because of some letters she received.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry, an American singer, rose to fame in 2008 when she released her album "One of the Boys," which contained the single "I Kissed a Girl" that reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her follow-up album "Teenage Dream" spawned "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," "ET," and "Last Friday Night," which were all record-breaking singles.
Perry likes to feel safe in public, which is why she has bodyguards in her employ, with one of them resembling Australian actor Hugh Jackman. She is said to have significantly increased her security after the birth of her child in 2020.
Barbara Streisand
Barbara Streisand is an actress and singer, and she has had a successful career spanning over six decades. She is among only a few to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award popularly referred to as "EGOT." She is the only female musician to have topped the US Billboard 200 chart with 11 albums.
It is no surprise that some fans would do outrageous things to meet their idols, and that was the case with Streisand when a man broke tried to break into her home and claimed to be in love with the singer in 1984, prompting her to hire private security ever since.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams is known for her comedic and dramatic movie roles and has received two Golden Globes for her efforts. She has also been featured multiple times on the list of highest-paid actresses, and her breakthrough came in the 2005 comedy-drama movie "Junebug." She is also a stage actress, and her busy schedule requires guards' aid to get her from one place to another safely.
Her young, handsome-looking bodyguard stole the headlines when he was spotted doing his job while she was in public. It's a shame that he wasn't with her for very long before moving to take up a job with another celebrity.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a singer and songwriter who has received critical praise and widespread media attention for her music, often inspired by her personal life. She released her self-titled first album in 2006 and was the first female country singer and artist to compose a US platinum-certified album.
She became an instant teen idol following her debut and catapulted to global fame and stardom soon after. Very soon, she required the services of bodyguards to protect her from uncomfortable and potentially hurtful situations. One such person was a man known as Jimmy, who had been spotted with her several times.
Rihanna
Rihanna exploded to global stardom with her 2007 chart-topping single "Umbrella," earning her first Grammy Award. She is the second highest-selling female musician of all time, with over 250 million records sold. In addition, the singer is the winner of nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards.
Rihanna reportedly moves with several bodyguards at public events, and it seems she is very friendly with them, as she is being given a piggyback ride by one of them here. She has also been photographed being carried by another employee over a puddle on a rainy night.
Jennifer Lopez
Since her musical debut with her 1999 album "On the 6," Jennifer Lopez has become one of the most influential Hispanic entertainers, a pop culture icon, and one of the most influential celebrities in the world. In 2022, she married Ben Affleck, a successful actor, and director, making them a Hollywood power couple.
And as a power couple, it is only right that they move with the right people and avoid putting themselves in sticky situations which might not favor them. That is precisely why they hire bodyguards, and after eloping to Las Vegas, they were photographed in August 2022 in Milan, with their bodyguards not far away.
Kesha
Kesha is a singer and songwriter whose first major success came when she released the single "Tik Tok," which was a top-ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100. She has also achieved nine other top-ten singles and earned two number-one albums with "Animal" and "Rainbow."
Since 2017, Kesha has employed a bodyguard named Jeremiah, but he has been nicknamed "Cereal Daddy" by the singer. Jeremiah was a marine and protective agent for over 12 years. He has also appeared in her music videos for "My Dance" and "High Road," and in 2019, she gave him a shout-out on her Instagram story.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears is often known as the Princess of Pop, and she is said to have played a significant part in influencing the revival of teen pop in the late 90s and early 2000s. She began her career at 15, after signing with Jive Records, and her first two albums, “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops! I Did It Again,” are among the best-selling albums of all time.
Spears has always needed bodyguards, and after her conservatorship ended, one of her former bodyguards, Fernando Flores, in an interview with The Sun, said that the star wants to be an excellent mother to her two children.
Jason Mamoa
Jason Mamoa made his acting debut by featuring in the action drama series “Baywatch” from 1999 to 2001. His famous role came when he was cast in “Game of Thrones,” and his most prominent role was as Aquaman in the DC Series “Aquaman.”
As a famous movie star, it is a no-brainer that Mamoa would sometimes need some security protection against some people whenever he’s out in public. In this photo, the 6-foot-4 actor towers over his bodyguards, which prompted funny discussions on the internet about if they were supposed to protect him or if it was the other way around.
Cher
Cher has had such a long and successful career and is often called the Goddess of Pop by the media. She has also been described as the embodiment of female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. She is one of the world’s best-selling music artists and the only artist to have a number-one single on the Billboard Charts in six consecutive decades.
One of her favorite employees was her bodyguard, Michael Francis. In his autobiography “Star Man: The Right Hand Man Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” he wrote that working with Cher was the best job he ever had, and they were still good friends.
Michael Jackson
Only a few people might know who Michael Jackson was, as he was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist recognized as one of the most valued cultural figures of the 20th century. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion made him a global superstar and the most-awarded individual music artist in history.
Being so popular must not have been easy, as Jackson constantly had bodyguards surrounding him to shield him from the army of hyperventilating fans waiting to meet their idol. One of his former bodyguards, Simon Newton, revealed to LADbible that it was absolute chaos whenever he went out.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé is one of the most influential female musicians of the 21st century, and her success has led to the nickname “Queen Bey.” She rose to fame by being a member of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She is one of the best-selling artists, having sold over 200 million records worldwide.
For several years, she entrusted her security to Julius de Boar, who trained in Krav Maga, and he has been seen on numerous occasions with her family. He was also the only person besides Beyonce, her husband, and her sister, who was present when the infamous elevator incident occurred.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
Blake Lively is an actress who gained widespread recognition for her role in the drama series “Gossip Girl.” She is married to Ryan Reynolds, a famous actor among the highest-grossing film actors of all time. Reynolds began his career by starring in the Canadian soap opera “Hillside.”
In 2017, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2020, he became the co-owner of a Welsh soccer club. And while he might have played Deadpool, the immortal mercenary in movies, in real life, he probably needs someone to watch his back, and they hire bodyguards who help them out.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton is one of the members of the British royal family by being married to Prince William. Their wedding on April 29, 2011, was much talked about, with numerous television stations televising the live event, and since then, she has been under royal protection.
Middleton’s bodyguard is Emma Probert, and she has worked for her for over a decade. Probert is said to be very close to Kate, and Kate was extremely happy for her when she announced her pregnancy in 2012. On October 2022, she got a chair to be one of the members of the Royal Victorian Order because she served the royal family.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a boxing promoter and former professional boxer who participated in competitions from 1996 to 2017 and retired undefeated while winning 15 major world championships from super featherweight to light middleweight. He is often described as the best defensive boxer in the history of the sport and the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time.
Mayweather Jr. always has a crowd around him wherever he goes, and they are mostly made up of members of his security team. In 2016, he was pictured with his team, but what caught many people’s attention was the enormous size of one of his bodyguards, whom people called a giant.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid is a model, and in 2016, she was voted “Model of the Year.” In four years, she made 27 appearances on international Vogue magazine covers. She began her career when she was 16, and in 2017, she set a new record for being the most Vogue September covers in one year by appearing in five international editions.
Whenever she appears in public, one person who is almost always right by her side is her bodyguard, Simon Newton. He was in the British army for 16 years before making a switch. He likes to stick by a particular dress code and is careful about his outfit.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman is known for her work in television that cuts across several genres, and she has remained one of the world’s highest-paid actresses. She began her career by starring in the 1983 movie“Bush Christmas,” and her role as Virginia Woolf in the 2002 movie “The Hours” earned her an Academy Award.
Kidman is regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century, and sometimes her fans might get a little intrusive when they spot her in public. Their attempts to get a picture or autograph can sometimes constitute a nuisance to her, which is why she invests a healthy sum into her bodyguard detail.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is a model, television host, producer, and businesswoman featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998. She was the first German model to be a true blue Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has had several bodyguards, but the most famous of them is Martin Kirsten.
He was her bodyguard for four years, but things between them seemed more than professional, as they enjoyed a romantic relationship that lasted for about 18 months, from 2012 to 2014. She said he was there for her during a challenging period, and she would always be grateful for that.
Ezra Miller
Ezra Miller is an actor whose feature movie debut came in the 2008 movie “Afterschool.” In 2012, they starred in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” which earned them four awards. They are most famous for portraying Flash in the DC movies “Justice League” and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League.”
Miller employs Gu Rubee as his personal bodyguard, who is famous for his extravagant security personnel with eccentric fashion style and colorful personality. He does not miss an opportunity to flaunt either of them. He has been seen posing in several photos with Miller and the two are undeniably perfect friends.
Fergie
Fergie is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress who first succeeded as part of the musical group “The Black Eyed Peas,” which she joined in 2002. Her first solo album, “The Dutchess,” released in 2006, was a commercial success, which spawned lead singles like “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”
Fergie was married to Josh Duhamel between 2009 and 2019, and within that time, she hired Pascal Duvier as her bodyguard. He has a long list of clients, including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. In 2011, he performed a heroic gesture when he helped a man on a plane get much-needed attention.
Amber Rose
Amber Rose is a model and television personality who first gained public attention when she appeared in the music video for Kanye West and Jeezy’s single “Put On.” It led to her having a romantic relationship with West. In 2009, she signed a modeling contract with Ford Models and appeared as a video vixen in numerous music videos.
In 2017, an unknown intruder broke into her house while she slept. She was unaware of his presence until she checked her surveillance cameras later that day. This event prompted her to hire a bodyguard, whom she was seen with in public the next day.
Iggy Azalea
During her teenage years, Iggy Azalea moved to the United States from Australia to pursue a career in music. It earned public recognition when she launched a music video for her song “Two Times.” She signed a recording contract with Grand Hustle and released a debut album, “The New Classic,” which contained chart-topping singles like “Fancy” and “Work.”
At the peak of her career, she needed the services of bodyguards. One of them was Peter Van der Veen, a Dutch professional that has worked with other high-level celebrities. Many years ago, he was a bodybuilder before transitioning to this job.
Kanye West
Kanye West is one of his generation's most influential hip-hop artists and producers. He first gained recognition by being a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s. He released his first album, "The College Dropout," in 2004, to commercial acclaim, and in that same year, he founded his record label, GOOD Music.
In an interview with Page Six, one of his former bodyguards, Steve Stanulis, recounted an incident where he had to chase after the rapper who decided to run to the venue of his fashion show rehearsal after being stuck in traffic. Stanulis said that would be included in an upcoming documentary.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an actress who has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globes, and has also been Hollywood’s highest-paid actress innumerable times. She made her movie debut as a child alongside her father in the 1982 movie “Lookin’ to Get Out,” Her first significant role was in the 1995 movie “Hackers.”
While Jolie was with her ex-husband, she hired the services of Billy Billingham, who, in an interview, stated that working for her and her ex-husband was one of the most challenging jobs he had ever done. He continued that it was so difficult that he had to quit after less than 18 months.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson, also known as the Black Widom, has been amplified multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 List and has been included as one of the 100 most influential people worldwide. In 2018 and 2019, she was the world’s highest-paid actress and the highest-grossing box office star of all time, with her movies grossing over $14.3 billion.
Johansson sometimes requires the services of bodyguards. There were rumors that something was happening between her and her bodyguard after he was spotted handing her a bar of soap while she hosed herself on a luxury yacht in Italy. Those rumors were promptly laid to rest.
Jennifer Lawrence
In 2015 and 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was listed as the world’s highest-paid actress and appeared on Forbes Celebrity 100 List from 2013 to 2016. Her first significant role came in the sitcom “The Bill Engvall Show,” which ran from 2007 to 2009, and her breakthrough came in the 2010 movie “Winter’s Bone.”
In 2013, Lawrence hired the services of Greg Lenz, a bodyguard, and a few years later, he was propelled to internet fame when he was photographed carrying out his duties. He studied Architecture at the University of Colorado and was briefly a model before he ventured into his current line of work.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart is an accomplished actress who has received a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, as well as having Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. Her first role came in the 2002 movie “Panic Room,” which earned her a Young Artist Award nomination. She achieved global stardom by starring in “The Twilight Saga” film series.
Stewart has frequently been seen in the company of her bodyguard, nicknamed “HBG” by the internet. He was hired after she found out she needed a bodyguard due to her new-found fame with the Twilight movies.