Famous celebrities can start out out from humble beginnings.

And Bracknell does have celebrity connections including being home to TV star Dani Harmer who plays Tracy Beaker.

But did you know one of America's past presidents has links to Bracknell.

Barack Obama's stepmother Kezia Obama lived in Bullbrook ina terraced house.

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She lived in Bracknell, Berkshire until her death in April 13, 2021.

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According to the Evening Standard in an article in 2021, Kezia Obama, said she could not wait to see Barack Obama claim victory and 'help improve America's relations with the rest of the world'.

Mrs Obama was married to the Democratic hopeful's father, also named Barack, when they lived in their homeland of Kenya.

The Bracknell grandmother of 10, had stayed up glued to her TV to watch Obama's debates through the night.