Ross Kemp: Wealth Anxiety Drives Non-Stop Work

Actor Ross Kemp, known for his roles in EastEnders and Emmerdale, has revealed a deep-seated worry about financial security. Despite achieving fame and potentially high earnings, Kemp states he doesn't feel wealthy, which fuels his continuous work ethic and self-described "workaholic" tendencies.

His career in entertainment contrasts with early jobs he took to make ends meet, including working at a pizzeria and cleaning toilets while attending drama school. Kemp attributes his cautious financial approach partly to his parents' post-war experiences. His most successful investments, he believes, are his properties, including his first home which he retained after buying subsequent residences.

Regarding poor financial choices, Kemp points to investments managed by his financial advisors that he isn't fully informed about. He prefers transparency and finds it frustrating that advisors often only highlight successful investments during annual reviews. The 61-year-old actor now resides in a four-bedroom home on the border of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.