Celebrities Who Play Sudoku: A Verified Shortlist

1 Confirmed names

• Queen Camilla: frequently cited in UK press as a daily Sudoku devotee.
• David Beckham: included among well-known Sudoku fans in coverage of the puzzle’s rise.
• Neil Patrick Harris: described as “addicted to Sudoku” in media profiles.
• Joan Rivers: referenced puzzles (incl. Sudoku) as a way to keep mental agility.
• Carol Vorderman: hosted TV’s Sudoku Live; her branded games popularised the format.
• Theresa May: reported to plough through Sudoku on flights during the Brexit years.

2 Why stars choose Sudoku

• Micro-focus breaks: 5–15 minute grids reset attention between shoots, matches or meetings.
• Tangible wins: each deduction is a mini-victory that reduces stress and decision fatigue.
• Zero-friction habit: pen-and-paper or phone—works backstage, on planes, in cars.

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3 Fast bios

Camilla signals royal approval; Beckham brings elite-sport discipline; Harris/Rivers show the performer’s “quiet reset”; Vorderman is a broadcast evangelist; May shows Sudoku as a pressure-management tool.