Being wealthy is not about flaunting your success; it's about using your resources to improve the lives of as many people as possible. The actor Leonardo DiCaprio has stated that "money and success do not make you happy," which is why it is vital to be modest.
Many people believe that if you work hard and become successful, you should reward yourself by living an extravagant lifestyle and indulging in life's pleasures. According to the following celebrities, you do not require the trappings of wealth to have a comfortable life. Some renowned people in Hollywood maintain a low-key and unassuming lifestyle, even though earning millions of dollars.
1. Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence earned $52 million and $46 million in 2015 and 2016, respectively. She's a "financial role model" despite her high salary. She has "always lived in a tiny rat-infested apartment in New York, a little condo in L.A., or a decent house in Kentucky," she said in an interview:
"Living modestly means saving money and assisting individuals and non-profits." In 2016, she contributed $2 million to Louisville's Kosair Children's Hospital.
2. Keanu Reeves
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Reeves' reputation is good, and he's charming and "excruciatingly timid." After The Matrix, he gave $80 million to the special effects and cosmetics departments. He says,
"I could survive on what I've earned for millennia." Being famous and wealthy hasn't changed his character. In March 2019, Keanu's aircraft was rerouted to Bakersfield. He didn't wait for the plane to be repaired but instead hired a van for him and the other passengers.
3. Elijah Wood
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Elijah Wood's performance as Frodo in Lord of the Rings made him popular. This film grossed $1.1 billion worldwide in 2003. Fame and money may have spoilt the actor, but they didn't. In the interview, he claims humility is one of his most significant life lessons and that he acquired pricey audio equipment for his home. Elijah:
"I always thought of others' feelings, not my own." Not just words. He's generous and never forgets the needy.4. Robert Pattinson
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Robert Pattinson is a top-paid actor. Time magazine named him one of the 2010s 100 most influential individuals. Despite having a nice income for 15 years, he's remained humble, he said in an interview. He points to his skater T-shirt and says, "This is still my style." He's also charitable and generous. "I've donated and supported, and now I look forward to joining their efforts," he stated during a charitable campaign.
5. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
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This wonderful pair is an inspiration. Since 2012, they've had three kids. The famous, wealthy family lives in Pound Ridge, New York. Blake says Ryan loves family. The actor admits that you must change diapers and do other filthy work.
6. Mick Jagger
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Mick Jagger's 50-year career has made him a legend. In 2016, Jagger's last child came to this world. The singer enjoys family time with his girlfriend and baby.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio
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Leonardo DiCaprio earned $28 million, $77 million, $37 million, $39 million, $29 million, and $27 million from 2010 to 2016. He could afford gold toilets and new houses every month. But he prefers normalcy, and he recently helped a lost traveler in Manhattan on a wet day. DiCaprio recognizes the needs of the disadvantaged and gives generously. His organization donated $3 million to wildfire relief in 2020.
8. Shailene Woodley
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Shailene Woodley is a well-known actor and environmentalist. She and her mother co-founded a nonprofit that teaches empathy, compassion, and responsibility.
Woodley isn't spoilt. "I go outside in any city or state's wilderness. I connect with the ground, trees, and fresh air while walking, and I live in my heart instead of my mind,” she says. Woodley prefers natural makeup and cosmetics.
9. Eminem
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The host then says,
"I heard a story you wanted to buy a watch and called your manager to see if you could afford the watch". Recalling his conversation with his manager, Em says,
"Yeah. I think it was a Rolex. And I asked him could I afford it.