It is typically believed that your life dramatically transforms once you become a major star and begin earning substantial money. While some people may shy away from it, others may lust after a more opulent way of life. However, what if megastar celebrities' fame and money, while nice, didn't significantly impact their lives? What about the really well-known individuals who continue to buy at Whole Foods, forego personal assistants, and joyfully clip coupons to guarantee they always receive the greatest prices?
Here are some of the largest and most well-known ps in the industry that have maintained a grounded lifestyle despite having successful Hollywood careers and significant riches.
1. Mila Kunis
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Mila Kunis most certainly did not overdo it with her wedding band when she wed Ashton Kutcher. She displayed the ring when appearing on Conan in 2016, confessing that she paid $90 for it on Etsy. "I've been speaking with you for years, and I've always admired your thriftiness. Conan O'Brien at the moment stated, "You're extremely honest about it. That's a charming way of expressing "cheap," but she agreed.
2. Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan is considered to have a net worth of more than $1 billion, yet the former Chicago Bulls star has a reputation for being very frugal when it comes to accepting money. A memorable incident involving hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan playing at a casino was described in an interview with Rich Strafella, VP of Operations for the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, in 2010.
Both men are among the highest-paid retired sportsmen. "Michael gave the cocktail server a five dollar chip after she took his drink order. After giving it back to Michael, Wayne removed it off the cocktail waitress' tray, pulled a $100 chip out of his stack, and placed it on the tray.
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Tiffany Haddish, the breakout heroine of the smash comedy Girls Trip, is a genuine rags-to-riches tale who previously had to live in her vehicle due to her financial situation. She remembers being chastised by co-star Jada Pinkett Smith after she found out Haddish's Michael Kors bags was a poor counterfeit in a performance from her 2017 comedy show. Well, I'ma be sporting the fake stuff till I can buy the genuine stuff, Haddish retorted. Jada, I have no issue with it.
4. Ed Sheeran
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Ed Sheehan claimed in a 2014 interview that he gives himself a pitiful monthly budget of "maybe a grand" despite being a well-known recording artist with multiple chart-topping singles. I don't actually spend much money. I mostly use it for taxis.
5. Keira Knightley
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Despite earning millions of dollars as a movie star, Keira Knightley said in a 2014 interview with Glamour that she insists on living on just $50,000 a year. She said, "It's something about that." Yes, around that. "I mean, if I want or need anything that goes above that, I get it," the speaker said. However, Knightley believes that maintaining a solid foundation is just as important as saving money.
She stated, "I believe that living a [expensive] lifestyle implies you can't hang out with individuals who don't live that lifestyle. It drives you away. In the least opulent settings, I've had some of my funniest moments.
6. Hilary Swank
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Hilary Swank, a two-time Oscar winner, is another well-known coupon clipper. When she appeared on Live With Regis and Kelly in 2010, she remarked, "When you open the paper and see those coupons, it's like dollar bucks staring you in the face." It's how I was raised. When not?
7. Dave Grohl
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Dave Grohl, the leader of the Foo Fighters and, let's not forget it, a former Nirvana drummer, has been in not one, but two of the most successful bands in rock history. He spoke up about his spending habits in a 2014 interview. He remarked, "It goes right into my bank account, where it becomes all moldy and stinky." When I already have enough, I don't waste time considering how to get more.
8. Kristen Bell
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It's safe to assume that actress Kristen Bell has made some money over the years as the star of successful TV shows like Veronica Mars and The Good Place, not to mention her part in the blockbuster
Disney film Frozen. Despite her riches, Bell acknowledges that she enjoys a good deal and likes using coupons. In a 2012 interview with Conan O'Brien, she said, "I'm not admitting I did it, but I may or may not steal them out of my neighbors' [mailboxes] occasionally."
9Sarah Michelle Gellar
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On the cult classic television program Buffy the Vampire Slayer from the 1990s, Sarah Michelle Gellar may have killed vampires, but in real life, the actress understands how to cut costs. Gellar is frugal with her money, cutting coupons (her top tip is to check the discounts at Bloomingdale's) and avoiding major expenditures.
In fact, Gellar admitted to CNBC's Make It that she used to research gas costs before going to the location with the lowest gas to fill her tank. Not to worry, we also noted helpful advice.
10. Shailene Woodley
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The Big Little Lies actress admitted that buying used clothing helps her save a ton of money in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2014. The outspoken environmentalist declared, "I only purchase old clothing. I'm going to live as a responsible member of this world, doing my part to coexist peacefully with nature rather than battling it all the time.