Leonardo DiCaprio is the one who stated that "Money and accomplishment do not make you happy." The Dalai Lama did not say this. It is encouraging to discover that renowned people may be much like us in many ways, like having modest houses, being kind givers, and having no need to seek recognition for themselves. It is heartening to find out that their prosperity did not compromise their morals and principles.
Please allow us to share with you the names of a few well-known individuals who, like us, hold a deep regard for those who choose modesty over material success.
1. Jennifer Lawrence
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For two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016,
Jennifer Lawrence earned $52 million and $46 million, respectively, making her the highest-paid actress in the world. She is considered a "financial role model" since she does not waste her abundant wealth.
She said, "
I've always just lived in a modest condo in L.A. or a typical house in Kentucky" or "a tiny rat-infested flat in New York." She shows her frugal lifestyle by putting money aside for the future and giving to charity. For the Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, she gave $2 million in 2016.
2. Keanu Reeves
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The general public has a highly favorable impression of Reeves. Others describe him as affable, hard-working, and "excruciatingly bashful." Eighty percent of his $114 million profit from The Matrix's release went to the crews responsible for the film's special effects and makeup. It seems like money is the last thing on his mind, as he states, "I could survive on what I have already made for the next several centuries."
3. Elijah Wood
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Elijah Wood's portrayal of Frodo in The Lord of the Rings has made him a household name. Around $1.1 billion was made from ticket sales for this film internationally in 2003. Affluence and celebrity may have spoilt the actor, but that didn't happen. When asked about the most expensive purchases he has made, he mentions high-end audio equipment for his house and the importance of humility in his life.
4. Sarah Michelle Gellar
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It's no secret that the actress is a strong supporter of many good causes. She explains, "I began because, from a very young age, my mother instilled in me the importance of giving back to the community, even if you are in a financial bind. What you gain in exchange is tenfold. But, it was difficult for me since I was limited in what I could do. Due of time constraints, I was only able to make monetary donations during my tenure on [Buffy]. And to have the opportunity to do so is just remarkable.
5. Robert Pattinson
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Robert Pattinson has become one of the best paid actors in the world. He was also recognised as one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time in 2010. He said during the interview that despite his good fortune over the previous 15 years, he has maintained a modest attitude on life in general. He says, "This is still my type of attire," indicating the skater T-shirt he is wearing.
6. Mark Zuckerberg
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Mark Zuckerberg has been recognized as one of the world's richest and most influential persons by Time magazine every year since 2010. In spite of this, the media portrays him as living a rather low-key existence. He purchased Honda Fits and VW Golfs, both relatively inexpensive vehicles.
7. Mick Jagger
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A legend in his own time, Mick Jagger has built his reputation over the course of five decades. Yet, his private life is a top priority. He's father to eight little ones. As of 2016, Jagger, at age 73, had outlived all of his offspring by a full century. The musician and his girlfriend have been spotted out and about with their newborn child, clearly enjoying some quality family time together.
8. Leonardo DiCaprio
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From 2010 to 2016, DiCaprio earned $28 million, $77 million, $37 million, $39 million, $29 million, and $27 million, placing him on Forbes' yearly list of the highest-paid actors. Apparently, he has enough money coming in each month to buy a new house every few years and install gold toilets in each one. He decides against it and opts choose a more mundane existence. For instance, he was recently observed in the wet streets of Manhattan assisting a bewildered traveler with instructions.