The world is full of amazingly talented celebrities who have been able to rack up some impressive net worths over the years, and there’s no doubt about the fact that they earn more money than we could ever comprehend. However, it seems as though many of these celebs still live like poor people.
Even though this Oscar-winning actress has raked in a fortune for her roles in films like Silver Linings Playbook and the Hunger Games films, she shies away from flaunting her wealth. For example, although she could easily afford a snazzy car like a Porsche or Lamborghini, she opts to cruise around Los Angeles in a relatively unassuming Volkswagen Eos.
Johnson may look like a tough guy from his movie roles, but the truth is he loves to chat with fans. He also spends a considerable amount of time educating youth about the importance of exercise!
Although Jolie’s a Hollywood A-lister, she doesn’t spend her time basking in her wealth and sharing it on social media. Instead, she champions for human rights in struggling nations; she’s even a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
You might think the star of The Matrix trilogy would be living a lavish life, but Reeves tends to be one of the most down-to-earth guys around. He rides the New York City subways as opposed to driving luxurious cars, and he even split his $80 million paycheck from The Matrix films with the entire makeup and special effects team.
Most people know Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw from SATC, but did you know that this actress is also a huge saver? This leading lady knows what it’s like to grow up with very little money, and she knows just how much that shaped her as a person, so she wants to offer the same opportunities for her own kids. They wear hand-me-down clothes, they use coupons to buy their food, and they rarely spend money when they don’t have to, despite Sarah’s $100 million net worth.
Clooney definitely has the money to flaunt if he wanted to, but fortunately he chooses to use his influence and resources in ways that actually help the world. He works closely with dozens of charities, including UNICEF, Red Cross, and Save the Children, for instance.
As high-profile an actor as Jackman is, he remains grounded and scandal-free. He has said that the key to his achievements is to dwell on failures as much as success. It’s clearly helped him keep a level head!
Depp once lived a life of luxury, spending on world-famous art and cruising around in his private yacht to his 45-acre Chateau in France. However, after some expensive legal disputes, he’s been forced to live a more humble life. These days, he’ll show up at hospitals and surprise children dressed in his Captain Jack Sparrow attire.
Matthew McConaughey seems to be in every movie ever made, and that’s before you even get around to the fact that he’s now a college professor! Despite all of these strings to his bow, Matthew makes sure that he doesn’t get too big for his boots. He often leaves his house behind to live in an AirStream trailer, and he rarely spends his hard-earned money on extravagances. He prefers a simpler way of life, and this involves very little money. So, he saves it and gives it away instead.