When we think of celebrities, we tend to imagine all kinds of luxuries, such as private jets, large houses, branded clothing, and fancy cars. But who knew that some celebrities out there own cheap rides? As it turns out, a few of them prefer to feel down to earth and want to ride the same cars as everyone else.
They do not wish to stand out very much and attract too much attention when on the road. These celebrities opt to drive four wheels that are inconspicuous and can be found within the garage of anyone at all. Although, that does not mean that they do not have expensive cars to their name. They might still own a few luxurious branded cars, but the rides they prefer to use on the road might come off as a shocker to you.
Here is a list of 15 celebrities who drive cheap cars.
15. Cameron Diaz (Toyota Prius)
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Cameron Diaz is well known for her notable roles in Gangs of New York and Charlie’s Angels. Given her massive success, one cannot help but be surprised to see her driving down the streets in a Toyota Prius. She has stated that she chose this model due to her wish to drive an environmentally-friendly car.
14. Mel Gibson (Toyota Cressida)
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Mel Gibson is easily one of the most famous actors of all time. He’s well-known for classics such as Mad Max, Braveheart, and many more. With an approximate net worth of $400 million, we’d expect him to have a flashy car. Yet, he’s usually seen driving his Cressida from the '90s around.
13. Clint Eastwood (GMC Typhoon)
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Eastwood has had a prolific career both as an actor and a director. He is known as one of the biggest legends of Hollywood. So, it's pretty shocking to see a man of his stature driving an old and boring vehicle, such as the Typhoon. However, this car is special to Eastwood.
12. Justin Timberlake (Volkswagen Jetta)
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Known for his boyish looks, soothing vocals, and charisma, Timberlake drives a car that may surprise you. But if you know Justin, you’ll know that his Volkswagen Jetta embodies him perfectly and suits his personality. While the car itself doesn’t stand out, Justin makes it look cool – and only he could pull it off.
11. Canon O’ Brien (Ford Taurus)
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This comedian’s humor is unforgettable, but an endless joke he’s been playing has been regarding his use of a green Ford Taurus. His 1992 model dates back to at least six years before his late-night career began. The car is now a special piece of memorabilia for him, and a comic relief for his viewers!
10. Jennifer Lawrence (Volkswagen EOS)
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Few people have been loved in Hollywood as much as Jennifer Lawrence. Making her mark as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games and being awarded an Oscar for her work in Silver Linings Playbook, a Volkswagen EOS is a modest car for an actress with a net worth at upwards of $130 million.
9. Warren Buffett (Cadillac XTS)
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The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has a net worth of around $80 billion, making him one of the wealthiest human beings of all time. With that kind of money, he can buy all the luxurious cars he wants, and yet he is found to be driving a modest Cadillac XTS, which is priced at $45,000.
8. Tom Hanks (Scion XB)
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Tom Hanks has starred in numerous classics over the years, such as Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan. Even though he has a net worth of $350 million, the actor is known to be extremely proud of his Scion XB, a car that can be bought at the cost of just $15,000.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio (Toyota Prius)
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One of the biggest actors of all time, starring in great movies such as Titanic, Inception, and The Revenant. DiCaprio has been seen cruising around Hollywood Boulevard in his economical and environmentally-friendly car, the Toyota Prius. He is a vocal advocate against climate change; hence, it is no surprise he drives one.
6. John Goodman (Ford F-150)
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This actor is known for being very down-to-earth, something which is made evident through this choice of car. His model is from the late '90s, and even though he has the money needed for an upgrade, it doesn’t seem like he is keen on ditching his current car any day.
5. Justin Bieber (Smart Car)
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He is one of the most famous pop singers in the world. He was once seen driving around in a Smart Car (not the fancy one, but just a regular, small one). It is hard to process that he is driving a car costing $14,000 when his own net worth is at least $250 million.
4. Jay Leno (1991 GMC Syclone)
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Leno is popular for being an actor, television host, and script-writer. With a net worth of $350 million, it's no surprise that he has a collection of over 200 cars. But the real shocker is that out of all the cars he owns, he likes to drive around in his GMC Syclone.
3. Britney Spears (BMW Mini Cooper)
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She is one of the greatest musical successes the world has ever seen. Circus, The Original Doll, and Glory are some of her most notable albums, and she has also achieved popularity due to the talent she has showcased on movie screens. And yet, someone like her owns a simple BMW Mini Cooper Car.
2. Daniel Radcliffe (Fiat Punto)
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When we think Harry Potter, we think of Daniel Radcliffe. He is one of the most famous English actors across the globe, and his role as Harry Potter is one for the history books. But a surprise awaits you once you realize that Daniel Radcliffe drives around in a simple Fiat Punto.
1. Colin Farrell (Ford Bronco)
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This Irish actor is known for his roles in movies and TV shows such as True Detective, Total Recall, and Miami Vice. His iconic status and net worth of $30 million makes it a shocker that he owns a 1996 Ford Bronco. To add to the emotion, this was purchased as a second-hand car.
