Once you become famous enough to earn a substantial amount of cash and get asked for an autograph, it’s normal that your ego would inflate, and you’d live a life that normal people can only fantasize about. But some rich and famous A-listers don’t want that more pampered lifestyle possible — here are all the down-to-earth celebrities that go to the grocery store, appreciate coupons, and live their lives like regular people.
1. Sarah Jessica Parker
Even though SJP is worth close to $90 million, she actually doesn’t live an ultra-posh lifestyle like her on-screen character Carrie from Sex and the City. In an interview, SJP lauded being hard-working as a quality, and stated that she only dressed her son in hand-me-downs when he was younger.
2. Lady Gaga
This superhuman being is often seen dressed up is designer looks that are out of this world, but no one appreciates a good sale like her. Even when she first reached the height of her fame in 2012, she tweeted, ” Why do people look at me like I’m crazy when I use coupons at grocery or try bargaining at retail, I`M FROM NEW YORK WHERE IS THE SALE RACK.” Once, she told a crown that although “money has been put on a pedestal” that she’s seen the “happiest people in the poorest parts of the world.”
3. Julia Roberts
Even an A-Lister like this Eat Pray Love actress gets sick of being put on a pedestal sometimes. She’s never spoiled her kids and doesn’t have a cook or a butler. Instead, she doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty and prepping meals on her own. She’s usually photographed watching her kids; sports games, walking her dogs, and wearing casual outfits while doing it.
4. Keanu Reeves
Is there anything that could make John Wick sexier? The answer is yes — him being so darn humble about his level of fame. This super chill (and generous) celeb is often seen riding the subway in NYC, and giving up his seat when necessary. When a magazine kept asking him questions about how loved he is around the world, he said it was “really nice” but also commented, “Whatever! I’m just a normal guy, man.“
5. Sarah Michelle Gellar
Gellar had a tough childhood — her dad left when she was young, and her hardworking single mom taught her the value of working hard. Even though the Buffy actress is a massive star, she still uses coupon and tries to get a good deal whenever she goes shopping. She’s fully admitted to buying fish at Whole Foods, but only when it’s on sale. We can relate!
6. Tyra Banks
The mogul and supermodel lives like a normal, despite being one of the most breathtaking and instantly recognizable women on the planet, is still frugal and practical when it comes to financial matters. The only things she really indulges in are food (and even then, she’s like us: her favorite spot is the Cheesecake Factory).
7. Renée Zellweger
After playing normal girl Bridget Jones for so long, Zellweger has adopted some pretty regular habits herself. Even her Bridget Jones co-star Debra Gillet has spoken on her very non-diva behavior, saying that there were not “grand trailers” or arrangements for the main star, and that “She sat around on boxes eating her lunch out of a disposable carton like the rest of us.”
8. Jay Leno
Although Leno is worth approximately $350 million, he’s saved almost all of his late-show earnings. After he retired from his late night show, he lived off his stand-up career, which must not have been that hard after years of saving!
9. Tiffany Haddish
This hilarious comedienne and Tesla was still driving her old and beauty up car until Tyler Perry gifted her a Tesla in 2018. She once explained to a magazine that her “fear of losing it all” is real, and while other celebs have gifted her plenty of fancy things, she’s done things like re-wear her Alexander McQueen gown at several events, proudly advertising that she did so to get her money’s worth. It cost $4,000 — we would too!
10. Shailene Woodley
Even though she’s worth millions of dollars, this famous actress is a hippie that lives off the land and doesn’t really splurge on anything. She lives a self-proclaimed “very simple lifestyle” and celebrities and fans are well aware of her nature-loving reputation — Woodley famously makes her own medicines and beauty products out of what she can forage.
