Hollywood has always been known as Tinsel Town. But among the ranks of star-studded celebrities, there are still those who choose to live a humble life.
Below are 10+ celebs who prefer a simpler life. In spite of all the glitz and glam, they remain grounded and true to their roots. Despite their ever-mounting fame, these stars shun the spotlight.
"I almost exclusively shop with coupons," the actress said during an appearance on Conan.
Kristen even went so far as to reveal that she may or may not lift Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons from her neighbors' mailboxes!
Leo doesn't let fame and fortune go to his head.
In fact, you're just as likely to run into him on the streets of Manhattan as you are to see him on a red carpet, as one lucky tourist learned.
There was a time when Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. were the respective teen-dream king and queen of the entertainment world.
However, these days they both prefer the quiet life at home with their young children.
Robert Pattinson has some pretty interesting opinions (I won't even touch on his refusal to do workouts for The Batman).
But even with all his fame, Robert prefers to dress humbly, kind of like a skateboarder from 2002. He's an easy guy to love.
In an interview with Elle magazine, J Law stated:
"I've always lived in a tiny rat-infested apartment in New York, or a little condo in L.A., or a normal house in Kentucky. I think it would be very bizarre to live in a big mansion by myself."
Even with all those bucks, The Zucks doesn't let it balloon his head.
Whereas most tech CEOs are driving around in sports cars, Mark prefers his economical Honda Fit to get him to and from the office. Cool, isn't it?
While some stars prefer the limelight, Zooey is perfectly happy curling up at home with a good board game:
"You're looking at the household Bananagram champion, no big deal," the actress commented on her Instagram.
I forgot how much I used to love that game!
Keanu Reeves has always shunned the spotlight in the most excellent fashion. He's amassed a small fortune over the years but admits money is the last thing he thinks about:
"I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries."
Halle Berry is one of the most beautiful and well-known actresses on the face of the planet. For a star of her stature, she's painfully normal.
Halle's even been homeschooling her kids since the time that the coronavirus quarantine began.
Who needs a mansion in the Hollywood Hills when you have a tin can of a trailer at your disposal?
I'm exaggerating slightly. It is admittedly a very nice trailer that Matthew owns and a statement to his carefree lifestyle and demeanor.
Mick Jagger truly is the "Salt Of The Earth." The legendary rock star's hard-partying days have long since passed.
Mick much prefers a quiet evening at home with his eight children. No, that's not a typo. He actually has eight kids!
Julia prides herself on her privacy:
"Julia has been very hesitant to share any personal details about her family life or the dealings of her husband and children: Very little is known about the inner workings and dynamics of the tight-knit family."
“Even through the largest periods of success in my life, my principle aim – when I finish the job – has always been to get home. To go to the bush and, more recently, to be with my kids," Crowe said in an interview with The Guardian.
Ryan and Blake are one of the most grounded couples in Hollywood, and it's one of the many reasons why we all love them.
You can regularly catch them trolling one another on Twitter and Instagram.
The couple lives in the small town of Pound Ridge in New York.
Tom Hardy prefers a life of solitude:
"I want to work hard. I love my job and I love working, but I think you choose whether or not you want to participate in that arena, which comes with its own pitfalls. I’ll go and find my little bat-cave and disappear."
Paul McCartney could be living in a private jet MANSION if he wanted. He's a friggin Beatle after all. However, the rock legend was once described as a "cheapskate" by his ex-wife and notoriously lives a very down to earth lifestyle while practicing vegetarianism.
The songstress is notoriously private about everything and everyone in her life.
Fans didn't even know the award-winning singer was married until her acceptance speech at the Grammys back in 2017. Of course, the pair have since divorced and share custody of their seven-year-old son, whom Adele is also tight-lipped about.
In an interview with The Guardian, Elijah revealed he hadn't spent his Lord Of The Rings money on anything super luxe. in fact, his biggest purchase was sound equipment for his home.
“I was always taking care of other people, thinking about their feelings and not my own,” he said.
Even though the blonde bombshell is officially retired from Hollywood, that doesn't mean she isn't an A-list actress forever in our hearts!
The 47-year-old recently welcomed a baby girl with husband Benji Madden, and they seem to be enjoying the simple life together.
Sarah Jessica Parker is worth an estimated $90 MILLION and is a full fashion and lifestyle brand on her own just by existing. However, Jessica is allll about hand-me-downs for her son.
"He only wears hand-me-downs because I’ve got all these older nephews," she told Parade. “Plus, my mother saved all my brothers’ clothes. I am not kidding. I don’t think I’ve ever bought him any clothes. Maybe a new winter coat. I do buy him shoes, because everybody’s feet are different."
I love that!
Jay Leno revealed to Parade that he hasn't spent a dime of his TV money EVER!
"When I was a kid I had two jobs. I worked at a Ford dealership and at a McDonald’s. I’d spend the money from one job and save the money from the other. That’s still the way I am now. I live on the money I make as a comedian, and I put all the TV money in the bank. I’ve never spent a dime of TV money — ever.”
Shailene has left the Hollywood life behind and is now much more focused on being close to earth and having empathy for others!
"I go outside whether I’m in the city or backwoods of any state. I connect with the ground, the trees, just breathing fresh air while I go for a walk and I find myself living in my heart instead of in my mind," she explained.
Dave Grohl is just like a rock 'n' roll sweetheart, is he not? As founding member of the Foo Fighters, David could be living lavishly, but has instead focused his fortune on charitable endeavors.
What an awesome dude!
