There’s a lot of money to be made from the world of entertainment and sports; every participant gets a cut of that lucrative pie – some more than others. It is not unusual to find actors and sports stars who pocket millions of dollars per year. And most of these celebrities are not afraid to show off their wealth, especially when it comes down to their choice of automobiles – wonders-on-wheels that cost a fortune.

However, there are a few of these stars who reside at the other end of the spectrum - not because of the money they make but more as a result of their lifestyle. They are big earners too in their respective professions, but they are not sucked in by the lure of fancy automobiles. These people couldn’t care less as long as the car runs fine and gets them from one point to the other. Read on to find out if any of the celebrities on this list surprises you.

15 Zac Efron – Oldsmobile Alero

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Zac Efron has featured in over 20 movies, and as of 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at $18 million. That may not be a lot by mainstream Hollywood standards, but it sure is sufficient for him to be able to afford a pretty fancy ride. His Oldsmobile Alero sedan is anything but that, though. The car was the last model built by Oldsmobile before it packed up shop. Maybe Zac is sentimentally attached to the car for that reason.

14 Christian Bale – Toyota Tacoma

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Dark Knight star started acting in the 1980s and has starred in box-office movies that have grossed $500 million and above. He obviously does not let that get to his head and likes to keep a low profile. What better way to do that than to drive about in a bland vehicle such as this Toyota Tacoma? We wonder how effective that is though since this picture was taken by a nosy paparazzi.

13 AJ Francis – Dodge Charger

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AJ Francis was an NFL player that signed up with clubs including the New England Patriots and New York Giants. In 2020, he ditched his football career and signed up for World Wrestling Entertainment as a professional wrestler. What you may not know was that in 2015, he became a uber driver, giving rides in his personal Dodge Charger.

12 Conan O’Brien – Ford Taurus

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He started hosting TV shows in 1993 and is currently the longest-serving late-night talk show host in the United States. He earns as much as $12 million per year for one of his TV shows that, incidentally, bears his name. That paycheck can pretty much get him any car he wants, so we are sure he is holding on to his 1992 Taurus for purely sentimental reasons.

11 Jennifer Lawrence - Volkswagen Eos

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For two consecutive years, Jennifer Lawrence was the highest-paid Hollywood actress and remains highly sought after in the movie industry. She achieved new heights of fame and popularity with the Hunger Games movie franchise. Even at the peak of her popularity, the Volkswagen Eos remained one of her choice rides and she was often spotted driving it around Tinsel Town.

10 Alfred Morris – Mazda 626

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The 31-year old NFL star plied his trade with teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. At some point in his career, he was earning well over a million dollars per annum from his salary alone. That did not stop him though from holding on to his beloved 1991 Mazda 626, a car he purchased from his pastor for $2 – yeah, $2.

9 Ludacris – Acura Legend

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Chris Bridges, more commonly known as Ludacris, has never been afraid to publicly declare his affection for his prized 1993 Acura Legend. The carmaker heard about this and offered to fully restore the vehicle which at that point had over 200,000 miles on the odometer. Ludacris gladly accepted and the car continues to be a part of his garage today.

8 Ngolo Kante – Mini Cooper

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Ngolo Kante is a French professional footballer that also plays as a Central Midfielder for Chelsea football club. He is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world today. What is also well known about him is his penchant for modesty. He has been spotted using a phone with a cracked screen so this sighting of him driving a banged-up Mini Cooper is in line with his character.

7 Ben Affleck – Lexus Hybrid

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The actor and director is at the forefront of the campaign to preserve the planet and he really does "practice what he preaches." His ride about town is this rather sedate-looking Lexus Hybrid. Come on, you can do better, Ben. Maybe someone should let him know there are way more fancy eco-friendly vehicles out there; more befitting of his status.

6 Mitchell Tubrisky – Toyota Camry

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Mitchell Tubrisky is an American football Quarterback for the Chicago Bears. His professional career is relatively young, having kicked off in 2017. He had a strong rookie season and even set a Bears record so his future looks great. For now, though, he still maintains a pretty modest profile – including showing up for training in this early model Toyota Camry.

5 Leonardo DiCaprio – Toyota Prius

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Leonardo is arguably the most committed Hollywood actor and the biggest celebrity voice when it comes to environmental issues. He is on the Board of Directors for World Wildlife Fund and also has his own foundation dedicated to safeguarding the earth and its natural resources. We are not surprised then that his car of choice is the humble and eco-friendly Toyota Prius.

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4 Kirk Cousins – GMC Savana

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Kirk Cousins bought this van from his grandmother for $5,000 and not because his grandmother needed the money. He has been regularly spotted driving the 20-year old vehicle despite the fact that he was at a point, the second-highest-paid player in the NFL. In 2016, the van landed him a bumper deal with the automobile company that maintains it for him.

3 Mark Zuckerberg – Honda Fit

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At 35, the Facebook czar sits atop a multi-billion dollar social enterprise, and his personal net worth was recently estimated at $55 billion. It’s actually a bit worrisome that he should be seen driving a car like the Honda Fit, but then again, this is the same dude that used to wear the same T-Shirt every day.

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2 Jeremy Priven – Ford Bronco

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Jeremy Priven is an American actor and producer who has been the recipient of several awards including 3 Emmys and 1 Golden Globe. He also resides in Malibu, a very pricey piece of real estate in California. So, his car kind of has us scratching our heads – the early model Ford Bronco that was discontinued in 1996. Maybe he will upgrade to the 2021 edition now that Ford has announced a reintroduction of the model to its lineup.

1 Adrian Peterson - Cadillac Escalade

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Adrian Peterson is an American Running Back for the Washington Redskins where, in 2018, he had the eight 1,000-yard season of his career, tied for sixth-most all-time. He has made nearly $100 million in his Football career, but bad financial decisions and lawsuits have left him needing all the cash he can get right now. Maybe it’s best then that he sticks to affordable cars like this old Escalade.

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