Celebrities are found in different spheres of life. They could be musicians, actors, or even sportspersons. Most people become celebrities through unrelenting hard work, mastery and successful delivery of their craft, while a few others stumble on it through share luck or just mere fate. Yet, the major common attribute of all celebrities is the fame and followership they attract.
Most celebrities are held highly by their fans and followers hence some high living standards are expected of them. As most celebs must have made some money while attaining stardom, it’s always quite easy to make luxury and expensive acquisitions thereby fulfilling or even surpassing their fans' expectations.
Conversely, with money and fame at an all-time high, some celebs own cars that’ll make you wonder if they have anything left in their bank account. Hence, we’ll check out these celebs that drive cars so cheap we could buy them.
15 Britney Spears – BMW Mini Cooper
An actress, singer, and songwriter, Britney Spears rose to fame while still a teenager with the release of her debut album …Baby One More Time, in 1999. The young American didn’t rest on her laurels as she followed it up with another highly successful second album the next year; Oops!... I Did It Again.
This feat made her the most commercially successful teenager of all time in a career that has continued to date. Her decision to drive a BMW Mini Cooper might be down to nothing but her love for the modest car.
14 Mark Zuckerberg – Acura TSX
Mark Zuckerberg makes so much money he can afford any car in the world. One of the youngest Billionaires in the world right now, Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, drives an Acura TSX claiming that the car is “safe, comfortable and not ostentatious.” Honda, the Japanese manufacturer of Acura will be proud they have a client in Zuckerberg.
13 Mel Gibson – Toyota Cressida
Popular Hollywood actor Mel Gibson drives a Toyota Cressida. That sounds outrageous for a man that was reportedly worth $425 million as of 2019. However, Gibson probably did this to keep eyes away from him, and also, for a man his age, he might be adopting a more efficient way of spending as the money isn’t rolling in like it used to anymore.
12 Christian Bale – Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma was Motor Trend’s Truck of the year for 2005, so in all fairness, it’s not a bad automobile. However, for Christian Bale, a two time Golden Globes winner, an Academy Award winner and a 2011 Time 100 person, one would have expected a more sophisticated car than a Toyota Tacoma. Bale likes laying low.
11 50 Cent – Smart Car
50 Cent is a highly successful rapper and businessman, but on the 13th of July 2015, he filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. He did this after losing series of legal battles, hence needing to pay about $22 million in the settlement. To validate his bankruptcy protection claim, 50 Cent was pictured with a Smart Car which he posted with the caption “Times are hard out here, LMAO”.
10 Tom Hanks – Scion XB
Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks has done so many highly successful projects in his career and he’s reportedly worth over $400 million. This huge worth affords Hanks the luxury of comfortably enjoying the finest things life has to offer. However, those finest things don’t include cars, as Hanks is a modest car enthusiast who drives a Scion XB among other modest cars. He’s currently treating Corona infection – get well soon Hanks!
9 Colin Farrell – Ford Bronco
For his incredible deliveries in 2003 movies Phone Booth, The Recruit and S.W.A.T, Colin Farrell needs no introduction. The Irish Hollywood actor went on to feature in several other Hollywood blockbusters in a career that has spanned over two decades. Farrell drives awesome and expensive cars in movies, but don’t be surprised if you see him pull up in his Ford Bronco at the mall.
8 Leonardo DiCaprio – Toyota Prius
Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting career started in 1989. He got some fringe and major roles that earned him an Academy Award nomination. However, 1997 was his breakthrough year when a landed a major role in the movie Titanic. He has since become a household acting name with several awards and nominations. An environmental activist, DiCaprio drives an eco-friendly Toyota Prius.
7 LeBron James – Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, LeBron James has achieved almost all that could be achieved on the basketball court. He’s carted home several awards and has broken almost all the records he met at the NBA. With all the success he’s achieved, it wasn’t puzzling that he has a reported net worth of $480 million. However, what could be puzzling is the Jeep Wrangler unlimited found in his fleet of cars.
6 Justin Bieber – Smart Car
Justin Bieber rose to fame as a teenage sensation after dropping his debut album in 2009. The Canadian-born singer has sold over 105 million records placing him top among the best-selling music artists in the world. Fame and money haven’t largely influenced Bieber’s car choice has he owns and drives a Smart Car among other cars.
5 Jay Leno – GMC Syclone
Jay Leno is an American comedian who hosted NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” for 17 years. Asides his career, Jay Leno is a massive car enthusiast and collector. He owns a collection of cars worth several millions of dollars. However, Leno does a lot of commuting in his old GMC Syclone.
4 Jennifer Lawrence – Volkswagen EOS
Jennifer Lawrence was the world’s highest-paid actress for the years 2015 and 2016. The American actress has won several acting awards which include BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Awards, and an Academy Award For Best Actress. Her success is endearing, but don’t be astounded when you see her cruising around town in her Volkswagen EOS.
3 Steve Ballmer – Ford Fusion Hybrid
American businessman Steve Ballmer is popularly known for his executive role at Microsoft for four years and also for being the current owner of Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Ballmer is ranked as the 16th richest person in the world for having a personal wealth estimated at $51.9 billion. Conversely, all this wealth hasn’t stopped him from driving around town in his Ford Fusion hybrid.
2 Conan O’Brien – Ford Taurus
Celebrities are formed through various acts, for Conan O’Brien he became a household name by hosting “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” on NBC. Also a writer and producer, O’Brien wrote and produced for The Simpsons for two seasons. Being a late-night show host, O’Brien does have absolute trust in his Ford Taurus for his daily commute.
1 Cameron Diaz – Toyota Prius
A writer, retired actress, and model, Cameron Diaz is a screen diva. Several features in highly successful Hollywood movies got her recognized as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress in 2013. As a writer, her book “The Body Book” which was released in 2013 became a New York Times bestseller. Diaz, however, likes keeping it nice and simple on the road as she cruises around town in her Toyota Prius.