If you are aspiring to become famous, there is absolutely no bigger place than Hollywood. After all, this is the place where you can really make your dreams come to life. Here, you can possibly find yourself in a movie or a television show. It doesn’t matter if you are an actor, musician, model, or athlete. From here, you can be introduced to a wide audience and become recognized everywhere you go.
If you should become pretty famous in Hollywood though, it might help to keep in mind that fame does not last forever. In fact, over the years, many actors and stars have come and gone. Sure, they have had a lot of recognition and they also may have managed to amass a great deal of fans. But eventually, the lights went out and former stars go on to live normal lives.
Some try to stage a return. Others turn their backs on Hollywood and fame altogether, setting out to start a whole new life. Regardless, some of these former stars can still be spotted going around town today. In fact, a lot of them are driving through various parts of the country in cars that may even be similar to what normal people are driving. Meanwhile, there are also former stars who continue live a life of incredible luxury, just judging by the kind of vehicles that they are rolling out with.
Curious to find out what some of your favorite stars are driving around now? Well, we’ve come up with a list so that you can easily discover for yourself.
25 Jon Gosselin, BMW M3
Former reality TV star Jon Gosselin is said to be in deep financial trouble at the moment. According to a report from In Touch Weekly, he is currently in the middle of an “expensive custody battle” with ex-wife Kate Gosselin.
The former couple once starred in the hit TLC show “Jon & Kate Plus 8” along with their eight children.
Perhaps today, Gosselin can take comfort in the fact that he is able to drive around in a BMW M3. According to BMW, the 2018 M3 utilizes a 3-liter TwinPower Turbo engine which can deliver as much as 425 horsepower between 5,500-7,300 RPM and 406 pound-feet of torque between 1,850-5,500 RPM.
24 Kate Gosselin, Audi TT
Today, Kate Gosselin looks to be doing much better than her ex-husband. For starters, there are several reports which claim that Kate has managed to secure custody of all their eight kids for now. At the same time, the 43-year old mom is also set to star in a new reality series from TLC, according to a report from People.
As far as cars go, it has been reported that Gosselin purchased an Audi TT for herself back in 2011. The purchase was quite controversial because she had just voiced out her financial concerns before getting the car, according to a report from the Daily Mail.
23 Angus T. Jones, Audi S5
Former actor Angus T. Jones is perhaps best-known for his role as Jake on “Two and a Half Men.” Since then, it seems Jones had decided to leave the spotlight. According to a report from TV Over Mind, Jones had gone back to school and took up Jewish Studies at the University of Colorado.
Meanwhile, he has also been spotted driving an Audi S5.
According to Audi USA, the 2018 version of this model has a starting price of $54,600. It’s powered by a 3-liter TFSI twin-scroll turbocharged V6 engine that can readily deliver 354 horsepower between 5,400-6,400 RPM and 369 pound-feet of torque between 1,370-4,500 RPM.
22 Vanilla Ice, Lincoln Mark LT
Especially if you grew up in the 90s, you would definitely know about Robert Matthew Van Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice. After all, this is the man that sang hits like “Ice Ice Baby” and “Play That Funky Music.”
As far as cars go, one of the models he drives is his very own customized 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. According to a report from Motor Trend, this is the car that Winkle drives out and about if he needs to run an errand.
21 Macaulay Culkin, Lexus SC430
When you hear the name Macaulay Culkin, the first movies that comes to mind are “Home Alone” and “Richie Rich.” Sadly, despite his hit movies, Culkin failed to fully capitalize on his Hollywood fame. In recent times, the former child actor said he had been keeping busy. According to a report from Uproxx, Culkin has been splitting time between his homes in Paris and New York City.
Whenever he’s hitting the road, there’s a good chance that Culkin drives around in his Lexus SC 430.
According to a report from Edmunds, this car was in production from 2002 to 2010. The 2010 model utilized a 4.3-liter V8 engine that manages to crank out 288 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it could reportedly go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in around 6.7 seconds.
20 Amanda Bynes, BMW X5
Amanda Bynes is one former star who has had her fair share of controversy, and then some. In the beginning, Bynes looked to be having a flourishing career. For starters, she starred in several hit TV series such as Nickelodeon’s “The Amanda Show” and “All That” as well as “What I Like About You.” Aside from these, Bynes also starred in several movies such as “Easy A,” “She’s the Man” and “What a Girl Wants.” Things seemed to be going well for Bynes until she started display odd behavior in public. Before long, she found herself out of the spotlight, although there are reports that Bynes is planning to make a comeback.
Despite everything that’s happened, it seems that Bynes has pretty good taste in cars. In fact, she reportedly drives a BMW X5. According to BMW USA, the 2019 X5 is powered by a 3-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine cranking out 335 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.
19 Lauren Bosworth, Porsche Cayenne
Former reality TV star Lauren “Lo” Bosworth has made it clear that she has put the past behind her. According to a report from E! News, the former “The Hills” cast member Bosworth decided to set the record straight about her time on the show during a “Lady Lovin’” podcast, saying, "I don't want any association with any of those people. The dissociation from all those people is what I'm hungry for.”
Today, Bosworth is a successful businesswoman who runs a website and the brand Love Wellness.
She’s also been seen going around in a Porsche Cayenne. According to a report from The Car Connection, the 2018 Cayenne is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that can churn out 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm. This allows you to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.3 seconds.
18 Lauren Conrad, Mercedes SL550
Just like Bosworth, Lauren Conrad’s main claim to fame in Hollywood is that she was part of the hit reality TV series “The Hills.” In fact, Conrad and Bosworth are supposedly BFFs. However, fans wonder now if the two are as close as they used to be. Nonetheless, Conrad seems to be doing pretty well for herself. According to a report from Pop Sugar, Conrad has managed to make a name for herself in fashion. In fact, she has her own Kohl’s line called LC by Lauren Conrad.
Meanwhile, on the road, Conrad has been spotted driving a Mercedes SL550. According to Mercedes-Benz USA, the 2019 SL 550 Roadster comes with a starting price of $113,550. It’s powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine that can churn out 449 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.
17 Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Range Rover Vogue
From the very beginning, Nicky Hilton Rothschild has always had a pretty famous last name. Before she got married, she was just known as Nicky Hilton, a member of the Hilton family who is known for its hotels and resorts around the world. At the same time, Hilton Rothschild herself worked as a model, businesswoman, and fashion designer.
Since her marriage to James Rothschild, it’s safe to say that Hilton Rothschild has been enjoying the high life.
Going around town, she has been spotted driving a Range Rover Vogue. According to Land Rover, this SUV comes with various engine options including a 4.4-liter diesel engine that’s available in the SDV8 variant. This one can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in seven seconds. Moreover, it has a top speed of 135 miles per hour.
16 Andrew McCarthy, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
As some of you may know, Andrew McCarthy was a member of the famous Brat Pack back in the 80s. He starred in several hit films, including “Mannequin,” “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Less Than Zero” and “Pretty in Pink.” Following his acting stint, McCarthy went on to try his hand at directing as well as writing. In fact, he is currently the editor-at-large at the National Geographic Traveler, according to a report from Digital Spy.
While it is pretty rare to catch photos of McCarthy driving around town, the BBC has brilliant footage of the former actor driving around in a 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE. During his drive, McCarthy had been searching for the Magic Road in Ireland and as he had explained, “A fool’s errand such as this should only be undertaken in the proper vehicle.”
15 Spencer Pratt, Chevrolet Camaro SS
Spencer Pratt is another former reality TV star who became popular after appearing in MTV’s “The Hills.” Today, Pratt has settled down with former co-star Heidi Montag. According to a report from People, the couple now has a son named Gunner.
On the road, Pratt can be seen driving around in a Chevrolet Camaro SS.
According to Chevrolet, the 2019 Camaro 1SS comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can readily churn out as much as 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, this car comes with a starting price of $37,000.
14 Audrina Patridge, Mercedes-Benz SL550
Audrina Patridge is another former reality tv star who has since worked as a television presenter and model. Today, Patridge is a mom to a two-year-old daughter with ex-husband Corey Bohan. Moreover, she is looking to appear in the reboot of “The Hills” according to a report from People.
On the road, Patridge has been seen driving around in a Mercedes-Benz SL550. According to Mercedes-Benz USA, the 2019 version of this roadster comes with a wide range of safety features. These include active brake assist, attention assist, adaptive high beam assist, active parking assist, an advanced tire pressure monitoring system, and a Mercedes-Benz emergency call feature.
13 Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Ford Transit Connect
Jenni “JWoww” Farley is a former reality TV star who became famous for her role in the show “Jersey Shore.” Moreover, she’s also appeared in other reality shows such as “Snooki & Jwoww,” “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” and "Marriage Bootcamp." Today, Farley is said to be focused on building her own beauty brand, according to a report from Radar Online.
Around town, Farley has been spotted driving around in a Ford Transit Connect. According to Ford, its 2019 Transit Connect is big enough “for five, six or seven passengers.” Moreover, it comes with several smart safety features such as forward collision warning, blind spot information system, adaptive cruise control, and pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking.
12 Nicole Eggert, Ice Cream Truck
You may remember former actress Nicole Eggert as the lifeguard Summer Quinn on the hit tv series “Baywatch.” Aside from this, Eggert also starred in “Charles In Charge” and “T.J. Hooker.”
After a pretty successful career in Hollywood, Eggert went on to set up her very own ice cream business.
Today, she continues to operate an “ice cream shoppe on wheels.” Her shop is called Scoops and it serves all kinds of ice cream flavors on a truck that Eggert drives personally. During an interview on “Oprah: Where Are They Now?”, Eggert revealed that she had wanted something like this for some time now. “I always kind of dreamed of having something like this for the birthday parties that I planned for my oldest daughter. There just never was anything out there like that,” the former actress remarked.
11 Shia LaBeouf, Chevrolet Silverado
For quite some time, Shia LaBeouf gave the impression that he was the next big thing in Hollywood. After all, everyone loved him as Sam Witwicky on “Transformers.” Not long after though, LaBoeuf’s life and career began to take a tumble. Over the years, he faced charges of disorderly conduct, obstruction, and public drunkenness, according to a report from ET. Moreover, he was also ordered to enter rehab and undergo anger management counseling. Soon after, LaBeouf disappeared from the big screen altogether.
Nonetheless, his career earnings allowed him to amass quite a collection of cars. According to a report from Motor 1, one of LaBeouf’s cars is a Chevrolet Silverado, which has earned the nickname ‘Douchatron’ around Los Angeles.
10 George Foreman, Ferrari Testarossa
George Foreman is a former professional boxer with a lot of awards and achievements under his belt. In fact, he is a two-time heavyweight champion as well as an Olympic gold medalist. At the same time, Foreman is a well-known preacher.
According to his website, he founded The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in 1980.
Aside from religion and boxing, Foreman is also passionate about cars. In fact, he boasts of a pretty extensive auto collection. Among his treasured cars is a Ferrari Testarossa. According to a report from Autotrader, this is one supercar that has been “shooting up in value.” In fact, while it used to sell for around $45,000 eight years ago, this car is now worth $150,000 or more.
9 Scott Baio, Mercedes-Benz ML 500
Without a doubt, Scott Baio has had one of the longest career runs in Hollywood. He starred in hit tv shows such as “Who’s Watching the Kids,” “Joanie Loves Chachi,” “Charles in Charge”, and “Arrested Development.” During the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, Baio also became a vocal supporter for the current President of the United States, Donald Trump. Today, he is facing sexual allegations from former co-star Eggert.
On the road, Baio has been spotted driving around in his Mercedes-Benz ML500. According to a report from Car and Driver, this car utilizes a V8 engine that can readily deliver as much as 288 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, enough to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.7 seconds.
8 Shannen Doherty, Bentley Continental GT
Most people will remember former actress Shannen Doherty for her television roles in hit sitcoms like “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed.” According to Born Rich, Doherty’s earlier success has afforded her some great automotive luxuries including a Bentley Continental GT. According to Bentley, the latest model of the Continental GT comes with an impressive 6-liter W12 engine that readily delivers as much as 626 brake horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. The big engine propels the big coupe from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds. Moreover, it has a top speed of 207 miles per hour.
7 Mary-Kate Olsen, Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Mary-Kate Olsen caught her big break in Hollywood back when she was just a child. In fact, she and her twin sister Ashley have starred in several films. These include “It Takes Two,” “New York Minute,” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.” Meanwhile, the twins also starred in several tv series such as “Full House” and “Two of a Kind.”
Since leaving Hollywood, Olsen had gone on to create a successful fashion empire with her twin.
She has also gotten married to Olivier Sarkozy, the brother of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy. On the road, Olsen can sometimes be spotted driving around in her Porsche Cayenne Turbo. According to Car Buzz, the 2018 Cayenne Turbo is powered by a 4-liter twin turbo V8 engine. This one can readily churn out 550 horsepower and 567 pound-feet of torque.
6 Ashley Olsen, GMC Yukon
Ashley Olsen is the other half of the famous Olsen twins. Following a successful career in Hollywood, Olsen and her sister Mary-Kate entered the fashion business. In 2006, they launched The Row, a company that specializes in ready-to-wear eyewear, footwear, and handbags.
On the road, Olsen can sometimes be seen driving around in her GMC Yukon. According to GMC, the 2019 Yukon has a starting price of $49,500. Under its hood is a standard 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine. This one can deliver as much as 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. It also comes with various features such as a rear vision camera, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and Rainsense automatic wipers.