Not always stellar personalities are spenders who adore chic things and a life on a grand scale. Even among the actors who managed to conquer Hollywood and get big money, there are those who live modestly and try not to exceed the reasonable limits in their spending. We present to your attention a photo-list of actors and actresses who spend little.
Christian Bale
- "Empire of the Sun"
- "Prestige"
- "The Dark Knight"
Despite the recognition and demand, Bale does not like to emphasize his stellar status. He lived in an ordinary small apartment for a long time, even becoming famous. The actor does not use the services of bodyguards; you will not find a servant at his house. Christian once joked that if they decided to rob him, unpretentious robbers would want to cry, because material values mean nothing to him.
Ed Sheeran
- "Game of Thrones"
- "Modern love"
- "Executioner"
Ed belongs to the foreign stars who prefer not to spend extra money. Despite the fact that he is a popular actor and musician and can afford a lot, Sheeran admits that he has enough thousands of dollars a month for various expenses. Most of this money is spent on taxis. The actor says that royalties from roles and concerts are kept in various accounts, and he receives a monthly limited amount for living.
Tyra Banks
- "Gossip"
- "Love and Basketball"
- "The Prince of Beverly Hills"
There are legends in Hollywood about how tight-fisted Tyra is about money. She tries to save money on everything and even decided: instead of buying a new carpet for the TV studio in which she was to work, paint the walls in it. In her opinion, this allowed to update the look, but spend less. Banks also makes no secret of the fact that she takes soap and shampoo from hotels where she has to stay.
Zooey Deschanel
- "Bridge to Terabithia"
- "Always say yes"
- "Almost Famous"
Hollywood was shocked when the monthly expenses of the star surfaced in the process of Zoe's divorce from her husband. She lives more than modestly by the standards of the average American - she spends an average of $ 2,000 a month on clothing, $ 800 on utility bills, $ 300 on Internet and mobile phone bills, and $ 1,500 on charity monthly. Thanks to this approach to money, the actress has already managed to accumulate $ 15 million in her accounts.
Leonardo DiCaprio
- "The apostates"
- "Shutter Island"
- "Catch Me If You Can"
Leo's fees can be envied by almost all of his colleagues in the workshop, and it is he who has been included in the list of the richest actors in Hollywood for several years. At the same time, DiCaprio prefers his Toyota Prius to luxury cars and spends a minimum amount of money on himself. All other funds go to various charitable foundations.
Kristen Bell
- Gracie's Choice
- "Parks and recreation areas"
- "Widower's Love"
Actress Kristen Bell has also rightfully taken her place in our Top Saving Celebrities. The girl does not believe that star status obliges to live luxuriously and spend a lot of money just like that. On a TV show, Bell admitted that she can be considered the “queen of coupons,” and she is happy when she can save over $ 80 on coupons for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Jennifer Garner
- Dallas Buyers Club
- "Pretender"
- "Pearl Harbor"
With all her behavior, Jennifer shows that being a famous actress and at the same time the most ordinary person is quite real. She doesn't spend huge sums on luxury goods. She can be found in the most ordinary market, where she prefers to buy food for her family. Garner donates part of his royalties to Save the Children, which educates children in developing countries.
Tiffany Haddish
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- "Solar opposites"
- "Bob's Diner"
Russian viewers know Tiffany Haddish primarily for the projects "Hell's Kitchen" and "Real Bosses". The actress is serious about money and does not like to spend money unnecessarily. That is why she prefers the old Honda HR-V to expensive cars, and their alternative inexpensive fakes, which are indistinguishable from the original, to branded things. This is due to the fact that Tiffany lived for a very long time without a livelihood and knows that money is what is today, and tomorrow it may not be.
Keira Knightley
- "Pride and Prejudice"
- "Blazer"
- "Doctor Zhivago"
Kira prefers a modest lifestyle and even luxury items that should be her status, for example, expensive dresses for formal events, she subsequently sells. The actress sends the proceeds to charity. She has a limited monthly amount for expenses, beyond which Knightley tries not to go. Kira considers excessive spending a kind of snobbery and wants to remain an ordinary person, not a star.
Ashley Greene
- "Peng American"
- Jordan Investigation
- "I wish I was here"
After filming Twilight, well-known to many viewers, Ashley became a sought-after actress, but that does not mean that she stopped appreciating money. Green, for example, does not understand why buy first class instead of economy class, if in the end you still end up in the same place, and at the same time, just for less? Ashley says that her parents taught her how to save money, and she understands that an acting career is not always a stable income, and therefore you must always have a "safety cushion" in case of lack of money.
Russell Crowe
- "Knockdown"
- "Gladiator"
- "Mind games"
Continuing our photo-list of low-budget actors and actresses, Gladiator star Russell Crowe. He admits that at some point he was fed up with Hollywood life and decided to find harmony with himself. Crowe now lives in Australia on a modest ranch with his family. He bought an old jeep and is engaged in farming in between filming. Russell believes that wasting money is stupid, and therefore is actively involved in charity work.
Jennifer Lawrence
- X-Men: First Class
- "The Hunger Games"
- "Silver Linings Playbook"
Not all stars like to live in a big way, and Jennifer Lawrence is a perfect example of this. She does not spend fabulous sums on herself, prefers to drive a regular car and does not forget about other people. Largely thanks to the actress, a children's cardiology center appeared in her hometown. She donated about $ 2 million for its construction, and grateful residents of Louisville even named it after the actress - Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Jason Alexander
- "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
- "Hachiko: The most loyal friend"
- "Beautiful girl"
Jason has several life hacks that he follows all his life and does not hide from his fans. The actor says: “In order not to overpay later and save more money, you need to change the oil regularly so that you do not damage the expensive engine later. Invest in quality wardrobe items that will last for years to come. Don't skimp on insurance. Don't settle for low-quality building materials for home renovations because cracks in tiles, floor subsidence or paint chips will eventually increase the cost of reworking the project. ” Jason believes these rules help him spend the minimum amount of money on a monthly basis.
Hayden Christensen
- "Life is like a home"
- "Are you afraid of the dark?"
- "I seduced Andy Warhol"
You can be humble, even if you are the performer of the role of Anakin Skywalker from the cult Star Wars. Actor Hayden Christensen has long since moved from big cities to a small farm and is engaged in agriculture himself. He prefers to spend a minimum of money and enjoys the "non-media" moments of his life. Hayden even mastered a tractor and plows the land on his own land on his own. In addition, the actor installed solar panels on the territory so as not to damage the environment.
Keanu Reeves
- "The matrix"
- "Devil's Advocate"
- "Constantine: Lord of Darkness"
Keanu Reeves is not only one of the most popular actors, but also a vivid example of altruism among the stars. Keanu often helps people, does charity work and spends very little money on his own person. He prefers to live in a rented apartment, rides the subway and buys the most ordinary clothes.
Reese Witherspoon
- "Big Little Lies"
- "Between heaven and earth"
- "And fires are smoldering everywhere"
Reese does not belong to women who cannot imagine their life without the attributes of luxury. The actress is very modest in her needs and tries to instill a similar attitude towards money in children. Witherspoon doesn't think her kids should be spoiled just because their mother is an actress. She allocates a certain limit of funds for life and entertainment and tries to ensure that her star status does not affect her family in any way. The actress donates part of her savings to charities and constantly participates in actions related to disadvantaged children.
Sarah Jessica Parker
- "Girls want to have fun"
- "Sex and the City"
- "First Wives Club"
At first glance, it's hard to believe that the Sex and the City star is also one of the actresses who aren't used to spending money on themselves. Moreover, Sarah Jessica Parker wants her children to learn from an early age to value money and how it is earned. She sews clothes for them herself, loves to go to second-hand stores and stocks, and also prefers to buy products on her own in regular chain stores and markets.
Jessica Alba
- "Fantastic Four"
- "Intimate Dictionary"
- "Valentine's Day"
Jessica Alba has absolutely no craving for glamor and luxury. She tries to convey this approach to money and life in general to her daughters. As in the most ordinary families, the youngest daughter carries things after the eldest, and a certain amount is allocated for entertainment in Jessica's family, which cannot be exceeded. Despite the fact that Alba is included in the list of the richest American actresses, she does not hesitate to buy budget brands and ride the subway.
Vincent Kartheiser
- "Conspiracy of pranksters"
- "Mad Men"
- "Ambulance"
Rounding out our photo-list of low-budget actors and actresses is Vincent Kartheiser. He prefers to use public transport and is not going to buy himself a huge house. He is quite satisfied with modest housing, he prefers minimalism in everything. Kartheiser admits that as his popularity grows, he becomes less and less demanding and even tries to get rid of things that previously seemed necessary to him.
