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Most people dream of having millions of dollars in their bank accounts and can only imagine all the luxurious things they could buy if they had an unlimited budget to manage.
Many people admire the lives of the rich and celebrities and have a huge curiosity to find out what items catch their attention. While the majority of celebrities indulge in a number of lavish extravaganzas with extravagant spending and have been known to flaunt their wealth on social media, there are some stars out there who live their lives simply and don't focus much on material possessions.
Their bank accounts may showcase incredible wealth, but their humble lifestyles make their fans doubly fond of them.
Here are 6 of the most down-to-earth celebrities to come out of Hollywood.
1 - Sarah Jessica Parker
For more than 7 years, fans tuned in religiously to Sex and the City and fueled their fashion dreams with the clothes Carrie Bradshaw pulled out of her closet. The luxurious fabrics in every color and pattern matched perfectly with every expensive designer shoe that adorned Sarah Jessica Parker's character. Her wardrobe was the envy of the world and her lifestyle was what New York dreams are made of. However, in real life, Parker's net worth is $200 million, but her perspective on money is much different than most fans would expect. Born into a large family that relied on welfare money for food and shelter, she never forgot where she came from. She has three children who wear traditional clothes and lives simply, preferring to keep her money where she simply sees it... in her bank account.
2 - Keanu Reeves
With a net worth of $380 million, it's clear that Keanu Reeves can do whatever his heart desires and what he chooses to do with his wealth is... give it away. He is known to be one of the most generous celebrities to ever walk the red carpet and has even donated his $80 million Matrix salary to the crew that worked behind the scenes to make the film possible. He made them instant millionaires without hesitation. For several years he chose to simply rent apartments and stay in hotels and was often spotted using public transportation. Keanu Reeves quietly donated millions of dollars to good causes and even funded his own hospitals and charities.
3 - Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence's films attracted huge audiences and at the height of her career, she was among the highest-paid actresses in the world. With successful film titles such as Silver Linings Playbook and Hunger Games, most would assume that she lives in the lap of luxury, owns many mega mansions and maintains a lavish lifestyle. Such an assumption is far from reality. She is known to use discount coupons when shopping and is often seen around town driving her Volkswagen Eos. Lawrence has invested millions of dollars in a cardiac unit at a children's hospital in her hometown of Louisville.
4 - Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio's $260 million fortune is of "Titanic" proportions and he could easily live like a king every day. He's made some big investments, like the $1.75 million he spent to buy his own private island, but it wasn't bought for his own gratification. The purchase was to save the environment. DiCaprio's 104-acre Blackadore Caye Island, located off the coast of Belize, was designed into an eco-friendly resort. It is intended to be fully self-sustaining, relying entirely on natural energy. He is often seen driving his Toyota Prius.
5 - Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon has appeared in many major films and is best known for her starring role in Legally Blonde. She has a net worth of $300 million and could easily lead an extravagant lifestyle. In contrast, Reese is honest about her inability to justify luxury living, stating that she is certainly financially comfortable, but sees no purpose in luxury living. She saves most of her fortune and teaches her children to live simply.
6 - Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe has for many years been a prominent figure among Hollywood's upper classes and has earned his legendary status through films such as Gladiator, Cinderella Man and A Beautiful Mind. His fortune is in the $100 million range. Choosing to stay away from the Hollywood lifestyle that focuses on money and glamour, he has moved to Australia and lives on a ranch. Crowe drives an older model Jeep and spends most of his time on his own property, working the land and enjoying the peace and quiet. He quietly donates millions of dollars to charities, including a Jewish school in Montreal, Canada that experienced a hate crime.
Source.gr (by Gabriel Filippopoulos)
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