10 Celebrities Who Chose to Live a Simple Life
Being rich is not about showing off; it is about helping as many people as possible with your wealth.
According to Leonardo DiCaprio, “wealth and success don’t make you happy,” so modesty is essential.
Many believe that once you have become successful and wealthy, you are to live a life of luxury, lavishing on the good things of life.
Well, you don’t need the luxury to be in comfort, according to the following celebrities.
Despite being worth millions of dollars, some famous Hollywood celebrities live a humble and modest life.
10 Celebrities Who Chose to Live a Simple Life
- Jennifer Lawrence
In 2015 and 2016, Jennifer Lawrence was the highest-paid actress globally, with an annual earning of $52 million and $46 million.
You would know the American actress can afford to live in luxury from these figures, but she doesn’t.
Jennifer Lawrence is one down-to-earth actress; she lives in a tiny apartment and drives a modest car.
- Keanu Reeves
Another actor with a lifestyle worthy of note is Keanu Reeves.
The charming actor gave $80 million of his $114 million earning from “The Matrix” to the movie’s special effects and makeup department.
According to the actor, money is the last thing on his mind, and he lives like it.
Reeves is known to be one humble actor who doesn’t show off his wealth or live extravagantly.
- Elijah Wood
The “Lord of the Rings” actor Elijah Wood is one humble and down-to-earth actor.
Despite making so much wealth and fame, Elijah, in an interview, revealed that one of the most important lessons he has learned in life is humility, so it’s no surprise he displays that character.
Elijah does fantastic charity work and never fails to help those in need.
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- Sarah Michelle Gellar
American actress Sarah Michelle is involved in a lot of charity work. Despite rising to fame at an early age, Sarah prefers a modest lifestyle.
The actress revealed that she wanted to help those in need, and her wealth allowed her to do so.
Sarah Michelle is making good use of her fame and wealth to impact lives.
- Robert Pattinson
Twilight actor Robert Pattinson in 2010 was the highest-paid actor.
After rising to fame after the success of the vampire series, Robert lived and maintained a modest lifestyle.
He is occasionally seen on public transport and owns one of the most simple houses owned by a celebrity.
Apart from this, Robert is involved in various charity work and also engaged in some nongovernmental organizations.
- Mark Zuckerberg
From Mark Zuckerberg’s lifestyle, one can tell that being a billionaire doesn’t have to be flashy.
Mark is one of the wealthiest and most influential people globally, but just looking at his lifestyle alone will give you a rethink.
Celebrities Who Chose to Live a Simple Life
He lives a simple life, drives a simple car, and doesn’t do this extraordinary; even from his outfits, you can tell that Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t let his wealth get to him.
- Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Hollywood’s favorite couple, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, with their net worth, can afford to live a luxurious life but instead go for a simple one.
The couple owns one of the modest houses there is, and to the family is all that matters.
- Mick Jagger
For Mick Jagger, living a simple life with your loved ones is all that matters, not the cars or mansions.
The legend has become quite famous and wealthy due to his career over the years; despite this, Mick lives a simple life with his eight children and girlfriend.
- Leonardo DiCaprio
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio was listed as the highest-paid actor from 2010 to 2016.
The American actor has amassed a significant amount of wealth, he could afford gold toilet and mansions if he wants to, but the actor prefers an everyday life.
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Judging from his lifestyle alone, one can hardly tell that the actor is filthy rich; Leonardo is also known to give back to society by being involved in charity work.
- Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley is another actress who prefers living everyday life. Often, the actress can be seen going for a walk or riding a bicycle.
Shailene, alongside her mother, co-founded a non-profit organization that educates young people.
She doesn’t care about showing off and living in luxury.
