12 celebrities making frugal choices
With all their fame and fortune, these top-earning celebrities are the last ones you’d think would make frugal choices. But here’s how these 12 celebs are living like the rest of us.
Celebs who stock up on hotel toiletries
Jackie Chan and Tyra Banks have been known to stock up on hotel soaps, shampoos, and even shower caps. Chan said he never had soap growing up, so it’s tough for him to see it go to waste. Chan told the Los Angeles Times, “I take the shower cap and wrap the soap in it and travel with it. As for Banks, she’s not afraid to tell the world she’s cheap. “I’m frugal. I’ve always been this way,” said Banks.
Celebs who drive modest cars
Billionaire Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg prefers driving his eco-friendly Volkswagen GTI with manual transmission to his office each day. Valued at an estimated $23,000 to $30,000, the GTI is a budget and eco-friendly ride that won the honors for 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the year.
Redskins running back Alfred Morris rolls up to his football practices in his “Bentley” – the nickname he gave his 1991 Mazda 626. Unlike other athletes eager to upgrade their ride as soon as they’ve scored a lucrative contract, Morris is perfectly content with a car that’s almost as old as he is. He told the team’s official website, “It just keeps me grounded, where I came from, and all the hard work for me to get to this point. So that’s what helps me.” Mazda, appreciative of the free publicity, refurbished Morris’ 4 cylinder sedan free of charge.
Celebrities obsessed with fast food
Selena Gomez is a huge fan of fast food joints and indulges in everything from McDonald's, In & Out, to Sonic. But Jack in the Box is her favorite by far. On her 21st birthday, Gomez's friends surprised her with a taco cake.
Tacos are also a favorite for Justin Timberlake who celebrated at Taco Bell after winning three People’s Choice Awards last year. “What do we after we win 3 PCAs?!?! Easy.. Go to Taco Bell! People’s Champ, baby!” posted Timberlake on Instagram.
Celeb couples who spent less than $200 to tie the knot
After getting engaged in 2010, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard finally got married three years later at the Beverly Hills County Clerk’s office, spending a total of $142 for their big day. Staunch supporters of gay marriage, the two were waiting until the state of California passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos spent a similar amount on their Vegas wedding at the Chapel of the Bells in 1996. Today, the basic “I Do Service” wedding package starts at $145.
Celebs who still live at home
Actor Taylor Lautner raked in millions for his roles on the “Twilight” film series, reportedly earning a cool $25 million for “Breaking Dawn” alone. But according to MTV.com, Lautner prefers living at home with his parents outside Los Angeles.
Professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal, with career earnings of over $71 million, also enjoys returning to his home base in Mallorca, Spain after traveling the world for his tournaments.
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