These Celebrities Got Super-practical When They Bought These Modest Cars
Celebrities live a life of glitz and glamour and that’s an idea that most of us ordinary folks like to believe. They earn millions of dollars and at the same time have all the resources to help them keep up with the image of being superstars. We imagine them living in mansions with butlers, and riding in limousines or being driving around in the swankiest of cars.
But not all celebrities like to live this life of excess; some choose to live and buy simple, making do with less expensive pleasures, just like the stars on this list who drive modest vehicles not based on how wealthy or flashy they are. Some, who are billionaires, drive cars that are not even worth more than $50,000, so as to meet just the basic needs! Check out our list of famous celebrities who picked practicality and safety over high-end accessories and features when buying an automobile…
Jennifer Lawrence – Volkswagen Eos, ~ $35,000
For a time, Jennifer Lawrence became the top-paid Hollywood actress, beating regular ones on the list like Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Aniston. Although she’s only 4th on Forbes’ 2018 list of the highest-paid actresses, her net worth is to be envied at $130 million.
Lawrence has starred in many films, both critically-acclaimed and commercial success, such as Joy, Silver Linings Playbook, the Hunger Games trilogy, and the new X-Men film series. For her ride, the actress prefers a simple and affordable one, the Volkswagen Eos that’s reliable and fuel-efficient with its 200hp engine.
Britney Spears – Mini Cooper, ~ $21,600
Britney Spears may not be as visible in the music scene these days as she was when she first started, but her wallet remains hefty with her $215 million net worth. We all remember how she rose to fame with the release of her hit song, Baby One More Time.
The Princess of Pop holds the record for being the best-selling teenage artist of all-time. But despite her wealth, Spears is keeping it simple with her car, choosing the petite Mini Cooper that goes with the price tag of around $21,600.
Shaquille O’Neal – Ford F-650, ~ $65,000
Former NBA All-star Shaq made a name for himself by being a beast on the field, but we loved watching him various commercials, TV and movie appearances, as he came off as a funny and silly guy! He became a sports analyst after his retirement from basketball, appearing on the TV program Inside the NBA.
O’Neal is a massive guy, with a massive net worth, so why wouldn’t he buy a massive car? His mean machine comes with a 6.7-liter, V-8 engine, with 330 horsepower and it offers 750 lb-ft of torque. You cannot just walk into a dealership or shop to buy this car, you have to order this model months in advance, and add more time to that if you want it customized. We’re sure Shaq had to wait, too!
Carmen Electra – Dodge Challenger, ~ $27,295
It seems that the Dodge Challenger is famous among celebrities, seeing that Baywatch star Carmen Electra also owns one. However, the one she owns is an early-model-year Challenger SRT, which means she is indeed a car aficionado.
Electra got her break in the industry with the help of singer and songwriter Prince, who produced her debut record. She soon transitioned to acting and was cast in Baywatch and MTV’s Singled Out. Electra retains a net worth of $16 million today, but she prefers the gorgeous and relatively affordable Dodge Challenger.
Kris Jenner – 1956 Ford Thunderbird, ~ $57,000
Kris Jenner has come a long way from being the homemaker wife of not one but two famous personalities – lawyer Robert Kardashian and Olympic winner Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner). Aside from being a reality star, she’s also the momager of her famous daughters – Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner.
She is worth a whopping $350 million today and she can afford the most expensive cars. But she’s okay with the restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird that her famous daughters gifted to her for Christmas. Hopefully, we’ll spot her beside this gorgeous vehicle’s wheel at some point.