50 Cent Skips Out On Owning A Yacht

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In a 2023 interview with journalist Brian J. Roberts, rapper 50 Cent explained why he wouldn’t ever cough up money for a yacht. He said,” I'm going to be off moving around so much that the yacht turns into a hole. It turns into a hole in the water that you could just keep throwing money in because you don't really have time to get on it.”

Ashley Greene Refuses To Fly First-Class

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Twilight star Ashley Greene admitted that she’s economical, loves to save, and doesn’t waste money when flying. In a 2012 interview with Marie Claire, Greene said, “It is just not worth it to buy a first-class ticket, because of the cost. I’m lucky because my dad taught me to be frugal and save.”

Sarah Jessica Parker Only Bought Secondhand Clothes For Her Son

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In an interview with The Edit online magazine in 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker revealed that the documentary called The True Cost really got her into thrifting clothes for her son James Wilkie. She said, “The one area I’ve had a hard time with is pants, but I buy used T-shirts and sweaters for him. Track pants are hard; boys rip them. I don’t know how to get around that.”

Jessica Chastain Avoids Impulse Buying

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Growing up in poverty made Jessica Chastain mindful of what she splashes cash on, even after becoming famous. In a 2012 interview with Marie Claire, Chastain admitted, “I always supported myself through acting and would make money last a long time. I understand the value of money, and I'm not an impulsive buyer. So my lifestyle hasn't changed, except my anxiety about paying the rent is gone.”

Ludacris Has Kept His First Car For Decades

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Despite all the fame, rapper and actor Ludacris prides himself on being a very humble individual. On the Ellen Show in 2014, Ludacris revealed, "I still have my '93 Acura Legend. I used to write music in this Acura, and I still do to this day. So it's just one of those things I could never get rid of. I will never get rid of, ever."

Zooey Deschanel Is A Relatively Frugal Spender

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Zooey Deschanel has been described as very financially responsible. She has said before, “I try not to be wasteful. I’m not a major environmentalist, I’m not Ed Begley, Jr., but I think there are little things you can do. I think the things that we all do every day add up, like recycling, reusing.”

Jessica Alba’s Kids Wear Hand-Me-Downs

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In an exclusive interview with SheKnows in 2023, Jessica Alba revealed that she teaches her kids not to be wasteful by practicing sustainability at home. This includes normalizing the concept of hand-me-downs. She confessed, “Honor grows out of clothes, and then it gets passed down to Haven instead of Haven buying brand-new stuff every time, and Hayes even inherited some of Honor and Haven’s clothes.”

Kieran Culkin Lived In A Tiny Apartment

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Kieran Culkin spent years living in the same one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. Even after finding success on the hit HBO show Succession, Culkin continued to live there with his wife and two children until 2021. He eventually moved his family into a bigger home in Brooklyn, leaving behind the tiny apartment he called home for decades.

Kiera Knightley Sticks To A Budget

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Although Keira Knightley's a successful actress, she tries to maintain a budget-friendly lifestyle by limiting her yearly spending to around $50,000. In a 2014 interview with Glamour Magazine, Knightley reportedly confirmed, "Yes, it's something around that. I mean, if I want or need something that goes over that, I get it, but, yes, around that. I think living an expensive lifestyle alienates you. Many of my best memories happened in budget-friendly places."

Tobey Maguire Is Conservative With His Money

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Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire learned to be responsible with his money from a young age due to his unstable upbringing. In an interview with Parade, he said, "When I first started being successful at this, financially speaking, I was very conservative with my money. I just never wanted to put myself in the position where my spending was so huge that I had to keep making movie after movie."

Paul McCartney Fought With His Daughter Over Her College Tuition

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Although Paul McCartney is worth over $1 billion, he’s still very cautious with his money and doesn’t spend it on frivolous things. It’s alleged that McCartney even got into a public argument with his daughter Stella over her expensive college choice. In his quest to keep costs low, he reportedly tried to convince her to go for a more affordable option.

Dave Grohl Saves All His Money

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While Dave Grohl, the founder of the legendary rock band Foo Fighters, has achieved major success, he still watches his spending. When asked about what he does with his paychecks during a 2018 interview with The Red Bulletin, Grohl said, “It goes straight into my bank account, where it turns all moldy and smelly.”

Kristen Bell Loves Coupons

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It’s no secret that Kristen Bell and her husband, Dax Shepard, enjoy penny-pinching despite their combined net worth of about $18 million. In an interview with Conan O’Brien, Bell confessed, “I’m very frugal,” she told O’Brien. “I use a lot of coupons. The best coupon you can get, possibly in the world, is a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon.”

Eva Longoria Prioritized Her Financial Well-Being Over A Flashy Lifestyle

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When growing up, Eva Longoria’s family didn’t have a lot of money and relied heavily on community programs just to survive. Even though she found success after Desperate Housewives, Longoria was cautious with her spending. In an interview with Buzzfeed News, she said, “I was saving my money from the 'Desperate Housewives' pilot because I didn't think it would get picked up. It was a great pilot, but I started to look for my next gig."

Jennifer Lawrence Drove A Volkswagen Eos For Years

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From earning her first Oscar Nomination in 2011 to starring in the hit franchise The Hunger Games a year later, Jennifer Lawrence’s $39,000 Volkswagen Eos got her through everything. According to CheatSheet, her choice of vehicle was particularly surprising since the car was “more for an actor new to Hollywood looking to make a name.”

Tyler Perry Doesn’t Spoil His Son

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Tyler Perry is known to live a pretty frugal lifestyle. In his 2024 appearance on Sherri Shepard’s daytime talk show, Perry talked about his strict parenting. When asked why he doesn’t buy Christmas gifts or pay for expensive flights for his son, he said, “He don't get no Christmas list...he gets two things... books and Legos. He don't have a job, what else is he going to get?”