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Lady Gaga could literally get anything she wants. Even so, she just can't stay away from coupon collecting. She is crazy about them and clothing bargains.
During his career as a professional basketball player, Jordan was the highest-paid player in the world. In total, he's earned a fortune of US$1.6 billion. However, he is known for being a bit cheap. Some say he even refuses to give money to the homeless.
Golfing legend Tiger Woods has an astonishing net worth of US$800 million, mostly due to sponsor money. However, he is not known for big spending. Given that he makes a career out of completing a game with the least strokes possible, it is understandable that he stretches this philosophy to his life too!
Sheeran did not grow up with money, and now that he has it he tries to be careful with it so he is not overwhelmed. Apparently, he gives himself around US$1,000 a month as pocket money. This may have changed since he became a father in 2020 to a little girl, Lyra Sheeran.
Gibson is a huge name in Hollywood, but he likes to stick to the basics when it comes to transport. He still drives an affordable Toyota Cressida.
Parker is not one to spend her money frivolously, but she definitely likes to hunt for a bargain. Her thrifty spirit probably comes from her childhood when her family lived off government assistance.
British actress Keira Knightly is estimated to be worth US$80 million. Despite this huge amount, she prefers to save her bucks like a squirrel. At the height of her career in 2014, she only allowed herself $50,000 so as to not alienate herself from normal life.
For her wedding to Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell's dress only cost US$142, and they did the ceremony at a courthouse. Now that's starting a marriage off on the right foot!
The 'Spider-Man' star did not have a lot of disposable income growing up. Nowadays, despite his lack of money troubles, he likes to play it safe by not spending too much.
Halle Berry loves a bargain. Even though she is worth US$90 million, the actress has been known to hunt for sale items on the clothing racks. She too grew up in a money-deprived household.
The 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004) star literally is worth millions of dollars. However, as a youngster she lived in a trailer park, and later in her car as a young actress trying to make it. Her childhood has led her to be cautious with cash, and she's also a coupon lover.
While Leno does spend his money, he also made a strict rule to ensure that he didn't spend too much. The money he made from 'The Tonight Show' and 'The Jay Leno Show' went into his savings account. He only spends the money he gets from his other side gigs such as comedy acts.
Sharon Stone doesn't give a hoot about expensive labels. She showed how she likes affordable clothing when she attended the 1996 Academy Awards in a Gap turtleneck.
Even though Spears spends ridiculous amounts on things like Christmas lights and manicures, she is still a bargain hunter. When her financial documents were released to TMZ, they found that she regularly went to discount stores such as Pay 99 Cents + Or Less.
You may not know him by face, but Helu is one of the richest men in the world with a net worth of over US$100 billion. He doesn't live like it though. He drives himself to work, forgoes expensive clothing, and has lived in the same house for 40 years.
Sources: (Cheapism)(Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
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Sarah Michelle Gellar is an advocate for eating healthy. When she goes with her husband, Freddie Prinz Jr., to Whole Foods, they always try and find food on sale to save some dough.
Deschanel was paid an incredible US$125,000 per episode for the series 'New Girl.' Even so, she does not believe that style can be bought. She likes to reuse things and find bargains to complete her outfits.
The former supermodel must get lots of cosmetic and clothing freebies. Nevertheless, she always takes with her the soaps and shampoos when she stays at a hotel. She often checks in with her accountant when she's going to buy something, even though she's worth US$90 million.
Of course the late Queen did not really have to worry about money troubles. Even so, she did not like to throw away things. She kept wrapping paper to use again, bulbs over 40 watts were banned in the palace, and newspaper shredded to make horse's bedding.
Woodley is not one to spend her money. Before going on publicity tours for the films 'Divergent' (2016) and 'The Fault in Our Stars' (2014), Woodley only owned a few pairs of jeans and some t-shirts. She gave her house to her grandmother and stayed on friends' couches instead of staying at a hotel.
Swift is one of the most popular artists in the world. Consequently, she has a net worth of US$400 million. Her life is full of luxury, but it doesn't stop her from buying clothes from Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters.
Zuckerberg is one of the most influential men in the world, but does not flaunt it. He is often seen in simple suits and t-shirts. Moreover, he has been known to argue about small costs on hotel bills and leave measly tips.
Investment king Warren Buffet is one of the wealthiest men in the world. Nevertheless, he keeps his lifestyle sober with a modest house in Omaha, Nebraska. He apparently still gets his breakfast from McDonald's every morning for US$3.17.
It's not surprising that with all the royalties McCartney receives, he is worth US$1.2 billion. But he prefers to fly economy, and refused to send his daughter to private school.
Mick Jagger is known for being someone who guards his money, even though he is worth US$500 million. According to the press, he and his ex-wife used to argue a lot about finances. It could be because he has to support eight children!
The actress hass been called stingy by fans for sharing a GoFundMe page created by her nail technician and friend, Brittney Boyce. Boyce's father was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and she organized the fundraiser to raise US$30,000 for his medical treatment. Fox shared the GoFundMe page on Instagram, asking her followers to donate if they can. Donations started pouring in, but others were quick to criticize Fox, suggesting she should just pay the medical bills herself instead of asking her fans to donate their money. "Why do multi millionaires post go fund me pages when they could literally pay it all themselves," asked one Twitter user. "Why tf is Megan Fox asking fans to donate to a go fund me worth 30K when she has tens of millions of dollars? Pay it yourself [ ]," wrote another.
Fox was quick to slam those criticizing her. "Do any of you have the emotional intelligence to consider that maybe Brit doesn't want her celebrity clients donating large sums of money to her because it creates a dynamic in her working relationships that makes her uncomfortable?" she wrote on her Instagram story. She said that she was simply following Boyce's wishes by sharing the page, and that Boyce will let her know if she needs anything else, but it will be handled privately. "One thing you're not going to accuse me of is being miserly or lacking generosity," she finished.
You will never guess who the stingiest celebrities around are. There are many stars who, despite their huge incomes, cannot shake their long-term money-saving habits. When looking at these celebs' lives, it seems that those who grew up in difficult circumstances are more likely to squirrel away their dollars. Just like normal people, stars are also likely to keep the shampoo from the hotel and drive an affordable yet functional car.
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You will never guess who the stingiest celebrities around are. There are many stars who, despite their huge incomes, cannot shake their long-term money-saving habits. When looking at these celebs' lives, it seems that those who grew up in difficult circumstances are more likely to squirrel away their dollars. Just like normal people, stars are also likely to keep the shampoo from the hotel and drive an affordable yet functional car.
From Mark Zuckerberg to Britney Spears, click through to discover more.