Ashley Greene’s performance in the Twilight franchise made her a bonafide star in Hollywood. With all the dough she made over the years, no one would blame her if she shopped, traveled, and flaunted just a little. But she manages to stay modest despite all of the hype.
Her father told her she needs to be frugal with her money and save, that way she could support herself if a dry spell came up or if she was waiting for a role of a lifetime to come up. She keeps track of all of her spending and apparently won’t pop for a first-class ticket on an airplane.
Sarah Jessica Parker
While the character she portrayed in "Sex in the City", Carrie Bradshaw, wasn’t one for modesty or subtlety with money, the same cannot be stated for Sarah Jessica Parker. In 2008, during an interview, Parker spoke out about the importance of being responsible with money.
As a kid, she wore hand-me-downs, and to this day loves going to thrift stores and finding bargains. She grew up on welfare and had humble beginnings, which also helped shape her view toward money. Her humble beginnings have undoubtedly shaped her perspective on money, fostering a grounded and practical outlook on life.
Mick Jagger
As the leader of the iconic Rolling Stones, you might think that Mick Jagger loves the finest things in life. But while he does like to party, he is more frugal than he appears and appreciates the modest things in life. He is aware of how much he spends and has been described by his ex-wives as “pretty tight” compared to how others might think of him.
He says he was always taught to fix things when they break instead of throwing them away, and not to take his entire entourage on vacations to the French Riviera like some stars do today.
Brandon Boyd
When you imagine the life of a rock star, what comes to mind? Mansions and trashed hotel rooms? Not for Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd. He prefers a simplistic way of life. He could have bought a huge mansion but instead lives in a cabin in Santa Monica, California.
The home cost $3.5 million, which is kind of a lot of money considering its small size and was built in 1923. The historic house has a huge backyard and a swimming pool, so it’s not like Brandon is hurting, but he could certainly be a lot more ostentatious.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves has made it pretty clear that he is not one for the luxuries of the elite. He has no plans in becoming a Hollywood King and he prefers life with its simple things. But he certainly could be after making The Matrix films.
Instead, he chose to give over 80 percent of his earnings to the special effects and costume design team. He is often caught on public transportation, eating at common restaurants, and hanging out at the park. Being so laid back made him into a global meme. Whoa, just whoa.