The lifestyles of the rich and famous are often full of glitz and glamour, but that’s not always the case. Sure, some celebrities can spend a ton of money just because they can, but others care more about money. Here are famous men and women who love to throw the bag, and those who choose to live within their means:
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For starters, Paris Hilton isn’t afraid to spoil her pets, and she reportedly spent $325,000 on a two-story cottage just for her dogs.
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Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, but he chooses to live a frugal life. He still lives in his home in Omaha, Nebraska, which he bought for R31 500 in 1958. That’s almost 70 years in one place!
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Kim Kardashian spent $150 million on her private jet, popularly known as “Kim Air.” It features first-class upgrades, including multiple bathrooms, cashmere details, and more.
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Jay Leno has an incredible net worth, but his Depression-era parents encouraged him to be careful with his money. “They really scared me,” he says. “‘You must save every penny!’ And I’m glad they did. “
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Nicolas Cage is notorious for buying wild things, and once spent $276,000 on a rare dinosaur skull.
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After growing up poor, Tobey Maguire takes care of his finances. “When I first became successful in this, when I talk about finances, I didn’t play with my money,” he said. “That was a product of where I came from.”
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The budget was the last thing on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s mind when their star-studded wedding extravaganza kicked off in Italy. It reportedly cost at least $50 million and took place over three days.
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Jennifer Lawrence has had a successful acting career, but she still lives up to her potential. “I was raised to value money, to respect money, even though you have a lot of money,” she said. “I’m lucky to have them.”
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Lady Gaga reportedly spent $50,000 on a ghost detector, all because of her fear of evil spirits. He even has his own hotels and resorts set up to entertain him when he’s scanned for oddities.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar is an avid coupon clip despite having fame and fortune. “If there is a coupon, I will use it,” he said. “Your success doesn’t mean you have to make mistakes in your use. I’ve never believed that.”
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Drake doesn’t mess around when it comes to his sleep. He reportedly spent $395,000 on a Hästens mattress.
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At the beginning of her acting career, Sarah Jessica Parker gave herself a budget of $40 for three days. “There is security in financial gain” and “security in being able to pay your bills,” he said.
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Ashton Kutcher spent up to $200,000 to be a passenger on Virgin Galactic’s first ever space flight. He eventually sold the ticket after his wife worried that it was “not a wise family decision.” He later regretted it, saying he was feeling “selfish” and “hormonal” at the time.
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Keanu Reeves is worth millions, but he prioritizes using public transportation and even donated a large part of his money. The Matrix film crew salary.
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Celine Dion spared no expense when she spent $2 million on a humidifier above the stage during her stay in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. Why? It was to “preserve his singing voice in the harsh desert climate.”
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Ed Sheeran has had a successful music career, but he only spends about $1,000 a month.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z celebrated daughter Blue Ivy’s first birthday by giving her an $80,000 diamond-encrusted Barbie.
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Halle Berry has had a successful career in Hollywood, but she continues to live a frugal life. “I’m very frugal,” she said. “I save a lot because I’m always worried about when this trip will end.”
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Mike Tyson had several Bengal tigers in the ’90s. He reportedly paid $4,000 a month for tiger food and $100,000 a year to insure them.
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Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood is all about budgeting and she’s not shy about clipping coupons.
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David Beckham gave his wife Victoria Beckham not one but 15 wedding rings over the years, which is very cheap.
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In the end, Dax Sherpard and Kristen spent less than $200 on their wedding, which is pretty impressive from a budget perspective.
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