Celebrities Who Have Confessed To Living Surprisingly Modest Lives
Whenever people talk about celebrity riches, the conversation usually turns to the topic of how much their favorite A-lister is really worth. But despite what people think, there are famous folks out there who remember what life was like before they became rich. And as it happens, they're actually much more conservative with their millions than most people think. It's true, a few of these modest celebrities might just take you by surprise.
1. Keanu Reeves
As of 2020, Keanu Reeves has amassed an eye-watering personal net worth of around $400 million, according to the Wealthy Persons website. And he is an icon all over the world, beloved for his roles in the John Wick, The Matrix, and Bill & Ted franchises. However, Reeves has always been one of the humble celebrities out there, and he regularly gives away vast portions of his wealth.
He's focusing on philanthropy
He told Hello! magazine in 2003, “Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries.” In fact, Reeves donates to PETA and has started a cancer foundation. What’s more, he reportedly worked out a deal for The Matrix sequels so the costume design and special effects teams would get some of his money.
2. Kristen Bell
These days Kristen Bell is best known for playing Eleanor Shellstrop on the wildly acclaimed NBC series The Good Place. She also voices Princess Anna in the hugely successful Frozen franchise and has appeared in films such as Bad Moms and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It has all led to a net worth of $25 million.
She's a coupon queen
In a 2012 appearance on Conan, Bell excitedly extolled the virtues of clipping coupons. “I use a lot of coupons,” she revealed. “The best coupon you can get, possibly in the world, is the Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon.” The host joked that Bell was a walking, talking Bed, Bath & Beyond advertisement, but she promised she was genuinely enamored with their savings.
