The lifestyles of the rich and the famous are often full of glitz and glam, but that’s not always the case. Sure, some celebs might spend a ton of cash just because they can, but others are much more money-conscious. Here are famous men and women who love to throw the bag, and the ones who prefer to live within their means:
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To start, Paris Hilton isn’t afraid to spoil her pets, and reportedly spent $325,000 on a two-story mini mansion just for her dogs.
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Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, but prefers living a frugal life. He still lives in his Omaha, Nebraska home, which he purchased for $31,500 in 1958. That’s almost 70 years in one spot!
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Kim Kardashian spent $150 million on her custom private jet, famously dubbed “Kim Air.” It features first-class upgrades, including multiple bathrooms, cashmere details, and more.
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Jay Leno has a staggering net worth, but his Depression-era parents inspired him to be cautious with his money. “They just frightened me to death,” he said. “‘You gotta save every penny!’ And I’m glad they did.”
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Nicolas Cage is notorious for making some wild purchases, and once splurged $276,000 on a rare dinosaur skull.
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After growing up poor, Tobey Maguire is mindful of his finances. “When I first started being successful at this, financially speaking, I was very conservative with my money,” he said. “That was definitely a product of where I came from.”
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A budget was the last thing Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez worried about 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 still lives within her means. “I was raised to have value for money, to have respect for money, even though you have a lot of it,” she said. “I am fortunate to have them.”
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Lady Gaga reportedly spent $50,000 on a ghost detector, all thanks to her fear of evil spirits. She even has her hotels and tour venues she’s scheduled to perform at scanned for paranormal activity.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar is an avid coupon clipper despite having fame and fortune. “If there’s a coupon there, I’m going to use it,” she said. “Just because you’re successful doesn’t mean that you should be errant in your spending. 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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Early in her acting career, Sarah Jessica Parker gave herself a $40 budget for three days. “There’s security in financial gain” and “security in being able to pay your bills,” she said.
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Ashton Kutcher spent up to $200,000 to be a passenger on the first-ever Virgin Galactic flight to space. He ultimately sold the ticket after his wife had concerns that it was “not a smart family decision.” She later had regrets, saying she had been feeling “selfish” and “hormonal” at the time.
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Keanu Reeves is worth millions, but prioritizes using public transit and has even donated a large portion of his Matrix salary to the film crew.
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Celine Dion didn’t spare any expense when she spent $2 million on a humidifier above the stage during her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. Why? It was to “preserve her singing voice in the harsh desert climate.”
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Ed Sheeran has had a wildly 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 gifting her an $80,000 diamond-encrusted Barbie.
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Halle Berry has had a successful career in Hollywood, but continues to live an economical lifestyle. “I am pretty frugal,” she said. “I save a lot because I am always worried about when this trip is going to end.”
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Mike Tyson owned several Bengal tigers in the ’90s. He reportedly paid $4,000 a month on tiger food and $100,000 a year to insure them.
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Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood is all about budgeting and isn’t shy about clipping coupons.
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David Beckham gave his wife Victoria Beckham not one but 15 engagement rings over the years, which is far from cheap.
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Finally, Dax Sherpard and Kristen spent less than $200 on their wedding ceremony, which is pretty impressive from a budgeting perspective.
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