Celebrities are not only known for their talent but also for their lifestyle. This may seem strange to you, but it is the reality. And even though they are some of the richest celebrities, their humble homes will amaze you. In this blog article, you will surely be surprised to see the homes of some of your favorite celebrities. Go through the list and you will surely find some of your most favorite actors and actresses. Don’t forget to get a glimpse at their homes as well while you are there.
Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling’s career in Hollywood goes back into the 90s when she was a part of Beverly Hills 90210. She may have made her wealth from acting in the 90s, but the family wealth was acquired in the 70s. The Spelling family is very well-known due to their fortune and background. That surely means she’s expected to be living in a fancy villa. But that is not the case.
She lives in a house spread across the land of 2400 square foot. No one could imagine Tori Spelling living in that home. But that is the reality and a humble one.
Paul McCartney
Who doesn’t know Paul McCartney from The Beatles? He is undoubtedly a 60-s’ music legend. That also means he may have quite a fortune after having such a successful career in the music industry. Having spent more than 40 years of his life in the industry, there is a lot we may have gotten in return. After such a career you deserve a luxurious home.
Yes, after being such a great name in the music industry, the king deserves a castle for himself. But McCartney doesn’t really need excessive luxury, so he lives in one of the simplest houses in London.
Zooey Deschanel
She is not only an actress, but also a songwriter and musician, which should pay well. Deschanel got her big breakthrough at New Girl by Fox Comedy. It gave a boost to her career and wealth as well. She is a favorite of many people across the world, and everyone just loves her looks and acting skills. And yet, she loves to live a simple life.
Many celebrities spend tens of millions on their houses. While Zooey Deschanel got her entire property in just $2.2 million. That is a cute home to live in.
Simon Helberg
Just like we said, there will be some of your favorite celebrities here. And who doesn’t love Simon Helberg? This man just rocked with his banger of a sitcom! Having earned around a million per episode, Helberg managed to be one of the highest paid television actors of the industry. It takes a lot of hard work as well.
You would expect him to have a luxurious home where he may be spending the best time of his life. But it is surprising to see his humble home. Isn’t it sweet?
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay got a chance to be a part of Law and Order, one of the best shows ever created in the history of the entertainment industry. This surely contributed a lot to her wealth and made her a millionaire, giving her money from the reruns of the show as well.
Even after earning millions of dollars, Hargitay decided to live in one of the humble homes, living in a townhouse in a peaceful part of the city.
Meredith Viera
Down-to-earth people tend to be the favorites of the majority of people due to their humble nature. Meredith Viera is one of the faces that many people have liked to see on the television for past decades now. She has been earning millions by being a news anchor, but still seemed to be one of the most modest ones.
When she started earning good amounts of money, it was time for her to invest in a home. And she did that many years ago and still lives there.
Pete Wentz
The bass guitarist and lyricist of Fall Out Boys, Wentz has earned a good name in the music industry. With the effort of the band and talent of each member, the band has earned great wealth. Some time after that Wentz released his record label as well. The money is just flowing in for the young musician. Let’s see where he lives.
Being a millionaire musician, you expect him to spend most of his wealth on his lifestyle. However, Wentz does things differently by living in a simple yet elegant four-bedroom home by himself.
Ellen Pompeo
Grey’s Anatomy was one of the best shows of its time. Everyone has seen Ellen Pompeo as the famous Meredith Grey. She is one of the highest paid actors since 2018 and her wealth is just increasing as time goes by. Don’t forget she made an appearance on Forbes list as well. Ellen Pompeo has made a significant contribution into the entertainment industry.
Even after making her a great career in the industry, Pompeo chose to live a simple life. Her humble, cute home in the Hamptons reflects how she likes her lifestyle to be.
Elliot Page
Elliot started his career as a young artist with great talent and skills. At the age of 35 he has received many accolades, academy awards and other awards. He got his breakthrough playing the role in Juno and now he’s being a part of one of the most popular web shows, Umbrella Academy. Page is now still climbing the stairs of success without any stops.
Even after being a great actor, he chose to live a simple life, starting with his home. This two-bedroom home was purchased by him six years ago.
Brandon Boyd
Not only a rock star, but an author and an artist, Brandon Boyd is one of the names you may have heard. One of the interesting things about Boyd is that he likes to stay away from the spotlight.
You will barely ever hear his name on the news or see him at public events. He is rocking the industry without being seen too much. But his work and contribution are really significant, and his impact is always going to be appreciated.
Kiera Knightley
Yes, the star of Bend it Like Beckham has also found her way onto our list. You are most likely familiar with her; we are sure you have seen Pirates of the Caribbean. Knightley has some of the most fantastic movies in her portfolio. Well, hard work definitely pays off and now she is one of the wealthiest actresses in the industry. However, her home has amazed us.
Instead of going for a huge mansion, Knightley decided to get herself a cute, humble little loft in NYC. It is amazing to see that some celebrities live their lives in a simple way.
Lauren Conrad
Having started her career on the MTV show The Hills, Conrad spent a good amount of time in the entertainment industry. After getting done with reality shows, Conrad headed towards entrepreneurship. And now she is rocking the fashion industry. She is someone that never wants to stop and just keeps shaping her life and living it the best way possible.
You would expect someone from the fashion industry to have a luxurious home. She started by living in this cute, humble home but now moved into something bigger. But this is where it all started.
Dave Grohl
He started his music career by being one of the founders of Nirvana. But soon after that he left the band to focus on himself. He started his own band and became the front man for The Foo Fighters. He gained a great amount of fame, but that didn’t let him stop being down to earth. His lifestyle is one of the most appreciated ones as a rock star.
Having a net worth of over $250 million, Dave Grohl hasn’t stepped back from living a simple lifestyle. Here he just has a four bedroom by the beach.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah doesn’t need any introduction as she is one of the finest actresses we have seen in this industry. She just can’t stop amazing her fans with her style and acting skills. Not only did she receive a lot of fame but gained a great amount of wealth as well. Her little townhouse is a great example of how humble and simple a lifestyle she likes to have.
This is the house where she used to live with her family once. Yes, she moved to a new home but had a great time here.
Hilary Swank
Known as the A-list Hollywood actress, Swank is one of the most reputable celebrities we have seen. With her work in some of the greatest films, she has never stopped amazing her fans. For her, talent isn’t the only thing that keeps her going. Her dedication to the industry is what her fans have always noticed in her work.
She could’ve easily purchased any mansion or villa in the greatest areas of the country. However, she decided to get a simple apartment in NYC to spend time with her family.
Robert Pattinson
Yes, your favorite Twilight series star is also on this list. Not only is he an amazing actor, but he also is the crush of pretty much every girl. He never fails to amaze us with his looks and acting. Well, this is just a start for him, and seems like he isn’t going to stop anytime soon. But no one could expect him to have such a humble home.
You may have seen celebrities upgrading their lifestyle. But Pattinson decided to do the opposite, going from living in a $6 million mansion to this humble little house.
Kesha
No one knows when Kesha is going to stop giving arguably the best pop hits to this world. She has been ruling the top lists for over a decade now and we just can’t get enough of her. Let’s see when she will give it a stop, but we hope it’s not going to happen soon.
Now she is one of the wealthiest pop stars to exist and her fans just love her endlessly. However, she got herself a low key, simple home by spending just over a million dollars. That is so humble of her, and we all love her for that.
Elijah Wood
Just as we grew, we also saw Elijah Wood growing on the screen. Not only did he grow in age, but his skills kept on getting better. From Lord of the Rings to Good Son, Elijah never failed to amaze us with his skills. Everyone just wants him to keep going and never stop giving us his best performances.
Not only a great actor, but an intelligent person as well, Elijah decided to invest into a small home in Austin rather than spending a great amount on a huge mansion somewhere in Beverly Hills.
Rachel Maddow
Yes, you may have seen her hosting her show on MSNBC. With the help of time and her fame as well, she quickly became a part of the celebrity list. And now she is known as one of the highest-paid women in the news industry. She has always been seen on the screen with her flawless speech and her great confidence. Her dedication has helped her earn a great amount of wealth. However, she likes to keep things humble.
This is very classy of Rachel to purchase a two-bedroom colonial house. However, she made some great additions to it to give her home a new look.
Blake Lively
Who doesn’t know Blake Lively? She and her husband Ryan Reynolds are one of the most popular artists known to the world. We all know Ryan likes to keep things simple and is known for his lifestyle. They both are great actors and live their life down to earth.
They are a cute couple, and they never fail to amaze their fans. Be it their MET gala entry or just daily life, Blake Lively is our favorite one. Blake has invested in a country home where they are neighbors to some other famous people. But it is a humble one indeed.
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields has been ruling the entertainment industry for some time now. Do you know she was a child model also? Yes, that is how it all started for her, and she never stopped contributing to the industry.
From a child model to one of the finest actors, she has earned great wealth for herself as one of the most successful artists even now. She may have multiple properties across the country, but this house is her favorite and she has redesigned it in a beautiful way.
Christina Ricci
Many people know Ricci for her part in a 90s movie about the Adams Family. She has been a favorite artist for many people who have grown up seeing her on their screens. And she still amazes us with her acting skills.
Ricci has participated in some of the best projects in Hollywood and the results have always been great. Nowadays, she is living in this humble home. This home is one of the humblest ones we have seen. Even if she is not the wealthiest one but she has spent a good amount from her net worth.
Lea Michele
It has been a long time since Lea Michele has been on the news for her part in the Glee series. However, she hasn’t stopped giving her best to her fans. Seen mostly on TV singing and acting, Michele has also amazed us with her simple lifestyle.
It is great to see how down-to-earth some celebrities are. This is the cottage where she was living but soon moved out after spending a great time here. But see how cute it is.
John Krasinski
Yes, no doubt he showed us some great acting in The Office series. From being a new artist when working on this show, Krasinski is now a great name in the film industry. We also know him as the husband of Emily Blunt, and that is what their home looks like.
He used to live in a simple home during his Office days. But everyone needs an upgrade when they start a family. This is where he lives with his family.
Jack White
There is no doubt Jack White has great achievements in his portfolio. He has given the world some of the best songs. And for that he has received many Grammy awards. Well, he did deserve that as you don’t find such talent easily. And looks like he must have a mansion to rule from.
However, to stay away from the limelight and spend his days in peace, White has got this place for just $500,000. That is the way to go!
Shaquille O’Neal
O’Neal is a significant name. The world knows him for both his amazing athletic performances and for his humble nature. There was an interview where he clearly stated that he wants his kids to earn their own wealth and to never even think of depending on him. He once stated that when his son asked him to get him a Tesla, he refused to do so. Well let’s see how O’Neal lives if he is so humble in nature.
Compared to other NBA stars O’Neal has one of the smallest homes for himself. He loves this house and spends lots of time there with his family.
Lena Headey
The Game of Thrones star never thought that her acting contribution would turn her into a millionaire. Well, that was expected seeing how people loved that show. She showed her acting skills to the fullest in that show and presented herself in the best way possible.
Even after becoming a millionaire, Headey kept things humble, and now she still loves to live in a simple home. You will be amazed to see her house and the cost she got it for. Having bought this house for just $790,000, she loves to spend her days here, away from the limelight and paparazzi.
Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah is one of the actors who have had their acting careers going on for multiple decades now. She gave some amazing performances working in huge movies such as Kill Bill, Splash and many others.
Despite her wealth, she has kept things simple so she can have a great time for herself away from the limelight. Hannah got this place in 2001 and lived some of the best times of her life here. And then sold it for three times the price she got it for.
Mariska Hargitay
As we already said, When Law & Order: SVU is discussed, there is no way you cannot talk Mariska Hargitay. We already talked about her in this article, but she’s worth mentioning twice, because this other house that she has is also really beautiful and not over-the-top at all.
She has multiple properties under her name. And neither does this one look like the house of a millionaire that this actress is. And we think it is really sweet.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is someone who has given some of the best performances of our time. She has ruled the film industry with her amazing performances, but her home is one of the humblest ones we have seen. The house may look expensive but you will be amazed to see how much she got it for.
This is a $879,000 townhouse she got for herself to get a break from everything. After such hard work, you do deserve to have some rest in a nice house with a cozy atmosphere.
Nicky Hilton
You have mostly seen the Hilton name on gold plated mirrors and luxurious drinks. And no wonder, because Hilton is a family known for owning one of the largest hotel chains in the world. And Nicky has contributed a lot to the company’s success. After hearing this it is expected that she may live in a luxurious mansion spread across thousands of square foot.
But this is not the case at all. It is amazing to see how she lives her life in a $2.8 million home. That is one of the best, humble homes we have seen in this list.
Tobey Maguire
Probably every kid has grown up seeing Tobey Maguire as the Spiderman that we all love. The character of Spiderman may have changed but Tobey is the one who has made it special for us and no one is ever going to forget that. He is known for his great acting that earned him roles in some of the best movies we have seen.
However, the actor likes to live in a humble home. His modesty can be seen in his acting and yes, that is exactly how he likes to live his life.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood undoubtedly is one of the prettiest actors this industry has seen. She has always been in the limelight due to her style, work, and skills. She has made a great amount of wealth in the past years in the projects she has done. However, after moving to Canada she hasn’t forgotten about her music fans.
But we all miss her being in this part of the land where her country music ruled. This may be a beautiful house but a humble one. She lives here with her husband and spends a great time away from the world of fame.
Tom Shadyac
Have you seen Ace Ventura or Bruce Almighty? No, we aren’t talking about Jim Carrey here but the director who was behind the camera working to give us the movies that always brought us joy and a great laugh. Tom Shadyac may not be appreciated as other directors but that doesn’t mean he is not a great talent.
After earning a fortune from his works he could’ve settled in one of the most expensive neighborhoods of LA, but his modesty can be seen better than ever if you look at the house he purchased instead.
Charlotte Ronson
If you follow the fashion industry, then Charlotte Ronson is a name you have heard of at least once. She is one of the A-lister celebs of the fashion industry and one of the prettiest ones we have seen. Yes, she was born in the UK, but she still loves working in the US and got herself a place here as well. Let’s see how the fashion celeb likes to live.
She bought herself a beautiful home to spend time with her partner. The décor looks elegant and even luxurious, but the place is surely a humble one.