The scribe who brought us the Harry Potter series, J.K., Rowling is worth over $1 billion. When she initially wrote the book, she never thought it would bring her to where she is today. It wasn’t so long until she realized that she had no need for all that money, and started donating to charitable organizations and causes.
She even says that “Many parts of my life are perfectly ordinary, one could even call it, but that’s what I like about it.” She dons normal clothes, is frugal with money, and uses her husband’s name in her private life.
Jose Mujica
Jose Mujica is Uruguay’s former president and was known as the “poorest president,” and he is also known for many other things. During his presidency, he refused to live in the official presidential residence and opted to move to a farm where he grows flowers for sale.
He donated 90 percent of his $12,000 salary in order to support charities in the area so they can help those in need. He comments “ I’m called ‘The poorest president,’ but I don’t feel poor. Poor people are those who only work to try to keep an expensive lifestyle and always want.”.
Elliot Page
In case you were living under a rock for the last decade, Elliot Page is kind of a big deal. The star made it big by portraying the titular character in Juno and has been a big hit ever since. Page's illustrious career notwithstanding, he keeps a low-key profile, especially in terms of his home.
In fact, until 2014, the actor was living in a small Hollywood Hills house with two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. He purchased the small cottage for less than a million bucks and sunk some dough into fixing it up, including renovating the bathroom.
Vincent Kartheiser
During his tenure on the immensely popular show Mad Men, the talented actor Vincent Kartheiser chose to reside in a modest one-bedroom apartment, despite his subsequent meteoric rise to fame. However, as his career flourished, he decided to enhance his living space by embarking on a series of renovations. Demonstrating his practical nature, he saw an opportunity to capitalize on his investment when the time came to sell the property.
Buying the apartment in 2014 for $457,000, he strategically navigated the real estate market and ultimately sold it for a commendable $808,000. This astute move showcases both his financial acumen and the rewards of his hard-earned success.
Britney Spears
Although Britney is one of the most famous divas of her generation when not on stage, she attempts to live a low-key life. She shops at normal, everyday stores like Target and Walmart. She is known for buying everything from cosmetics to toys to everyday items.
The surprising part is that she does this all on her own, even though she could certainly afford to have someone do it for her. She would rather brave the throngs of adoring fans and shop like an everyday person. And of course, she usually grabs a Starbucks coffee on her way out.