When you think of the typical celebrity home, you probably imagine a mega-mansions wedged into a jagged, California cliff, complete with a 3,500-bottle wine cellar, seven-car garage, in-home studio, and wildly sumptuous, modern furniture.
While those definitely exist—see here for proof—the truth is that there are plenty of down-to-earth celebrities out there who prefer practicality and simplicity over brazen, in-your-face opulence. For some great examples, read on—and remember that sometimes celebs really are just like us! And for more real estate coverage, don’t miss our roundup of The Biggest Homes on the Planet.
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1 Jennifer Lawrence
Before moving into a far more glamorous home in 2014, actress Jennifer Lawrence lived in this quaint townhouse, which she only purchased for a reported $879,000. The most surprising element of this townhouse was the understated way it was designed, with only minimal furnishings and decor—a far cry from the opulence you’d expect from someone with her bank account.
Image via Zillow 2 Christina Ricci
Actress Christina Ricci has since moved on to New York City, but this modest home in Los Angeles was her home until 2014. And, despite her wealth (she is worth a reported $18 million), Ricci purchased the 1,891-square-foot home for an admittedly still-high but—by Hollywood standards—rather pedestrian $1,505,000. And for more on the psychology of home buying and interior design, check out these 13 Things Your Home Can Reveal About Your Personality.
Image via Zillow 3 Kesha
Until 2015, pop singer Kesha lived in this tranquil bungalow in Venice, California, which she purchased for $1.6 million in 2014. This understated and zen retreat is not exactly what we expect from a famous party animal, what with its greenery and calming colors. And if you’re looking to spruce up your home, check out these 30 Ways to Make Your Home Way More Awesome.
4 Charlotte Ronson
Despite the personal touches that fashion designer Charlotte Ronson had incorporated into her tiny Manhattan apartment, it still remained a Manhattan apartment. (You know: Tiny.) Though, since welcoming her first child, Levon, into the world, Ronson and her husband, musician Nate Ruess, have since upgraded to a bigger apartment in the same NoHo neighborhood.
Image via Zillow 5 Robert Pattinson
After his relationship with actress Kristen Stewart ended, Robert Pattinson ditched his fancy Los Feliz digs and moved into this far cozier ranch-style home in the Hollywood Hills. The actor, worth around $25 million, spent $2,176,500 on this 1,940-square feet home with only two bedrooms and two bathrooms. And for more ways to make your small home look more spacious, check out these 30 Home Design Tricks That Will Make Any Room Look So Much Bigger.
