When it comes to living vicariously through others, there’s no greater activity than looking at stars and their cars. From Tesla to Ferrari, every millionaire on this list has their own unique auto tastes and varying levels of wealth that define their collections.
Take Jay Leno for example. The comedian and talk show host is worth $400 million, and he has used his wealth for a car collection worth $52 million. He has everything from Ferraris to Fords. While the celebrities on this list aren’t at Leno’s level, they do care about their cars—and they have the funds to do so.
Let’s have a fun look at some luxurious transportation machines and the many characteristics that define a car’s desirability, to those who can afford them at least. You may even stumble across a Kardashian or two. Vroom vroom, let’s go!
1. Anthony Hopkins – Porsche 911 Targa
Production Year: 2010s
Estimated Value: $143,000*
Actor Anthony Hopkins has been terrifying us for years with his roles in movies like The Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, Hannibal, Fracture, and more. Hopkins won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in 1991, while his co-star, Jodie Foster, took home an Oscar for Best Actress for the same movie.
Hopkins has had a long, successful career in Hollywood, and he shows no signs of slowing down. In the early 2000s, fans could catch him speeding around SoCal in a Porsche 911 Targa, painted a stylish cobalt blue.
2. Jay Leno – Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Production Year: 1955
Estimated Value: $1.8 Million*
The former comedian and talk show host Jay Leno is well known for his ridiculous car collection, and can often be seen joy-riding around his Toluca Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles. He owns an estimated 136 cars as well as 90 motorcycles and keeps them in a huge, high-security garage.
Seen here is his precious 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe which is estimated to be worth 1.8 million dollars. This car is considered one of the most legendary Mercedes’ of all time. Leno is quite proud of his collection though and has even made a TV show in which he talks about his cars. The show is aptly titled Jay Leno’s Garage. How original Jay!
Despite the lack of original title, Jay Leno’s Garage is still quite popular, as people are fascinated by not only the new, flashy cars (like the 300SL), but also the ancient pieces of history that Leno owns. For example, he might cruise around in a Benz, but he also owns a 1927 Ford Model T.
3. Tom Cruise – Bugatti Veyron
Production Year: 2006
Estimated Value: 1.3 Million*
How does Cruise cruise? Cruise cruises in a lot of cool cars, but at the 2006 premiere of Mission Impossible III, Tom Cruise rolled right up to the red carpet in a Bugatti Veyron worth roughly 1.3 million dollars.
The superstar can afford it no problem though as he not only starred in the Mission Impossible franchise but also many other films such as Top Gun, Jerry Maguire, and Eyes Wide Shut. A video of Tom exiting the Bugatti at the premiere went viral when he had a hard time opening the passenger door to let out his date.
Still, it’s nice that he opened the door for her (or tried to). In addition to the Veyron, Cruise also is a fan of cars himself, particularly ones from his movies, including the Porsche 911, the Chevy Chevelle SS from Jack Reacher, the Ford Mustang Saleen S281, which is from Mission Impossible, and a Buick Roadmaster (Rain Man).
4. Leonardo DiCaprio – Fisker Karma
Production Year: 2012
Estimated Value: $135,000*
Would you believe this car is actually a hybrid? It’s not your mother’s Prius though, it’s a very high-end Fisker Karma Hybrid was designed by Henrik Fisker who also was a lead designer for BMW working on such projects like the Z8 Roadster.
The Fisker is far different from other hybrid vehicles we’ve seen, even those from across the sea, such as the Toyota Prius. The Karma is luxury, dwarfing the Prius’ $20K selling point. Fisker was in plans to produce an all-new EMotion, which DiCaprio would have loved, no doubt, but those plans appear to be on hold as of 2020.
It’s not a surprise that the Oscar-winning actor would want a hybrid though. Leonardo DiCaprio is known for being quite the conservationist and advocate for protecting the planet from the repercussions of climate change. Unlike many of the “green” cars out there, this one is sleek, sexy and oh so fast. Better watch out for icebergs Leo!
5. Drake – Mercedes-Maybach G 650
Production Year: 2017
Estimated Value: $500,000*
At the time this photo was taken, Canadian actor turned rapper Drake owned the only Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet in North America. This extravagant sport utility vehicle rocks 621-horsepower contains a folding roof for backseat passengers to star gaze, and even has both heated and cooling cup holders.
The vehicle also has a diver to separate the front passengers for the rear, in case you want to be driven around like Miss Daisy. The “Hotline Bling” performer is apparently one of only 99 owners in the world of this decadent Mercedes.
Another Maybach just popped up for sale, though it’s doubtful that the Apple Music rapper will want to spend $1.8 million on a copy of his current car. It is “lightly used,” too. The Mercedes Maybach G650 Landaulet popped up for sale in late January of 2020. There’s no word on if it has any rich takers yet.