Canada is home to many stars – you might be surprised by how many celebrities are from the Great White North. Being in a glamourous industry gave the following celebrities the chance to have a luxurious lifestyle, including the ability to afford costly vehicles.
Kevin N. Cochran has compiled a list of famous Canadian musicians, actors, and business people who own some of the world’s most expensive cars. Feel free to follow Cochran for more entertaining articles.
1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is an American-Canadian citizen who started as a wrestling personality and gradually branched out to film movies, including Fast & Furious – a movie with cars as its focus. In real life, he owns a Pagani Huayra, a car priced at $2.4 million.
2. Drake
Drake is a Canadian singer-rapper famous for his top chart songs, including One Dance and God’s Plan. He has a net worth of about $150 million, which let him buy a Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir car with a price tag of $1.3 million. Only 15 cars were made for this model.
Besides singing, Drake also tries out his luck with gambling. He’s often spotted in Las Vegas and other casinos to play online keno, poker, and other games. He also supports online casino real money plays and has even invested in eSports platforms.
3. Elon Musk
Elon Musk is an African-Canadian-American entrepreneur known as the CEO of SpaceX: a company focused on rockets and spacecraft manufacturing. He’s also the principal investor of Tesla, another manufacturer concerned with clean energy and electric vehicles.
Elon has bought a classic car, the 1976 Lotus Esprit, priced at $1 million at an auction. In 2019, he got a gold-plated Tesla Model S car, one of the only 99 cars customized by Caviar; it retails for about $299,999.
4. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star known for his hits like Despacito, Sorry, and Love Yourself. He’s also a fan of luxury cars and owns a Ferrari 458 Italia, Bugatti Veyron, leopard print Audi R8, and more. His most expensive one is the Lamborghini Aventador Coupe, priced at $421,145.
5. Celine Dion
Celine Dion has been a famous Canadian singer since the 1990s with her top hits Because You Loved Me and My Heart Will Go On, leading her to a diamond-certified album. Her award-winning songs made it easy to own a Bill Allen-designed Royal Rolls Corniche, priced at $362,440.
Like Drake, Celine loves to play casino games and drink cocktails to enjoy life. She was even reported to win $256,079 in her poker games.
6. Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger is a Canadian singer-songwriter with popular album releases. He’s also the lead vocalist of the diamond-certified rock band Nickelback with the ultimate album All The Right Reasons, which sold 7.96 million copies in the US during 2015. It also debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained there for over 200 weeks. With his success, he was able to afford a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo, priced at $238,700.
7. Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his roles in The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Bruce Almighty. With his blockbuster movies and shows, he was able to get a Mercedes Benz SL63 and a Porsche Panamera, priced at $145,183 and $106,350, respectively.
8. James Cameron
James Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker known for his works in science fiction and epic films. He became famous for his award-winning movies, including Avatar, Titanic, and The Terminator. His megahit films helped him in purchasing a Tesla S (starting price at $79,990), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (starting at $38,410), and Chevrolet Volt (average price of $24,249.)
9. Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor known for his roles in John Wick, The Matrix, Speed, and others. He has a net worth of $360 million – not just by being an actor but also by being a producer and co-founder of the production company named Company Films. He purchased a Porsche 911 Carera 4s, priced at $122,400 to $135,200.
10. Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He became popular through Ghostbusters, My Girls, and Coneheads. His net worth is at $200 million, and he owns classic cars such as the 1946 Bentley Mk6, 1940 Buick Roadmaster, and a 1932 Pierce-Arrow limousine that is priced at hundreds of thousands.
Conclusion
Luxury cars perform better than regular cars, making them a delight to drive. Aside from this, most people buy the best cars and other luxury items to materialize their sense of fulfillment and label their success with something society can see and perceive.