In Los Angeles, a car serves as the final touch to our outfits before we step out. It’s like the last piece of clothing or an accessory such as shoes, which are both deeply personal and practical in nature. Our cars not only reflect our accomplishments, individuality, and even political and social views – consider all the Teslas in the Netflix lot adorned with “Elon Sucks”-style stickers – but they also function as our private sanctuaries, shielding and enhancing us during our travels from home to work, meetings, and social events.
In L.A., the streets and freeways function as runways, making nearly everyone – from the doorman at Musso & Frank to the person waiting at the bus stop bench to your supervisor – a fashion critic of Anna Wintour’s caliber: they are keenly observant of context and category, always ready to deliver a sharp critique.
In the realm of entertainment, particularly Los Angeles, things are often stripped down to their core. A clear example is the prevalence of classic cars, as seen in the Apple TV+ satire titled “The Studio“, where Seth Rogen’s flamboyant studio executive character showcases a variety of vintage vehicles such as an MG, Corvette, and Studebaker, among other eye-catching automobiles.
As a gamer, I’d say that when it comes to cruising the streets of Hollywood, A-listers and top execs are often spotted behind the wheel of luxury rides. Their taste in cars can be as changeable as their wardrobes, but they usually gravitate towards well-known brands or up-and-coming ones. There’s a mix of modern marvels and vintage gems, with a few eye-catching exceptions here and there.
In Los Angeles, SUVs hold a significant lead, similar to their popularity across the U.S., but sports cars and luxury sedans maintain a disproportionately prominent status. Given L.A.’s unique characteristics, electric vehicles are prevalent. A notable new trend is visible in some exceptions: discreet wealth. Some celebrities appreciate the anonymity offered by everyday vehicles that go unnoticed by fans, photographers, and potential harassers.
Indeed, it’s important to note that most of these choices represent only one of several automobiles that individuals might possess and navigate, either by driving themselves or as passengers. In essence, cars function as a form of apparel we adopt and discard, serving to express our identities, conform to, or defy societal expectations (often all at once). Let’s cherish this diversity.
Sports Cars
FERRARI 296 GTB
Michael B. Jordan
Not the same Ferrari he crashed into a parked Kia on Sunset.
FERRARI SF90
Kevin Hart
Purchased the first one delivered to America.
MASERATI GRANCABRIO
Katy Perry
Slightly less attention-seeking than going into space.
MERCEDES SL 550
Pedro Pascal
For rainy days, he has a Benz G-Wagon SUV.
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S ROADSTER
Cardi B
Bought a pair for her and hubby.
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SV
Rihanna
Will not accommodate a child seat.
FERRARI 250 GTO
George Lucas
A $50 million-plus terrestrial X-wing.
PORSCHE 911 GT3
Selena Gomez
“Calm Down”? Hardly.
PORSCHE 911
Keanu Reeves
Had it customized after his vintage 911 was stolen.
Ultra Luxury
BENTLEY MULSANNE
Diane von Furstenberg
Pure class.
ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM
Drake
Pumping Kendrick Lamar on the $11,400 factory stereo.
Stealth Wealth
GEO METRO
Tyler Perry
Owned a Geo Metro when he was housing insecure. Bought this to keep himself humble.
SUBARU OUTBACK
Nicole Kidman
Keith Urban gave her a Lambo SUV. She prefers this.
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
Bad Bunny
Traded in his Bugatti when he tired of fans and paparazzi.
SUVs
AUDI Q3
Jenna Ortega
Entry-level luxury in a compact package.
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Justin Bieber
Resilient and capable of plowing through any muck.
AUDI RS Q8
Austin Butler
A real hot rod, but the opposite of Elvis’ pink Cadillac.
RANGE ROVER
David Zaslav
A classic mogul vehicle since the ’80s.
RANGE ROVER SPORT
Hugh Jackman
Like Jackman, a triple threat: fast, luxurious, all-terrain.
LAMBORGHINI URUS
Kim Kardashian
Extroverted, expensive and controversially styled.
PORSCHE CAYENNE
Ted Sarandos
An upscale replacement for his long-owned Acura SUV.
ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN
Trevor Noah
Styled, and priced, like a bank vault.
BMW XM
Timothée Chalamet
Confounding, compelling, avant-garde, bro-friendly and green.
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING
Kelly Clarkson
People Like Us … drive trucks?
CADILLAC LYRIQ
Jamie Lee Curtis
All-American with exceptional styling and broad range.
RIVIAN R1S
Ben Affleck
Wait, seriously, is this a Batman thing?
Vintage
1966 CADILLAC “SNOOP DEVILLE”
Snoop Dogg
Laid-back.
2000s ASTON MARTIN DB9 VOLANTE
Steven Spielberg
Catch him if you can.
1969 FORD BRONCO
Sydney Sweeney
The actress was hands-on in restoring this classic SUV.
1967 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Dax Shepard
A classic Conti with a hot rod motor and racing seats.
1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280SL
RuPaul
As seen in Ru’s social media post about changing tires.
1966 FORD MUSTANG
Tom Rothman
Driven on “Mustang Mondays” after big box office wins.
1965 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Lady Gaga
The Ga-Garage also contains a vintage Chevy, Ford and Rolls.
Electric Vehicles
RIVIAN R1T
Christian Bale
More eco-friendly than the Batmobile.
TESLA CYBERTRUCK
Ari Emanuel
Combative, contentious, uninhibited, reviled.
You can find this story in the May 21 edition of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. If you’d like to receive future issues, consider subscribing.
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