Aston Martin. What comes to mind when you hear that name? Luxury, quality, and extravagance. An unaffordable option for most people, but for the elite, it is a bragging right. Who owns an Aston Martin? The uber rich, and celebrities of course! Those who can afford an Aston Martin are sure to show off this majestic speed machine. They treat it like they would their own child.
Which celebrities own this royal vehicle? Well, let’s start with the obvious! Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig are probably the most recognized celebrities that drive an Aston Martin due to the popularity of the James Bond series of movies. Add to that list Denise Richards who starred in The World is Not Enough. She is known to own the sophisticated V8 Vantage. What is interesting, is that Daniel Craig can drive ANY of the exotic Aston Martins he wishes for the rest of his life!
Who else owns one of these extraordinary vehicle? Actor Halle Berry shines in her V8 Vantage and Jay Leno, who is known for his flashy collection of vintage and expensive vehicles has been seen driving his Vantage V12, which coincidentally is the Aston Martin of choice for Daniel Craig. Jason Statham, the fast car stunt driver, known for his expert driving in movies like the Transporter series is the proud owner of the DB9 Volante.
What other celebrities are Aston Martin fans? Sylvester Stallone, best known for his role in Rambo, drives the Vanquish S. Ben Affleck, flashes his smile while driving the Aston Martin DB7. Ice T, rapper turned actor, cruises around in his DB9 Drop Top, and Hugh Grant is a fan of the Vanquish. Legendary film director Steven Spielberg who is responsible for the epic Star Wars saga, and ET amongst other films has been observed driving the DB9 Volante.
It is clear that Aston Martin, whether it is the Vanquish, DB9, DB7, Volante, or Vantage, is a statement in affluence. Its sleek lines and distinguished beauty along with it’s high price tag, makes this car line the ambitious goal for celebrities to reach. You know that a star has made it to the big time when they purchase their first Aston Martin, the first name in luxury.