Motor Trader

Toyota Prius – car of the stars?

Keegan Dorai

20 December 2012 at 11:21 pm

If you thought environmentally friendly cars were dull and their drivers even duller do-gooders, a visit to Hollywood may well change your mind.

Dubbed “Hollywood's most politically correct status symbol”, the Prius appears to be the most popular eco ride with some of Hollywood's most glamorous stars.

Over 70 Hollywood celebrities own a Prius. Stars seen driving their green machines including Matt Damon, David Duchovny, Zachary Quinto, Cameron Diaz, Robin Williams, Ewan McGregor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Rachel Bilson, Leonardo di Caprio, Miley Cyrus, Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Selma Hayek, and Sarah Michelle Geller just to name a few.

These glam greenies are proof that you don't have to be a hippy to care about the earth.

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