Kate Beckinsale, known for her roles in Underworld and Pearl Harbor, has never managed to secure a driver’s license despite making attempts. She confessed that she relies on her daughter Lily or ride-hailing services like Uber to get around.
“It used to be kind of a cute thing,” she told KCTV5, “but now it’s like, ‘That’s a bit weird.’” Though time and schedules may have contributed to her not getting a license, she approaches the issue with humor. Despite the inconvenience, Kate’s preference for being chauffeured over getting behind the wheel herself has simply become part of her lifestyle.
Comedian and The Office creator Ricky Gervais surprised fans when he revealed he doesn’t drive. While addressing rumors about potentially hosting the car-centric show Top Gear, Gervais dismissed the idea, saying, “I cannot even drive,” during an interview with The Mirror.
Without a license, Gervais prefers walking or being driven when travel is necessary. Growing up in London and leading a life where driving wasn’t essential may have contributed to this decision. Instead of cars, the wit-packed star remains more fascinated with storytelling, comedy, and standing up for animal rights rather than hitting the road himself.
Mariah Carey openly admits she hasn’t driven in years due to her expired driver’s license. Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Carey confessed, “When I went to renew it, they were like, ‘It expired seven years ago.’” Originally, she avoided driving in Manhattan because of its chaos.
Though she claims, “I can drive,” the pop icon prefers her team to handle transportation. Once nicknamed the "Queen of Christmas," Carey’s focus remains on her dazzling performances and holiday tours rather than mastering traffic. While she claims that she will get her license again at some point, driving doesn’t seem to be a priority at this time.
Robbie Williams, the famed British singer-songwriter, has never obtained a driver’s license despite his global fame and success. Known for hits like “Angels” and “Rock DJ,” Williams often mentioned preferring being driven over the stresses of managing a car himself.
The singer’s life is basically a highlight reel of chauffeurs and luxury cars, so yeah, learning to drive probably didn’t make it onto his to-do list. Why bother, right? Raised in Stoke-on-Trent, Williams somehow managed to dodge the whole driving culture thing while skyrocketing to stardom.
J.K. Rowling, the controversial but best-selling author synonymous with Harry Potter, admitted she has never gotten behind the wheel, blaming her poor spatial awareness as the reason. She once quipped on Twitter, “I can’t drive. Never used a parking meter in my life,” when asked about rumors of writing in a parking lot.
Looks like J.K. Rowling's driving skills are as non-existent as her ability to read the room on Twitter.
Despite owning numerous luxury cars, rapper Cardi B doesn’t actually drive and doesn’t hold a license. She humorously addressed the irony on Twitter, saying, “I really wanted McDonald’s at 4 a.m., but I couldn’t [go]… so I fell asleep hungry.”
Cardi has expressed how she loves posing with her vehicles but leaves the driving to others. During her appearance on Carpool Karaoke, James Corden attempted to teach her how to drive, albeit unsuccessfully.
Vincent Kartheiser, known for his role as Pete Campbell in Mad Men, has consciously chosen not to drive as part of his minimalist lifestyle. Preferring simplicity, Kartheiser often relies on public transportation or carpooling, particularly while living in Los Angeles.
He’s spoken about rejecting material excess, saying he values experiences over objects. With this ethos, owning a car seemed unnecessary to him, aligning with his sustainable and frugal choices.
Writer and actress Lena Dunham has never had a driver’s license, which she attributes to a mix of fear and practicality. Growing up in New York, where subways and taxis were the norm, Dunham never felt the need to drive.
Speaking about the topic, Dunham shared on social media how living in an urban setting allowed her to skip this rite of passage, often opting for rideshares or public transit.
Barbra Streisand drove for years until she voluntarily stepped away from the wheel after several mishaps. On Carpool Karaoke, Streisand revealed she had trouble passing her license renewal tests and even once accidentally drove on a highway off-ramp. “That’s it, I’m not driving anymore,” she decided.
Streisand now prefers leaving driving to her chauffeur, which complements her glamorous image. The singing legend, known for iconic hits and an unmatched career, embraced her decision as a safety measure, focusing instead on her music, philanthropy, and activism while enjoying a worry-free ride in the passenger seat.
Anya Taylor-Joy, the queen of cinematic chessboards and surreal glamour, doesn’t drive. Surprised? Well, according to Anya, navigating roads isn’t exactly her thing, and honestly, why should it be? With her ethereal presence and penchant for sophisticated roles, it’s hard to picture her dealing with something as mundane as traffic lights.
She does, however, have aspirations of getting behind the wheel at some point. She told Entertainment Weekly, “I know once I have my license, the stupid car that I’m going to get. I’ll probably break it. It’s a Ferrari Dino. Those are hot cars. It’s going to be bright yellow and I’m psyched.”
