32 Famous People Who Shockingly Can’t Drive
Last week, my neighbor confessed she never learned to drive, which surprised me until I discovered she’s in famous company.
Turns out, many celebrities who own luxury car collections never actually get behind the wheel themselves.
From pop stars to acclaimed authors, these famous figures have chauffeurs, ride-sharing apps, or rely on friends and family to get around.
1. Christina Aguilera’s Road Anxiety
Pop princess Christina Aguilera has admitted to terrible anxiety when it comes to operating vehicles.
The “Genie in a Bottle” singer once revealed in an interview that her fear stems from paparazzi constantly following her.
Despite owning multiple luxury cars, she relies on drivers to transport her everywhere. Xtina joked that she’s probably the only person in Los Angeles who’s never experienced road rage firsthand!
2. Cardi B’s Failed Tests
Money moves don’t include driving for rapper Cardi B. Despite her collection of high-end vehicles, she’s failed her driving test multiple times and openly admits she doesn’t know how to drive.
In a hilarious Carpool Karaoke segment, she even took the wheel briefly with James Corden and nearly crashed.
Her husband Offset usually handles the driving duties while Cardi enjoys riding shotgun in their impressive fleet of luxury automobiles.
3. Ed Sheeran’s License-Less Life
Guitar-strumming Ed Sheeran might sing about driving at 90 down country lanes, but he’s never actually had a driver’s license!
The chart-topping redhead has admitted he simply never got around to learning. Being a global superstar means he’s always got transportation arranged anyway.
Ed once joked that his first driving lesson would probably end up on YouTube, which might explain his reluctance to start now that he’s so famous.
4. Robert Pattinson’s Directional Disaster
Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson technically can drive but admits he’s absolutely terrible at it. During filming for Twilight, he nearly crashed several times while attempting to look cool for a scene.
The Batman actor confessed he has no sense of direction and gets lost constantly.
He’s been spotted using Ubers frequently around Los Angeles, wisely leaving the driving to professionals rather than risking his life or others’ on the road!
5. Ricky Gervais’s Environmental Excuse
Comedy king Ricky Gervais has never learned to drive, claiming it’s better for the environment.
The creator of ‘The Office’ lives in London where public transportation is abundant, making cars unnecessary for his lifestyle.
He’s joked that not driving is his biggest contribution to fighting climate change.
His partner Jane drives when needed, and Ricky seems perfectly content being chauffeured around to his various comedy gigs and television appearances.
6. Carey Mulligan’s Repeated Failures
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has failed her driving test multiple times. The British star has confessed to being absolutely hopeless behind the wheel, despite numerous attempts to get her license.
For her role in ‘Drive,’ ironically, she had to pretend to know about cars while working alongside Ryan Gosling.
Her husband Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons) handles the driving duties in their family, sparing the public from Carey’s self-proclaimed terrible driving skills.
7. Mariah Carey’s Diva Transportation
Songbird supreme Mariah Carey has never needed to drive herself anywhere. The ultimate diva has admitted she never learned, preferring to be chauffeured in style to maintain her glamorous image.
Given her notorious demands and love of luxury, it’s not surprising she prefers someone else handling the wheel.
Mariah once quipped that driving would interfere with her ability to wave to fans properly – a truly on-brand reason from the Queen of Christmas!
8. J.K. Rowling’s Magical Transportation
Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling doesn’t apparate around town – nor does she drive. The billionaire author has revealed she never learned to drive and relies on other means of transportation.
Perhaps creating magical flying cars, broomsticks, and the Knight Bus satisfied her transportation imagination enough!
Living in Edinburgh, Scotland for many years, Rowling likely found the city’s walkability and public transit sufficient, making driving unnecessary for her daily life.
9. Barbara Streisand’s Driving Phobia
Legendary performer Barbara Streisand has a genuine fear of driving. The EGOT winner obtained a license in her youth but quickly abandoned driving due to anxiety behind the wheel.
Her husband James Brolin handles the driving duties. Barbara once revealed she’d rather face stage fright performing for thousands than navigate a simple intersection!
For someone who’s conquered virtually every aspect of entertainment, this everyday skill remains her kryptonite.
10. Noel Gallagher’s Rock Star Reality
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher didn’t bother learning to drive until he was 51 years old! The rock star admitted he never needed to drive while touring, as transportation was always arranged.
When he finally took lessons, he struggled with the basics. Noel joked that after decades of rock star excess, learning to parallel park was his midlife crisis.
Before getting his license, he relied on public transportation or friends, keeping his rock star feet firmly off the pedals.
11. Post Malone’s Surprising Admission
Rapper Post Malone owns an impressive collection of luxury and vintage cars but surprisingly doesn’t know how to drive most of them. The tattooed hitmaker has admitted he has a license but rarely uses it.
His car collection serves more as investment pieces and status symbols. Post has been open about preferring to be driven around, allowing him to enjoy a beverage or two without worry.
His friends often take the wheel of his impressive vehicles when they hang out.
12. Charlie XCX’s Failed Attempts
British pop star Charlie XCX has tried and failed multiple driving tests. The “Boom Clap” singer has been refreshingly honest about her struggles with driving, admitting she’s terrible at it.
Living between London and Los Angeles, she relies on rideshares and friends. Charlie once joked that her music career took off faster than her driving skills ever could.
Her song “Vroom Vroom” is hilariously ironic given her lack of actual vrooming abilities!
13. Elle Fanning’s Sister Chauffeur
Actress Elle Fanning relies on her older sister Dakota to drive her around. Despite being a successful Hollywood star since childhood, Elle never prioritized getting her license.
The younger Fanning sister has joked that Dakota serves as her personal chauffeur. In interviews, Elle has mentioned being perfectly content with rideshare services when her sister isn’t available.
For someone who’s played a princess multiple times, perhaps being driven around feels appropriately regal!
14. Joe Jonas’s Brotherly Transportation
Middle Jonas Brother Joe doesn’t drive despite his celebrity status. While his brothers Nick and Kevin got their licenses, Joe never followed suit and relies on them or professional drivers.
Growing up in the spotlight from a young age, driving lessons weren’t a priority.
Joe has mentioned in interviews that living in New York City for years made driving unnecessary. When the Jonas Brothers tour, Kevin typically takes the wheel for brotherly road trips.
15. Billy Joel’s Motorcycle Mishaps
Piano Man Billy Joel technically can drive but has sworn off the practice after multiple serious motorcycle accidents.
The legendary singer-songwriter has had several crashes over the years, leading him to hang up his keys. These days, Billy prefers to let others drive him.
After one particularly bad accident that damaged both his hands – crucial tools for his piano playing – he decided the risk wasn’t worth it. Now the only driving he does involves lyrics about an Italian restaurant.
16. Kate Beckinsale’s Driving Anxiety
Action star Kate Beckinsale might kick butt in movies like ‘Underworld,’ but she freezes behind the wheel. The British actress has confessed to severe driving anxiety that prevents her from getting a license.
Living in Los Angeles – a notoriously car-dependent city – hasn’t motivated her to overcome this fear.
Kate jokes that she’s an action hero who needs a lift to work! Her daughter Lily now drives, creating a role-reversal where the teenager chauffeurs her famous mom around town.
17. Zayn Malik’s Unexpected Phobia
Former One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik has admitted he never learned to drive due to anxiety. Despite owning several luxury vehicles, the singer doesn’t actually operate them himself.
In his autobiography, Zayn revealed that the thought of driving makes him incredibly nervous.
His collection of cars serves more as investments and status symbols. For someone who left one of the biggest boy bands to forge his own path, this everyday skill remains unconquered territory.
18. Tyler, The Creator’s Car Collection Irony
Rapper Tyler, The Creator owns an impressive array of luxury cars but famously didn’t have a driver’s license until 2020. At age 29, he finally got legal after years of collecting vehicles he couldn’t legally drive.
Tyler’s passion for cars, especially rare models, didn’t translate to driving skills.
He celebrated getting his license by purchasing a new McLaren! Before that milestone, friends drove his vehicles while he enjoyed the passenger experience of his automotive investments.
19. Lorde’s Environmental Choice
New Zealand singer Lorde has been vocal about not driving for environmental reasons. The “Royals” hitmaker believes in reducing her carbon footprint and chooses public transportation when possible.
Living in New Zealand, where public transit is reliable, supports her choice. Lorde has mentioned that not driving aligns with her values around climate change.
For someone who achieved worldwide fame as a teenager, she’s remarkably grounded in her transportation choices.
20. Victoria Beckham’s Posh Transportation
Fashion icon Victoria Beckham technically has a license but almost never drives herself. The former Spice Girl prefers to be chauffeured, maintaining her posh image at all times.
Husband David typically takes the wheel when they’re together. Victoria has admitted she’s not comfortable driving in certain cities like Los Angeles.
For someone who’s always impeccably styled, perhaps driving would interfere with her ability to make a perfect entrance!
21. Lena Dunham’s New York Lifestyle
Writer and actress Lena Dunham has proudly proclaimed her non-driver status as part of her New York identity.
The ‘Girls’ creator never needed to drive while living in Manhattan, where public transportation reigns supreme.
When she moved to Los Angeles, she still refused to learn. Lena has joked that her friends consider her driving inability part of her charm.
She’s fully embraced rideshare apps and taxis, considering them essential to her creative lifestyle.
22. Dakota Johnson’s Failed Tests
Fifty Shades star Dakota Johnson has admitted to failing her driving test multiple times. The actress jokingly blames her poor spatial awareness for her inability to pass the road test despite several attempts.
Living between New York and Los Angeles, she relies on drivers and rideshare services.
Dakota once revealed she gets too distracted while driving, making it dangerous for her to be behind the wheel.
Her famous parents Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith apparently never passed on their driving genes!
23. David Sedaris’s Humorous Take
Bestselling author David Sedaris has written hilariously about his inability to drive. The humorist claims his lack of spatial awareness and tendency toward distraction make him a hazard on roads.
Living between England, France, and New York, he’s managed fine without driving. Sedaris once wrote that learning to drive at his age would be like “learning Chinese at 60” – technically possible but impractical.
His partner Hugh handles the driving when needed, providing David with more material for his essays.
24. Prince’s Royal Rides
Music legend Prince reportedly never learned to drive despite owning numerous vehicles, including his famous purple motorcycle from “Purple Rain.”
The iconic artist preferred to be driven by assistants or friends throughout his career.
His Paisley Park compound housed his collection, which he appreciated for their aesthetics rather than functionality.
Given Prince’s mysterious and eccentric nature, having drivers maintained his enigmatic image. When he did appear on a motorcycle in public, it was often for staged photos rather than actual transportation.
25. James Blunt’s Military Exception
Singer James Blunt presents a unique case – he can drive tanks but not regular cars!
The “You’re Beautiful” singer served in the British Army and learned to operate military vehicles but never obtained a civilian license.
James has joked about this peculiar skill gap in interviews. Living in Ibiza part-time, he enjoys a lifestyle where driving isn’t essential.
For someone who can handle heavy artillery and armored vehicles, a simple sedan apparently presents too much of a challenge!
26. Agyness Deyn’s Supermodel Secret
British supermodel Agyness Deyn kept a surprising secret during her modeling heyday – she couldn’t drive!
This became problematic when she was cast in the film “Pusher” as a character who needed to drive.
Agyness had to take crash-course driving lessons for the role. Despite her cool image and confident runway walk, navigating traffic remained beyond her abilities for years.
The fashion icon eventually got her license in her 30s after moving to Los Angeles, where driving is practically mandatory.
27. Alan Rickman’s London Lifestyle
The late Alan Rickman, beloved for playing Severus Snape, never learned to drive. The British actor lived most of his life in London, where public transportation eliminated the need for personal vehicles.
Rickman once remarked that not driving was his small contribution to reducing pollution. For film roles requiring driving scenes, production teams had to work around his limitation.
His distinctive voice commanded attention on screen, but his commanding presence never extended to commanding a vehicle.
28. Andrea Bocelli’s Understandable Circumstance
Opera legend Andrea Bocelli has an obvious reason for not driving – he’s been blind since age 12. The Italian tenor lost his sight completely following a soccer accident in childhood.
Bocelli relies on drivers to transport him to performances worldwide. Despite his inability to drive, he’s developed other remarkable skills, including horseback riding.
His passion for horsemanship demonstrates how he’s never let his blindness limit his experiences, even if conventional driving isn’t possible.
29. Keira Knightley’s Roadway Rebellion
Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley conquers period dramas and blockbuster franchises with ease, yet the simple task of parallel parking remains her kryptonite.
The British actress has admitted to taking driving lessons multiple times but never quite mastering the skill.
Her reasoning? A delightful mix of disinterest and London’s excellent public transportation system. When filming on location, production companies typically arrange drivers for her.
During Pirates of the Caribbean shoots, cast members would often give her rides to set. Johnny Depp supposedly once joked that she was the only pirate who couldn’t steer a ship or drive a car!
30. Rupert Grint’s Magical Mystery Tours
Harry Potter’s loyal sidekick Ron Weasley might have mastered a flying car in the Chamber of Secrets, but actor Rupert Grint hasn’t quite figured out the Muggle version.
Despite splurging on an ice cream truck with his Potter earnings (a childhood dream purchase), he rarely drives it himself.
Friends report that his attempts at driving lessons were comically disastrous. One instructor supposedly quit after Grint nearly sideswiped a delivery truck while daydreaming about his next role.
31. Ozzy Osbourne’s Roadless Rocker Life
The Prince of Darkness has toured the world, bitten the head off a bat, and survived decades of hard living—but he’s never conquered the DMV.
Ozzy Osbourne attempted driving lessons numerous times throughout his 70+ years but never passed the test.
His wife Sharon once revealed on their reality show that Ozzy’s attention span and impulsivity made him a terrifying driving student.
After one particularly chaotic lesson where he allegedly tried to chase a squirrel across someone’s lawn, his instructor refused further sessions.
32. Serena Williams’ Court-Only Coordination
Tennis legend Serena Williams dominates the court with unmatched precision and coordination, but put her behind a steering wheel and that legendary focus mysteriously vanishes.
The champion athlete has openly admitted she never bothered getting her license, preferring to channel her energy into perfecting her 128 mph serve.
Her sister Venus often serves as her chauffeur when they’re together.
During a 2018 interview, Serena confessed that her one driving attempt ended with her accidentally turning onto a one-way street—going the wrong direction.