Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Stars on the Subway: Celebs Who Ride the Underground Like Us!

Dua Lipa was the most recent star spotted on public transport on Tuesday as she put on a leggy display in a black mini dress as she arrived back in London following a string of lavish holidays abroad

The Secret Lives of Celebrities: When Hollywood A-Listers Ditch Their Chauffeurs for Public Transportation

The glamour of Tinseltown is often associated with luxurious lifestyles, private jets, and chauffeur-driven cars. However, it appears that some celebrities are trading in their VIP treatment for a more down-to-earth experience – using public transportation to get from point A to B. From supermodels to Hollywood heartthrobs, we've got the scoop on who's been spotted on buses, trains, and tubes.

Naomi Campbell Takes the Underground

The Levitating hitmaker seemed to travel light as she toted her essentials in a black quilted handbag and wheeled another suitcase and bag alongside her

Last year, the supermodel was seen dancing on the Victoria Line with TikTok sensation Sabrina Bahsoon. Naomi sported a cropped leather biker jacket, baggy jeans, and Nike trainers as she twirled her hair in the wind. The two fashionistas were en route to an event at Brixton, but it seems they couldn't resist busting a move on the tube.

Kendall Jenner Rides the London Underground

In 2019, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star proved she's not above slumming it with the common folk. Kendall was spotted riding the Tube, looking thrilled to be among the masses in her skin-tight black trousers and long black coat. It seems even A-listers can get caught up in the daily grind.

But there are plenty of other A-listers who have ditched their luxury transport, from Adele falling asleep on the tube, Noel Gallagher heading to Oasis rehearsals, Rod Stewart in disguise and many other celebs blending into the crowds

Jay-Z Takes the Tube (Again)

The hip-hop mogul has been known to use public transportation on more than one occasion. In 2013, Jay-Z was spotted on London's underground after his performance at the O2 Arena. He traveled with friends Chris Martin, Timbaland, and Michael Kyser, who were all just as surprised by the presence of the pop star in their carriage.

Rihanna Rocks the Jubilee Line

Noel Gallagher looked distinctly stony-faced as he made a lonely journey on the District line tube to join brother Liam for Oasis rehearsals earlier this month

In 2012, Rihanna proved she's not above riding the bus like any other Londoner. The Only Girl hitmaker was seen on the Jubilee Line en route to the O2 Arena for a rehearsal session. Even with her superstar status, Rihanna seemed relatively undisturbed as she settled into her seat with sunglasses and a baseball jacket.

Nicole Scherzinger Goes Incognito

The former Pussycat Doll attempted to blend in with the masses in 2015 by taking the tube incognito. Nicole donned a black coat, fedora hat, The Kooples boots, and shades, but it seems she couldn't resist posing like a queen for her Instagram followers. Thankfully, there were few people on board to recognize her.

Adele revealed last year the bizarre moment that forced her back into using public transport after she refused to travel on the tube for almost 20 years following London¿s terror attacks

Kate Hudson Takes the Eurostar

After enjoying Paris Fashion Week, Kate Hudson traveled back to London via the Eurostar with fiancé Danny Fujikawa. The actress looked stylish in a trendy black suit over a vintage MTV T-shirt and pulled her personalized Louis Vuitton suitcase behind her.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Low-Key Arrival

One Direction star Niall Horan had a disastrous train journey in 2023 when he joined train enthusiast Francis Bourgeois to train spot

After hitting the runway during Paris Fashion Week, Rosie opted for a low-key arrival back in London on the Eurostar. She wore a long beige raincoat over a grey top, paired with navy blue trousers and dark sunglasses. Rosie carried a black handbag and wheeled a silver suitcase alongside her.

Emma Watson Hides Books on the Underground

In 2016, Emma Watson participated in the Books on the Underground campaign by hiding copies of Maya Angelou's Mom & Me & Mom along the escalator support beams at St John's Wood station. The actress filmed herself leaving the books for commuters to discover and encouraged fans to do the same.

In what ended up being a hilarious 10 minute video of the pair fumbling through their day on the tracks, Niall and Francis didn¿t even reach their destination

Rihanna, Again!

It seems Rihanna has a fondness for public transportation. In 2012, she traveled on the Jubilee Line with her delighted fans in tow. This time, however, it was just Rihanna, enjoying a solo ride on the tube without any fanfare.

Jay-Z's Return to the Tube

He's got an Oscar, a BAFTA and a Tony award under his belt, millions in the bank, yet Eddie Redmayne is more than happy to ride public transport with everyone else when it comes to dashing around London

The hip-hop mogul made another appearance on London's underground, this time traveling with friends Chris Martin, Timbaland, and Michael Kyser. It seems Jay-Z is a repeat offender when it comes to using public transportation in London.

Kendall Jenner's Secret Love of Public Transportation

In 2019, Kendall Jenner was spotted riding the Tube, looking thrilled to be among the masses. It seems even A-listers can get caught up in the daily grind and enjoy the thrill of traveling on public transportation.

Rod Stewart dismissed his superstar status in 2017, as he and his wife Penny Lancaster decided to venture to his gig at the O2 on humble public transport

The Real Reason Celebrities Use Public Transportation

While it's unlikely that celebrities will ditch their private jets for a life of bus rides anytime soon, it's clear that some are using public transportation as a way to connect with their fans or simply enjoy a more relaxed experience. Whether they're incognito or proudly sporting their A-list status, these stars prove that even the most glamorous among us can appreciate the humbleness of riding the tube.

The Secret Lives of Celebrities: Takeaways

In a bid to keep a low profile, the rocker clad himself in sunglasses as he made his way to the O2 on a number of trains and tubes, instead of in a private car - with his wife documenting the whole saga on Instagram

  • Naomi Campbell and Sabrina Bahsoon danced on the Victoria Line in 2023.
  • Kendall Jenner rode the London Underground in 2019, looking thrilled to be among the masses.
  • Jay-Z has been spotted using public transportation multiple times, including on the Jubilee Line in 2013.
  • Rihanna rocked the Jubilee Line in 2012 and again in a solo ride without fanfare.
  • Nicole Scherzinger went incognito on the tube in 2015 but couldn't resist posing for her Instagram followers.

In conclusion, while celebrities may be used to luxury and VIP treatment, it seems that some are willing to trade in their chauffeurs for a more down-to-earth experience – using public transportation to get from point A to B. Whether they're incognito or proudly sporting their A-list status, these stars prove that even the most glamorous among us can appreciate the humbleness of riding the tube.

The reality star surprised onlookers for the second year of using public transport in 2020 by taking the tube to the NTAs

Following her low-key arrival at the event, Toff continued to shun the celebrity lifestyle as she hopped on a local bus home after a fun-filled night

The year before Georgia boarded the underground en route to the award ceremony  with her Made In Chelsea pal Ollie Locke wearing a stunning  scarlet gown

Harry Styles opted to take the tube as he headed to Sir Elton John's gig at the iTunes Festival in 2013

Mel B proved she was just like the rest of us, as she touched up her make-up on a Jubilee line tube with a compact mirror in 2023

Mel C has also taken public transport in the past and beamed while holding onto a handrail

Scary Spice and Sporty Spice are not the only members of the hit girl band to travel by train as Geri Halliwell-Horner and her husband Christina Horner hopped on a carriage in 2017

Jay Z was spotted travelling on London¿s underground after his performance at the O2 arena in London in 2013

Naomi Campbell left commuters in London stunned last year when she was spotted on the Victoria Line

Kate Hudson made a stylish departure alongside her fiancé Danny Fujikawa to catch the Eurostar back to London after enjoying Paris Fashion Week in 2023

After hitting the runway during Paris Fashion Week, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley kept a low key figure as she returned to London on the Eurostar

In 2019, Kendall Jenner proved she's prepared to slum it on the London Underground, as she revealed in a video on her official website

Timothée Chalamet inadvertently landed his photographer in hot water in January after arriving at his latest film premiere on a Lime bike

Chalamet, who plays folk legend Dylan in the new film, rode the red carpet on the green bike

In 2016, Emma Watson chose a novel way to share the joys of one of her favourite books by hiding copies of the tome at different stations on the London tube network

Rihanna was snapped on the Jubilee Line as she headed to the O2 Arena to rehearse in 2012