We all are familiar with the "stars -- they're just like us!" adage. Sometimes, it is tough to relate their extravagant services and spending to our own habits.


However, it's easier to believe after uncovering some familiar celebrity hobbies.


More homebody than house party, several Hollywood standbys are self-proclaimed slaves to the kitchen or craft room. See how your favorite stars spend their quality time, from woodworking to knitting and artisan jam-making.



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  • These days, Gwyneth Paltrow's acting has taken a backseat to her growing <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/26/gwyneth-paltrow-defends-g_n_170241.html" target="_blank">Goop lifestyle empire.</a> The weekly newsletter espouses advice to 'nourish the inner aspect.' Paltrow also authored two cookbooks and tags along with Mario Batali on global foodie trips.




  • Mila Kunis knows her way around a kitchen. She admittedly <a href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1709458.php/Mila-Kunis-cooks-Ukrainian-food" target="_blank">scours farmer's markets</a> for perfect ingredients and cooks up Russian recipes her mother used to make.




  • Taylor Swift is big on creativity, whether in music or her hobbies. Recently, <a href="http://videos.huffingtonpost.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-gives-ed-sheeran-some-homemade-jam-517904352" target="_blank">the singer gifted Ed Sheeran with some homemade jam </a>(and a tongue-in-cheek reference to Kanye West).




  • Comedian Amy Sedaris is the crafting queen. Her book "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People" is a tome devoted to hosting and creativity. If that wasn't enough, the actress also collaborated with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/amy-sedaris-i-like-you-fabric-line_n_2319633.html" target="_blank">Windham Fabrics on a materials line</a> and runs the business Dusty Food Cupcakes out of her house!




  • Rosie O'Donnell opened a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosieodonnell" target="_blank">shop at online crafting forum Etsy</a>. She sold original artwork to benefit the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation, an organization that supports those with a condition affecting her wife Michelle Rounds.




  • Nick Offerman is a self-proclaimed wood nut. The actor is obsessed with woodworking; he <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-offerman/nick-offerman-woodworking_b_1569650.html" target="_blank">writes about his hobby</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xxtoosWMDpk" target="_blank">guested on Martha Stewart</a> and even <a href="http://www.offermanwoodshop.com/" target="_blank">sells one of a kind pieces online.</a>




  • Tori Spelling is a serious crafter who has done it all. She launched a "DIY Jewelry" line at Michael's and Jo-Ann Fabrics. Her <a href="http://torispelling.com/blog/cat/craft" target="_blank">tuTORIals lifestyle website </a>offers daily blog posts on family-friendly crafts and activities. Plus, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/29/tori-spelling-craft-wars-tlc_n_1388259.html" target="_blank">she is the host of TLC's "Craft Wars."</a> Someone give the woman a paper crown already.




  • Believe it: Vanilla Ice sports interior design cred. The rapper <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/vanilla-ice-lighting_n_2617405.html, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/24/vanilla-ice-tv-show_n_3147332.html" target="_blank">collaborated with Capitol Lighting on a fixtures line</a> and expanded his interest in homes with "The Vanilla Ice Project" on the DIY network.




  • "Entourage" actress <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/08/food-informants-debi-mazar_n_3209264.html" target="_blank">Debi Mazar</a> made the small screen jump from HBO to the Cooking Channel two years ago. She and husband Gabriele Corcos host a cooking show on the network called "Extra Virgin."




  • Lauren Conrad is a mini lifestyle Internet mogul. Her <a href="http://laurenconrad.com/" target="_blank">personal website </a> offers health, wellness, decorating and recipe tips the reality star lives by. For the Pinterest-centric crowd, Conrad has <a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/" target="_blank">The Beauty Department,</a> a one-stop shop for product reviews, makeup tutorials and trends.




  • Is there anything Justin Timberlake can't do? He and interior designer friend Estee Stanley co-curated the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/justin-timberlake-homemint_n_1504744.html" target="_blank">HomeMint line</a> last year. The collection included kitchen housewares and various chic home accessories.




  • Pippa Middleton has a special asset, and no it is not her famous derriere. The Brit is a surprisingly stellar party planner. Last year, she released <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/pippa-middleton-book-celebrate-launch-party-dresses_n_2018730.html" target="_blank">"Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends"</a> for her loyal royal fans.




  • Motherhood changed Jessica Alba's outlook on life. Now, the actress strives to be greener and cleaner with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-alba/the-honest-company_b_1300436.html" target="_blank">The Honest Company.</a> Alba's business provides parents with sustainable baby, health, wellness and cleaning products. The actress also penned a namesake lifestyle bio, "The Honest Life."




  • David Arquette is a knitting fan. In 2005, the actor was featured on the cover of <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrities-that-knit" target="_blank">"Celebrity Scarves 2"</a> for breast cancer awareness month. He sports a handmade pink loop in the photo.