Mark Cuban does most of his own laundry, cooks and drives over ‘privacy’ concerns: ‘I just try to be the same person I was when I was poor’

Shark Tank producer star Mark Cuban boasts eye-popping A fortune of $5.1 billion – but he still does most of his driving, washing and cooking due to “privacy” concerns.

This surprised Bobbi Althoff, host of The Really Good Podcast, who couldn’t believe the Pittsburgh-born 65-year-old didn’t employ a butler.

“I’m just trying to be the same person I mean when I was poor” explained Mark – whose early jobs included disco dance instructor, bartender and party promoter.

“When I was broke, I had a blast. I mean, I loved my life and so, you know, I could wake up smiling. Back then you just shouldn’t pick up the phone because it would be a collection agency. But at least you’re having fun!’

Cuban said he doesn’t hire drivers because he likes to drive himself: “I like the privacy. You know, I’ve been around people who hire someone to do everything for them and that’s just not privacy. It’s hard enough having privacy…as it is.”

What do you say? This surprised Bobbi Althoff (R), host of The Really Good Podcast, who couldn’t believe the Pittsburgh-born 65-year-old didn’t employ a butler

The six-time Emmy nominee added, “I have security when I’m somewhere that I think I need, but usually I don’t.”

And while Mark admitted that he doesn’t do laundry at his $13 million 10-bedroom mansion in Dallas, he does his own laundry when he stays at his $19 million six-bedroom mansion in Laguna Beach.

“I am able, yes, it takes two seconds. It’s just easier. I don’t have that much laundry,” Cuban insisted on Thursday.

‘Look at this. It’s like workout gear, shorts and T-shirts. That is it.’

The towering six-foot magnate also noted that all three of his children — daughter Alexis, 19; daughter Alyssa, 17; and son Jake, 12 – are responsible for their own laundry.

“Even my son Jake did his own laundry recently. I told him, “You know what? I’m proud of you,” Mark said.

Cuban admitted that he occasionally employs a private chef at his Dallas residence to make “healthy” meals for him, but he prepares his own lunches and dinners in Laguna.

“My meals are very simple,” said The League executive producer. “I eat the same things over and over again.”

Mark — whose early jobs included disco dance instructor, bartender and party promoter — explained, “I just try to be the same person, I mean, that I was when I was poor. When I was broke, I had a blast. I mean, I loved my life and so, you know, I could wake up smiling. Back then you just shouldn’t pick up the phone because it would be a collection agency. But at least you’re having fun!’

Cuban said he doesn’t hire drivers because he likes to drive himself: “I like the privacy. You know, I’ve been around people who hire someone to do everything for them and that’s just not privacy. It’s hard enough having privacy…as it is’

The six-time Emmy nominee added: “I have security when I’m somewhere that I think I need, but usually I don’t.”

‘It takes two seconds. It’s just easier!’ And while Mark admitted that he doesn’t do laundry at his $13 million 10-bedroom mansion in Dallas, he does his own laundry when he stays at his $19 million six-bedroom mansion in Laguna Beach.

I told him, ‘You know what? I’m proud of you'”: Cuban also noted that all three of his children — daughter Alexis, 19; daughter Alyssa, 17; and son Jake (R, pictured in 2021), 12 – are responsible for their own laundry

‘My meals are very simple!’ The owner of the Dallas Mavericks admitted that he occasionally employs a private chef at his Dallas residence to make “healthy” meals for him, but he prepares his own lunches and dinners in Laguna

Met in a gym in 1997! Cooking specifically for the family is Mark’s wife Tiffany Stewart (R, photo in 2015), to whom he will have been married for 21 years on Sept. 21.

Cuban — who bought the entire 77-acre town of Mustang, TX in 2021 — admitted, “I got the houses. I have planes. For me, the plane is about saving time. But I love it. Yes I love it. It’s my best toy…I have (Boeing) 757 for the Mavs, I have a (Gulfstream G550) and a Bombardier (Global Express) 6000′ (pictured in 2014)

Cooking specifically for the family is Mark’s wife Tiffany Stewart, to whom he will have been married for 21 years on Sept. 21.

Cuban prides himself on “telling the same stupid stories and doing the same stupid things” with his old circle of male friends – rather than “weird” fellow billionaires who spend their money on things like yachts.

‘I don’t like boats…I have the houses. I have planes,” says the owner of the Dallas Mavericks purchased the entire 77 acre town of Mustang, TX in 2021 – admitted.

‘For me, the plane is about saving time. But I love it. Yes I love it. It’s my best toy…I have a (Boeing) 757 for the Mavs, I have a (Gulfstream G550) and a Bombardier (Global Express) 6000.’