We all love playing the game of imagining our dream houses filled with amazing features like movie theaters, arcades, or even an industrial kitchen. Some of us might even dream of something as outrageous as a shark pool! While most of us may never have the money to turn those dreams into reality, there is a silver lining.
The homes of celebrities often embody the wildest imaginations, showcasing incredible and sometimes absurd features. These celebrity mansions serve as inspiration for us to keep dreaming, planning, and scheming, even as we continue to scratch off lottery tickets in hopes of making our own dreams come true.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie recently bought a big house in Hidden Hills, California. It cost $16 million and is 13,200 square feet in size. She already owns two more houses in the same place. She bought them last year for $8 million and $6 million each.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos bought a fancy mansion in Beverly Hills for a lot of money, $165 million. He’s super rich, so that’s not a big deal to him. He bought the Warner Estate from David Geffen, who is a really important person in the media industry. This is the most expensive house anyone has ever bought. The house is famous because it was used as the home for a TV family called the Clampetts on a show called the Beverly Hillbillies in the 60s.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods has a really big house in Jupiter, Florida. It’s more than 9,000 square feet and it’s right by the beach. He bought it in 2006 for $40 million. This house is not just a regular house, it’s like a mansion. It has two pools, a special golf course just for him, and even a spot for his boat. Tiger gets to enjoy the perfect Florida life with a beach nearby and a backyard that golf fans can only dream about.
Oprah
Oprah’s fancy house is worth over $100 million now. It’s called the “Promised Land” estate and it’s really big, covering 70 acres. The main part of the estate is Oprah’s mansion, which is 23,000 square feet and designed in a special way. The gardens around the mansion are beautiful with roses, terraces, and fountains. Oprah has lots of other homes too, and each of them has more rooms than she will ever use.
Kim Kardashian
Let’s not forget about one of the most famous couples in Hollywood, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, also known as “Kimye.” They live in a really expensive house in Hidden Hills, California, with their three kids. The mansion cost $20 million and is spread over three acres of land. It already had lots of cool things, but Kimye went a step further and bought the neighboring properties. They also spent another $20 million to make changes to the house, and those changes are now finished.
Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union
Back in 2018, Dwayne Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, bought a house in Sherman Oaks, California for almost $6 million. But now, less than two years later, they put the house on the market for $6.2 million. The house is designed in a Mediterranean style and has a great view of the San Fernando Valley. It has five bedrooms and a cool circular staircase right in the middle of the house.
Howard Stern
We don’t know a lot about Howard Stern’s big house in Florida since he keeps his private life private. But when you see the pools, houses, and the view of the water, it looks like an amazing place to live. It’s a really fancy estate that we would love to call home.
Jerry Seinfeld
A famous comedian named Jerry Seinfeld bought a really amazing estate from singer Billy Joel in 2000. It’s located in Amagansett, New York, and sits on twelve acres of land. The estate has a huge main house, a guesthouse with three bedrooms, two pools, and a really big garage that can fit 22 cars. Jerry loves collecting old cars, so he has a great place to keep them. He’s also a big fan of the New York Mets, so he even has a full-size baseball field in his yard.
Hayden Panettiere
Before Hayden moved to Nashville, Tennessee, the actress from shows like Heroes and Nashville lived in a big house in the Hollywood Hills. The house is 3,120 square feet and has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a really nice kitchen with fancy appliances. Outside, there’s a lovely pool for people to relax in, and big decks where they can see beautiful views of the ocean and the city. Hayden’s neighbors were famous people too, like Drew Barrymore and Slash from Guns N’ Roses. After living there for six years, she sold the house for almost $3 million.
Mel Gibson
Gibson has a lot of properties all over the world, but his estate called “Playa Barrigona” in Costa Rica might be the nicest. The estate is huge, covering 500 acres of land and has more than 2 miles of beachfront. There are three houses on the property, and the main one is really impressive. It has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and balconies that look out over the courtyard, pool, and an open-air dining room with a kitchen below.
Demi Moore
In 2015, Demi Moore purchased a special apartment in New York City that’s like a “floating mansion.” She bought it for a whopping $75 million. The apartment is a triplex penthouse located in the San Remo complex and is around 7,000 square feet in size. It has six bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, a projection room, and beautiful plaster ceiling moldings. One of the unique features is a fireplace with turquoise tiles. The apartment also has a large stone terrace that wraps around the top tower of the building, measuring around 1,500 square feet. Demi Moore sold the property a few years later, and there are rumors that a hidden celebrity bought it.
Cardi B and Offset
Recently, Cardi B and Offset, who are part of the rap group Migos, bought an amazing mansion in Atlanta. The mansion is huge, covering 22,000 square feet and cost them $5.8 million. The design of the house is inspired by Europe and it’s built on six acres of land. It has beautiful lawns and a private garden. Inside, there’s a wine cellar that can hold 1,800 bottles, a four-car garage, and even a gun range with walls made of steel.
Lil Wayne
If you ever dreamed of owning a house with a shark pool, you missed your chance with Lil Wayne’s Miami Beach home. He sold it in 2017 for $10 million, which was a good deal considering it was originally listed for $12 million in 2015. The house had more than just a shark pool – there was also a regular swimming pool, a skate park on the rooftop, a movie theater, a recording studio, and a private dock. Inside, there was a two-story master suite that you could access with an elevator, eight other bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and multiple kitchens. In total, the house covered around 15,000 square feet and had a waterfront location.
Rihanna
Back in 2013, Rihanna wanted to have a place of her own in her home country, Barbados. She had visited the island during Christmas the year before and rented out a mansion. She loved it so much that she decided to buy it for herself and paid a whopping $22 million to make it her permanent home.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran owns a massive estate with a modern farmhouse that he bought in 2012. The estate is not just a regular house, it has a lot of special features. There’s a man cave where he can hang out, a recording studio where he can make music, a gym to stay fit, and a pool to relax in. One of the coolest things is a 26-foot tall treehouse where he can go and be surrounded by nature. There’s even an outdoor kitchen for cooking and enjoying meals outside. It’s the perfect place for one of the best songwriters of our generation to be creative.
Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo owns a house that was designed by Samuel Marx in the 1940s. The house is really special and has a lot of great features. It has seven bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms. Inside, there are ten beautiful carved wood or stone fireplaces and big windows that go from the floor to the ceiling. The house also has a pub, a big screening room with thirty seats, and a kitchen with skylights and stones. Outside, there are two guesthouses, a terrace with an infinity pool, a big amphitheater with a hundred seats, a vineyard, and a garden with organic vegetables. There’s even a man-made swimming pond with a beach, a pagoda with a fire pit, and even a mini golf course.
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre purchased this $40 million home from Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady. Was it worth the the steep price? Well the five bedrooms, moat, infinity pool, poolside cabana, fully equipped outdoor kitchen, outdoor bathtub, chef’s kitchen, and full-size gym all say yes.
Gwen Stefani
Dr. Dre bought a really expensive house for $40 million from Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady. And yes, it seems like it was worth the high price. The house has five bedrooms and even a moat. There’s also an infinity pool, a cabana by the pool, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. If that’s not enough, there’s even an outdoor bathtub! Inside the house, there’s a fancy chef’s kitchen and a full-size gym. With all these amazing features, it’s clear that the house is worth the steep price.
Sting
Sting and his wife Trudi Styler used to own a stunning apartment located on Central Park. The apartment had amazing features like floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, an open fireplace in the living room, and unique double sculptural spiral staircases. The master bedroom had dual spa bathrooms and even a sauna. The apartment also had top-of-the-line appliances. The building itself had fantastic amenities including a sky-lit lap pool, fitness center, steam room, screening room, and a private restaurant. However, the couple decided to sell the apartment in recent years.
Jack Nicholson
Nicholson has a house on Mulholland Drive that he’s owned since July 10, 1969. The house is around 3,303 square feet in size and it’s one of four properties he owns on that street. He also bought a house from Marlon Brando, but it was later torn down. Interestingly, Nicholson had a house with underground tunnels that connected directly to Hugh Hefner’s mansion.
Aaron Spelling
The famous Spelling Manor, now called “The Manor,” is famous for being the biggest home in Los Angeles County. Aaron Spelling, a well-known producer of shows like Charlie’s Angels, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Charmed, demolished Bing Crosby’s old mansion to build his own enormous home. The Manor is a massive 56,000 square feet with 123 rooms. In addition to the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, and lounges, the late producer had some very specific rooms. For example, there were four gift-wrapping rooms, a room to store silver with controlled humidity, and special display rooms for his wife’s various collections. One of those display rooms was specifically for her extensive doll collection.
Dan Bilzerian
If you don’t know who Dan Bilzerian is, he’s known as the “king” of Instagram and has made a lot of money playing poker professionally. He owns a mega mansion that’s huge, covering 31,000 square feet. The mansion has 12 bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a whopping 23 bathrooms in total. Outside, there’s a massive patio space that spans 40,000 square feet. The master suite alone is 5,600 square feet in size. Dan bought this incredible mansion for $80 million.
Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen, a famous televangelist and author from Houston, Texas, is known for his wealth. He resides in a luxurious mansion worth $10.5 million. The mansion boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and five fireplaces. It even has three elevators for convenient access. In addition to the main house, there is a guest house with one bedroom, a pool, and a separate pool house.
Sean Hannity
Hannity is the owner of two properties. His main residence is located in Nassau County, and he also has a beautiful penthouse in Naples, Florida. The main house, built in 2002, is a two-story mansion with impressive features. It has seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, and a large basement measuring 1,369 square feet. The living space covers a total of 11,400 square feet, providing ample room for comfortable living.
Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson and his wife recently sold a Colonial-style house in Kent with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms for $4 million. The house had a heated pool, six fireplaces, and an in-law suite. In the same town of Kent, they purchased another Colonial-style house for $2 million. This new house has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with a two-car garage and an au pair suite.
Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham hails from Glastonbury, Connecticut, but she currently resides in McLean, Virginia. Her two-story home in McLean is quite impressive, offering five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a generous living space of 7,869 square feet. The property is situated on 2.1 acres of private land. In 2014, the home was purchased for $1.6 million, and its current value is estimated to be $3.3 million.
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood owns a beautiful Hacienda-style estate in Pebble Beach, California, that is worth $9.75 million. The mansion is quite impressive, featuring six bedrooms, thick adobe walls, and a terracotta tiled roof. The original Spanish-style wooden doors add to the charm of the home. With a living space of 6,900 square feet, the house is built around a central, open-air cobbled courtyard with a beautiful central fountain.
Jennifer Aniston
Back in 2011, Jennifer Aniston bought a charming Bel Air mansion spanning 8,500 square feet for $21 million. This house, built in 1965 and designed by A. Quincy Jones, features four bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, a guesthouse, and a wine cellar. Situated on a two-acre plot, the mansion offers beautiful views of downtown LA and the Pacific Ocean. The photo showcases a minimalist bathtub elevated above the floor, featuring a vintage-style faucet and temperature dials. The serene garden surroundings provide a tranquil space to relieve any unnecessary stress.
Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
We’ll begin with Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Together, they have a tremendous net worth of $270 million, and they sure know how to indulge themselves. Their primary residence, situated in Calabasas, California, spans a vast 150 acres of land and covers 25,000 square feet. Its current value stands at $42 million, and it took seven years to construct. The house was designed with influences from Asian, Mediterranean, and African themes. Interestingly, the front door of the house was actually salvaged from a fort in India.
Lady Gaga
Back in 2014, Lady Gaga bought a beautiful house in Malibu, California, for $22.5 million. She refers to it as her sanctuary and oasis of peace, lovingly calling it her “gypsy palace.” The house boasts seven bathrooms and five bedrooms, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, specifically overlooking Zuma Beach. The living areas have an open floor plan, with exposed wooden beams adding a rustic touch and creating a cozy atmosphere.
Justin Bieber & Hailey Bieber
Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin, recently purchased a lavish estate in Beverly Park for $25.8 million. The property spans 2.5 acres and has been on and off the market for the past two years. It was initially listed for $42 million back in 2018. Considering the price they paid, the Biebers managed to secure a great deal on the property.
Eddie Murphy
In 2001, the actor Eddie Murphy bought a 3.7-acre property in Beverly Hills for $10 million. The property is located in a neighborhood with famous neighbors such as Denzel Washington and Rod Stewart. Murphy decided to construct a massive mansion on the land, spanning 40,000 square feet and designed in the Classical Italianate style from the 19th century. The mansion includes a detached guest house that measures 5,200 square feet, nine bedrooms and bathrooms, a two-story library, a bowling alley, a tennis court, and a pool.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears made her first real estate purchase in Kensington, Louisiana. She bought a mansion there for $3 million in 1999. This property provides her with the privacy she desires, away from the constant attention of Hollywood. Interestingly, Britney’s sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, primarily resides there throughout the year. The mansion serves as a wonderful environment for Jamie Lynn to raise her two young daughters.
Harry Styles
In 2019, Harry Styles sold a property in LA for $4.8 million. Since then, he has focused on owning multiple properties in Hampstead and Suffolk, making London, England his primary home base.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington, a prominent actor, director, and film producer, possesses a grand estate situated in Beverly Park. This exclusive location is nestled amidst the mountains between Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, off Mulholland Drive. The property spans 1.5 acres and boasts meticulously maintained lawns, an enclosed tennis court, and a spacious pool area. Security measures are stringent to ensure privacy and safety.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande made a significant purchase of a mansion for $13.7 million, located above LA’s Sunset Strip. The property is situated in the luxurious Bird Streets area and spans over 10,000 square feet. Built in 2018 as a spec mansion, Ariana became the first occupant of the extravagant property.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus acquired a magnificent mansion in Tennessee at a staggering price of $5.8 million. The country estate boasts a charming and stylish interior with a perfect blend of country and chic elements. The farmhouse itself is an impressive two-story home, covering a substantial area of 6,698 square feet. It features five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living.
Jay-Z and Beyonce
While looking for a place to stay on the East Coast, the singer Taylor Swift bought an impressive 11,000-square-foot beach mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, for a hefty sum of $17.8 million. Interestingly, Swift reportedly paid for the property in full, using cash. The mansion boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, providing ample space for her needs and luxurious living.
Taylor Swift
While looking for a place to stay on the East Coast, the singer Taylor Swift bought an impressive 11,000-square-foot beach mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, for a hefty sum of $17.8 million. Interestingly, Swift reportedly paid for the property in full, using cash. The mansion boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, providing ample space for her needs and luxurious living.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel reside in a lavish mansion located on the renowned Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Timberlake purchased this remarkable home from actress Helen Hunt in 2002, long before marrying Biel. The mansion spans an impressive 12,545 square feet and features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a spacious guesthouse. Recently, Timberlake has added some fantastic additions to the property, including a full-size basketball court, a putting green, and a swimming pool, further enhancing the luxury and enjoyment of the estate.
The Weeknd
A celebrity’s mansion can be easily recognized by the presence of luxury cars in the garage, illuminated by vibrant neon lights, and often featuring amenities like a basketball court. The Weeknd, a well-known artist, acquired a stunning 13,500 square foot home in Hidden Hills, north of Los Angeles, for a substantial sum of $18.2 million when it was newly built.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen recently relocated to Tampa Bay, where they are renting the former mansion of Derek Jeter for a monthly fee of $75,000. This waterfront home, located on Davis Islands, covers a vast area of 30,000 square feet and offers seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, an entertainment room, a billiards room, two boat lifts, and an impressive wrap-around pool. It seems like a fitting choice for the couple, especially considering Brady’s recent signing of a two-year, $50 million contract with the Buccaneers.
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres, the renowned talk show host, and her wife, actor Portia de Rossi, have a deep passion for houses, real estate, and interior design. Ellen has revealed that this fascination stems from a childhood dream she shared with her father of owning a house and not having to rent. Although that dream didn’t come true during her childhood, she is making up for it now. The current house they reside in marks the seventh property they have owned, as they continue to indulge their love for homes and fulfill their dreams.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, a beloved couple in Hollywood, recently acquired a new mansion in Beverly Hills for a substantial sum of $17.5 million. The impressive property boasts luxurious features such as a home theater, an infinity pool, and a wine cellar. With over 10,000 square feet of living space, the mansion offers ample room with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It’s a truly remarkable residence for the famous couple to enjoy and make their own.
Bill Gates
As the second-richest person globally, it’s no surprise that Bill Gates owns an exceptionally impressive residence. Known as Xanadu 2.0, the massive compound is located in Medina, Washington and spans a staggering 66,000 square feet. The construction of the compound took seven years and cost $63.2 million, and its present value stands at $123 million. Inside the mansion, there is rotational artwork controlled by a computer system worth $230,000. And in case you thought billionaires couldn’t enjoy some fun, there’s even a trampoline room with ceilings reaching a towering height of 200 feet.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and the fifth-richest person globally, has a rather surprising home considering his wealth. His Palo Alto residence, built in 1903, cost a relatively modest $7 million. Given his net worth of $77.6 billion, it’s a relatively small investment for him. However, when he purchased the adjacent four houses for $43.8 million, one might assume he had plans for a grand compound. However, he actually submitted plans in 2016 to replace the existing houses with four separate, single-story homes. This decision was made to maintain the integrity and character of the neighborhood rather than creating an extravagant billionaire’s compound.
Ira Rennert
If you’ve ever wondered about the rewards of investing in high-risk “junk” bonds, just ask Ira Rennert. His investments have granted him the ownership of the largest private residence in the United States. Known as “Fair Field,” this extravagant mansion was constructed in 2015 in the Hamptons for a staggering $100 million. Situated on a vast 63-acre property, the mansion has gained a reputation among some local residents, including an individual who even wrote a book about it, as “The House That Ate the Hamptons.”
Sean Connery
The legendary actor Sean Connery, known for his portrayal of James Bond, resided in a magnificent mansion on the French Riviera, perfectly befitting the 007 lifestyle. The classical French home was nestled on a sprawling 24-acre property and boasted remarkable features such as an outdoor pool with breathtaking ocean views, an indoor pool, an underground fitness center, and even two additional guesthouses. However, this life of luxury comes with a hefty price tag, as the current market value of the home stands at an impressive $45.7 million.
Mark Wahlberg
Situated in a prestigious community in Beverly Hills, California, Mark Wahlberg’s impressive residence spans 30,000 square feet and was skillfully designed by renowned LA designer Richard Landry. This French-style estate, crafted from stone, boasts an astounding 11 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. The property showcases a stone pool and spa, a full-size basketball court, and a putting green in the backyard. What’s even more remarkable is that the construction of this remarkable home was completed in just five years.