Everyone needs a comfortable place to live in. For most of us, having a roof above our heads is perfectly fine. However, for the rich and famous, a house is more than just a space to live. It’s a place where they can escape from the busy world of show business, built with the grand amenities we normal people could only ever dream of. We’re talking about their luxurious homes with their own theaters, studios, pool, guest houses, sports amenities, playgrounds, and more.
Several famous actors, television personalities, and musicians have purchased houses that were previously occupied by other prominent figures. Since they have affinities for the finer things and massive amounts of investment money, it’s only natural that they would buy and sell estates to other famous faces.
Check out the list of Tinseltown’s biggest stars who lived in the same house:
Beyoncé and Cher | $45 Million, Malibu
Beyoncé’s Net Worth: $500 Million
Cher’s Net Worth: $360 Million
In 2013, Cher sold her Malibu mansion to fellow music artist Beyoncé for $45 million. The mansion was originally up for sale in 2008 for the same price, but Cher decided to take it off the market, saying that the view was too good to get rid of. She finally put the house back on sale in March 2013, and Beyoncé did not think twice about snapping the property up.
The Malibu property has an Italian Renaissance style and was designed by Ron Wilson. It has stone walls, seven bedrooms, nine baths, a theatre, a tennis court, a pool, and an adjacent guest house. As the deal went through, Cher reportedly held a party to celebrate the news. On the other hand, Beyoncé has several other real estate investments with her husband Jay-Z, one of which is the $88 million worth of property in Bel Air, California.
Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres | $12 Million, Malibu
Brad Pitt’s Net Worth: $300 Million
Ellen DeGeneres’ Net Worth: $500 Million
Since we’re talking about a star-studded real estate transaction, Ellen DeGeneres and Brad Pitt have a story to tell. Pitt initially put up his Malibu beach house on the market for $13.75 million, but the talk show host forked only $12 million for the property. We’re unsure whether the Fight Club actor gave her a discount, but we think DeGeneres has great negotiation and money management skills.
The beach home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private cove, a tennis court, three fireplaces, and beach access, among many other amenities. It also faces the Pacific Ocean on one side, and the Point Mugu State Park on the other, giving the new owner a spectacular view all around. DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are known for flipping houses. Most recently, they purchased comedian Dennis Miller’s Montecito home for $49 million.
Christina Aguilera and Ozzy Osbourne | $11.5 million, Beverly Hills
Christina Aguilera’s Net Worth: $160 Million
Ozzy Osbourne’s Net Worth: $220 Million
When Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne decided to let go of their Beverly Hills home in 2007, Christina Aguilera and her then-husband Jordan Bratman swooped in and picked up the property for $11.5 million. If you think the house looks familiar, then you’re not mistaken. The eccentric abode was featured on the hit MTV reality series, The Osbournes. The 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate has six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, high ceilings, grand flooring, a gym, a movie room, and a game room.
When Aguilera and Bratman separated in 2011, the house hit the market for $13.5 million. It sat for two years without any price adjustment before someone finally scooped up the home. In 2013, the singer purchased another Beverly Hills property that measures 11,107 square feet for $10.75 million. She currently stays there with her son Max, daughter Summer, and her partner, Matthew Rutler.
Ed O’Neill and Cher | $2.5 Million, Beverly Hills
Ed O’Neill’s Net Worth: $65 Million
Cher’s Net Worth: $360 Million
After listing her hilltop Malibu home to the market, the Goddess of Pop has picked up another multimillion-dollar estate in Beverly Hills in 2013. According to property records, Cher closed on a two-story property worth $2.15 million. The house’s previous owner is none other than Ed O’Neill of Married with Children and Modern Family fame. The estate has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a master suite that befits a diva, a master closet, a private sitting area, two fireplaces, wood-beamed ceilings, and a patio running off the living room.
Built in 1957, the 3,090-square-foot estate is located in the Beverly Hills Post Office district in Los Angeles. Other highlights include a backyard oasis that features meditation areas and cascading waterfalls. Meanwhile, O’Neill recently dropped $6.25 million on a 4,200-square-foot vacation home in Hawaii. He probably didn’t need home loans since he has a huge net worth.
Halle Berry and Frankie Muniz | $6 Million, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles
Halle Berry’s Net Worth: $90 Million
Frankie Muniz’s Net Worth: $30 Million
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry bought a $6 million home from Frankie Muniz, star of Malcolm in the Middle. The house, built in the 1920s, is Old World Tuscan in style. It was remodeled extensively in 2003, which resulted in high ceilings, columns, archways, and bougainvillea-draped roofing and stucco walls. The main house measures about 4,500-square-feet and has four bedrooms, while the guest house is 1,400-square-feet with one bedroom and two baths. The entire estate has a spa, two fire pits made of lava rocks, a pool with a boulder for diving, and a five-car garage.
Muniz sold the house to scale back. He then bought a nearby property for $3.9 million. After buying that abode, the actor became engaged with Jamie Grady, but they later called off their engagement. Years later, he tied the knot with Paige Price, with whom he has a child.
Jason Bateman and Ernest Borgnine | $3 Million, Beverly Hills
Jason Bateman’s Net Worth: $30 Million
Ernest Borgnine’s Net Worth: $15 Million
Identity Thief star Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka, forked out $3 million on a new home for their family. Actor Ernest Borgnine previously owned the Beverly Hills compound for 60 years. Borgnine’s house was listed for a cool $3.395 million in September 2012.
Built in 1938, the estate was designed by architect L.G. Scherer, a peer of the well-known Los Angeles architect Paul Williams. The living area spans 6,148-square-feet and sits on a half-acre lot with an additional one-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchen and full living room. The main house’s interior remains unaltered from Borgnine’s almost lifetime in the home. Details include an office, a study, a paneled library, a formal entry hall with a staircase, a large master suite with dressing rooms, a den, a formal dining room, and six bedrooms. Indeed, the beautiful property is worth Bateman’s investment money.
Jim Parsons and Kristen Stewart | $6.3 Million, Los Feliz, Los Angeles
Jim Parsons’s Net Worth: $160 Million
Kristen Stewart’s Net Worth: $70 Million
When Twilight co-stars and off-screen lovers Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson broke up, they sold their former love nest to Jim Parsons, star of The Big Bang Theory. The original asking price was $6.7 million, but Parsons was able to purchase it for nearly $6.3 million. Pattinson first bought the house in 2011, and after their split, Stewart scored a new $2.2 million pad within the same neighborhood. Pattinson, on the other hand, began renting a five-bedroom, six-bathroom property in Beverly Hills.
Anyway, the property owned by Parsons spans 4,026 square feet and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pond, a pool, entertaining outdoor spaces, a home security system, and great views. The house was also formerly owned by Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In April 2019, Parsons sold this Beverly Hills estate for $6.95 million and gained a little profit.
Justin Bieber and Khloe Kardashian | $7.2 million, Calabasas, California
Justin Bieber’s Net Worth: $285 Million
Khloe Kardashian’s Net Worth: $50 Million
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian picks up the pop star’s gated community property for a whopping $7.2 million. Kardashian didn’t think twice when she purchased Justin Bieber’s Calabasas sprawling mansion located in The Oaks. Bieber originally bought the house in 2012, reportedly shelling out $6.5 million for the 10,000-square-foot estate with seven bedrooms and eight baths. Situated on a 1.3-acre lot, it highlights ridgeline, meadow, and canyon views. There’s also a home theater with stadium seating.
Bieber left the quiet neighborhood and shortly lived a life renting houses in various parts of the country. For instance, he spent a mind-altering $100,000 every month to rent a house in Toluca Lake, California. Now that he’s married to Hailey Bieber, he settles in an 11,000 square-foot Beverly Hills mansion worth $28.5 million. We can’t help but wonder how much he pays for home insurance.
Kristen Stewart and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | $6.275 Million, Los Feliz, Los Angeles
Kristen Stewart’s Net Worth: $70 Million
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Net Worth: $20 Million
As we’ve mentioned earlier, when Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart split, they sold their Los Feliz home to actor-comedian Jim Parsons. Before that, the house was originally bought by Pattinson and Stewart from NBA legend Kareem-Abdul Jabbar. The Twilight stars bought the not-so-humble abode in 2011 for $6.275 million.
Built on a 1.5-acre lot in the hills above Los Angeles, the 1922 Spanish Colonial-style property has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a study, and a library. The 4,026-square-feet estate also features a grand interior and amenities. Outside, there’s a pond and a lagoon-style swimming pool, not to mention the gorgeous view of the city. Meanwhile, Abdul-Jabbar moved on and bought a property in Marina del Rey, California, for $1.525 million. The 3,237-square-feet house has three bedrooms, three baths, marble kitchen counters and flooring, and a patio, among many others. He later decided to sell it in 2016.
Madonna and Sela Ward |$12 Million, Beverly Hills
Madonna’s Net Worth: $850 Million
Sela Ward’s Net Worth: $50 Million
With a huge net worth of $850 million, we’re sure the Material Girl hitmaker can afford anything she wants. Madonna purchased this luxurious Beverly Hills property from Sisters actress Sela Ward in 2003, for $12 million. The mansion is undoubtedly an entertainment nirvana where the pop icon could express herself and write her music. Located on Sunset Boulevard, the estate spans 1.1 acres and has eight bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, and two detached guest houses.
In 2013, Madonna hired a moving company and sold the gorgeous home for nearly $20 million. It was remodeled by the new owner Russell Weiner, the billionaire founder of Rockstar energy drink, who later sold the residence. The 12,100-square-feet property has a 60-foot-long resort pool, seven fireplaces, two designer kitchens, a 15-seat home theater, and four surround-sound television viewing spaces. It also boasts lovely terraces and skylights.
Ryan Seacrest and Ellen DeGeneres | $37 Million, Los Angeles
Ryan Seacrest’s Net Worth: $450 Million
Ellen DeGeneres’ Net Worth: $500 Million
In one of the biggest Los Angeles-area real estate deals, Ryan Seacrest bought his fellow television host Ellen DeGeneres’ Beverly Hills property. The estate sits on a 3-acre-plus lot and includes a 9,200-square-feet main house. All in all, there is a separate house and two guesthouses, spanning 15,000 square feet. The property had been listed on the market for $49 million, but the price tag was pegged at $37 million.
Located on private grounds in Beverly Hills, the main house features nine bedrooms, eleven baths, a large koi pond, a swimming pool, dozens of trees for privacy, wooden beams, reclaimed wood flooring, skylights, neutral decors, and expansive exterior living spaces. Interestingly, Seacrest later hired the original owner, Will & Grace creator Max Mutchnick, to renovate the house. In November 2020, the American Idol host listed this house for sale for $85 million.
Adam Levine and Ellen DeGeneres | $45 Million, Beverly Hills
Adam Levine’s Net Worth: $120 Million
Ellen DeGeneres’ Net Worth: $500 Million
As a serial house flipper, Ellen DeGeneres isn’t shy about spending $45 million to purchase the Maroon 5 frontman’s Tudor-style Beverly Hills home. In May 2019, the talk show host included Adam Levine’s house in her list of real estate investments. She has bought and sold more than 20 properties in the past two decades, which is a wise business move.
The sprawling 10,376-square-feet house once belonged to Will & Grace creator Max Mutchnick before the music icon and his wife, model Behati Prinsloo, bought it for nearly $34 million. The couple reportedly sank $7 million into renovating the home. The abode has five bedrooms, twelve bathrooms, a cozy sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a TV-topped marble fireplace, a spacious formal dining room, and a family room. There’s also an all-steel kitchen installed with professional-grade appliances. The house is definitely a sight to behold!
Adam Levine and John Mayer | $15.9 Million, Beverly Hills
Adam Levine’s Net Worth: $120 Million
John Mayer’s Net Worth: $70 Million
In March 2018, Adam Levine sold a Beverly Hills property to fellow musician John Mayer. The former The Voice coach and model Behati Prinsloo originally bought the estate in 2012 for $4.83 million and put it in the market for a staggering $17.5 million. When they struggled to attract a buyer, they slashed the price down to $15.9 million, but it’s still unclear how much Mayer paid for the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence. There are reports that the final price is $13.4 million.
The Beverly Hills mansion has living and great rooms that are comfortable to a huge degree. It also features a home theater that offers a relaxing movie experience. Meanwhile, the kitchen highlights a gourmet-style setting. Outside, a spacious yard features a stunning landscape and lush gardens. There’s also a basketball court and an open area that offers jaw-dropping views of the Los Angeles canyons.
Alexander Skarsgård and Rooney Mara | $2.9 Million, Los Feliz, Los Angeles
Alexander Skarsgård‘s Net Worth: $12 Million
Rooney Mara’s Net Worth: $16 Million
Rooney Mara’s Los Feliz pad had a celebrity touch when she purchased it, and the pedigree continued when she left. In 2015, the actress bought the 2,340-square-foot home from Big Little Lies star Alexander Skarsgård for $2.9 million. She listed the residence two years later, and Kelly Osbourne bought it in 2018 for $3.575 million.
Built in 1963, the Los Feliz property features two bedrooms, two baths, glass-walls spaces, a fireplace, wraparound terraces, terrazzo flooring, an open kitchen, and a separate dining nook with banquette-style seating. Perched above Bronson Canyon, the house was designed by architect Phil Brown and furnished in a mid-century, industrial-chic interior and exterior. Walls of glass sliders open to a deck that gives breathtaking mountain, ocean, and city views. As soon as Mara sold the house, she reportedly moved in with her boyfriend, actor Joaquin Phoenix in the Hollywood Hills.
Rooney Mara And Kelly Osbourne | $3.58 Million, Los Feliz
Rooney Mara’s Net Worth: $16 Million
Kelly Osbourne’s Net Worth: $16 Million
Starting out with roles in TV shows and indie films, Rooney Mara eventually garnered a skyrocketing degree of recognition for her part in the 2010 biographical drama, The Social Network. Since then, she’s starred in other projects such as Mary Magdalene, Lion, A Ghost Story, and Carol, with the latter winning her a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
Kelly Osbourne, on the other hand, found her first shot to fame appearing on the reality TV series The Osbournes alongside her family, which includes her mom Sharon Osbourne and dad, the music icon Ozzy Osbourne. Since then, she has dabbled in other endeavors under the spotlight, including releasing a couple of music records and appearing on shows such as Project Runway and Australia’s Got Talent. Now, what do she and Rooney have in common? Well, Kelly bought the actress’ Los Feliz home back in 2018. Not only that, but the two also reportedly have the same net worth of $16 million!
Matt Lauer And Richard Gere | $36.5 Million, Hamptons
Matt Lauer’s Net Worth: $80 Million
Richard Gere’s Net Worth: $120 Million
Although the entertainment industry can often be sorted into different categories, such as acting and show hosting, most of the celebrities walking under its spotlight have one thing in common: they usually spend some of their investment money on real estate. Well, the same can be said between former Today Show news anchor Matt Lauer and Pretty Woman star Richard Gere, with the former buying the actor’s Hamptons home back in 2016.
Also lovingly known as Strongheart Manor, the property sits on 6.2 acres of land and has plenty of outdoor scenery to go with it. Along with the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, and living room, this gorgeous abode also has other amenities to keep its residents entertained, including a basketball court, a waterfront pool, and even an island-inspired teahouse. It may have been purchased for an astounding price of $36.5 million, but in a way, that’s still quite a purchase for Lauer. After all, Richard originally listed it for $65 million.
Rihanna And John Legend |$14.1 Million, Beverly Hills
Rihanna’s Net Worth: $550 Million
John Legend’s Net Worth: $75 Million
Over the years, we have been introduced to numerous talented music artists. With that said, two such names that undoubtedly fit this credit are pop singer Rihanna and soul artist John Legend. Besides their successful careers in the music scene, the two have also made their way onto TV shows and movies. John has had the chance to work on projects such as La La Land, Between Two Ferns: The Movie, and The Voice. Meanwhile, Rihanna has starred in movies like Guava Island, Battleship, and Oceans’ 8.
Around 2016, John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, bought themselves a cozy home in Beverly Hills. Formerly owned by Rihanna, the property was reportedly placed on the market for $14.1 million. For its price, this lovely abode provides its residents with a first-class view of the ocean and, most especially, the sunset. Plus, it also has a theater, perfect for when the couple wants to go on a movie marathon.
Jennifer Lawrence And Jessica Simpson | $6.4 Million, Beverly Hills
Jennifer Lawrence’s Net Worth: $130 Million
Jessica Simpson’s Net Worth: $200 Million
Over the years, it’s a common occurrence for a celebrity to acquire the help of a moving company more than once, and for the most part, each inquiry is even for a different house! Well, such was the case for Jennifer Lawrence, who, in 2014, spent $6.4 million on this lovely Beverly Hills estate once owned by the singer Jessica Simpson. Built in 1991, the 5,500-square-foot house is surrounded by amenities such as an in-ground pool, a stone courtyard, and a koi pond.
Along with their dabbling in real estate, the two are also quite recognizable figures in the entertainment industry. At this point, Jennifer is most known for her role in titles such as Silver Linings Playbook, the X-Men movies, and Mother. Meanwhile, although she has also done acting, Jessica is often noted for her career in music, releasing records such as I Wanna Love You Forever and her Christmas album ReJoyce.
Selena Gomez And French Montana | $6.6 Million, Hidden Hills
Selena Gomez’s Net Worth: $75 Million
French Montana’s Net Worth: $16 Million
Like many celebrities, Selena Gomez began her career at a young age, landing her first acting credit on the kid’s TV show Barney & Friends, followed by her breakthrough role in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place. Since then, she has become one of the industry’s best-selling music artists. Meanwhile, French Montana’s earlier stints in the music scene were as an independent artist, showcasing his talents through the DVD records he sold. Just like Selena, French has since been making quite a name for himself.
Along the way, their lives indirectly intersected in 2016, when French bought this Hidden Hills estate once owned by Selena. Purchased for $3.3 million, the rapper eventually made a couple of upgrades to the property, including a newly-added recording studio which reportedly cost $400,000. After four years of residency, though, French finally placed this beauty on the market in 2020 for $6.599 million, double the amount he paid for it.
Robbie Williams And DJ Khaled | $9.9 Million, Beverly Hills
Robbie Williams’ Net Worth: $300 Million
DJ Khaled’s Net Worth: $75 Million
During his years in school, Robbie Williams performed on several stage productions, one of which was for Oliver!, a musical adaptation of the novel, Oliver Twist. Not long after, Robbie got the chance to join Take That, and from that point onward, his journey into the music industry finally began. Since then, he has taken credit for being one of the most successful UK singers, having sold millions of records and receiving 18 Brit Awards, among other accolades.
Thanks to the fortune he has earned, Robbie bought himself a mansion in Beverly Hills. After some time, though, he figured it was time to pass this sanctuary on to someone else. Well, that lucky successor just so happened to be DJ Khaled, who bought it from the singer in 2017 for $9.9 million. Since then, it sure looks like the producer-DJ has been more than happy to call this abode his home.
John Travolta And Scooter Braun | $18 Million, Brentwood
John Travolta’s Net Worth: $250 Million
Scooter Braun’s Net Worth: $400 Million
At this point, almost everyone fond of watching movies can recognize the actor John Travolta. Well-known for his performance in films such as Grease, Face/Off, and Pulp Fiction, Travolta continues to make a name for himself under the spotlight, with one of his recent gigs being as the lawyer Robert Shapiro in the American Crime Story series. Outside the studios and film sets, however, the actor also dabbles in real estate. With that said, in 2020, he finally bade farewell to his Brentwood home, selling it for $18 million.
The buyer is none other than Scooter Braun. Well-known for being the manager of artists such as Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, and Ariana Grande, Scooter also has other business ventures under his belt, including Mythos Studios, which aims to produce comic-book movies. Along with the other endeavors to his name, it comes as no surprise he now has a net worth of $400 million, shadowing Travolta’s still-impressive $250 million fortune.
Vince Vaughn And Kate Bosworth | $2.5 Million, Nichols Canyon
Vince Vaughn’s Net Worth: $70 Million
Kate Bosworth’s Net Worth: $24 Million
Originally known for his role in comedies such as Old School, The Break-Up, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Vince Vaughn has recently garnered a high degree of praise for his more dramatic performance in Brawl in Cell Block 99, Dragged Across Concrete, and True Detective. Thanks to his successful run, the actor has since accumulated an impressive $70 million net worth, and a portion of that is apparent in his real estate portfolio.
Through the years, Vince has purchased and sold several properties, and by the looks of it, it seems he’s now ready to bid farewell to his Nichols Canyon home, formerly owned by actress Kate Bosworth. Although she’s still a relatively new figure in the business, Kate is already holding up quite well. Ever since landing minor parts in 1998’s The Horse Whisperer and 2000s Remember the Titans, Kate has had the chance to work on more recent projects such as The Domestics, Still Alice, and the Netflix series The I-Land.
Eva Longoria And Tom Cruise | $11.4 Million, Hollywood Hills
Eva Longoria’s Net Worth: $85 Million
Tom Cruise’s Net Worth: $600 Million
Besides working on movies and TV shows, many celebrities often make investments in other ventures outside the entertainment industry. One such example is Eva Longoria, with one of her recent endeavors being the clothing line she launched back in 2017. With that said, it comes as no surprise she eventually accumulated a net worth of $85 million.
Thanks to the fortune she’s earned through the years, Eva has purchased a couple of lovely items, including this $11.4 million house in Hollywood Hills. To make things more interesting, she bought the humble abode from one of Hollywood’s most recognized figures, Tom Cruise. Besides his reputation for opting to do his own stunts, Tom is also known for his iconic performance in films such as the Mission: Impossible movies, The Last Samurai, Edge of Tomorrow, and Rain Man. For all the work he has done over the years, the actor now has an astounding net worth of $600 million.
Charlie Sheen And Kendall Jenner | $8.55 Million, Beverly Hills
Charlie Sheen’s Net Worth: $10 Million
Kendall Jenner’s Net Worth: Estimated $45 Million
Hollywood is no stranger to families filled with celebrities. Two such names worth noting are the Sheens and the Kardashian-Jenners, but for now, we’ll be focusing on Charlie Sheen and Kendall Jenner. Among his many projects, perhaps Charlie is most known for his acting credits in Young Guns, Two and a Half Men, and the Hot Shots movies. With his $10 million net worth, it’s no surprise the actor once owned this Beverly Hills estate, which he eventually sold for $8.55 to Kendall.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has since added her personal touch to the property’s interior, replacing its grandiose look with a more sleek and minimalist aesthetic. Besides her stint on the reality series revolving around her family, Kendall has found success as a model and businesswoman, having worked alongside the likes of Miu Miu, Versace, and Chanel, among other high-profile names. Thanks to that, she now has an impressive net worth of around $45 million.
Moby And Leonardo DiCaprio | $4.91 Million, Los Feliz
Moby’s Net Worth: $25 Million
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Net Worth: $260 Million
Over the years, Moby has become a notable figure in the music scene, thanks to his records such as Feeling So Real, Move, and his rendition of the James Bond Theme. Although he no longer goes on tour, rest assured that the musician still has plenty of gas left in his creativity tank – his recent release is 2020’s Live Ambients. Like other celebrities, he’s also bought and sold a couple of houses along the way.
In 2018, Moby sold his Los Feliz abode for $4.91 million to Leonardo DiCaprio, who reportedly bought this beauty for a family member. For his career under the spotlight, Leonardo is regarded as one of the most dedicated actors in the scene, always giving 110% to his projects. With that said, although and the actor and the musician’s net worth is leagues apart from each other, it’s safe to say it doesn’t hinder them from doing what they love, and that’s all that matters.
Kendall Jenner And John Krasinski & Emily Blunt | $6.5 Million, Hollywood Hills
Kendall Jenner’s Net Worth: Estimated $45 Million
John Krasinski & Emily Blunt’s Net Worth: $80 Million
Although Kendall was already mentioned a couple of pages back, that doesn’t mean she hasn’t claimed ownership of other lavish properties along the way. Around 2016, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star spent $6.5 million worth of investment money on this Hollywood Hills estate, which was once owned by actor John Krasinski and his wife, Emily Blunt.
Throughout their career, the couple has become known for their various on-screen roles. John came from The Office fame, followed by his work on projects such as 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and Leatherheads. Meanwhile, Emily’s first shot to fame was in The Devil Wears Prada, followed by starring roles in Edge of Tomorrow, Sicario, and Mary Poppins Returns. Recently, though, the couple has garnered even more praise and recognition for sharing the screen in 2018’s horror feature A Quiet Place, which was also directed and co-written by John.
Alicia Keys And Eddie Murphy | $14.9 Million, New Jersey
Alicia Keys’ Net Worth: $150 Million
Eddie Murphy’s Net Worth: $200 Million
Well-known for his work on projects such as the Beverly Hills Cop movies, Coming to America, Dr. Dolittle, and Dolemite Is My Name, Eddie Murphy is one of the most recognized figures in the film industry today. Meanwhile, in the music side of the business, Alicia Keys is one of the industry’s talented singers, famous for releasing hit tunes such as No One, Empire State of Mind, and Girl on Fire.
Along with their impressive fortune, Eddie accumulating a net worth of $200 million and Alicia having $150 million, it seems these stars also have similar tastes in homes. In 2013, the singer bought the actor’s New Jersey estate. Besides its state-of-the-art home security system, the property is also gorgeous through and through. After a few years of residency, though, Alicia placed the Georgian abode on the market for $14.9 million. For its price, it features a gym, a two-lane bowling alley, and a movie theater, to name a few.
Ben Affleck And Adam Levine | $32 Million, Pacific Palisades
Ben Affleck’s Net Worth: $150 Million
Adam Levine’s Net Worth: $120 Million
Although his outing as the lawyer-slash-vigilante Daredevil/Matt Murdock was negatively received by audiences and critics, Ben Affleck recently found a resurgence in the superhero genre, thanks to his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Along with the other projects he’s worked on through the years, Ben now has an impressive net worth of $150 million, so it comes as no surprise he once owned this 3.1-acre estate in California. Even so, it did eventually give him one concern: who’d want to buy it?
Thankfully, fellow celebrity Adam Levine was more than interested in the property. The singer from Maroon 5 fame bought the 16,000-square-foot abode around 2019 for a whopping $32 million – $13 million lower than its original price! Despite its expensive value, it’s safe to say it didn’t leave as much as a dent on The Voice coach’s net worth, which is currently at $120 million.
Jeff Bridges And Oprah Winfrey | $6.85 Million, Montecito
Jeff Bridges’ Net Worth: $100 Million
Oprah Winfrey’s Net Worth: $2.6 Billion
At this point, it would be challenging to find someone who doesn’t recognize Oprah Winfrey. Often taking credit for the title of “Queen of All Media,” Oprah is most known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 years from 1986 to 2011. Since then, she’s dabbled in other endeavors, one of which is her very own production company, Harpo Productions. Thanks to the work she’s done through the years, Oprah now has an astounding net worth of $2.6 billion!
With all that wealth, it’s no surprise she spent a portion of it on her Montecito home, also known as the Promised Land. In 2019, she expanded the property by purchasing an adjacent abode. This neighboring house just so happens to be owned by the actor Jeff Bridges. With a net worth of $100 million, perhaps it’s safe to assume the Tron star has another place to go to after selling this property for $6.85 million.
Jessica Simpson & Ozzy Osbourne| $12.4 Million, Hidden Hills
Jessica Simpson’s Net Worth: $200 Million
Ozzy Osbourne’s Net Worth: $220 Million
In 2013, Jessica Simpson purchased the house of Black Sabbath’s lead vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne. The home is located in Hidden Hills, California, in a community adjacent to the freeway in the north end of San Fernando Valley. Many celebrities were drawn to the place years before, and some of the Hollywood A-list celebrities who live include John Mayer and Denise Richards. The latter used her home there to film some of her shows in the past. Even the Kardashians once lived in the area — way before they were celebrities. Other past celebrity residents of Hidden Hills include Sinbad, Matt LeBlanc, and Howie Mandel—perhaps all houses were set up with the best home security systems.
Ozzy shelled out $12.4 million for the property in 2007, while the singer-actress paid the Osbournes $11.5 million for it. The estate sits on 2.5 acres, and the 11,000-square-foot home was featured in Architectural Digest. The property has a swimming pool, a spa, ten bathrooms, six bedrooms, and a sprawling lawn.
Megan Fox & Bing Crosby | $3.5 Million, Toluca Lake
Megan Fox’s Net Worth: $8 Million
Bing Crosby’s Net Worth: $50 Million
Bing Cosby was one of the most influential musical artists of the 21st Century. He once owned a 6,710-square-foot ranch in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, that used to be a carriage house. In 2014, Megan Fox, together with her former husband, Brian Green, bought the house for $3.35 million. The crooner’s property underwent an extensive renovation in 2008.
After the renovation, many wooden beams and slate flooring were exposed in the open-plan living space. Adjoining the bathroom is the master’s bedroom that has a dressing room for both residents. There is also a second-story loft, and the kitchen is equipped with opal granite countertops, as well as stainless steel appliances— the appliances are definitely suitable investments for a newly purchased home. The property is set back from the street with a 100-foot curved driveway running between olive trees and oaks for added privacy.
Kaley Cuoco & Khloe Kardashian | $5.49 Million, Mulholland Park
Kaley Cuoco’s Net Worth: $100 Million
Khloe Kardashian’s Net Worth: $50 Million
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco bought the Mulholland Park property of Khloe Kardashian and her former husband, Lamar Odom, in 2014 for a princely sum of $5.49 million. At the time, Kaley and her husband were newlyweds and were looking for a new home. Initially, the asking price for the estate was $4 million, but the couple had to significantly raise the price to be on par with the market. The lavish estate is located in one of the area’s most exclusive gated communities.
Since Kaley bought the house, the actress made significant changes to the 8,000-square-foot interior. The predominantly dark-toned color of the house was lightened up and textured with wallpaper, tumbled stone, and mosaic accents. The sweeping staircase has complete columns and a foyer rotunda complements the style. It has eight bathrooms, six bedrooms, a theater, a master suite, and a lounge, among other things—surely, this one has a home security system, too.
Dr. Dre & Tom Brady | $40 Million, Brentwood
Dr. Dre’s Net Worth: $800 Million
Tom Brady’s Net Worth: $200 Million
As celebrities took turns in investing in real estate, music industry mogul Dr. Dre bought a home from NFL superstar Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen. The home is located in Brentwood. The estate was originally listed for $50 million, but the Beats co-founder was able to significantly lower the price to $40 million in 2014. The 14,000-square-foot mansion features sweeping terraces and an infinity pool facing the Pacific Ocean.
The four-acre estate looks like a French chateau with a winding driveway. A moat adds some degree of antiquity to this mansion that was designed by an architect named Richard Landry. It’s clad in limestone with reclaimed ceiling beams, antique doors, and salvaged tiles. Inside the 18,000-square-foot interior are nine bathrooms, five bedrooms, a center hall, covered fireplaces, balconies, and many more. The lawn is sprawling with grass that is regularly watered using an irrigated watering system.
Jim Parsons & Robert Pattinson | $6.375 Million, Los Feliz
Jim Parsons’ Net Worth: $160 Million
Robert Pattinson’s Net Worth: $100 Million
Twilight star Robert Pattison sold his house to The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons in 2014 for $6.375 million. The home is located in Los Feliz, California. The Spanish colonial-style house receives guests through its formal entry. It has a library, den, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,026 square feet of space. It’s accented with stenciled ceilings, hand-carved wood touches, and antique stones and tiles. It also has walls that enclose the 1.5-acre terraced property from the rest of the surrounding hillside. It features fountains, waterfalls, and a lagoon-style swimming pool with views of the city.
In 2011, the estate was purchased by Pattinson for $6.25 million. It was previously owned by Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The house was mapped out by Stiles O. Clements in 1992 and is known as the Seyler House. It is one of the first private residences built in the gentle hillside above Los Feliz—it definitely turned out to be a lucrative investment for Pattinson.
Iggy Azalea & Selena Gomez | $3.45 Million, Tarzana
Iggy Azalea’s Net Worth: $6 Million
Selena Gomez’s Net Worth: $75 Million
Disney pop princess Selena Gomez sold one of her properties to Australian rapper Iggy Azalea in 2014 for $3.45 million. The home is located in Tarzana, California. The 6,630-square-foot starter home has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The luxurious compound will surely accommodate the rapper’s visitors with its lavish upstairs guest suite that has a separate entrance, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, two walk-in closets, and a balcony that overlooks the entire grounds—credit to the designer.
There’s a newly built media room downstairs with a bar that opens to the outdoor barbecue and fire pit lounge area, which is perfect for parties. Outside is a swimming pool and spa with shaded pergolas, fruit trees, a bocce ball court, a full basketball court, and additional space for a tennis court. Different trees surround the compound, and there is an open space veranda by the pool that is perfect for group conversation.
Gwyneth Paltrow & Kate Winslet | $3.45 Million, Tarzana
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Net Worth: $150 Million
Kate Winslet’s Net Worth: $65 Million
In 2004, Titanic lead actress Kate Winslet sold her London home to fellow Hollywood celebrity pal Gwyneth Paltrow for $4.5 million. Paltrow’s new home at the time was a five-bedroom townhouse situated in Belsize Park. It underwent renovations after the purchase, which reportedly cost her about $900,000. A British newspaper suggested that the reason for Paltrow’s move was so that she be near her acupuncturist, medical adviser, and yoga instructor, who also lived in the neighborhood.
As Paltrow and then-husband Chris Martin moved to Los Angeles, they decided to sell the place since they were not spending much time there anymore. Also, a source close to the couple shared that the street atmosphere was not good, either, since their neighbors often complained about them when they were renovating the house. The couple moved to a smaller place in London—investment planning is really important.
Josh Hutcherson & Ellen Degeneres | $2.5 Million, Laurel Canyon
Josh Hutcherson’s Net Worth: $20 Million
Ellen Degeneres ‘s Net Worth: $490 Million
Hollywood host-actress Ellen Degeneres is a multi-talented personality. Besides her professional career, Ellen loves to flip houses. One particular house in Laurel Canyon, California, was sold by Ellen to Heath Ledger for $2.3 million. The deal earned her a $1 million profit. Initially, Ellen paid $1.3 million for the property. The house is 1,861 square feet and has a deck with an outdoor screening room and a grill. It measures 2,500 square feet. The deck presents views of the private wooded hillside estate.
The mid-century interior features polished beamed ceilings and concrete floors. High-end modern appliances are supplied in the kitchen, and the living room includes large windows opening the deck and a fireplace. The hillside cabin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In 2012, the property was purchased by Future Man star Josh Hutcherson for $2.5 million — and it was reported that the young actor used a limited liability company based in Miami. It was no doubt a great way for him to diversify his investments.
Jason Statham & Ben Stiller | $11.5 Million, Hollywood Hills
Jason Statham’s Net Worth: $90 Million
Ben Stiller’s Net Worth: $200 Million
In 1999, Hollywood funnyman Ben Stiller purchased a house in Hollywood Hills for $1.825 million and then combined three more properties to create a Mediterranean-style compound with ten bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, including a guesthouse. That same year, the actor listed the property on the market for $12.5 million but re-listed it for a reduced price of a million dollars less.
Meanwhile, another Hollywood star had his sights on the property. Jason Statham has been active in real estate investments, and he added Stiller’s property to his portfolio. He purchased the home for $11.5 million. The home includes a den, a library, a formal living room, an office, a home theater, and a vintage-inspired center island kitchen with all the modern conveniences a chef could ever desire. Its gated and tropically landscaped grounds span over half an acre, and it has a detached two-car garage, as well as a variety of verandas, balconies, terraces, and more.
Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey | $11.5 Million, Hollywood Hills
Nicki Minaj’s Net Worth: $150 Million
Mariah Carey’s Net Worth: $320 Million
Mariah Carey opted to rent an extravagant Beverly Hills mansion in 2018. The home had 10,337 square feet of space. The Grammy-winning singer doled out $35,000 every month for the luxury mansion. Fellow American Idol judge Nicki Minaj once rented the four-bathroom, eight-bedroom house. The gated property has a driveway that leads up to the house. It has a five-car garage and a motor court. Additionally, it has a dramatic two-story entry with a ceiling mural and winding staircase that leads to the top floor of the house.
The mansion has numerous arched windows, French doors, and a fireplace with a master suite that has two full bathrooms and a private terrace. There’s a covered patio, pool, spa, fountains, and a guest house with a separate entrance. Sprawling grass covers a small knoll where the house sits atop of—it’s unsure if there’s a home security system installed.
Kate Walsh to David Arquette | $4.6 Million, Encino
Kate Walsh’s Net Worth: $30 Million
David Arquette’s Net Worth: $14 Million
When Private Practice star Kate Walsh listed her Encino home on the market, it got sold in just a month. The buyer was Hollywood actor David Arquette. He purchased the three-bedroom, three-bathroom house for $4.6 million in 2017. Walsh previously bought the property that has over an acre of land in 2013 for $2.73 million. She made extensive renovations, including the conversion of a detached guest house into a Pilates studio. She also added a luxe dressing room with a full makeup station in her master suite.
Before selling the house, Walsh listed it on the market as a rental for $15,000 to $17,500 a month. Other home features include a wall of windows in the living room, a fireplace, and a kitchen with marble countertops and sleek appliances. A complete tennis court is also in the property—good investment planning will surely pay off in the long run.
Jerry Seinfeld & Billy Joel | $32 Million, East Hamptons
Jerry Seinfeld’s Net Worth: $950 Million
Billy Joel’s Net Worth: $250 Million
At the time when legendary singer Billy Joel sold his mansion in 2000, actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld paid him $32 million for the 12-acre estate where the singer lived since the mid-1980s. The property includes a large manor house with a garden and a pool, a main pool, a guest house, a barn, and a baseball diamond that Seinfeld added afterward. Seinfeld and his wife frequently hosted parties here throughout the years. It has a 22-car garage that is ideal for any car fanatic.
The lush oceanfront property was named by Ok! Magazine in 2007 as the “best partying house in Hamptons.” Its grounds are sprawling with green grass, thick trees, and foliages. The kitchen floor is covered with polished reddish planks of wood, and it has walls painted in white. French windows bring sunlight into the room. It has a black marble countertop with a round, shiny, and brown wooden table. The living room is also filled with French windows and large sofas, also painted in white—this surely has a home security system installed.
Mike Tyson & 50 Cent | $4.5 Million, Connecticut
Mike Tyson’s Net Worth: $3 Million
50 Cent’s Net Worth: $30 Million
Mike Tyson is one of the most legendary boxers in the history of the sport. Throughout his career, he earned about $300 million. However, in 2003, he declared bankruptcy just a year after his loss to fellow legend, Lennox Lewis. He was forced to sell off many of his assets, one of which was a lavish Connecticut mansion. Eventually, rapper 50 Cent bought the property for $4.5 million. The deal set a record for the most expensive house ever sold in the Farmington area, according to The Sun newspaper at the time.
The mansion includes 25 bathrooms, 21 bedrooms, an indoor pool, a green-screen room, a recording studio, and multiple game rooms, among other things. It has a large stately front gate and lion statue. Most of the flooring in the interior is made of marble, and it has a wood-paneled staircase leading up to the upper level. The master bedroom offers a scenic view of the garden landscape, and it has a walk-in closet with glass doors. The mansion also has roulette and poker tables for recreation and many more amenities.
Nicolas Cage & Kunal Nayyar | $7.5 Million, Hancock Park
Nicolas Cage’s Net Worth: $25 Million
Kunal Nayyar’s Net Worth: $50 Million
When The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar purchased the former estate of Nicolas Cage in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, he shelled out $7.5 million for the sprawling property in 2019. The Tudor-style main house has 7,070 square feet, a guest house, gym, and studio on an acre of land. Cage bought the house in 2001 for $2.695 million for his ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton.
However, following Cage’s financial troubles, the celebrity actor lost the property to a bank. It was then purchased by a music attorney who then sold the house to Nayyar. It was initially built in 1924 and renovated over the years. A winding driveway leads to the gated entry before it swings back around toward the front entrance. The ground floor has formal living and dining rooms, an upgraded kitchen, a library, a family room, and an entertainment room. The covered patio with a bar is accessible through a set of French doors by the living room—credit goes to the designer.
Sela Ward & Jennifer Lopez | $7.5 Million, Hancock Park
Sela Ward’s Net Worth: $50 Million
Jennifer Lopez’s Net Worth: $400 Million
Jennifer Lopez has achieved tremendous success in the entertainment industry. As her net worth soared substantially, the Jenny from the Block singer bought many real estate properties as investments. In 2016, she purchased a property from fellow celebrity Sela Ward in the affluent neighborhood of Bel-Air for the price of $28 million. Ward and her husband, Howard Sherman, bought the house more than a decade ago for $3.8 million. The couple drew inspiration from somewhere and designed the house French country style.
The 14,000-square-foot main house sits atop 4 acres of land. It was designed by an architect named Samuel Marx in 1940. There are two guest houses, an infinity pool, and a 100-seat outdoor amphitheater. The house interior boasts a 30-seat home theater, stone-walked kitchen, a pub, and a dedicated massage room. With its seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, guests can enjoy their stay for days. A miniature golf course and a stone cabana will surely entertain visitors.
Adam Sandler and Kurt Russell | $12 Million, Pacific Palisades
Adam Sandler’s Net Worth: $420 Million
Kurt Russell’s Net Worth: $100 Million
Adam Sandler must have done thorough investment planning when he bought Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn’s stunning former home in Pacific Palisades in 2004. It might be one of the best decisions the 54-year-old comedian has made, seeing how beautiful the mansion was. How gorgeous was it, you ask?
The house looked remarkable even in pictures — so much so that Adam didn’t have to see the whole house to buy it. He only went beyond the kitchen before deciding that it was the house for him. When he heard that Kurt and Goldie wanted to list it in the market, he instantly offered to have it. In case fans don’t know, Adam’s wife, Jackie Sandler, is the best friend of Eren Bartlett, who is the wife of Goldie’s son, Oliver Hudson. Adam heard the news from her, so they didn’t let the chance to have the 13,000-square-foot mansion slip.
Lenny Kravitz & Alicia Keys | $14.5 Million, Manhattan
Lenny Kravitz’s Net Worth: $80 Million
Alicia Keys’ Net Worth: $150 Million
Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz, made a major investment together when they bought Lenny Kravitz’s apartment in SoHo, Manhattan, for $14.5 million in 2010. The couple must have fallen in love with its great features and amenities, like its floating glass staircase and glass solarium dining room.
According to reports, Lenny bought this place for only $7 million. It has been on and off the market for about eight years and was had rented by Denzel Washington and Nicole Kidman before it finally sold. Alicia and Swizz, however, also listed the place just two years after. They flipped it for $18 million in 2012, and it’s probably sold by now. Meanwhile, before Lenny and Alicia negotiated for the penthouse, they had already worked together in the past, at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, along with Stevie Wonder.
Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts | $1.65 Million, Hollywood Hills
Sarah Paulson’s Net Worth: $12 Million
Emma Roberts’ Net Worth: $25 Million
Sarah Paulson seemed to have no plans of buying a new home until she heard that her American Horror Story co-star Emma Roberts was loading hers off. The two negotiated and completed a deal off the market for $1.65 million in October 2016. Would you believe it was the first time Sarah bought her own home? Yup, and luckily, it was a newly-renovated house in Hollywood Hills, where she could probably be sure of the home security system.
The house in question has three bedrooms and three and a half baths. The 46-year-old added her own personal touch to it, making it truly her own by replacing its old oak plank floors with concrete and having it installed with a pool. Sarah, however, knew that it already had one underneath the ground, and Emma had no idea about it either. If she did, the 30-year-old actress said she should have given Sarah a much higher price.
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