Celebrities spare no expense when it comes to their luxurious lifestyles... and why would they?
From expensive cars and designer clothes, to lavish yachts and unique collectibles, celebrities seem to really have it all. While money may not buy happiness, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be able to experience the world as a celebrity does.
Here we've compiled some of the most over-the-top purchases celebs and the like have made over the years. Some of these are sure to knock your socks off...
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs commissioned the building of his yacht, Venus, to Phillippe Starck for around $118 million. The ship was built to resemble the sleek elegance of the Apple brand. Sadly, Jobs passed away before ever getting to set sail.
Kim Kardashian
It comes as no surprise that Kim K has a golden toilet, however, the bigger surprise is that she has two, and that they cost $750,000. Her gold-plated toilets are just one of the many things that make you go, "hmmmmm..."
Justin Bieber
This purchase was probably one of the more relatable things the Biebs has done in his life. He dropped $100K on a custom Batmobile, an extravagant yet somewhat understandable purchase.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods owns a yacht called "Privacy" that he purchasedfor $25 million. It was purchased as a gift for his now ex-wife and has 5 bedrooms clad with 50" TVs in every room.
Daniel Radcliffe
We spend a lot of time in our beds throughout the course of our lives, so for that reason alone, this purchase by Danielle Radcliffe seems more understandable. He spent $17,000 on a new mattress.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner knows how to live lavishly. She reportedly rents the super-yacht "Axioma" for $500K a week. The ship has a gym, steam room, jacuzzis, 3D cinema, and many other perks.
Tom Cruise
When Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were expecting their daughter, Suri, Cruise reportedly dropped $200K on a personal sonogram machine to keep in their home. Why he needed one at home and couldn't just go to the doctor with Katie is still a mystery...
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio dropped around $200 million building his mega-yacht, the Rising Sun. It's the 11th largest in the world and has its own wine cellar and helipad on board.
Paul Allen
Paul Allen made most of his fortune through Microsoft and with that fortune he bought one of the most luxurious and beautiful yachts ever. The 414-foot "Octopus" cost him $200 million.
Celine Dion
Now this may seen excessive, (it is) but when you're Celine Dion, you go to whatever length necessary to protect your money-making voice. The singer purchased a $2 million humidifier to use in her Vegas residency.
Angelina Jolie
When Brad and Angelina were still married, she bought him a pretty extravagant gift: flying lessons and his own private helicopter. At some point, the rich and famous run out of gift ideas.
Victoria Beckham
Back in 2011, Victoria Beckham bought a gold-plated iPhone 4 for a whopping $33,000, because a regular iPhone just would not do. The former Spice Girl was looking to spice up her tech and show off her wealth with her gold phone.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga dropped $50,000 on a "ghost detector" device after becoming concerned that her house was haunted. Jokes on her though, because the scariest thing about this whole ordeal was the price tag.
Michael Jackson
In 1985, Michael Jackson purchased the rights to the Beatles discography for $47.5 million, which caused quite a stir at the time. He was close friends with McCartnery prior to this... guess buying your friends music out from under him isn't a great look.
Sean "Diddy" Combs
Sean "Diddy" Combs is the proud owner of the Maraya, a $65 million boat that requires 10 staff members just to get it going. Naturally, it has its own stage and party floor on-board.
Beyonce
Back in 2007, Queen Bey dropped $100,000 on a pair of gold Balenciaga leggings. She wore them for a performance at the BET Awards.
Jay-Z
Race horses are certainly a sign of prestige, and Jay-Z is no stranger to the biz. He dropped $55 million on the purchase of California Chrome, a Kentucky Derby-winning horse.
Steven Spielberg
Famed director, Steven Spielberg, purchased a sled for $60,000. It wasn't just any sled, however, it was a prop sled from the film Citizen Kane, of which Spielberg is a massive fan.
Kendall Jenner
The Kardashian-Jenner clan is dripping in wealth, so it makes sense for them to appear on this list. Kendall Jenner spent $52,000 on an avant garde sofa for her home that is essentially just a pile of oversized "yarn."
Rachel Hunter
Model, Rachel Hunter, is a really loving dog mama. She dropped $30,000 on a Le Petit Maison mansion-style doghouse for her pooches.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland really pulled out all the stops when her pal, Beyonce. gave birth to Blue Ivy. She spent $5,200 on a pink Swarovski crystal bejewled bath tub for the little one.
Jessica Simpson
When Simpson was dating former Cowboys QB, Tony Romo, she dropped $100K on a motorboat for him. Sadly, they broke up just a few months later.
Madonna
Madonna is a special gal, and because of that regular water just will not do. It's reported that the singer was spending nearly $10,000 a month on "Kabbalah blessed" bottle of water... what that exactgly entails, we do not know.
LeBron James
James is one of, if not the most prolific basketball players to ever play the game, and with that comes a wallet the size of the earth. During one trip to Vegas, the star racked up a $100,000 bar tab because he insisted on ordering 33 bottles of Cristal, naturally.
Katy Perry
When Katy Perry was married to Russell Brand back in the day, she purchased him a $200,000 trip to space for his birthday. The trip was organized by Richard Branson, obviously, however Brand has yet to take it!
Rafael Nadal
Tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, is all about the flash and flair. He owns a 76-foot MCY that's worth around $3 million. There's a spa, multiple bars and entertainment rooms, and a pool on board.
Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and so naturally he needed a 482 foot mega-yacht. The Machester City owner dropped around $450 miillion on this monstrosity.
Blue Ivy Carter
To celebrate Blue Ivy's first birthday, Beyonce and Jay-Z got their little girl a Barbie, but not just any Barbie. Blue's Barbie was of the diamond-encrusted variety with a price tag of $80,000.
Jamie Foxx
Never underestimate the power of a beautiful woman. Jamie Foxx learned this lesson the hard way after a woman convinced him to purchase a crocodile jacket priced at $18,000.
Miley Cyrus
When Miley was rocking longer locks, she paid a hefty price to get them. She spent $24,000 on high quality hair extensions from Italy that were dyed to perfectly matched her hair color at the time.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates dropped $31 million to own one of da Vinci's journals. After buying it, however, he worked on digitizing it so that the rest of the world could enjoy it, too, but for a much lower fee of $30.
Nicolas Cage
Nic Cage bought a Tyrannosaurus skull for $276K back in the early aughts. But, as we know, nothing gold can stay, and it turns out the skull had been stolen, and so Cage had to return it to its owner.
Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea FC, is a billionaire, which makes it not exactly shocking that he spent around $382 million on his yacht, the Eclipse. This 533-foot monster has not one but two helipads.
Mike Tyson
Leave it to Miky Tyson so own exotic animals. He purchased tigers for around $140K in the 90s. He admitted much more recently, however, that his favorite tiger, Kenya, had to be rehomed because she ripped someone's arm off. Makes sense.
Akon
Musician Akon bought a diamond mine in South Africa, the price of which has never been revealed, but we can all use our imagintations on that one. This was no cheap investment for him, but most likely, a profitable one.
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger went the real estate route when it came to spending her money. She and some other investors spent $20 million on the purchase of the entire town of Braselton, Georgia. In the mid-90s however, the town was sold off when Basinger declared bankruptcy.
Richard Branson
Richard Bransons catamaran, the Necker Belle, can go as fast as 20 knots. It can host around 10 people at a time and is actually available for rent for around $110K a week... pocket change.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp joined the island-owner club when he purchased Little Halls Pond Cay in the Bahamas for $3.6 million. We're not quite sure what his plan were for the little oasis, but when you're Johnny Depp, do you really need a reason?
Amanda Seyfried
While on location for a film in London, Seyfried stumbled upon a shop that was selling a taxidermied horse. She purchased said horse for thousands of dollars, for what reason, we still do not know.
Bono
While a$1500 plane ticket might not seem crazy for a celebrity like Bono, the star didn't spend that money on a seat for himself, rather he spent it on a seat for his... hat. He was on tour and left a hat in London, and so naturally, he had to have it returned safely to him via a first class plane ticket.
Jennifer Lopez
J. Lo has a $10 million dollar mansion in the Hamptons for vacation and relaxation purposes, of course. The mansion is so massive that for one week in 2013, a stalker hid out in her pool house undiscovered.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has an 11,000 sq. ft mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It was originally listed for $24 million, and Ms. Swift purchased it for $17.75 million cash. It has 8 bedrooms, multiple fireplaces, and beautiful high ceilings. This is just one of Taylor's SIX properties.
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
Former NFL Quarterback, Tom Brady, and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen, live in a massive LA estate worth $20 million. The mansion is 22,000 sq. ft. with 8 bedrooms, a pool, a gym, an elevator, a spa, and a six-car garage. The craziest part of this: they only spend half of their year here!
Tiger Woods
Golf legend, Tiger Woods, lives like a champ in Jupiter Island, Florida. He dropped a cool $60 million on this mansion which has its own running track and golf course in the backyard.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi downsized to this Malibu beauty when they sold their prior 9-bedroom home to Ryan Seacrest. This new space has four bedrooms and is 8500 sq. ft., modest living for this famous couple.
Will Smith
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith had this beautiful home built especially for them in Calabasas. It’s 25,000 sq. ft. with tennis courts, a lake, and a recording studio. The home has recently hit the market, however, and is listed for a cool $42 million.
Ryan Seacrest
Ellen DeGeneres recently sold her Beverly Hills mansion to Ryan Seacrest for $49 million. The home is 9,500 sq. ft. with 9 bedrooms, guest houses, and a whole lot of space to roam outside of the spotlight.
Simon Cowell
When Simon Cowell couldn’t find a home that he loved he decided to build one himself. The mansion took a reported five years to build but something tells us it was worth the wait. With 9,000 sq. ft., six bedrooms, a spa, a lap pool, and a theater, Mr. Cowell is living large.
Oprah Winfrey
It wouldn’t be a celebrity home list without including this massive beauty that belongs to Oprah. This enormous estate in Montecito, California is estimated to be worth $85 million with over 23,000 sq. ft.
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld purchased this $32 million dollar Hamptons home from Billy Joel. While he refers to it as a “laid-back” home the massive property is a sight to behold.
Rihanna
Rihanna is no stranger to real estate. She owns several properties from LA to Aspen and most recently purchased this home in her hometown of Barbados. For $21 million, she is now the proud owner of One Sandy Lane.
Matt Damon
This LA pad in the Pacific Palisades belongs to actor Matt Damon. The property is worth $15 million and boasts 30 ft. ceilings, 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and a five-car garage.
Stephen Spielberg
This amazing home in the Pacific Palisades belongs to the much-revered film director, Steven Spielberg. It’s truly a beautiful home, reportedly worth $21 million.
Conan O’Brien
Conan O’ Brien is another celeb that owns property in the Pacific Palisades. Conan’s home is worth $20 million and he recently purchased the property next door to expand extend his estate.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The Jolie-Pitt clan, while no longer together, own a chateau in the South of France. It is worth $60 million dollars and has 35 rooms and a moat!
Britney Spears
The Queen of Pop, Britney Spears, lives in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood in San Fernando Valley, CA. Believe it or not, this 8,456 sq. ft. home is only 5 bedrooms, but it also has an infinity pool, library, and a walk-in wine room.
Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis
When Mila and Ashton tied the knot, they moved into Mila’s $10 million dollar mansion in Beverly Hills, and Ashton sold his Hollywood Hills house for $12 million. This all went down right before the birth of their new baby.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s home was designed by architect Bernard Maybeck in 1927. This French-style chateau is over 30,000 sq. ft. with an amazing pool area and connecting prayer house.
LeBron James
After returning to Cleveland, LeBron sold his 16,700 sq. ft. Miami home in October of 2014. It was listed at $17 million but was later bumped down to $15 million and was once owned by Sylvester Stallone and Madonna.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga owns an amazing property in Beverly Hills that was built by the founder of the consumer-products division of Warner Bros., Dan Romanelli. He built an underground “bat cave” that Gaga then turned into a two-lane vintage bowling alley.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger owns this massive 10,000 sq. ft. home in Pomfret, CT. The home has 7 bedrooms and bathrooms and is nestled in amazing hills and vegetation. This beautiful estate would be a great place to grow up.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp didn’t just buy a house in France, he bought a whole village. In 2001 he purchased this property in Plan de la Tour in Southern France that has several guest cottages, a chapel, bar, restaurant, workshop, and staff house in addition to the main house.
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre purchased this magnificent property from Tom Brady and Gisele for $40 million, who built it from scratch for $20 million. The home is 14,000 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, a koi pond moat, infinity pool, full gym, library, outdoor kitchen, loggia, and waterfall. This might be one of the most beautiful homes on the list…
Howard Stern
When Howard Stern decided he was over New York he bought this sprawling property in Florida from textiles tycoon, Martin Trust. The 39,100 sq. ft. home wasn’t even on the market when Stern purchased it.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise bought this 298-acre ranch 12 minutes from Telluride in 92′. He only paid $1.9 million for the property and listed it in October of 2014 for $59 million! The property has beautiful woodlands, meadows, a helipad, and “a storybook guest house."
Celine Dion
Celine lives here... are you even surprised? This beautiful property is exactly the type of place where one would expect Celine Dion to reside. This is one of her many properties, but this Jupiter Island, FL home is valued at $75 million. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet with an automated rack for clothing and shoes, as well as a wraparound terrace with a hot tub.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence purchased this magical home for $7 million from Jessica Simpson. It was also once owned by Ellen DeGeneres, too. The home is surrounded by beautiful gardens giving it a fairy vibe.
Matthew McConaughey
While Matthew McConaughey used to roam around the country in an Airstream trailer, he has since moved on up and purchased this home in Austin, TX for $4 million.
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi never forgot his Jersey roots. He lives in a $22 million dollar home in Middletown, NJ. This isn’t his only property, though, he also owns a penthouse in Manhattan. The Manhattan property is currently on the market though for $40 million.
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling is a famous television producer who used to own this magnificent Los Angeles mansion. The home is 56,500 sq. ft. There are four garages, three kitchens, a swimming pool, a modern gym, a skating rink, a bowling alley, an orchard, and tennis courts. The property was purchased by the youngest daughter of Formula 1 owner billionaire, Bernie Ecclestone, for $85 million in cash, even though it was listed at $200 million.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, owns this stunning waterfront home in Medina, Washington. The estate, which he named Xanadu 2.0, is valued at $147.5 million. It has an indoor and outdoor pool, a bowling alley, a gigantic library, a state-wide server system. A pin is given to visitors that changes the temperature of the home, lighting, and music in each room they enter.
Christie Brinkley
Brinkley owns this regal mansion in Long Island, NY costing her a cool $30 million. The home is very private and has a 50 ft. observation deck, 9 bathrooms, and 11 bedrooms.
Avicii
The late DJ, Avicii, moved into this Hollywood home for $15 million. The home is an architectural gem spanning 7,000 sq. ft.
Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow
This amazing property in England was purchased by Gwyneth Paltrow and her former husband, Chris Martin. Neighboring the homes of Madonna and Hugh Grant, this property is now for sale.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez’s new home in Hollywood boasts five bedrooms and an amazing pool. Rumor has it, she bought this property in-part for its distance from ex, Justin Bieber.