If we expect anyone to have a private island, it is Hollywood celebrities! They love spending big on luxury, various interests, activities, cars, jets, that sort of thing but most of all, they care very dearly about their privacy.
And that is exactly what a private island delivers to them plus some major bragging rights. So, who in Hollywood has the ability to jet-set to their own private island at a remote corner of the globe, at a drop of a set? Click next and you will find out!
CRISTIANO RONALDO – THE ISLAND OF MADEIRA
Cristaino Ronaldo, the Portuguese national football team is currently under self-quarantine staying in his own private island in the Pacific. The area where the footballer bought an island is a private stretch of land that located near Madeira overlooking Atlantic Ocean.
Georgina, Ronaldo’s wife, His girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, published on Instagram a picture of the place where she is staying with the player and family members, during the period of quarantine. Cristiano Ronaldo a super star who earns a salary of around €3.1 million per annum recieved permission from Juventus to go to his home town. Now he is assisting his mother and has a plan to complete the quarantine in his home land.
GEORGE CLOONEY – LAKE COMO VILLA, $13.6 MILLION
George Clooney is a multi-awarded actor and receiver of three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. In 2002, he purchased a mansion in Lake Como, Italy for the price of $13.6 million. The property was said to be built in the 18th century, and it includes 25 rooms and an outdoor theatre.
This retreat has also served as a celebrity guest home for the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Madonna, reportedly. George’s career began in 1978 and he is famous today for roles on From Dusk till Dawn, Three Kings, Ocean’s movie series, and many more. He currently stars on Catch-22 TV mini-series.
JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ – THE BAHAMAS, $4 MILLION
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a massive joint net worth that we bet that they can afford anything they want. Most recent estimates for Beyoncé’s fortune say she now owns $500M, while Jay-Z is worth $1B, giving them a staggering combined figure.
The couple loves giving each other lavish gifts and an example of this is Jay-Z’s fifth-year anniversary gift to his wife which was a $4-million island in the Bahamas. It’s not the first outrageous gift he’s made to her, as he’s also purchased her a super-rare Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, among others.
DAVID BOWIE – MANDALAY, SALE PRICE $30 MILLION
The late David Bowie is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie started in the ‘60s and used, influenced, or otherwise created a wide variety of music styles. His career lasted until his death in 2016 and he has left the world twenty-six of his solo albums to enjoy.
David purchased this land and built a grandiose house in Mustique, originally named Britannia Bay House. The Mandalay Estate is considered one of the best mansions built on the island. After Bowie’s death, the property was purchased by British entrepreneur Simon Dolan for $18 million in 2014.
NORTH WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN – TURTLE ISLAND, $5 MILLION
Kim Kardashian is a media star who needs no special introduction. She is known and followed by millions of people worldwide, living as a socialite, a reality TV personality, and a successful businesswoman. Her husband is Kanye West, the famous rapper, and together they make one of the most powerful couples ever.
Kim and Kanye own a combined sum of $600M, so you can only imagine how big of an inheritance their daughter North West will have in the future. As early as now, North is already an island owner for her mother Kim gifted it to her. Kim plans to put up a private theme park on the $5-million island, according to online reports.
MARLON BRANDO – TETIAROA, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
The late Marlon Brando was able to buy his own private island during the 1960s because he could afford to do due to the success of his career that started way back in the 1940s. The island was originally named the Tetiaroa island, but in 1973, its name was changed to the Marlon Brando island.
Pacific Beachcomber SC acquired the island after Brando’s death in 2004, and by 2014 they were able to put up a resort which they named The Brando Resort. Brando is still considered one of the best actors in history and is forever remembered by his roles in The Godfather trilogy, Last Tango in Paris, Apocalypse Now, and many others.
RICHARD BRANSON – NECKER ISLAND, $180K
The Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has had one of the greatest returns on his investments because when he purchased the Necker island back in the late 1970s, it had only cost him around $180K. Today, he has put up several luxury resorts and really proves that it was a smart purchase.
Unfortunately, Branson’s island was torn down by a fire in 2011, but it reopened in 2018. Richard is a world-famous business magnate, who founded his group in the ’70s. Today, he owns over four hundred companies, which delve in all sorts of fields and branches.
ERIC CLAPTON – STANDFAST POINT, ISLAND OF ANTIGUA, $4 MILLION (JUST FOR THE HOUSE)
Legendary musician Eric Clapton did everything that was possible so that his Standfast Point real estate in the Island of Antigua would feel very much like home. He truly deserved it as he worked very hard during his entire almost six-decades-long career.
The luxurious mansion can welcome up to 14 guests. It also features two swimming pools, dining areas, and a billiard room with staff that is willing to accommodate guests. It is available for rent at $50K per week – which is quite expensive for a vacation home, but, looking at the photo, one can imagine its worth it.
PAMELA ANDERSON – DUBAI, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Before Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee divorced, Lee used a big chunk of his cash to gift Anderson an island somewhere in Dubai. Anderson wanted to put up some hotels on her island but financial problems have prevented her from doing so, according to online reports.
COLIN TENNANT, 3RD BARON GLENCONNER – MUSTIQUE, GRENADINE ISLANDS, WEST INDIES, RUMORED $50K
Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, was a famous British aristocrat who was portrayed by actor David Shield in the television series The Crown. He lived his life as a socialite, travelling a lot before his succession to the peerage.
In 1958, he purchased the Caribbean island of Mustique for about $60K at the time. Colin then built housing, a new village in fact, and planted palms, fruit, and vegetables for the locals. He also gifted his close friend Princess Margaret a lot on the island, where she built Les Jolies Eaux, a holiday retreat. Colin died in 2010, aged eighty-three.
SCARLETT JOHANSSON – LITTLE PALM ISLAND, LITTLE TORCH KEY, FLORIDA, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Scarlet Johansson is a world-famous actress, best known for her roles in the Marvel movies, as well as in Lost In Translation, Ghost World, The Prestige, and many others. She now owns a fortune of $165M.
Little Palm is an island, located in Florida, which can only be accessed by a seaplane or a boat. It instantly became the celebrities’ favourite hidden vacation spot. Scarlett Johansson is one of the stars who has enjoyed this island for its secluded nature, though she does not own it. It is referred to as the “American Garden of Eden”.
ROGER WATERS – BONDS CAY, $16 MILLION
As we mentioned earlier, Pink Floyd member Roger Waters teamed up with Shakira and Alejandro Sanz to purchase a $16-million island in Bonds Cay. They also invested in the construction of luxury resorts on its 700acres large surface, but a hotel property was there already.
As mentioned, Roger Waters needs little introduction, especially to the fans of Pink Floyd and his solo work. Shakira is a famous singer, songwriter, and dancer, while Alejandro Sanz is a famous musician, composer, and also a singer. Alehandro and Shakira collaborated on a song titled La Tortura, in 2005.
DIANA ROSS – TAHITIAN ISLAND, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Diana Ross is a famous singer and actress, whose career began in 1960. She rose to fame with the Supreme vocal group, which were quite famous in the ’60s and were, in fact, one of the best-selling all-girl groups in the history of music in the US.
Diana Ross and ex-husband, Arne Naess Jr., bought a property within a Tahitian Island and this was where they had spent their honeymoon. Sadly, the couple decided to call it quits back in 2000 so they later agreed to put it up for sale since none of them wanted to keep it. Ross is one of the wealthiest pop icons ever, currently sitting on a massive $250 million fortune.
BRUCE WILLIS – PARROT CAY, TURKS; CAICOS ISLAND, $4.95K A NIGHT
Just like Donna Karan, Parrot Cay also houses the Hollywood legend Bruce Willis and he offers his property as a holiday vacation place. The area also boasts security and privacy, with no access to non-residents and a no-fly zone.
Fortunately, you could live like one Die Hard star as he offers his place as a hotel resort when he isn’t home. The villa known as The Residence offers five bedrooms and two guest villas outside the main house.
TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL – GOAT CAY, $1.2 MILLION
Tim McGraw is one of the most famous country music artists of the past three decades. He married Faith Hill in 1996. Faith is also very famous in country music as both a vocalist and a record producer.
Tim and Faith have invested a small fraction of their joint fortune in a $1.2-million private island in the Bahamas. Their island called Goat Cay became their favourite vacation destination and they are able to live comfortably there for they built a deluxe house which actually took around nine years to build. We’re guessing that having an island as their second home where they could frequently stay is also a source of inspiration for new music.
LENNY KRAVITZ – ELEUTHERA, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Lenny Kravitz is a world-famous singer and songwriter, who, as a solo artist, delved into many different genres, from rock, jazz, and blues, to R&B, reggae, and pop. He is active since 1981 and has recorded eleven successful studio albums so far, leading up to his $50M fortune.
He doesn’t really have an island to himself but he owns a property in Eleuthera, Bahamas. It reportedly has a recording studio and he goes there whenever he wants to make music with an extra kick of inspiration. It also has a comfy home for him, we imagine as he was already content living in a trailer.
JOHN LENNON – DORINISH ISLAND, $42.50K
The Beatles is considered to be one of the most legendary bands in the music industry and it made its members crazy rich. John Lennon was the group’s co-founder and he also had a successful solo career, with eleven studio albums, all with critical and commercial success.
He was able to buy an island in Ireland called Dorinish Island. His wife, Yoko Ono, sold the island for over $42K, after his passing in 1980 and she donated the money to an Irish orphanage. Both Lennon and Yoko were well-known for their humanitarian activism.
NICOLAS CAGE – LEAF CAY, $7 MILLION
Nicolas Cage was able to buy a 40-acre island named Leaf Cay but because of tax and debt problems, he couldn’t really turn the island into his very own private sanctuary anymore so he later had to put it up for sale.
The property can be yours if you just so happen to have $7 million lying around. Leaf Cay is part of the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas, and it’s a dreamy holiday destination (if you can afford it).
DAVID COPPERFIELD – MUSHA CAY, $50 MILLION
You should not underestimate magician David Copperfield because he was actually able to grow his net worth massively to the point that he was able to purchase his very own island in the Bahamas called the Musha Cay.
David is actually a billionaire as estimates show he has a $1B fortune. The $50-million island became a destination for a luxury resort which has very high nightly rates and a rule that says you have to stay at least for four nights. According to reports, it would cost you $39K per night spent there.
RUDOLF NUREYEV – IL GALLO LUNGO, $2.4 MILLION
You might not have heard the name Rudolf Nureyev before but he is a big name in the ballet industry and his hard work has taken him to greater heights. He bought the dolphin-shaped II Gallo Lungo Island back in the 1980s which is said to have cost him around $2.4 million.
Not much was known about the island while he owned it but after he passed away in 1992, the island became a rentable private vacation destination. In fact, you can rent the late dancer’s mansion for $55K to $150K a week!
SHAH RUKH KHAN – PALM JUMEIRAH, $2.8 MILLION
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan owns a $2.8-million property on the prestigious Palm Jumeirah. His six-bedroom villa spreads on an 8,500-square-foot area and it is the perfect place to take his family whenever they want to go on vacation.
He just proves that Bollywood stars live a luxurious life just like Hollywood stars. It may not be a private island, but a mansion in one of Dubai’s most opulent areas is definitely something special.
ARISTOTLE ONASSIS – SKORPIOS, $142 MILLION
Shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis takes credit for being one of the first few millionaires who were able to acquire their very own island. Back in 1968, he purchased the Skorpios island and when he died in 1975, it became a part of his children’s inheritance.
Athina Onassis sold the private island to Ekaterina Rybolovleva back in 2013 (which we mentioned earlier) for around $150 million. For certain, these people don’t have to worry about making loan payments!
MIKHAIL PROKHOROV – NORTH ISLAND, $35 MILLION
Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov was already an owner of a luxury yacht but he later it took a step further when he decided to purchase a $35-million island called simply the North Island.
He apparently bought the island after spending a memorable holiday vacation on it. Prokhorov recently engaged in Russian politics and is the owner of the renowned NBA team Brooklyn Nets.
JULIA ROBERTS – BAHAMAS, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Julia Roberts is another high-profile name who used her money to acquire her own island in the prestigious Bahamas. And while she might have spent millions for making such a purchase, it was worth it because the beaches and waters in the Bahamas will really leave you in awe.
The actress has managed to keep her “private” island pretty private and hasn’t revealed any details it but we guess it didn’t take a toll on her financials, considering she sits on a $200-million fortune.
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER – DUBAI, $5.55 MILLION
Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher is living his best life in retirement because he has his very own paradise in Dubai for his vacations. The best part is that he didn’t even spend a single penny for the island because it was a gift from the Prince of Dubai.
Now, that is one gift no one ever pretends to return! It might be a challenge to get any commercial travel deals that would let you stay in the $5.55-million island for only a helicopter or boat can take you there.
CRAIG MCCAW – JAMES ISLAND, $75 MILLION
Tech magnate Craig McCaw has almost two billion in his chequing account, or so we are told! That means he could definitely afford a private island or two. He bought the James Island back in 1994.
Always financially minded, he bought it $19 million but after two decades of owning it, he was able to sell the island for $75 million. That is quite a nice chunk of change that he made there. Oh! To be rich and famous!
RICKY MARTIN – BRAZIL, $8 MILLION
Ricky Martin has been practising good wealth management for decades already because he has accumulated such a big fortune. He bought an $8-million island back in 2008 and he must love going on private escapades there with his husband, Jwan Yosef.
The island is situated in Angra dos Reis archipelago, an area really close to the coast of Rio De Janeiro. Reportedly, Martin had undertaken several renovation projects on it, to make the place his own.
EDDIE MURPHY – ROOSTER CAY, $15 MILLION
Eddie Murphy already had a private island but since he wanted a bigger one, he purchased another in the Bahamas called Rooster Cay back in 2007. The six-hectare property is said to be worth around $15 million.
Another reason why we love Eddie is that out of all the celebrities on our list, he is the only one who acknowledged the cost of “private island maintenance” but we are sure, it doesn’t keep up him at night since he sits on a $120 million fortune.
JOE FRANCIS – CASA ARAMARA, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
With a price of 15K-45K per night, the exclusive Casa Aramara might just be one of the most expensive hotels in the world. Joe Francis, the owner, didn’t have anything cheap in mind when he built the place on the Mexican coast.
The villa boasts international cuisine from 5-star renowned chefs. Every room also has different sets of perks, and all of the activities and amenities just complete such enticing travel deals. In fact, it has an ‘anything’ button that the guest can click anytime to get anything he or she wants. That’s just interesting!
DONNA KARAN – THE SANCTUARY, APPROXIMATELY $39 MILLION
Great news for those who can afford 70% of Donna Karan’s beachfront home in Turks and Caicos island, it’s currently up for grabs. The $39-million home has a nice infinity pool, spa, yoga pavilion, and butler services.
Aside from the great features, you would also become neighbours with Keith Richards, Christie Brinkley, and Bruce Willis who also reside in the exclusive estate. The fashion designer decided to sell the place as her visits to the island became rare.
OSCAR DE LA RENTA – PUNTA CANA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Professionally known as Oscar de la Renta, Óscar Fiallo was a fashion designer who was trained by the famous designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo. Oscar had been regarded as the unofficial ambassador of the Dominican Republic.
Due to his work, His vacation home started becoming recognized internationally and even inspired a few of his fashion campaigns. Unfortunately, he passed away due to multiple complications from cancer at the age of 82.
BERNARD ARNAULT – INDIGO ISLAND, $35 MILLION
Bernard Arnault is the man behind the luxury goods company, LVMH. He actually takes credit for being one of the wealthiest people in the world. In fact, he is that rich that he owns the $35-million island called the Indigo Island which sells out villas to very high-profiled Hollywood stars.
How rich are we talking about? His fortune is currently estimated to be around $98 billion. Yes, with a B! Apart from Chairman and CEO, LVMH he also is an avid art collection and has made several other investments.
ROBIN WILLIAMS – BRITISH COLUMBIA, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Robin Williams had made some good memories before his passing because he took a lot of vacations on his private island in British Columbia. Or, at least, that’s what some rumours claimed. Many people supported that Williams owned a private island there, but we still can’t say for sure.
Others claimed that he just bought a property on it instead of the whole island. In any case, he had a $50 million fortune at the time of his death, and such a purchase from him could have been possible, at least financially.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR & RICHARD BURTON – HOTEL DU CAP, ANTIBES, FRANCE, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc is considered to be one of the best 5-star hotels located on French Riviera, Antibes. It was built as a private mansion in 1869 and it started running as a hotel in1887.
In the summer of 1938, the family of the late John F. Kennedy stayed in the mansion when he was only 21 years old. According to reports, it was also where Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had their honeymoon twice.
STEVEN SPIELBERG – MADEIRA ARCHIPELAGO, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Do we even need to give this man an introduction? Steven Spielberg has got to be one of the top filmmakers in the industry for generations now so we’re sure you’re not really surprised that he has the money to buy his own island.
He bought not one, but two islands at the Madeira Archipelago which he uses for his family vacations. Of course, He also has a have luxury yachts which he can use to cruise between the two. No basic speed boats for Speilberg and his family!
BILL GATES – GRAND BOGUE CAYE, $25 MILLION
Bill Gates is known to be one of the wealthiest people in the world and he was once rumoured to have purchased the biggest private island in Belize which is called the Grand Bogue Caye.
As it turned out, the rumours were false and Gates just visited the $25-million island. However, Gates now has a $100 billion fortune, and we guess he could even buy it in cash anytime he wanted.
MICK JAGGER – STARGROVES, MUSTIQUE ISLAND, £55K
Mick Jagger is one of the few owners of a beachfront villa in the Mustique Island located in the West Indies. Just like other stars, he offers his home as a vacation place for those who want to enjoy the pristine island.
His villa is a Japanese-styled home that features six bedrooms, with a den, fitness room, billiard table, media lounge, pool, and tennis court. Renting the place would cost you from $16K to $30K per week and this comes with a Jeep that could take you right into the town.
MEL GIBSON – MAGO ISLAND, $15 MILLION
Back in 2005, Mel Gibson purchased the Mago Island In Fiji for $15 million. Gibson has no plans of making money through putting up any resorts because all he wanted was his own private getaway from all the Hollywood madness.
He achieved that since not much is known about the island except that it has a beautiful round shape and it comes with 5,400 acres of pure greenery. We wondering how Mel had the island changed for his own wants and needs?
TYLER PERRY – WHITE BAY CAY, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Tyler Perry is the owner of the White Bay Cay that’s located in the Bahamas. We’re not sure how much the purchase had cost him but it’s likely that millions of dollars were deducted from his bank account.
Other than his private home on the island, there’s also a marina, spa, and guest cottages. He purchased it back in 2009, and reportedly, the island is measured at 25 acres. It is also a happening spot for other celebrity to visit, with Perry having hosted many at his island.
JIRI SMEJC – VELAA ISLAND, ESTIMATED OVER $200 MILLION
Jiri Smejc is the owner of one of the most luxurious destinations called the Velaa Island. The private island within the Maldives has a lavish resort which is reported to have cost around $200 million to build.
Better ready your loans if you plan to go to the island because a stay on the island can cost you around a million dollars – which is no travel deal at all but a big deal to ordinary people like us!
DJ KHALED – RITZY HIBISCUS ISLAND, $34.5 MILLION
You probably know DJ Khaled, the uber-cool and massively popular American DJ, songwriter, and record producer. Given his massive hits and successful collaborations with other artists, it’s no surprise that the father of Asahd has a fat bank account and is the proud owner of a deluxe house in Magic City.
Additionally, he also owns a waterfront mansion on Hibiscus Island, a rich neighbourhood on an artificial island in Miami Beach. The $34.5 million plush home is equipped with a home theatre, 5 bedrooms, and a personal dock! It spans across 11,000 square feet and is perfect for experiencing the laidback life. Currently, the property is listed on the market by Sonia Gherardi of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
MARTHA STEWART – SKYLANDS, SEAL HARBOR, MAINE, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Martha Stewart is a writer and a television personality who gained huge success from her business ventures. Martha has published numerous bestselling books such as Martha Stewart Cookbook and has also hosted television shows Martha and Martha Stewart Living.
Currently, Martharesides in Seal Harbor Maine is known as Skylands which she purchased at the age of 72 from Edsel Ford. The mansion includes a 35,000-square-foot radius with 12 bedrooms and an overlooking view of the Seal Harbor.
JAY LENO – RHODE ISLAND, $13.5 MILLION
Jay Leno became popular as the host of NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 2017, Jay purchased a $13.5-million home in Newport, Rhode Island known as a crescent-shaped estate named Seafair.
It was originally built in the 1930s and was known as Terre Mare designed by James Mackenzie Jr. for Verner Zevola Reed Jr. According to the listing, the deluxe house includes a carriage house, walled garden, a six-car garage, and a tennis court.
LARRY ELLISON – LANAI, $300 MILLION
Larry Ellison built his billion-dollar net worth through the success of his company, the Oracle Corporation. Back in 2012, he purchased a $300-million island in Hawaii and the island has a total of two Four Seasons resorts that really give you the whole luxurious vacation experience.
Just imagine that you’ll have to pay $21K for just one night in its main penthouse, which is the most expensive resort in Hawaii. We haven’t ever seen $21k in real life, let alone imagine spending that much just for one night!
NAOMI CAMPBELL – TURKEY, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Naomi Campbell makes guys go crazy over her and an example was when one of her former suitors gifted her for her birthday a property on a private island. The beach house is on an island in Turkey and is entirely eco-friendly.
Architect Luis de Garrido was the man behind the whole property’s design. Though this was reported by CNBC, there are other sources, like luxurypropertyturkey.com suggesting that this is actually a hoax.
JENNIFER LOPEZ – HAMPTONS, $18 MILLION
Jennifer Lopez became popular as she started her dancing career in 1991 after appearing on In Living Color as a Fly Girl dancer. She also started out her acting career in 1993 and starred in the television series Second Chances as Melinda Lopez.
J. Lo released eight albums so far, all quite successful. In 2016, Jennifer bought a place in the Water Mill area of Hamptons, and it reportedly cost her around $18 million. The 14-000-square foot beach property includes seven bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, and a beautiful panoramic water view.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO – BLACKADORE CAYE, $1.75 MILLION
Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t just like any other celebrity who bought an island to put up a resort because. His idea is to build resort-like villas that are fully environmentally friendly. He bought the Blackadore Caye in Belize back in 2005.
He spent $1.75 million on it but we are sure, his extensive additions to make the island an environmentally friendly paradise has upped the price, significantly but at least anyone who spends time on it, knows they aren’ hurting mother nature and our planet.
TAYLOR SWIFT – RHODE ISLAND, $17.75 MILLION
Taylor Swift was lucky enough to spot a luxury house for sale in 2013 that had a perfect view of the beach. According to reports, the house became an instant favourite of the star and she regularly hosts A-list parties in the property.
She also was able to snatch up the house for $17.75 million which sources say she paid in cash. The house has eight bedrooms, fireplaces, pools, and tubs which make it really great for parties!
JOHNNY DEPP – LITTLE HALLS POND CAY, $3.6 MILLION
No one can question that Johnny Depp deserves every single penny he earns through his projects because he always gives us such remarkable performances. He purchased an island called Little Halls Pond Cay back in 2004 which is said to be worth around $3.6 million.
The purchase happened when he was still dating Vanessa Paradis, so the actor hasn’t been there as often he found like. Forbes also reported a couple of years back that the island is 45-acres-big
ROMAN ABRAMOVICH – ST. BART’S, $90 MILLION
Roman Abramovich owns the Chelsea Football Club and is the man behind Millhouse LLC, which is a successful investment company. He owns a $90-million island in St. Barts which he uses for family vacations and a lot of star-studded parties.
He’s been spotted visiting it several times with his superyacht “Eclipse”, which costs an estimated $1.5 billion! Last time we saw him there in 2018, he was accompanied by a mysterious woman, whose identity hasn’t yet been disclosed.
CELINE DION – QUEBEC, $25.5 MILLION
Celine Dion loves investing in real estate and she once made a purchase of a private island in Quebec. In the private island is a castle-like property that will truly make you feel like royalty.
Eventually, Dion liquidated this investment for $25.5 million. Her former mansion included six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a unique French-Normand architecture which was absolutely captivating.
ANGELINA JOLIE & BRAD PITT – PETRA ISLAND, $14.9 MILLION
There was once a rumour that Angelina Jolie gave Brad Pitt a private island as a gift during his 50th birthday. The property was reportedly heart-shaped and was called the Petra Island.
Like with most things, the rumours were never confirmed or denied. What we do know is that the island cost $14.9-million and is just 15 minutes away from New York, and it includes a mansion built by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
OPRAH – HANA, HAWAII, AMOUNT UNDISCLOSED
Oprah has made a name for herself as a media proprietor, producer, and host for the highest-rated television show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. The media mogul is also considered to be the richest African-American of the 20th century and has developed a love for real estate.
Fortunately, she was able to buy a remote property in Hawaii after her personal trainer-turned-property manager Bob Greene suggested to make the investment. Oprah has her own farm with more than 100 species of local produce, herbs, fruits, and vegetables.