Certain luxuries seem to go hand in hand with being a celebrity. Yachts, exotic vacations, expensive cars, and luxurious beach homes are among the many amenities the rich and famous enjoy. These eight fabulous celebrity beach homes are stunning examples of what it’s like to live the high life.
Lady Gaga’s Malibu Mansion
The 9-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress owns a gorgeous five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion located in Malibu, CA. This stunning beach home features a gym, two-lane bowling alley and wine cellar. Gaga can afford such luxury after selling more than 27 million albums and amassing a worldwide following of “Little Monsters.” Gaga has recently branched out into acting, starring in the hit television series, “American Horror Story” and the major motion picture, “A Star is Born.” She added an Oscar to her mantlepiece with her Best Song win at the 2019 Academy Awards for “Shallow.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Malibu Estate
This power couple, with a combined net worth of over $1.4 billion, purchased an Italian Renaissance-themed mansion in Malibu from Cher for $41 million. This beach home, situated on 1.7 acres of land, features a gym, pool, tennis court, underground garage, and guest house. This pair of superstars has more than 40 Grammy awards between them, in addition to millions of albums sold and a vast entrepreneurial empire. Beyoncé has also done a bit of acting, with her most famous role coming in the musical “Dreamgirls.”
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Carbon Beach Home
This Academy Award-winning actor purchased a home on “Billionaire’s Beach” in 1998. The home, originally constructed in 1950, has been remodeled with hardwood floors, a herringbone tile kitchen backsplash and walls made of glass to give it a stunning modern look. One of the most iconic actors of the modern era, Dicaprio has been appearing in blockbuster films since he was a teenager and has recently made waves as a director and producer. He has three Golden Globes to go with his Best Actor Oscar for “The Revenant.”
Rihanna’s Barbados Condo
Having sold more than 10 million albums, Rihanna has become one of the most powerful female voices in R&B music. Her five-bedroom condo features an enormous outdoor pool, private beach access, and an on-site golf course. Rihanna continues to rack up acclaim with nine Grammy wins and a burgeoning acting career. Rihanna recently appeared alongside an Allstar cast in the film “Ocean’s 8.”
Jennifer Lopez’s Malibu Mansion
Jennifer Lopez and fiance Alex Rodriguez purchased a brand new Malibu mansion with the help of “Million Dollar Listing” star Madison Hildebrand. Located on a private, sandy beach, this home features floor to ceiling windows in every room. The multiple covered patios provide outdoor views of the ocean and a place to relax in the luxury jacuzzi. Lopez has sold more than 80 million records and her films have grossed more than $3.1 billion. Not bad for a woman who began her career as a backup dancer. She has recently built a television empire with hit shows such as “The Fosters” and “Shades of Blue.”
Taylor Swift’s Cape Cod Retreat
This country music superstar owns a $4.9 million beach home in Cape Cod. This home features light grey and white wood and a spiral staircase to go with its seven bedrooms and five and a half baths. Swift has managed to conquer both the country and pop charts in her award-winning career. She has 10 Grammy awards and 8 ACMA awards to go with her more than 50 million albums sold. The prolific songwriter joins a cast of big names in the major motion picture release of the musical “Cats.”
Natalie Portman’s Montecito Bungalow
This eco-friendly home perfectly blends ocean and forest views. Built into a wooded hill that leads to the Pacific Ocean, this home features floor to ceiling windows, multiple patios, a rock garden, a swimming pool, and an outdoor fireplace. Portman rose to fame by portraying Padmé Amidala in the “Star Wars” prequels. She went on to star in many other successful films and netted a Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress in the film “The Black Swan.”
Chris Sacca’s Manhattan Townhome
This frequent “Shark Tank” guest was an early investor in successful enterprises such as Twitter and Uber. With a net worth of over $1.4 billion, he has frequently landed on Forbe’s Midas List. His 2462 sq ft home on South Manhattan’s beach sand section, features four bedrooms and four bathrooms and was built in 2011. Chris Sacca doesn’t spend all his wealth on fancy homes. The former Google employee and proprietor of Lowercase Capital has been involved with a non-profit dedicated to providing clean drinking water for every person on the planet and The Tony Hawk Foundation. He also signed The Giving Pledge.
These eight amazing beach homes represent some of the most sought after real estate in the world. With so many celebrities flocking to the beach, one can only imagine who you might rub elbows with at their swanky beach parties.
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