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These Are the Most Expensive Celebrity Homes in The World

Updated: Mar 6, 2024By Kate PrinceBusiness
This article originally appeared on Investing.com. It has been republished here with permission.

Being rich and famous has its downsides, like a severe lack of privacy and public scandals that can derail an entire career. However, it also has its upsides too. A personal fortune means being able to buy some of the biggest homes in the United States, the UK, and beyond.

The biggest celebrities have huge property portfolios, with some of them flipping houses as a second career. From Disney stars to reality TV moguls and the stars of beloved sitcoms like Only Fools and Horses, these estates have everything an A-lister could possibly want, such as gyms, libraries, cigar rooms, and even underground parking garages. 

1. Pierce Brosnan

Price: $100 million*
Location: Malibu, CA

Pierce Brosnan might have showcased his vocal range when he starred in Mamma Mia, but most fans know him as James Bond. The suave Irish actor took on the role of 007 in the ‘90s, starring in four movies as the loveable ladies man. 

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Since then, Brosnan has starred in numerous other movies, which allowed him to build a $100-million-dollar Malibu home. The Sony star put the incredible mansion up for sale in 2020, much to the delight of potential buyers. Sitting right on the beach, the stylishly designed architectural masterpiece consists of five bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, and two guest suites.

2. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

Price: $14.65 million*
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle inked a deal in 2020 to purchase this stunning mansion in Los Angeles, California. Realtor reported that this mansion was the first home that either of the couple had ever owned, and they wanted to “put down their roots.” Harry and Meghan wanted their son, Archie, to have a “normal” life.

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The Montecito mansion measures 18,000 square feet, and it has nine bedrooms, sixteen bathrooms, a tennis court, and pool. Other outdoor amenities that make the house look like something out of a fairy tale include a teahouse, olive grove, and multiple rose gardens.  

3. Madonna

Price: $19.3 million*
Location: Hidden Hills, CA 

In the spring of 2021, pop legend Madonna bought a 12,000-square-foot house formerly owned by singer The Weeknd. The Weeknd paid $18.2 million for the property in 2017, and Madonna bought it for $19.3 million, well below its asking price of $24.995 million.

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The nine-and-a-half bathroom, nine-bedroom mansion is a three-acre property. The home boasts some pretty cool amenities, including a huge pool, media lounge, gym, and climate-controlled wine cellar. The garage can hold five cars, and it has LED lights embedded in the floor for easy parking, even in the dark. The interior is rich with stone and wood accents.   

4. Adele

Price: $7.3 million*
Location: Beverly Hills, CA 

British singer Adele snagged this luxurious four-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills for a little over $7 million. The SoCal house might pack a luxurious punch, but it actually resembles a quaint English cottage. Its charmingly quaint features include a garden, gazebo, French doors, and stone accents.

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The home measures 6,595 square feet, and it sits on a 17,000-square-foot lot. The kitchen is huge and high-tech, and the backyard is also stunning. The palatial estate isn’t Adele’s only property. She also owns an eight-bedroom Tudor mansion, also located in California. The “Hello” singer is worth around $190 million, so she can definitely afford it. 

5. Jack Nicholson

Price: $4.3 million*
Location: Malibu, California 

Actor Jack Nicholson isn’t just a Hollywood star, he’s also a bit of a real estate entrepreneur. The actor owns $100 million worth of property, and one of those houses is his residence in Malibu, which is worth $4.5 million. He briefly listed the residence in 2011 before changing his mind and pulling it off the market.

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The Malibu property sits on twenty-eight acres, and it includes a tennis court, grotto-style spa, putting green, pool, and a separate residence for a caretaker. It also has beautiful views of the ocean and mountains, providing a serene setting for the actor, who is said to be retired.

6. Jason Statham

Price: Unknown 
Location: Los Angeles, California 

Actor Jason Statham once said that he could be “happy in a glass box,” and there’s no denying that he likes homes with a lot of open spaces. He bought a house in Los Angeles on Rising Glen Road, and he renovated it himself. He now uses it as a guest house, gym, and primary residence, depending on how he’s feeling.

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The Hollywood star’s gymnasium is, no doubt, the high point of this L.A. home. It has heavy bags, gymnastic rings, reinforced steel bars, and a barrel sauna. Statham also bought a Hoshiazaki ice maker, as well as a stainless steel immersion tub, the benefits of which he swears by. 

7. Katherine Ryan

Price: $1-$2 million*
Location: London, England 

Katherine Ryan might have been born in Sarnia, Canada, but she’s made her life in the UK. The actress and comedian is busy raising her children with her husband Bobby K in London. Being the bubbly, forthcoming personality that she is, Katherine often shares glimpses of her stylish home on Instagram. 

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The abode has a sprawling garden, gorgeously decorated interiors with a modern twist, a state of the art kitchen and statement wallpaper. Ryan goes all out when it comes to decorating, hiring local firms to help her transform the family home with the seasons. 

8. Jodie Foster

Price: $15.9 million*
Location: Beverly Hills, California 

Jodie Foster’s Beverly Hills home is stunning, and the Oscar winner’s property is worth nearly $16 million now, which is $4.25 million more than she paid for it back in 2011. Foster’s home has a private garden walkway, which leads to a two-story entry hall. The home was built in the 1950s, and it exudes Old Hollywood glamour.

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The living room has a large fireplace, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen is perfect for al fresco dining with its French doors. The Silence of the Lambs star’s house has seven bathrooms (five of which are full) and five bedrooms. 

9. Lionel Richie

Price: $11.4 million*
Location: Beverly Hills, California 

Singer Lionel Richie’s home took years to make, and he made it happen through close collaboration with designers like J. Jonathan Joseph and Peter Schifando. The house has twenty-eight rooms, and it cost Richie over $11 million.

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About his home, he said he felt similar as he did in his music. He wanted to “make it a challenge.” The home’s most unique feature is its ceilings, which are all different heights. Luke Bryan, a country singer, and friend of Richie’s, described the singer’s home as being “like a museum,” saying he’d never seen anything like it.  

10. Sting

Price: $50 million*
Location: Manhattan, New York City

Originally from a little-known town in the north of England, Sting’s career dates back to the 1970s, both as a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Police. Now spending more time in the US, he and his wife, producer Trudie Styler, have been residing in 15 Central Park West, one of the most luxurious apartment buildings in Manhattan.

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Constructed in 2007, Sting and Styler were among some of the first to buy into these modern, chique apartments. Consisting of three bedrooms, a home office, and a sauna, the pair originally purchased their sleek abode for $27 million. In 2017, they sold the apartment for a staggering $50 million.

11. Lewis Hamilton

Price: $57 million*
Location: Tribeca, New York City

With an annual income of $55 million, it’s hardly surprising that Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton would choose to live in one the most sought-after neighbourhoods in New York City. After living in Switzerland and Monaco, Hamilton purchased a three-story apartment in Tribeca back in 2017.

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Spanning almost 9,000 spare feet, the apartment is fitted out to be the ultimate lap of luxury. With ultra-modern appliances and a white, minimalist decorating scheme, it’s easy to see how this attracted one of the highest earning sportsmen of the 21st century. The outside space includes a plunge pool and breathtaking views of the city.

12. Simon Cowell

Price: $15 million*
Location: London, England

Music mogul and TV’s favourite bad guy Simon Cowell is known as someone who likes to spend his earnings on luxuries items. His two main residences are in England, where he’s originally from, and in Los Angeles. Currently, he and his family are residing in Malibu due to the pandemic and renovations taking place in their London mansion. And let’s just say, that mansion has more personality than most.

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The seven-bedroom property in Wimbledon was built during the 18th century and according to reports from Cowell himself, the mansion is also inhabited by a ghost. He claims to have heard doors banging mysteriously throughout the house, causing distress to his dog and family members. It’s rumored that he plans to sell the property following the renovations, which will include the installation of a pool and air conditioning.

13. Victoria Beckham

Price: $42 million*
Location: London, England

The Beckhams are one of the longest-lasting celebrity couples and with that, comes a lot of time to invest in real estate. The couple owns multiple properties in different countries and according to reports, Victoria Beckham’s is their Miami mansion, where they go to relax and get away from work. Their main residence is a beautiful London townhouse that features prominently in Beckham’s Instagram as the perfect backdrop to any selfie.

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Situated in Holland Park, the Beckhams reportedly spent $11 million on renovations in 2016, modernising their sleek kitchen and the home gym. Their children make good use of the spacious backyard, drawing in chalk on the patio and truly utilising the space by having at-home camping trips during lockdown.

14. Ed Sheeran

Price: $5.04 million*
Location: Suffolk, England 

Unlike his single, “Homeless,” Ed Sheeran is decidedly not. He owns “Sheeranville,” a sprawling sixteen-acre estate in Suffolk. The estate is reportedly worth $5.04 million, and he lives there with his wife, Cherry, and their daughter, Lyra. In addition to his Suffolk mansion, the singer also owns twenty-seven flats, mansions, and houses, creating a real estate portfolio worth $78 million.

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The Suffolk estate is arguably his grandest. It consists of several houses, and it includes an underground music room, lake, treehouse, chapel, and pub. The four houses in the estate are a modern detached farmhouse, sixteenth-century farmhouse, bungalow, and four-bedroom home.