Terry Semel – $50 Million, Malibu
Terry Semel is, without a doubt, one of the best when it comes to money management and handling businesses. He is the chairman and CEO of Yahoo! He also made his trail of success in other tech companies over the years. With that kind of resume, you would expect him to live an extravagant lifestyle, especially in his home.
Back in 2012, Semel opted for a Malibu beach house as part of his retirement plan. He gave up an insane amount of fortune to get the property. It’s just a few steps away from the Pacific Ocean. Now, this is a luxury beach house that typical people can’t afford.
Scarlett Johansson – Estimated $3.8 Million, Los Angeles
Scarlett Johansson did more than enough to prove that she can leave a mark in Hollywood. She’s part of the elite circle of highest-grossing performers of all time, and since 2018, she’s named as the highest-paid actress in the world.
With that kind of track record, you would think that she would put a lot of investment into her home. However, she’s actually fine with a simple estate in Los Angeles. Her Los Feliz mansion cost her around $3.8 million and boasts top-notch amenities such as a pool house, spa, and luxurious interiors. Considering that, we could say she got the house for a bargain.
Laura Ingraham – $1.3 Million, Woodley Park
Laura Ingraham is one of the nation’s leading personalities in the news and current affairs. She’s known as the host of The Ingraham Angle in Fox News Channel and the editor-in-chief of LifeZette.
Before her prime, Ingraham used to live in a Woodley Park estate, but as demands grew, she decided to part ways with the property for $1.3 million. The property has a colonial touch complete with modern amenities. It houses three bedrooms, four baths, a couple of kitchens, and an elegant master bedroom. It also boasts a top-notch home security system!
Christie Brinkley – $30 Million Long Island, New York
Christie Brinkley worked up from the ranks and reached the prime of her career as a supermodel. Like all people who rose from the ground up, she also dreamt of a retirement house where she can enjoy the fruit of her labors.
With that in mind, a $30 million estate located in Long Island piqued her interest, and she immediately made an arrangement with her attorneys to purchase the said property. It sports a total of eleven bedrooms and nine baths. It is considered as one of the most luxurious properties in the region. Well, we think she truly deserves it.
Billy Joel – $32.5 Million, Long Island
Billy Joel is an American singer, piano player, and songwriter. He is ranked sixth in the world and third in the United States in terms of record sales. Worldwide record sales have totaled over 100 million records. His songs reached the top ten on the charts in the 1970s and 1990s, and he has won six Grammy Awards.
His 14.6-acre property on Center Island Road in Oyster Bay, New York, is valued at $32.5 million. This magnificent waterfront home offers 180-degree panoramic views, in addition to a 14,000-square-foot main house with three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a guest bungalow, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a bowling alley. All the amenities and architectural features are stunning.
Tom Selleck – $5 million, California
Tom Selleck has always been somewhat of a Hollywood recluse, in large part because he likes to live as far away from the spotlight as possible, but for more than 40 years, he’s still managed to land a major role in TV crime movies. In a recent interview, Selleck attributed his career to balancing work and home (a 65-acre ranch in Ventura, California).
“I’m a pretty private person,” says the actor, “and my relationships and my ranch keep me sane.” The ranch used to be a working avocado farm, and Selleck paid more than $5 million for the property when he bought it here in 1988. The Spanish Colonial-style ranch house has eight bedrooms and staff accommodations, as well as a heliport, a swimming pool, a tennis court and more.
Rob Lowe – $42 Million Santa Barbara
Rob Lowe, together with his wife, spent ages trying to look for their dream house. Their patience and perseverance paid off when they found the perfect residence suitable for their liking located at the heart of Santa Barbara. They did a lot of home improvements, renovations or modifications to the property which probably, increased the home insurance cost.
In return, the total amount of the estate now reached a whopping $42 million. The classic estate, with a touch of modern and elegant amenities, holds 20 rooms and was constantly showcased in many design magazines.
Katy Perry – $9.28 Million, Los Angeles
Katy Perry is one of the hottest music artists in the industry. She also proved that she’s not only good with her craft, but she also has good money management and financial literacy skills added to her repertoire. She solidified that stance by putting her hard-earned money to a property that is now valued at $9.28 million, located at the heart of Los Angeles.
The estate shows pretty touches that give the mansion a personality of its own. It also holds four bedrooms and a spacious balcony worthy of being called an amenity that every girl dreams of.
Janet Jackson – $2.8 million, New York & $520 k, Las Vegas
Janet has since quite a while ago possessed a 2,094-square-foot home on the 34th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower condominium building. She bought the home in 1998 for $2.8 million, as indicated by open records. It’s one of the best spots in the building for people-watching and offers wonderful views, including of Central Park.
What’s more, the vocalist, lyricist, artist, entertainer and pop symbol additionally possesses a 4,636-square-foot home in Henderson, Northern Virginia, a suburb of Las Vegas, which she bought in 2002 for $520,000 through her Puffy Trust. Rumor has it that this is the house she purchased for her family and that she doesn’t actually live in it herself.
Tina Turner – Price Unknown, Küsnacht
The American rock singer, Tina Turner, has become a Swiss citizen in 2003.
Turner, 80 today, has lived near Zurich since 1995, making a mansion in Küsnacht, overlooking Lake Zurich, her principal residence. “I am very happy in Switzerland and I feel at home here,” she said, “I could not imagine a better place to live.” She appreciated the cleanliness, orderliness and four seasons of Switzerland and was reportedly learning German “diligently”. She’s told the Swiss-German newspaper Blick that after touring the world over, she would never again live elsewhere, and is enjoying simply being a “private person”.