They Paid What?! The Cost Of These Celebrity Mansions Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Her house made the news lately, courtesy of her neighbours, who are outraged by the renovations and upgrades she planned on having done.

Celebrities are blessed with lives that we commoners can only dream of. Some of these celebs earn per week more than what commoners earn annually. Hence, they are also at the liberty to splurge on every materialis assets that they set their eyes on. From shiny cars to mansions with helipads, they have it all to their name. But every now and them, we come across a celeb with such extravagant assets that we are simply blown away. Today we are interestingly going to explore a list of such jaw dropping buys.
1. Lester Holt – Est. $6.4 Million, Manhattan, New York

Lester made a smart move when he invested in this property back in the day in 2007. This abode is fancy as it gets with marble flooring adorning even the bathroom. We consider it a smart investment as Lester was able to sell the property recently for double the price which is undoubtedly a pretty great deal. As a regular journalist and news anchor for NBC, he has made sure to keep his savings account up to date in order to ever face bankruptcy.
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2. Chris Wallace – Price Unknown, Washington, DC

Chris has proved himself worthy of it all throughout his journey as a television host, with numerous awards including three Emmy awards to his name. As he mainly deals with political subjects, his job can become a bit more stressful and hectic than called for. However, his wife never budges from his side when he returns to his grand two-storey abode in Washington, DC. Although we can’t pinpoint the exact price of the property, we are clever enough to know that it won’t cost less than a fortune.
3. Anderson Cooper — The Hamptons, Est. $3.1 Million

Anderson Cooper has been associated with multiple professions in his entire career such as journalism, writing and TV presentations. He has had a mentionable long run in CNN with his show Anderson Cooper 360 Degree which he still continues to host at present. With his continuous appearances in day time talk shows as well, he has made sure to always keep his money coming. Very recently, Anderson put up one his properties valued at $3.1 million for sale which is located in Hampton. It is a pleasantly charming vintage English style cottage that we can’t comprehend why he would want to sell.
4. Shephard Smith — Est. $3.95 Million, New York

Shepard Smith is very well known for his work as a news anchor all throughout the country. He has a show called Shepard Smith Reporting completely to his name on Fox News and has recently started being a part of Fox News Update as well. At the age of 55, he is only going uphill in regards to his career and his bank statement is enough to testify that. Shepard put up his property in Greenwich Village which was bought for $1.875 million up for grabs at an unbelievable price of $4 million but unfortunately no one thought the price fair enough. His treasured property remained unsold even after further reducing the price.
5. Bill Gates- Washington, 147.5 Million Dollars

Looks like Microsoft is not all Bill Gates knows. You can add real estate property to the list of things he knows well. He certainly owns several properties of course with a net worth of 89.2 billion dollars to his name. His lavish Washington home is to die for. The estate is worth about 147.5 million dollars. It has every single machine or electronic that can cross your mind and even a giant library.
6. Aaron Spelling – $200 Million, California

A $200-million home is beyond our imagination and define the words grandiose and extravagant, but then again, what else would we expect from Aaron Spelling? With his splendid time in his entertainment industry, Aaron has earned himself a 56,500 square-foot manor that is equipped with all the luxuries that one can imagine. A built-in skating rink, an orchard and a gym are only a glimpse of the whole movie called the Spelling Manor.
7. Ellen Degenres – $45 Million, California

The charming Ellen DeGeneres along with her lovely wife have made a decision to sell their abode in Santa Barbara area as they don’t have the leisure to enjoy the full facilities of the building. Ellen owned the property since 2012 and Sotheby’s International Realty has testified that the villa has all the modern necessities such as a pool, an entertainment pavilion, a tennis court and so on. The house named “The Villa” was featured in her 20151 book “The Home”. Whoever opts to buy this asset must have a hefty bank account to their name.
8. Pierce Brosnan – Est. $18.7 Million, Malibu

One of the more prominent names of the showbiz still belongs to our dreamy James Bond, none other than the ever so charming Pierce Brosnan. After the release and immense success of Golden Eye, Pierce successfully claimed the stunning property to his name which shouldn’t be classified as anything less than art. The 6,000 square-foot Mediterranean style villa is classily decorated with custom handmade tiles. With his full to the brim bank balance and an amazing credit score, it surely was a smart buy.Brosnan was criticized heavily for his wife not fitting the beauty standards of Hollywood – however, he stood by her fiercely, and they have been married for 18 years, not to mention that they are a couple since ’94.
9. Holly Willoughby

Her house made the news lately, courtesy of her neighbours, who are outraged by the renovations and upgrades she planned on having done.
The TV presenter has been accused of throwing loud parties in her home, despite having 3 children. Oh, the celebrity life!
10. Robert Downey Jr. – East Hamptons, Estimated $11.9 Million

Apart from making our hearts beat faster, Robert Downey Jr has also made a fortune for himself from his immensely successful acting career. He is a smart fellow and splurged a good amount on benefiting real-estate, with his latest purchase being in East Hampton. The $11.9 million worth property is has a main house with seven spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms and also a guest house with two bedrooms along with greenery filled gardens and swimming pool.
11. Eva Mendes – $1.269 Million, California

This mid century modern villa in Hollywood Homes has time and again been termed as “an artistic sanctuary”. The 1,700 square-foot establishment is estimated to cost around $1.269 million and consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Eva Mendes had found her home in this property way back in 2002 when the asset was only worth $584,000 and carefully opted for an eclectic decor with custom made areas for her abode.
12. Mike Ditka – Est. $3 Million, Florida

The former NFL player and the present coach of the league has been kept busy all throughout the years. All these perpetual years with football has paid off, though, and Mike has been able to claim a gorgeous $3 million asset located in Florida. He has had a great sportsman career since the 1960s with his time playing for the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles, and also the famous Chicago Bears. His age is off late catching up to him and his health has been deteriorating, sadly.
13. Barbara Eden – Price Unknown, Beverly Hills, California

Barbara can literally be proud of her career in the entertainment industry with countless success to her name. Standing at 87, it might be finally time for her to resign from the industry and enjoy her life, but the popularity that she had during the 60s and 70s and even through the 80s owing to her performance in I Dream of Jeannie… Fifteen Years Later which was a sequel to I Dream of Jeannie, certainly knew no bounds. We aren’t certain about the exact value of her manor but it certainly isn’t less than a million.
14. Candice Bergen – Price Unknown, California

Candice Bergen has kept entertaining us through the years with her amazing performances and she even turned a model once. She showcased her acting prowess with shows like Boston Legal and Murphy Brown and even in her 70s, she is still continuing to do so with her latest movie Book Club which improved her worth even more. Candice has a soft spot for Spanish architecture and she modelled her own house accordingly. Besides, she grew up in a Spanish household as well and her current abode sure does a good job in keeping the nostalgia alive.
15. Trevor Noah- Bel Air, 20 Million Dollars

The Daily Show host, author and comedian Trevor Noah bought an upscale bachelor pad in Bel Air worth 20million dollars. By this, we can tell that life is really good for him. It’s a 10,044 square foot house with a chock full of swanky amenities. The master suite alone measures 2,2000feet by itself. It also has huge glass walls and outdoor wraparound terraces giving an amazing view of the Los Angeles skyline.
16. Diane Keaton – Est. $1.5 Million, Los Angeles

The Academy Award holder, Diane Keaton, she explored endless construction sites to find the perfect abode for herself. She finally located her 8,000 square-foot dream abode in Los Angeles which also happens to be the subject of her next book “The House That Pinterest Built”. Diane has already splurged $1.5 million into carefully designing the project while three and a half years of her life to it. The interior of the house is filled with classy detailing along with antique pieces.
17. Glenn Beck — Dallas, Est. $6 Million

The man with multiple professions like Radio host, TV producer, political commentator, and New York Times best-seller Glenn Beck excels in all of his careers. His multitasking career has successfully stacked up his bank balance with arming him with the freedom to buy anything that he wants to. He cashed out his money on a beautiful house in Westlake, Texas which is spread out over 9,000 square-foot and boasts of having 6 bedrooms, where he was surely comfortable with his partner. The property is currently up in the market for grabs for $6 million.
18. Wayne Gretzky- Thousand Oaks California, 13.5 Million Dollars
Wayne decided to repurchase his old home in Thousand Oaks, California. He had previously sold the property to Lenny Dykstra. He sold it at 18.5 million dollars. Lenny went bankrupt and the home sold at a foreclosure auction in 2010. Records show that there have been so many transactions involving the home and because of these, it’s actually not clear who sold it to Wayne.
19. Sean Hannitty – New York, $8.5 Million

Sean Hannity is literally struggling between his numerous work fields as being a talk show host, a writer and a political commentator. His political views has always been inclined towards the right-wing but he has opted to reside in the liberalists’ state of New York through the years. Inside his $8.5 million grand manor, there are seven huge bedrooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court and 7.5 full bathrooms.
20. Winona Ryder – Beverly Hills, Est. $4,095,000

Winona Ryder’s $4.095 million nest looks exactly like a remodelled version of 1920 Beverly Hills house. Manhattan-based interior designer and actor Kevin Haley who happens to be her friend helped her transform the property with an immense makeover. A variety of furniture and detailing provided the home with in depth sophistication, adding even more beauty to the advanced architecture.
21. Sydney Crosby, Nova Scotia Canada, Price Unknown

Sydney Crosby is one of the best hockey players around and has managed to over the years proven just how dedicated he is to his career. As expected of someone who has been in the game, he earns a massive salary of around ten million dollars every year. This is why he was able to buy an amazing dream house in Nova, Scotia, Canada. It’s a beautiful house and although it’s not on the extremely extravagant side, it is certainly not an average house for the commoner.
22. Bret Favre and Deanna Favre –Mississippi Estimated 17 Million

Brett was a hockey player and had so much success in his career. As such he has over the years managed to purchase properties and one of them includes a retirement home on a 465-acre piece of land that’s more than the average person even has in their bank account. With that purchase, Bret and his wife are pretty much ready to live the rest of their days in peace.
23. Beyonce and Jay Z- Bel Air, 88 Million Dollars

Well with the kind of star she is, Queen B has a net worth of approximately 350 million dollars. There’s that and the fact that her husband Jay Z is worth 810 million dollars. Despite being that wealthy, they opted for a staggering 52.8 million mortgage to buy their property in L.A which is worth $88 million. It’s a lavish 30,000 square foot mansion.
24. Queen Latifah- New Jersey, 2 Million Dollars

Did you know that her real name is Dana Elaine Owens? Well since her song Ladies First dropped in 1989, she has been popular among us. She is apparently selling her New Jersey home that’s on a 7,000 square foot area. She is selling it for 2.0888 million dollars which just so happens to be less than what she paid for it when she bought it.
25. Oprah Winfrey- 50 Million, California

Of course, this list would not be complete without Oprah Winfrey. After all, she is one of the wealthiest people in the world. She is worth about 3 billion and has a 23,000 square-foot-mansion in California. It’s built like a fortress across a forty acre piece of land. It is actually worth 165 million dollars now because of Oprah’s amazing taste so can you imagine just how much the home insurance is?
26. Bradley Cooper- 13.5 Million, New York

Bradley is quite the star. His performance alongside Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born was nothing short of stunning, to think the year is not yet even over. In 2018, he bought a 13.5 million dollar New York City townhouse. It’s got 4,000 square feet of space and around 1,100 square feet of outdoor space.
27. David Axelrod — Chicago, Il Est. $3.25 Million

The severely experienced political strategist David Axelrod has made quite a name for himself in the Political Science industry. With an astounding experience of over four decades in the political niche, he was given the opportunity to serve as the chief political strategist for former President Obama’s presidential elections. A career as outstanding as him ensures that you are blessed with a big fat bank account as well. He has recently listed his Chicago manor up for sale for $3.25 million and we are eager to see which new property he sets his eyes on.
28. Bill Hemmer – New York, Est. $1.75 Million,

This list has been dominated by Fox News anchors and keeping the trend alive, we have Bill Hemmer next, although he was formerly associated with CNN. Bill has had a pretty smooth and successful career and has also done a good job in making good use of his finances. As Bill transitioned from CNN to Fox News, he invested in a gorgeous house in Sag Harbor which was built only twenty years ago. He has been enjoying the house ever since which is built over two acres of land and comprises of four bedrooms.
29. Mike Fisher- West Carleton, Estimated 2.2 Million Dollars

Fisher is part of the National Football League and is the husband to the famous American actress Carrie Underwood. They have two children, both boys. A few years ago they decided to sell off their house which stands at eleven acres of land and is worth 2.2 million dollars, The property is surrounded by beautiful greenery and features huge walk-in closets, a home theatre, a hot tub and many other features. Imagine how lucky the new owners were.
30. Branden Holtby- Alexandria, Va, Price Undisclosed

Branden is an ice hockey goaltender from Canada. Owing to his great performance in the National Hockey League, he managed to lay his hands on the Vezina Trophy. That was back in 2016 and thanks to him, his team won the Stanley Cup in 2018. He is married to Brandi and the couple has two children. They live in Old Town Alexandria. It’s a beautiful piece of property but the couple has not disclosed the price to the media.