We, normal folks, probably will never become rich or famous – sorry to break it to you but we can still awe and oooh at how and where the 1% lives. Snoop inside multi-million dollar homes with us and learn how the people who own them made their riches.
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From the usual Hollywood celebrities to sportsmen, we take a look at them all and see who has the best residence and no, bigger isn’t always better and this list will prove it. We couldn’t believe what Jeff Bezos’s home looks like!
Warren Buffett – Est. $652,619, Omaha, Nebraska
With $82 billion to his name and dubbed as one the most successful financiers in the world, it is no surprise that Buffet lives a life of luxury. Though, you wouldn’t know that from his home in Omaha.
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Bought in 1958 for $31,500, the home now is an estimated $652,619 and had two and a half bathrooms and five bedrooms and covers an area of 3570 square feet. A rather modest suburban family home for the third richest man in the world.
Vanna White — Beverly Hills, Est. $47.5 Million
The hostess and TV Anchor has made her own place in the world, thanks to her hard work. and at 64 years she has earned the right to spend on herself and her family lavishly. She currently lives in a $47.5 million abode is nestled in Beverly Hills.
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The Mediterranean style home checks all the celebrity must-have boxes but all we can think about is how high the upkeep on a place like that must be! But with a $70 million to her name, we doubt Vanna worries about such measly things.
Jim Harbaugh and Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh – Est. $4 Million, Coronado, California
James Joseph Harbaugh or Jim is an American football player who led the University of Michigan football team, the Michigan Wolverines. During his 14-year illustrious career, he represented the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, and Carolina Panthers, just to name a few.
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He and his wife, Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh have four children together and just undertook an extensive remodel project on a beach home in Coronado, California. Rumour has it, the couple plans on putting it back on the market after they are finished with the work- which is said to cost $4 million.
Jennifer Aniston – $42 Million, Beverly Hills
The Friends star recently gave fans an inside look into her Beverly Hills place, in which she described the home “like a hug”. This hug cost her $42 million and is a 10,000-square-foot 5-bedroom haven that boasts striking city views, a game room, a Japanese spa, an office, a powder room, a family room, and two huge living rooms.
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Let us not forget to mention the multimillion-dollar gym room and the large 14-foot long doors. With $150 million, this isn’t Aniston’s only home but has been by far her favourite which the actresses have turned into her own oasis.
Vanessa Williams – Price Undisclosed, Chappaqua, New York
While many of us might know Williams from her iconic work in primetime TV shows, she has actually been working from a very young age. She became the first African-American to win the Miss America title in 1983.
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After that, she swiftly moved from beauty pageants to the music industry and then acting. Earning herself $25 million. The family-oriented beauty decided to leave behind L. A and moved into a sleepy part of New York which is close to her family home. Her home mixed old world N.Y glamour with modern luxuries and is said to the Venessa’s most priced possessions.
Greta Van Susteren – Est. $3.1 Million, New York
Greta Conway Van Susteren is a successful attorney, former news anchor, and commentator. Her work with CNN, Fox News, and NBC News which has spanned several decades now have made her a part of every American home and has earned her $35 million.
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With her husband, John P. Coale, she bought a two-bedroom apartment for $3.1 million in New York City. Though, there are some speculations as to what will happen to the apartment now that, Grete at 66 is ready for peace and quiet and has stopped working for MSNBC.
Diana Ross – Est. $14.4 million, Greenwich, Connecticut
From singer to record producer and actress, Ross does it all. Her hits “Come to See About me”, “Where Did Our Love Go”, “I Hear a Symphony”, “Love is Here”, and “Now You’re Gone” have helped shaped a generation.
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At 77, Ross still hasn’t slowed down though she does prefer her 12562 square feet Connecticut manor to her homes in California. The $14.4 million home has eleven bedrooms, six bathrooms, five fireplaces, and every amenity one can ever need or want.
John Travolta – $12 Million, Florida
The thriving actor, dancer, singer, and pilot rose to fame in the 70s and his star and never dimmed ever since. Having worked in several hit movies and television shows which have helped earn John his $170 million fortune.
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Nowadays, Travolta spends most of his time cultivating his love for planes and his Florida home even has its own private airstrip! At $12 Million dollars, we would say this is rather a steal! The home sits in a private community that is made for flying enthusiasts and is called Jumbolair Aviation, Travolta was its first resident.
Jeff Bezos – Est. $53 Million, Medina Washington
What happens when your yearly paycheck is only $81,840 yet you are the richest man in the world? Well, that is what life for Jeff Bezos is. We won’t talk about his controversial work practices but we will continue to drool over his Madina home.
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The 53 million dollar villa sits on 5.3 acres of land and has 20,600 square ft of living space. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Apparently, that wasn’t enough for Bezos and the home underwent updates that cost him $28 million more.
Anderson Cooper — Est. $3.1 Million, The Hamptons
Cooper is one of the only major celebrities who we knew of that actually joked about the upkeep on his $3.1 million Hampton home. The TV Host and journalist actually had two homes in the area but this one is more impressive.
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Turns out his worries for all that was justified since Cooper has put both his places on the market! You would think with $200 million, the anchor wouldn’t have to worry about such things!
Kenny Smith – Encino – $3.6 million
Basketball player turned sports commentator, Kenny Smith has played for Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Denver Nuggets and with his work has earned himself $20 million.
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3.6 million of it, he used to buy his sprawling home in Encino with his wife, Gwendolyn Osbourne. The 1963 half-acre French country home has a place for guests, a swimming pool, vaulted ceilings, a sunroom, skylights, an office, and a home theatre. This is of course, on top of the six bedrooms, several bathrooms, and a 6,106 square feet living room!
Barry Manilow – Palm Springs – $2.2 Million
Barry Manilow has earned his status and power by working in Hollywood in every way possible, he is known as a singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, actor, and producer. Some of his most popular records are Copacabana, Mandy, Can’t Smile Without You, I Write the Songs, and Could It Be Magic.
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The Grammy Award-winning singer married Garry Kief in 2014 and ever since the pair have lived in a massive Palm Springs home. Their home has eight bedrooms, five and a half baths, all of which is spread over 9798 square feet and costs the couple $2.2 million.
Nick Nolte — $3.9 Million, Malibu
The Golden Globe Award-winning actor has been working in the industry since 1969 and many young actors use his experience to make their own way in Hollywood. Nowadays, the 80-year-old lives a quiet life in Malibu.
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His 6,000-square-feet turned out to be quite a good purchase, Nick bought it for $3.9 million and now the home is appraised for $8.25 million. It has 19-foot vaulted ceilings throughout the home, skylights, carved wood fireplaces and many and more bedrooms and bathrooms.
Dennis Rodman – Est. $1.1 Million, California
The retired basketball player is known as “The Worm” has shown that he also has a keen mind for trade and commerce. He has used his savings to buy multiple homes, only selling them when they increased in price.
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His $1.1 million California home being one of them. After a few updates and major spruce, Rodman sold the home for a healthy bonus. This strategy has allowed him to still maintain his luxurious lifestyle without any of the constraints of traditional work.
Scottie Pippen – Est. $ 1.9 Million, Illinois
Pippen used his annual paycheck of $109.9 million in a way that would have made any financial adviser ecstatic! The NBA player for 17 years and winner of win six National Basketball Association championships is a force to reckon with, both in sports and in economics.
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He has many residences to live but his preferred home is in Illinois, which fetched him $1.899 million. The 10,000-square-feet home has six-bedroom, five and a half baths with personalized walk-in closets, two master suites, an infinity pool, a spa, and a water slide!
Robin Roberts – Est. $25 Million, Beverly Hills
Roberts was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer. Despite all that, the 2012 Peabody Award winner won the fight against the illness and is finally cancer-free!
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She is enjoying all that life has to offer at her $25 million home in a secluded and A-lister filled neighbourhood in Beverly Hills. Her home is surrounded by water and can only be accessed by a glass bridge!
Michael Strahan – Est. $17 Million, Los Angeles
Strahan worked for the New York Giants of the NFL for 15 long years and during his career, the team went on to win two NFC championships and two Super Bowls. His success and popularity earned him $65 million.
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His first big purchase was this $17 million home, the classic “celebrity villa” has it all, massive 20-foot ceilings, a formal dining room, state-of-the-art French doors, an enormous 59-feet swimming pool, and of course, a gym.
Judge Mathis — Est. $3.199 Million, California
Judge Mathis is a, you guessed it, former judge in the Detroit-area district court! He rose to fame in 1991 on his show Judge Mathis, which now has 21 seasons and counting. He has won the Daytime Emmy Award $20 million in his savings.
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Using this money, the 60-year-old bought himself a 6,399 square feet home in California. The $3.199 million Mediterranean-inspired home has six bathrooms and five bedrooms and offers breathtaking sunset views from the massive swimming pool. It also has a resort-worthy outdoor entertainment area with palm trees and waterfalls, plus huge artificial boulders!
Kimberly Guilfoyle – Est. $4.5 Million, Hamptons
The popular journalist, attorney, political analyst, and television personality rose to fame as a co-host on the show The Five on Fox News. In 2018, she surprised everyone when she quit to go and become an attorney in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.
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Divorced twice, Kimberly used her paycheck to buy her $4.5 million Hamptons home to decompress and hideaway. The seven-bedroom waterfront home exudes luxury and solidified her status as an A-lister.
Jason Momoa – $4 Million, California
Despite having worked in Hollywood for years, Mamoa just got his big break when he got cast in The Game Of Thrones to play Khal Drago. After that, his career went from success to success and he has signed a multi-million deal to play Aquaman.
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To celebrate, he bought this $4 million home which is surrounded by nature and has mountain views from all sides. He lives there with his wife, Lisa Bonet and their two children.
Kurt Warner – $5 million, Scottsdale, Old Home
Kurt Warner has earned himself time all the time to rest and he does that in an old manor in Scottsdale which he bought for $5 million. The 11,000 square feet home has ten washrooms, seven bedrooms, a massage room, a bar, and a room for the kids.
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Can we talk about upkeep one more time? Because seriously, can you even guess how much it costs to run an old manor? And that too as exuberant and luxurious as this one? Let’s just say it is probably a pretty penny or two and probably takes a good chunk of Kurt’s $40 million.
Ndamukong Suh – $7.29 Million, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The worldwide star kickstarted his football career as a teen, he was soon picked to play for the NFL on behalf of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He holds a record for having a 4.98 seconds dash time in the 40 yards. During his career, he has 518 tackles, three defensive touchdowns, and 34 pass deflections and he has also won the All-American honours while he was in college playing for Nebraska!
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His impressive skills have earned him many titles as well as an annual salary of $114 million. Suh used $7.2 million to buy this home in Fort Lauderdale. This is rather modest for him since he is currently the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Ronda Rousey – $5 Million, Venice, California
The 33-year-old professional wrestler has $12 million and was instrumental in improving the popularity of UFC among women. While she has been inactive in recent years, her fame only continues to grow.
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She and her husband, Travis Browne, adopted a daughter right after getting married in 2017 and named her Leanna Mercy Rousey. Ronda credits her daughter as one of the reasons, she works less. The family lives in a $5 million home in Venice, California.
Samuel L. Jackson – $13 Million, New York
Every movie lover knows his name. The versatile actor has built a strong career and has earned an impressive number, $250 million. At one point, he was named the highest-grossing actor by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Despite his overflowing riches, Jackson likes to keep it lowkey- by celebrity standards. He lived in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in New York. He put in nearly $5 million worth of upgrades to the place before moving in and making it his permanent home.
Mark Cuban – Est.$24.4 Million, Dallas
The successful entrepreneur, media proprietor, television personality and is known for his growing capital! He has earned $4.3 billion, most of which was earned through careful analysis of the industry.
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Mark is also the owner of Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and the co-owner of 2929 Entertainment. He currently lives at Preston Hollow Manor in Dallas along with his wife Tiffany Stewart. It has ten bedrooms, a wet bar, a spa, and a massive pool all of which cover an area of 23,700 square feet.