KW: outrageous celebrity purchases
For as long as people have been rich and famous, there have been stories about their extravagant lifestyles. From spending $10,000 a month on bottled holy water to dropping $276,000 on a dinosaur skull, there is no shortage of stories of wild and outlandish celebrity shopping habits. Read on for 50 of the most outrageous splurges of the filthy rich.
1. John Legend: $2,500 Cheese Wheel
KW: John Legend's cheese wheel purchase
Last year, singer and songwriter John Legend surprised wife Chrissy Teigen with an early Christmas present -- a gigantic wheel of cheese. Teigen shared a picture of her "lifetime dream" on Instagram, saying the whole thing makes her "emotional." She didn't reveal the price of the gift, but Huffington Post estimated the cost at about $2,500.
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2. Beyoncé: $3,500 Crib
KW: Blue Ivy's crib
No celebrity baby nursery is complete without over-the-top, luxurious sleeping accommodations. People magazine reported Beyoncé purchased her daughter Blue Ivy a $3,500 Lucite crib from NurseryWorks. She isn't the only celeb who owns this luxe item either; Robert Downey, Jr. and Tony Roma also own the same style.
3. Angelina Jolie: $18,500 Olive Tree
KW: Angelina Jolie's olive tree gift
Angelina Jolie gave Brad Pitt a 200-year old olive tree for Valentine's Day in 2010, US Weekly reported. Jolie spent $18,500 on the gift, which she planned to plant at the couple's $60 million estate in the south of France. According to an insider, "It's a very special tree and cost her a fortune."
4. Lady Gaga: $50,000 Ghost Detection Equipment
KW: Lady Gaga's ghost detector splurge
Lady Gaga purchased a $50,000 Electro-Magnetic Field Reader to detect any paranormal activity backstage at her concerts, according to EOnline. Glamour magazine also reported she's so terrified of ghosts she hires ghost hunters and paranormal investigators to examine every hotel room and tour venue she stays and performs in.
5. Gwyneth Paltrow: $650 per Panel Wallpaper
KW: Gwyneth Paltrow's wallpaper
In August 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow told Elle Décor that DeGournay hand-painted wallpaper is one item she can't live without. "I indulged with one wall in my London living room covered in a gorgeous pattern," she said. She didn't reveal the cost of the splurge, but personal finance website Smarty Cents estimated the cost is about $650 per panel, or $12,000 per room.
6. Madonna: $10,000 per Month on Holy Water
KW: Madonna's holy water costs
Even though Madonna has a staggering net worth of $520 million, spending $10,000 a month on holy water still seems outrageous. In 2008, In Touch Weekly reported The Material Girl and her family of five would only drink specially blessed Kabbalah water, which ran about $5 a bottle.
7. Donald Trump: $100 Million Private Jet
KW: Donald Trump's private jet purchase
Real estate mogul and presidential candidate Donald Trump isn't shy about his luxurious lifestyle, including his $100 million private jet. The Donald bought his Boeing 747 jet from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and then renovated the aircraft to include 24-carat gold seat belts, gold-plated faucets and Rolls Royce engines, according to Business Insider.
8. Paris Hilton: $325,000 Doghouse
KW: Paris Hilton doghouse purchase
Last year, Paris Hilton shared an Instagram image of her dogs lounging in their custom-made doghouse. The 300-square-foot doghouse cost $325,000, according to a 2009 Life & Style Weekly interview. The miniature mansion, worthy of its own spot on MTV Cribs, has central air conditioning, designer furniture, leather seating, a balcony and chandelier.
9. Kelly Rowland: $5,200 Baby Bathtub
KW: Blue Ivy bathtub
Beyoncé's BFF, Kelly Rowland, purchased a $5,200 baby bathtub in anticipation of Blue Ivy's birth. Huffington Post reported the bathtub is studded with Swarovski crystals. Designer Lori Gardner spends more than two months applying each crystal by hand, according to ABC News.
10. George Lucas: $100 Million Ranch
KW: George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch
George Lucas, the movie mogul behind the Star Wars saga, owns a 4,700-acre piece of California property affectionately named "Skywalker Ranch." The purchase price was $100 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Lucas hired his own personal fire brigade to protect the property, which includes a staff of full-time firefighters, fire trucks and volunteers, Business Insider reported.
11. Victoria Beckham: $33,000 iPhone
KW: Victoria Beckham's iPhone splurge
Victoria Beckham (aka Posh Spice) spent $33,000 on a Stuart Hughes cellphone, made with 150 grams of 24-carat gold, according to US Weekly. Rumors circulated the luxury accessory was a "push present" from David Beckham after the birth of their daughter, Harper, but Victoria's rep told the magazine, "She's had the phone for ages. Nothing new."
12. Brad Pitt: $960,000 Painting
KW: Bard Pitt's artwork purchase
In 2009, Brad Pitt spent nearly $1 million on a painting by German artist Neo Rauch. The actor saw the piece at the Art Basel art fair in Switzerland, which depicts "a swirling view of a driver behind a red, Formula One-style racecar, with workers nearby carrying candy-colored hoses," reported The Wall Street Journal.
13. Ashton Kutcher: $1,900 Book
KW: Ashton Kutcher's expensive book
When Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were still an item, he bought her a limited edition Peter Beard art book for $1,900. The book is a compilation of photographs, photographers and artists from Beard's tour of Africa in the 1960s, and the price was so high because only 2,500 copies of the book were printed, according to entertainment website The Richest.
14. Jay Z: $250,000 on Champagne
KW: Jay Z Champagne splurge
In 2011, Jay Z spent $250,000 on liquor and Champagne at Miami's LIV club in celebration of his joint album with Kanye West, according to BET.com. A source said he started with bottles of Ace of Spades, and then moved on to a 15-liter bottle that cost $100,000. It's also rumored the rap mogul left the lucky server $50,000 in gratuity.
15. Katie Holmes: $24,000 Playhouse
KW: Suri Cruise's playhouse
Looks like Suri Cruise was on the forefront of the tiny house movement. In 2012, the UK Daily Mail reported Katie Holmes bought then-6-year-old Suri Cruise a $24,000 playhouse for Christmas. The Grand Victorian Playhouse, created by Sweet Retreat Kids, was complete with running water and electricity.
16. Blake Lively: $25,000 Stove
KW: Blake Lively's custom stove purchase
During a tour of her new home in Bedford, N.Y., Blake Lively showed off her custom blue La Cornue range, which can cost upwards of $25,000. An avid cook, Blakely had long dreamed of owning one of the custom ovens. She told Elle Décor, "I learned about La Cornue when I was going to school in the south of France...I thought: One day I'm going to have that!"
17. Oprah: $12,365 Ring
KW: Oprah ring splurge
Oprah is famous for her annual "favorite things" lists, many of which aren't cheap. So it's no surprise she favors a $12,365 Jorge Adeler cocktail ring. The "Rock Candy" ring features cleaved citrine and diamonds from the designer's 2014 spring collection. Oprah loved the item so much she even wore it on the cover of her January 2014 issue of "O" Magazine.
18. Bono: $1,700 Plane Ticket for His Hat
KW: airplane ticket for Bono's hat
U2 frontman Bono might also be famous for his charity work, but that doesn't stop him from making his own lavish splurges. He once paid to have his hat flown first-class from London to Italy for $1,700, according to The Telegraph. The hat reportedly ended up being moved from its first-class seat into the cockpit, next to the captain, so it wouldn't get crushed.
19. Daniel Radcliffe: $17,000 Mattress
KW: Daniel Radcliffe's luxury mattress
Harry Potter alum Daniel Radcliffe seems like a pretty low-key guy, so it might be surprising to learn he bought a $17,000 mattress. In 2007, People magazine reported that the actor purchased a custom-made Savoir mattress, which creates some of the finest handmade mattresses in the world.
20. Mike Tyson: $2 Million Bathtub
KW: Mike Tyson's $2 million bathtub
Mike Tyson certainly had a knack for spending money before he declared bankruptcy in 2003. The Washington Post reported that when Mike Tyson was married to Robin Givens, he bought her a $2 million bathtub for Christmas, in addition to several other outlandish purchases throughout his career. It's no wonder the former fighter ended up $38 million in debt.
21. Rihanna: $1 Million per Year on Hairstyling
KW: Rihanna's hairstyling costs
Keeping Rihanna's trend-setting tresses tamed and photo-ready is a full-time job. That's why the star pays her stylist, Ursula Stephen, a reported $1 million a year to stay right by her side. A source told the UK's Daily Mail, "[Rihanna] makes several appearances a week and the cost soon stacks up."
22. Tom Cruise: $200,000 Sonogram Machine
KW: Tom Cruise's sonogram purchase
Tom Cruise was so ecstatic about the impending birth of his daughter, Suri, that he purchased his very own sonogram machine. In a 2005 interview with Barbara Walters, he revealed he had purchased the machine to monitor the pregnancy. The Richest estimated the cost of this indulgence at a whopping $200,000.
23. Miley Cyrus: $400,000 Car for Her Dogs
KW: outrageous Miley Cyrus purchase
Miley Cyrus loves her dogs -- a lot. So much so, she purchased a $400,000 Range Rover Sport just for her furry friends to ride in. A source told The Daily Star, "They're free to jump around, leave their hairs over it, scratch it and have their blankets in there. Miley even joked that if she dies the Range Rover will go to them." That brings a whole new meaning to the term "lucky dog."
24. Kanye West: $70,000 Bracelet
KW: Kanye West outrageous purchase
It's probably not terribly shocking to learn that Kanye West has been known to make outrageous purchases. The Richest reported the rap star and fashion mogul purchased for wife Kim Kardashian a $70,000 "Panthere De Cartier Cuff" for Valentine's Day. The bracelet is part of a rare collection made from onyx, emeralds, gold and diamonds.
25. Courtney Cox: $12,000 Bicycle
KW: Jennifer Aniston's Chanel bike
She might be one of the world's most famous friends, but it looks like she's one of the best, too. When Courtney Cox found out her pal and former co-star Jennifer Aniston wanted to start bike riding for exercise, she went out and purchased her bestie a $12,000 bicycle, celebrity and style website PopSugar reported. The bike, made by design house Chanel, features eight speeds, weighs 36 pounds and comes with a quilted leather saddlebag and seat with the Chanel 'CC' logo.
26. Nicholas Cage: $270,000 Dinosaur Skull
KW: Nicholas Cage's dinosaur skull splurge
Nicholas Cage is infamous for his rather bizarre taste in collectibles. Vanity Fair reported Oscar-winning actor Nicholas Cage won a Tyrannosaurus bataar skull at a 2007 auction. He actually outbid Leonardo DiCaprio, paying over $270,000 for the 67-million-year-old artifact, which was later believed to be stolen property.
27. Celine Dion: $2 Million Humidifier
KW: Celine Dion's humidifier
Part of Celine Dion's three-year, $100 million deal to perform exclusively at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas included the installation of a $2 million humidifier on stage. The misting sprayer hung above her head while she performed, to "preserve her singing voice in the harsh desert climate," according to MSN.
28. Chris Brown: $2,500 Toy Cars
KW: Chris Brown's luxury toy cars
Chris Brown bought his daughter three miniature luxury cars for her birthday, UK's Daily Mail reported. Brown, an avid car enthusiast, ordered specific models that matched his own favorite sports cars: Ranger Rover and Lamborghini. Each car cost a reported $2,500 and comes with leather and suede interiors, custom rims and working headlights.
29. Kim Kardashian: $115,000 Wristwatch
KW: Kim Kardashian's expensive wristwatch
In 2011, talk show host Piers Morgan asked Kim Kardashian about the most extravagant thing she ever bought. The reality star admitted she had recently spent $115,000 on a wristwatch. When the host expressed shock at the price tag, Kardashian replied, "Yes, but I got a really good deal and I traded two in for it. Technically, I was only out of pocket for $50,000 to $60,000."
30. Elton John: $200,000 on Flowers
KW: Elton John's flower splurge
In 2000, Elton John revealed that he had spent more than $200,000 on flowers in less than two years, according to StyleBlazer, a style blog. When asked about this outrageous celebrity splurge, John simply answered, "Well, I like flowers."
31. Jamie Foxx: $18,000 Crocodile Skin Jacket
KW: Jamie Foxx's outrageous purchase
Jamie Foxx bought an $18,000 crocodile skin jacket while in Las Vegas, according to Yahoo! Lifestyle. He said, "It was crazy. Stupid. I've never even worn it. It never matched anything and it didn't even fit properly." Still, that's one heck of an impulse buy.
32. Drake: $50,000 on Adult Entertainment
KW: Drake dollar bills splurge
The "Hotline Bling" rapper Drake made news when he "made it rain" at a strip club in North Carolina, throwing $50,000 worth of bills onstage at Cameo Nightclub. Photos published by TMZ showed the 26-year old Canadian star throwing the bills in the air until the floor of the club was covered. Allegedly, rapper Bleu Davinci chipped in an additional $25,000, for a total of $75,000 in bills.
33. Justin Bieber: $750 Haircut
KW: Justin Bieber haircut
Emulated by teen boys everywhere, the haircut that swept the nation reportedly cost a whopping $750. In 2011, Life & Style Weekly featured an interview with Justin Bieber's hairstylist, Vanessa Price. The stylist, who only makes house calls, said she usually cut the star's swooping bangs every few weeks while he was on tour, charging a whopping $750 per visit.
34. Floyd Mayweather: $100,000 in Sneakers
KW: Floyd Mayweather's sneaker collection
Floyd Mayweather is known for being a bit of a sneakerhead. In 2015, the champion boxer shared a picture on social media featuring 80 pairs of Christian Louboutin sneakers, with the caption: "I'm having a hard time choosing which #ChristianLouboutin I want to wear. I could only fit 80 pairs of #redbottoms in this photo..." With each pair of designer sneakers running at least $1,000, the photo alone contained an estimated $100,000 worth of athletic footwear.
35. Johnny Depp: $3.6 Million Private Island
KW: Johnny Depp's private island
When you're a huge movie star like Johnny Depp, privacy is hard to come by. Forbes reported the actor purchased a 45-acre island for $3.6 million in 2004. The island, named Lilly Rose Beach after Depp's daughter, is located in the Bahamas and has six beaches. He told Vanity Fair, "I don't think I'd ever seen a place so pure and beautiful. You can feel your pulse rate drop about 20 beats. It's instant freedom."
36. Tony Robbins: $250 Million Soccer Team and Stadium
KW: Tony Robbins' soccer team
In 2014, Tony Robbins purchased the rights to start a Major League Soccer team in Los Angeles. The price tag included the cost of a new stadium in South Los Angeles and some of the investors in the project include NBA legend Magic Johnson and Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber. The Los Angeles Times reported the team is expected to hit the field in 2018.
37. Ben Affleck: $2,500 Bathroom Rug
KW: Ben Affleck's Persian rug purchase
When you have a spare Persian rug, you put it in your bathroom, obviously. Star Crush, a celebrity blog, reported Argo director Ben Affleck was swindled into purchasing the $2,500 rug during a trip to Turkey because the salesman told him, "Your wife will love you for it." Well, that didn't really pan out, so the rug was banished to the bathroom.
38. Sandra Bullock: $14,000 Andy Warhol Painting
KW: Sandra Bullock's art collection splurge
He might be barely out of diapers, but Sandra Bullock's son Louis is already quite the art collector. Huffington Post reported the actress bought her son a $14,000 Andy Warhol painting. She's also purchased two works by artist Patrick Roberts for him, according to US Weekly.
39. Gisele Bundchen: $20 Million Mansion
KW: Gisele Bundchen's mansion
Famous supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her husband, football star Tom Brady, spent $20 million building a six-bedroom, 22,000 square-foot eco-friendly home in Los Angeles, according to USA Today. The mega-mansion boasts a moat filled with koi fish, walls with three different varieties of Texas limestone, as well as steel doors and window frames, US Weekly reported.
40. Kristen Stewart: $12,000 Vintage Guitars
KW: Kristen Stewart's vintage guitar splurge
When Kristen Stewart was still dating her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, US Weekly reported she surprised him with two vintage guitars for Christmas: a 1959 Fender Jazzmaster and a 1947 K&F Lap Steel. The two instruments were worth a total of $12,000, according to the publication.
41. Kendall Jenner: $22,000 Handbag
KW: Kendall Jenner's handbag purchase
With a net worth of $10 million, Kendall Jenner is one of the richest models in the world. Late last year, Jenner was seen shopping in New York City carrying a $22,000 Hermes Birkin bag, reported Celebuzz celebrity blog. That might be an outrageous price tag, but it's good to know the model appears to be just as passionate about raising money for charity as she is about splurging on designer duds.
42. Leonardo DiCaprio: $800 Concert Tickets
KW: Leonardo DiCaprio's celebrity splurge
When he's not filming movies, Leonardo DiCaprio likes to party in style. Last year, the Oscar-winning actor (finally) was spotted dancing at the Coachella music festival, where VIP tickets cost $799 each, reported CNN Money. But for someone who has a net worth of $245 million, that's just a drop in the bucket.
43. Ryan Reynolds: $3,200 Washer and Dryer Combo
KW: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively splurge
New parents Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are probably up to their ears in dirty laundry these days. Good thing they have a $3,200 Electrolux washer/dryer combo that washes AND dries laundry in just 29 minutes flat, reported US Weekly.
44. Kate Middleton: $2,350 Stroller
KW: Prince George's stroller
It's pretty much expected that any royal baby is going to roll around in style. When Prince George was born in 2013, he was seen cruising the streets in a $2,350 Silver Cross Balmoral pram. The stroller features a reclining hood, matching protective apron, leather harness and chrome shopping basket, according to US Weekly.
45. Farrah Abraham: $21,000 Makeover
KW: Farrah Abraham cosmetic surgery
Controversial "Teen Mom" Farrah Abraham went under the knife for several cosmetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, a chin implant and breast augmentation. US Weekly reported Abraham said of the surgery, "I think it's helped my confidence and for me to feel more like a woman."
46. Ke$ha: Over $2,000 per Month on Glitter
KW: Ke$ha's glitter budget
In a 2011 interview with Vanity Fair, Tik Tok singer Ke$ha said of her glitter budget, "It's pretty exorbitant. It's probably more like a few thousand every month." She also revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she employs a dedicated glitter specialist named "Santa." "He just follows me around and makes sure I'm always covered in glitter, because I feel it would be seriously a disappointment if I was ever seen without it," she told the talk show host.
47. Charlize Theron: $100,000 Clutch
KW: Charlize Theron's Oscars clutch
During the 2004 Oscars, Charlize Theron walked the red carpet with a Lana Marks Cleopatra alligator clutch, worth an estimated $100,000, reported MSN. This luxury accessory is made from rare animal skins and is encrusted with 1,500 round diamonds. It fact, it's so exclusive only five are made per year. The handbag's designer said, "Handbags like this are made from rare leather and exotic skins, and because they are limited editions and only very few are made, celebs like Charlize want to have it."
48. Shaquille O'Neal: $1 Million for Three Bentleys
KW: Shaquille O'Neal's Bentley splurge
Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal told Vanity Fair when he visited a Bentley dealership early in his career with the Lakers, the salesman didn't recognize him and thought O'Neal couldn't afford the luxury vehicles. He said, "I was so upset that I bought three Bentleys right there on the spot." He added, unhappily, "A million dollars gone in three minutes."
49. Mariah Carey: $600,000 Baby Grand Piano
KW: Marilyn Monroe's piano
In 1999, Mariah Carey spent $600,000 on a white baby grand piano that once belonged to Hollywood starlet Marilyn Monroe. The piano first belonged to Monroe's mother, which was sold outside the family. Monroe spent years looking for it and finally bought it back. It now rests safely in Carey's possession.
50. LeAnn Rimes: $5,922 Hotel Room
KW: LeAnn Rimes' outrageous purchase
LeAnn Rimes isn't afraid to shell out big bucks for a little R&R. The Richest reported the country star spent a jaw-dropping $5,922 per night during her stay at the Miraval Resort in Tuscson, Ariz. The resort and wellness center is known for helping guests live a balanced and in-the-moment lifestyle, and features three swimming pools, a golf course, yoga center, equestrian center, horseback riding trails and specialist consultations.
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