List of Celebrities Who Own Private Islands, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. What do you do when you are a celebrity with an extra $10 million lying around? You buy your own private island of course. Some of the world's most famous actors, musicians and businessmen own their own private islands. Some use their islands as a paparazzi free getaway, while others rent out their islands to wealthy travelers.
Who is the most famous person who owns a private island? Johnny Depp tops our list. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star owns a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall’s Pond Cay in the Caribbean. The "Lone Ranger" actor says that Marlon Brando taught him how to buy an island. Depp takes advantage of the privacy of owning an island and he rarely shares his experiences with the media. Other famous actors who own islands include Robin Williams, Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts.
In 2009, Tyler Perry purchased the White Bay Cay in The Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. The "Madea" mastermind took pilot lessons so he could fly his private plane to the island. Perry purchased the island to celebrate his 40th birthday. Speaking with People Magazine, Perry stated, “I'm a loner by nature, so when I'm out there on these islands, I just feel like the only person in the world.”
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Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp owns a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall’s Pond Cay in the Caribbean. The "Lone Ranger" actor says that Marlon Brando taught him how to buy an island.
John Lennon
John Lennon purchased the Dorinish Island in Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland. The island was nicknamed "Beatles Island." Yoko Ono sold the property after Lennon's death and donated the money to an Irish orphanage.
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts reportedly owns her own island in the Bahamas.
Leonardo DiCaprio
In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio purchased the Blackadore Caye island, which is located off the coast of Belize. He plans on building a hotel and airport on the property.
Mel Gibson
In 2005, Mel Gibson bought the Mao Island, a volcanic island in Fiji's Lau Group of islands. The island was featured in an episode of "30 Rock" entitled "Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning."
Pamela Anderson
In 2007, Tommy Lee bought an island off the coast of Dubai and gave it to Pamela Anderson. He was attempting to win the "Baywatch" babe back.
Robin Williams
"Good Will Hunting" actor Robin Williams owns an island in Pender Harbor, British Columbia, Canada.
Shakira
In 2011, Shakira teamed up with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters to buy an island of Bonds Cay, north of the Bahamas. They are reportedly developing a resort for multi-millionaires.
Steven Spielberg
"Jaws" director Steven Spielberg owns an island in Madeira Archipelago off the coast of Portugal.
Tyler Perry
In 2009, Tyler Perry purchased the White Bay Cay in The Exuma Cays in the Bahama. The "Madea" mastermind took pilot lessons so he could fly his private plane to the island.