15 Celebs Who Have Insane Real Estate Portfolios
We've all heard of celebrities who are double threats (acting and singing) or even triple threats (acting, singing, and dancing). But maybe we should add another possible "threat" to the list: the real estate mogul. We're talking about the stars who have not just one glorious mansion splashed across the cover of Architectural Digest but at least three other homes, or who own a real estate portfolio that is estimated at $50 million or more.
These celebrities are living large and bicoastal, and we are kind of obsessed with the idea of having a primary residence, a mountain house, a beach house, a London flat, and more. Just the logistics alone of how much time they spend in which location are super fun to speculate about, even if we don't always get to see a glimpse of every property.
Please note that, much like a celeb's love life or hair color, their property portfolio can change quickly. We're not real estate agents, just celebrity gossip fans, so we make no promises that these property empires haven't grown (or shrunk) since we started writing this post. Given what we know now, we wouldn't be surprised if Oprah hit double digits soon.
Kris Jenner
Fans of Keeping Up With the Kardashians know that momager Kris Jenner is not only relentless about helping her kids make money and find fame, she's also super into living her own luxe lifestyle. On the reality show, viewers have gotten glimpses into her Hidden Hills, California, mansion (estimated to be worth about $20 million), as well as her Palm Springs getaway (estimated to be worth $12 million). She also owns at least two condos in Calabasas.
Oprah Winfrey
When it comes to dreamy real estate portfolios, it might be hard to top Oprah Winfrey. According to Architectural Digest, the talk show queen has at least six homes in places ranging from Montecito, California, (where she is basically neighbors with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), to Orcas Island in Washington, to Hawaii (where she has a 63-acre estate). She's also rumored to own additional properties that she has gifted or loaned to family members in the Midwest, so some estimates put her at owning nine properties in total.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift might just be an international real estate mogul. In addition to owning property in New York City, California, Rhode Island, and Nashville, she's said to be looking to add a property in London (home of her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn) to her portfolio as well. Some estimates suggest her current real estate holdings are worth more than $80 million, so she can probably afford to add a nice London flat to the mix.
Kanye West
Kanye West may have gotten his start as a rapper, but these days he's probably better known for his interests in design, architecture, and trolling his ex-wife's (now ex-) boyfriend. The Yeezy creator owns multiple plots of land in California (including in Palm Springs, across the street from Kris Jenner), a sprawling ranch in Wyoming, an apartment in Antwerp, and his childhood home in Chicago.
Tom Cruise
Another celebrity with an international real estate portfolio is none other than Tom Cruise. In addition to owning multiple properties in Clearwater, Florida (headquarters for the Church of Scientology), Tom is also said to own a historical estate in West Sussex, England.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have had a big summer when it comes to real estate. Not only did they put their NYC triplex on the market for a whopping $38.9 million, they bought a different NYC penthouse for $21.1 million, adding that to their Bondi Beach apartment in Australia and a home in the Hamptons.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
When a country star marries an Australian screen queen, they not only create a major celebrity couple, they set the stage for an international real estate empire. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have property in Nashville, New York City, and multiple locations in Australia.
Rupert Grint
Not only is actor Rupert Grint (aka Ron Weasley) all grown up and living the actor/dad life, but it turns out he has been quietly building a real estate empire since his Harry Potter days. He bought his parents a mansion valued at nearly $4 million, owns multiple properties throughout England, and has applied for permits to build six new homes on some land he owns. He's come quite a long way from the Weasleys' humble digs in The Burrow!
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is said to have a personal fortune of $300 million. Interestingly, he's shared that he made his first million not from acting or bodybuilding, but from real estate. He owns a diverse portfolio, including multiple homes, commercial property, and rental property.
Robert De Niro
Real estate is both a passion for Robert De Niro and a family business. The actor, who owns multiple residences in the US and in London, as well as commercial property including hotels, recently sold one of his New York properties. The listing agent for this $12-million deal was none other than his son Raphael, a high-profile agent in New York.
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are seriously into real estate and house flipping. According to Architectural Digest, the couple has bought and sold upwards of 20 homes in the last 20 years. Some estimates report that Ellen currently owns more than $63 million in real estate and has made close to that amount from her flips. Now that is something to dance about!
Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio is also widely invested in property, including owning a private island in Belize that he told The New York Times in 2015 was "was like heaven on Earth." Leonardo had intended to turn the island into an eco-friendly luxury resort, but those plans have reportedly stalled due to concerns about the impact a resort would have on local fishing grounds.
LeBron James
One of the side effects of being a professional athlete is often having to move multiple times due to trades from one team to the next. But the upside, for players as wealthy as LeBron James, is the chance to pick up a lot of property along the way. LeBron is said to own homes in Ohio, California, and Florida, with his California home alone worth more than $36 million!
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay-Z own some seriously expensive property! In addition to a home in the Hamptons and property in Florida, the iconic duo bought a family residence in the ritzy Bel Air area of California in 2017. The purchase was, at the time, one of the most expensive on record for Los Angeles county (which is saying something!), at a whopping $88 million.
Celine Dion
We all love that Celine Dion is a little bit extra, and her real estate portfolio is no different. While the Canadian singer has owned property all over the world, including in Nevada, Montreal, and Paris, we're most obsessed with her former home in Jupiter, Florida, which featured not only direct beach access but its own waterpark in the backyard! She sold the property in 2017 for $38.5 million.