Celebrities Who Own Private Islands: Check Out The Luxury Retreats These Stars Call Getaway
Jay-Z and Beyoncé – The Bahamas, $3 Million
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a massive joint net worth that we bet that they can afford anything they want. The couple loves giving each other lavish gifts and an example of this is Jay-Z’s fifth-year anniversary gift to his wife which was a $- million island in the Bahamas.
David Copperfield – Musha Cay, $50 Million
You should not underestimate magician David Copperfield because he was actually able to grow his net worth massively to the point that he was able to purchase his very own island in the Bahamas called the Musha Cay. The $50-million island became a destination for a luxury resort which has very high nightly rates and a rule that says you have to stay at least for four nights. We wonder if their $39K nightly rate already comes with vacation insurance.
Marlon Brando – Tetiaroa, Amount Undisclosed
The late Marlon Brando was able to buy his own private island during the 1960s because he could afford to do due to the success of his career that started way back in the 1940s. The island was originally named the Tetiaroa island but in 1973, the island’s name was changed to the Marlon Brando island. Pacific Beachcomber SC acquired the island after Brando’s death and by 2014, they were able to put up a resort which they named The Brando Resort.
Larry Ellison – Lanai, $300 Million
Larry Ellison built his billion-dollar net worth through the success of his company, the Oracle Corporation. Back in 2012, he purchased a $300-million island in Hawaii and the island has a total of two Four Seasons resorts that really give you the whole luxurious vacation experience.
The Barclay Brothers – Brecqhou, $4.3 Million
The Barclay twins, David and Frederick, love investing in real estate properties, thanks to the billions they have in their bank account. They purchased the Brecqhou island back in 1993 and it is said that the island is worth around $4.3 million.
John Lennon – Dorinish Island, $42.50K
The Beatles is considered to be one of the most legendary bands in the music industry and it made its members crazy rich. John Lennon was the group’s co-founder who was able to buy an island in Ireland called the Dorinish Island. His wife sold the island for over $42K after his passing and she donated the money to an Irish orphanage.
Steven Spielberg – Madeira Archipelago, Amount Undisclosed
Steven Spielberg has got to be one of the top filmmakers in the industry for generations now so we’re sure you’re not really surprised that he has the money to buy his own island. He bought not one, but two islands at the Madeira Archipelago which he uses for his family vacations. He also has a luxury yacht which he can use to cruise between the two.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé – The Bahamas, $3 Million
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a massive joint net worth that we bet that they can afford anything they want. The couple loves giving each other lavish gifts and an example of this is Jay-Z’s fifth-year anniversary gift to his wife which was a $- million island in the Bahamas.
Larry Page – Eustasia Island, Amount Undisclosed
Larry Page has amassed a million-dollar net worth after he co-founded Google. He is said to be the owner of a private island called Eustatia which is within the British Virgin Islands. He put up solar-powered luxury villas that would give the most enjoyable experience to those who need a break from the city. Well, they might as well secure a travel insurance too so that they’d take their trips worry-free.
Naomi Campbell – Turkey, Amount Undisclosed
Naomi Campbell makes guys go crazy over her and an example was when one of her former suitors gifted her for her birthday a property on a private island. The beach house is on an island in Turkey and is entirely eco-friendly. Architect Luis de Garrido was the man behind the whole property’s design.
Bernard Arnault – Indigo Island, $35 Million
Bernard Arnault is the man behind the luxury goods company, LVMH. He actually takes credit for being one of the wealthiest people in the world. In fact, he is that rich that he owns a $35-million island called the Indigo Island and it has some villas that are owned by very high-profile Hollywood stars.
Richard Branson – Necker Island, $180K
The Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has had one of the greatest returns on his investments because when he purchased the Necker island back in the late 1970s, it had only cost him around $180K. Today, he has put up several luxury resorts and really proves that he is an expert in making money.
Ted Turner – St. Phillips Island, $4.9 Million
Ted Turner is the man behind CNN and has been living in affluence for several decades already, He bought the 4,680-acre St. Phillips island back in 1979 where he built a deluxe house and maintained the lush greenery surrounding it. The State of Carolina bought the island from him for $4.9 million and they plan to open it to the public.
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