March 28, 2024 | Sarah Ng

38 Of The Most Outrageous Celebrity Purchases


How Do Our Favorite Celebs Spend Their Money?

With millions at their fingertips, celebrities spend their money in the craziest ways. From Nicolas Cage's dinosaur skull to Mike Tyson's Bengal tigers, here are the most outrageous celebrity purchases we've ever heard of.

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Celine Dion's Humidifier Is On Another Level

Celine Dion's humidifier must be built different because she paid a whopping $2 million for it.

humidifier on the table in home interiorManaana.a, Shutterstock

Nicolas Cage Spent Thousands On A Dinosaur Skull

Nicolas Cage outbid Leonardo Dicaprio for a dinosaur skull—but this was a mistake. Though Cage spent $276,000 on this ancient artifact, he eventually had to return it.

He told The Hollywood Reporter, "I bought it at a legitimate auction and found out it was abducted from Mongolia illegally, and then I had to give it back. Of course it should be awarded to its country of origin. But who knew? Plus, I never got my money back. So that stank".

A Dinosaur SkullSuki Lee, Pexels

Lady Gaga Protected Herself From Ghosts

Lady Gaga wasn't taking any risks with the paranormal when she shelled out $50,000 for a ghost detector.

Lady Gaga smiling in black dressWikimedia Commons, Carlos M. Vazquez II

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Kim Basinger Bought A Town

In 1989, along with other investors, Kim Basinger shelled out $20 million to purchase a town in Georgia. This didn't end well. Facing bankruptcy just five years later, she had to sell it for the underwhelming price of $1 million.

Kim Basinger looking surprised.EdwinAC, Shutterstock

Bono Purchased A Crazy Plane Ticket

Bono had no qualms about buying his hat a plane ticket. After forgetting his hat in London, he paid $1,500 for its transportation to Italy.

Bono Vox vocalist of U2 in Turin,Italy - 2015Stefano Guidi, Shutterstock

Ashton Kutcher Wanted To Go To Space

Ashton Kutcher wanted to take a trip to space and he had the money to do it. He spent $200,000 for a spot on the Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. However, he didn't even end up going. 

Kutcher later confessed, "When I got married and had kids, my wife encouraged that it was not a smart family decision to be heading into space when we have young children".

The Scaled Composites SpaceShipTwo spaceplane (central fuselage) resting under its mothership - 2009Virgin Galactic/Mark Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Bill Gates Spent Millions On A Piece Of History

Why visit a museum, when you can purchase the best historical pieces for yourself? In 1994, Bill Gates did just that when he bought Leonardo Da Vinci's "Codex Leicester" notebooks. They were worth $30.8 million.

Bill Gates attends the Futur Show convention, in Milan. - 2004Paolo Bona , Shutterstock

Paris Hilton Pampered Her Dogs With A Mansion

Reportedly, Paris Hilton spoiled her beloved pups with a mansion worth $325,000. According to her Twitter account, it's a "two-story doggy mansion that has air conditioning, heating, designer furniture, and a chandelier".

Paris Hilton at the CW Network presents Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Tom Cruise Spoiled Katie Holmes

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's relationship may have gone down in flames, but while they were together, there was no expense spared. For her wedding gift, he purchased her a $20 million private jet.

Tom Cruise, Katie HolmesEverett Collection, Shutterstock

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Kim Kardashian Purchased Michael Jackson's Jacket

Kim Kardashian's daughter North is a Michael Jackson fan, so Kim did what any rich mom would do... She bought North Michael Jackson's jacket. On Instagram, Kim said, "North is a really big Michael Jackson fan and we knew she would love this. We won this on an auction for Northie for Christmas".

It reportedly cost $65,625. And that wasn't all.

Michael Jackson's “Beat It” Jacket Worn On 1992https://www.flickr.com/photos/9557815@N05/, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

She Also Purchased His Hat

Kim Kardashian didn't stop with Michael Jackson's jacket, she also bought North his famous "Smooth Criminal" hat.

Jackson Wang-Michael Jackson attends The 4th Annual Roger Neal Oscar ViewingEugene Powers, Shutterstock

Justin Bieber Must Really Love Batman

Justin Bieber wanted his car to be just as slick as Batman's, so he spent $100,000 to convert his black Cadillac CTV-S into his very own Batmobile—complete with the word "Batmobile" on it.

Justin Bieber makes an appearance at the mRobo booth - 2012Brad Camembert, Shutterstock

Elton John Spent A Wild Amount On Flowers

It only took Elton John 20 months to rack up a florists' bill of $418,340. He even said, "I like flowers. I don't have any people to leave my money to. I'm a single man. I like to spend money. It's my money to spend".

Elton John walks the red carpet at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Party on February 09, 2020Silvia Elizabeth Pangaro, Shutterstock

James Cameron Has A Walnut Farm

James Cameron may love filming with the element of water, but turns out he's also into... farming? He bought land in New Zealand for $20 million, and it included his very own walnut farm.

Walnut harvest. Walnuts in the basket on the green grass.l i g h t p o e t, Shutterstock

Jay-Z Has An Expensive Race Horse

Reportedly, Jay-Z owns a horse named California Chrome—the Kentucky Derby winner. California Chrome also cost him a whopping $55 million.

Kentucky Derby - California Chrome - 2014Bill Brine, Flickr

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Steven Spielberg's Special Sled

In the 1980s, director Steven Spielberg purchased an incredible pice of Hollywood history: the Rosebud sled from the film Citizen Kane. He spent $60,000 on the sled, but later donated it to the Academy Museum.

He's been quoted saying, "It's in my office right now and it's been there for years and years, ever since I purchased it. It was at home for a while and then it was in my office. But I think it really belongs in a museum so everybody can see it".

Steven Spielberg attends a premiereDavid Livingston, Getty Images

Kendall Jenner's "Groovy" Couch

In 2016, Kendall Jenner spent $52,000 on a knitted sofa. It was designed by the Campana brothers for Edra. She even posted about the lavish piece of furniture in her blog: "[It's] all woven and a really groovy navy with purple shimmer. It works perfectly in the space!"

Boa By Edra, Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2009Renzo Giusti, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

David Beckham's Shiny Gift To His Wife

In 2011, David Becham supposedly gifted an iPhone plated in gold to his wife, Victoria Beckham. It cost him $33,000.

Gold iPhone X case - 2018Mark Mathosian, Flickr

Mike Tyson's Unbelievable Cats

Mike Tyson doesn't just have any kind of cats, he has white Bengal tigers—and they aren't cheap. Not including their care, each tiger had a price tag of $70,000.

White Bengal tiger at the Montgomery Zoo - 2018Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel, Flickr

Angelina Jolie Bought A Helicopter For Brad Pitt

Back when Brangelina was all the rage in 2012, Angelina Jolie allegedly bought Brad Pitt—her then-fiancé—a helicopter. As a bonus, she even paid for his flying lessons. The crazy price tag? $1.6 million.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie arrive at the Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Sara Blakely Bought THE "Grease" Pants

It was quite on brand for Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, to buy those skin-tight black pants that Olivia Newton-John wore at the end of Grease. They were a whopping $162,500.

Jeff Conaway FactsRandal Kleiser ,Grease (1978)

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Tyrese Gibson Purchased An Island For His Daughter

Although there is no reported amount for what Tyrese Gibson spent on his daughter's island, most private islands cost millions. He said, "She knows all about it and the island is called Love Island".

Tyrese Gibson arriving for the 'Fast And Furious 6' Premiere - 2013Featureflash Photo Agency, Shutterstock

Akon Has His Very Own Mine

Yes, in 2007, Akon purchased a mine—but not just any mine—a diamond mine. Though the price of the mine has not been determined, its riches reportedly generates millions.

Akon in the press room at the 2006 Billboard Music Awardss_bukley, Shutterstock

Kelly Rowland Gave A Unique Baby Shower Gift

Reportedly, for Beyoncé's baby shower, Kelly Rowland offered up a lavish gift: a $5,200 tub. Even wilder? It was made with 44,928 imported crystals.

Pop group DESTINY'S CHILD at the 2002 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.Featureflash Photo Agency, Shutterstock

George Lucas Wasn't Taking Any Risks

George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch cost him $100 million. To keep it safe, he purchased a personal fire department for himself. It even has its own staff of 12 firefighters, and is equipped with fire trucks.

Main house at Skywalker Ranch -  George Lucas.Mike McCune, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Tom Cruise Wanted To Keep An Eye On His Baby

While Katie Holmes was pregnant, Tom Cruise shelled out $200,000 for a personal sonogram machine.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Ceremony honoring Cameron Diaz - 2009s_bukley, Shutterstock

Kim And Kanye's Lavish Washroom Set-Up

Back when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were still an item, they supposedly spent $750,000 on their toilet seats, which were plated in gold.

The gold toilet at Atlas Izakaya - 2023Jenni Konrad, Flickr

Daniel Radcliffe Dropped Thousands On His Mattress

Harry Potter may have slept in the cupboard under the stairs, but Daniel Radcliffe sleeps on a $17,000 mattress. Yes, the actor purchased a very pricey custom mattress from Savoir.

Daniel Radcliffe looking surprisedJoella Marano, Flickr

Miley Cyrus's Dogs Travel In Style

Reportedly, Miley Cyrus purchased a Range Rover just for her dogs. With this particular vehicle, the dogs have free reign to damage it and shed on it to their hearts' content.

Miley and her dog Roadie - 2007Mike Schmid, Flickr

The Legend of Ben Affleck's Toilet Seat For Jennifer Lopez

What is it with celebrities and their toilet seats? Allegedly, back in the 2000s, Ben Affleck gave a very luxurious toilet seat to Jennifer Lopez. It was supposedly made with rubies, pearls, sapphires, and even a diamond?? It cost $105,000.

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez at The Mother Premiere - 2023Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Bought An Expensive Barbie

For Beyoncé and Jay-Z, there are no expenses spared when it comes to Blue Ivy. On her first birthday, they purchased an $80,000 Barbie that was covered with diamonds.

Jay-Z and Beyonce attend the Mike Coppola, Getty Images

Courteney Cox Spoiled Jennifer Aniston

What are friends for? Well, if you're friends are members of the Friends cast, they might go above and beyond when it comes to gifts. Reportedly, Courteney Cox gave Jennifer Aniston a Chanel bicycle, which cost $12,000. The perfect way to cycle in style.

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston at the American Film Institute - 2018Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Angelina Jolie Almost Bought Hemingway's Typewriter

Now, this item might not belong on this list because it wasn't actually purchased, but Angelina Jolie was this close to dropping $250,000 on a typewriter that once belonged to Ernest Hemingway—a potential wedding gift for Brad Pitt.

Ernest Hemingway TypewriterCullen328, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Keira Knightley's Pricey Piece Of Nature

In 2013, Keira Knightley wed James Righton. His wedding gift to her was a century-old olive tree worth $4,500. The couple's initials were carved into the wood.

Keira Knightley & husband James Righton - 2015Jaguar PS, Shutterstock

Kanye Allegedly Purchased 10 Burger Kings

The era of Kim and Kanye gave us enough headlines for a lifetime. According to rumors, as a wedding gift, Kanye bought his wife 10 Burger Kings. 

Kanye West at in-store appearance for Kanye West Album Signing - 2007Everett Collection, Shutterstock

Drake Sleeps On A Luxurious Horsehair Mattress

Drake paid £314,000 for his horsehair matress from Hästens.

Drake at the LA Premiere Of HBO's Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock

Kim Kardashian's Fancy Trash Receptacles

In 2018, Kim Kardashian owned designer trash cans—Louis Vuitton, no less.

Louis Vuitton trash cans - 2006Ian Collins, Flickr

Mike Tyson's Opulent Bathtub

Mike Tyson has a bathtub made of 24 karat gold. He shelled out $2.2 million for it.

Retro golden bathtub in vintage bathroommariakray, Shutterstock


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