#30. Brigitte Bardot
French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot is one of the biggest sex symbols from the 1950s and 1960s. She took on groundbreaking roles that had never been seen before at her time and she paved the way for many women in the industry. She was known for her sex appeal as well as her style and her incredible voice. After 20 years in the business, she decided to retire, and even though that happened all the way back in 1973, she is still a huge part of pop culture.
She decided she had had enough of the entertainment industry and retired to enjoy her many millions of dollars in her $5.6 million mansion in the south of France, one of the most expensive areas to live in the world. The house, which has an inifnity pool and a huge guest house, is actually for sale at the moment. Perhaps she's looking for something even more lavish?
#29. Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman is one of the biggest actors Hollywood has ever seen. He received a total of five Academy Award nominations and won one of them for his work in The French Connection. He appeared in several movies and had many iconic roles, but he decided to take a break in 2004. He made a brief comeback in 2016 before retiring for good in 2017, and he is now enjoying life in his luxurious $27 million villa in Monterrey.
Just imagine how much money a person must have if the house alone costs $27 million! He loves spending time in his mansion, away from everyone else, because it gives him time to write his novels, which are his big passion nowadays. He has written three novels, all about historical fiction. He has also written police thrillers and love stories. And what better place to write a novel than a 2.37 acre villa that has a spectacular view of the ocean?
#28. Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain started his career in Hollywood in 1958, when he was in his 20s. He quickly became an idol amongst teenagers when he began working on Dr. Kildare, a show that aired from 1961 to 1966. He went on to star on many television projects and was the original Jason Bourne in the first film of the franchise, The Bourne Identity. He has even worked in musical theater and is still working today at 85 years old.
When he is not busy working, he goes to relax at his $19 million mansion in Maui, where he has been living since the 70s with his husband, Martin Rabbett. The lavish residence is 6,000 big and it is right by the bach. It also has a pool and its own spa, plus six bedrooms and of course, a guest house that can house several people.
#27. Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins is one of those people who need no introduction, but we will give him one anyway. The Welsh actor began his career in 1960, right after he left the army. He first did stage work where he gained recognition and was later offered roles on television. Over the years, he starred in countless movies and has appeared in many show, and was at one point the highest-paid actor in the UK.
He made a whole lot of money during his career and bought a gorgeous $4.9 million mansion in Malibu, California, surrounded by many other celebrity neighbors. His house is special because it was the only one in his neighborhood not to be affected by the destructive California fires of 2018. In fact, his next-door neighbors, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, lost their home and all their belongings, while Hopkin's house didn't even get a scratch.
#26. Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John is best known for her role as Sandy in the super-successful musical Grease, which helped her achieve fame along with John Travolta. While Travolta decided to pursue acting after the film and became very famous, Newton-John decided to focus on music, which was not the best idea. She only had moderate success with her music career, but thankfully, she made so much money with Grease that she never had to worry about finances.
In fact, she owns an incredible ranch in Malibu that is worth $7.5 million. The property has a guesthouse, a stable, a barn, and a pasture for animals. She also has a gorgeous property in Australia that extends over 187 acres and is valued at $3.9 million. She is spending most of her time relaxing at home, as she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her main focus is to get healthy, and everyone is wishing her the best.
#25. Judi Dench
Judi Dench is one of the greatest actors Britain has to offer. She has appeared in more than 100 films and stage plays, such as Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. She has even dabbed into musical theater and won numerous accolades. She has been nominated for an Academy Award a total of seven times and has taken one of the precious awards home. Her latest work was in Cats, one of the biggest flops of 2019.
Even though Cats did terribly with critics and in the box office, Dench has nothing to worry about, because her bank account is big enough to support her for several lifetimes. When she is not busy making movies, she spends time in her gorgeous house in Outwood, Surrey, which extends over 6,910 square feet. The property is equipped with several barns to house all the animals she owns, and it also has a heated swimming pool.
#24. Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is one of the biggest singers the 20th century saw. Born in Puerto Rico, Moreno moved to New York with her mother in the 1940s, where she quickly gained attention for her talent as a singer, dancer, and actress. She has famously appeared in West Side Story and The King and I, and is one of the celebrities with the most awards in history. She is one of the few to have received the "triple crown of acting".
In fact, she has won all major awards: a Grammy, an Emmy, an Oscar, and a Tony, plus countless others. The Hollywood legend spends her downtime at a gorgeous villa in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 5,500-square-foot property is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything a star of her caliber needs and more.
#23. Tina Turner
Tina Turner is often referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll, and no title could describe her better. While she began her career in a duo with her husband at the time, Ike Turner, she became very successful when she went solo. She has sold out stadiums all over the world, sold over 200 million albums worldwide, and is considered one of the greatest musicians to ever live.
After such an incredible career, Turner had already said she would retire in 2000, but she did so officially in 2009. Since then, she has been enjoying life and a low profile along with her millions of dollars in the bank. Her gorgeous home in Los Angeles is worth $1.4 million and its decoration is inspired by the '70s, the decade when Turner became a star.
#22. Ed Asner
Ed Asner is the definition of a Hollywood legend. He became known for portraying the character of Lou Grant, who appeared in THe Mary Tyler Moore Show and subsequently in a spin-off, Lou Grant. His performance was critically acclaimed and earned her a whopping five Emmys. In fact, Asner is to this date the most awarded male actor at the Emmy Awards. He also appeared in many films and other shows.
Later in his career, he became the president of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms and also worked as a voice actor. Now at 90 years old he is still active but is also taking it easy. When he wants to relax, he goes to his $1.5 million pad in Studio City. The Mediterranean-style home has three bedrooms, a patio, a pool, and a huge garden. The property spreads out over 2,783 square feet, and he has it all to himself.
#21. Richard Gere
Richard Gere is one of the most famous actors out there without a doubt. He began his career in the 1970s and enjoyed massive success during the 1980s and 1990s with major films like Pretty Woman, Primal Fear, and American Gigolo. The last one actually made him a sex symbol and earned him quite the fan base. In 1999, he was named "sexiest man alive" by People magazine.
In the 2010s, he stopped appearing in big budget films and chose to participate in independent projects. He enjoys taking things slow now and only working on projects he is passionate about. Gere is the proud owner of the Strongheart Manor, a massive piece of property that is worth $47.5 million due in part to its historical value. It is one of the most breathtaking celebrity houses ever, and it has a gourmet kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and several entertainment areas.
#20. Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan was considered "America's Sweetheart" for many years. She was the embodiment of the perfect celebrity, and basically every movie she starred in was a hit. She mostly appeared in romantic comedies such as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. She was one of the top actresses in Hollywood for two whole decades, until a scandal about her cheating on then-husband Dennis Quaid with Russell Crowe tarnished her reputation.
In spite of the huge scandal she had to face and the fact that the job offers dwindled, she still made enough money to last her several lifetimes. In fact, she lives very comfortably in a $10.9 million apartment in Soho, New York City, that is equipped with everything anyone would ever need and spreads out over 4,100 square feet. She also loves decorating and has spend lots of time installing things herself.
#19. Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine was a star from the very beginning. Her first role was in an Alfred Hitchcock movie called The Trouble with Harry, which put her on the map. From then on, it wasn't hard for MacLaine to get work. She in fact has appeared in many movies and television shows and has also worked as a singer and dancer. She has received many awards, including an Academy Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
It would only make sense for someone like MacLaine to live in a huge, expensive home. She does not enjoy the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and prefers to live in New Mexico. Fortunately for her, she has an $18 million home that extends over 7,451 acres and includes all your typical celebrity amenities like a pool and a guest house, plus a full-blown farm with crops, greenhouses, and many animals.
#18. Warren Beatty
Since we are on the topic of Shirley MacLaine, let's talk about her equally famous brother, Warren Beatty. Just like his sister, Beatty is a Hollywood icon and has appeared in numerous films and done tons of other work ever since the 1950s. While he worked only as an actor for a long time, he later became a director and won the Academy Award for directing Reds. His career is so particular because he is the only star to have ever been nominating for directing, writing, producing and acting in the same film for two different movies.
Beatty and wife Annette Bening live in a breathtaking mansion in Beverly Hills that is worth about $7 million. The house is located in a secluded area to give them privacy and features a library, six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a swimming pool coupled with a spa, a huge guest house, and of course, a garden. It spreads out over 10,594, and that is huge especially considering only the two of them live there.
#17. Mitzi Gaynor
Mitzi Gaynor was huge in the 1950s. She began her career at the young age of eleven when her family moved to Hollywood in order to get her into showbusiness. She was trained as a ballerina and a singer and worked for the Opera in Los Angeles. When she was 17, she got a contract with 20th Century Fox to become an actress and also participate in many musicals.
In the 1960s, she focused on her singing career and released several albums. In 2017, she was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. She is still active and enjoys her spare time in this impressive 4,167-square-foot, $4.9 million Tuscan-style home in Beverly Hills. The architecture of the house is its strong point as it features French doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a skylight, and floors of inlaid wood.
#16. George Hamilton
George Hamilton was one of the most popular actors in the 1960s. He starred in several movies each year of the decade, including box-office hits such as Zorro, Home from the Hill, and Once Is Not Enough. Although that was his golden era, he has continued to act all this time and appeared in many films and television shows. For his performances, he has won a Golden Globe and has been nominated for a BAFTA Award. He is also known for always having a suntan.
Hamilton takes great care of his looks and his style, so it only makes sense that he is also invested in the way his house looks. He currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, in a luxurious $1.2 million apartment. The European-style abode features two balconies and has white glass tiles worth $100,000 a piece. He has also decorated his place with expensive art, which he enjoys collecting.
#15. Joan Collins
Joan Collins started acting when she was only nine years old and she studied in the finest acting academies in the UK. In 1951 she got her first movie role, which opened many doors for her. Her talent didn't go unnoticed and she was offered a contract with 20th Century Fox to go work in Hollywood. There, her career bloomed. Her biggest role was as Alexis Carrington in the iconic soap opera Dynasty, which aired for nine years.
Since she has been working for over 70 years, she has amassed a huge fortune. This allowed her to purchase a beautiful mansion in West Hollywood that is now for sale for $4.5 million. The best part of the house is that it has floor-to-ceiling windows, which make the space look bright and open.
#14. Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin surpassed fashion boundaries in the 1960s, bringing new ideas to the table. He created extravagant designs that focused on geometric shapes and looked very futuristic, something that was not at all common at the time. While his pieces were often uncomfortable and unsuitable for daily life, they made a statement and were a huge success. He is still working and making mostly unisex designs nowadays.
Born in Italy, he became a naturalized French citizen and lives in an eccentric futuristic mansion in France that is valued at $355 million. The custom-made residence mostly features round shapes and is known as the "Bubble House". It spans over 13,000 square feet and has over a dozen rooms. As expected, it is decorated with all kinds of modern art and is equipped with everything a 96-year-old rich extravagant fashion designer needs.
#13. Meredith Baxter
Meredith Baxter began her acting career in the 1970s. She appeared in several television shows until she had her big break with Family, an ABC drama series that aired from 1976 to 1980 and earned her two Emmy nominations. She then starred in the famous show Family Ties and worked on several movies. She has received five Emmy nominations in total and has been working as a spokesperson for several brands since the early 2000s.
When she's not busy working, she goes to her $5.495 million rustic house in Santa Monica, California. On top of its gorgeous architecture, the house features an incredible landscape, a huge lawn, a swimming pool, brick fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. Every room has irregular windows and unique decorations that make her home feel and look incredible.
#12. Ronnie Wood
The Rolling Stones is arguably one of the biggest music groups to ever exist and they are still playing to this day. They began making music in 1962 with Mick Jagger as the lead singer. In 1975, Ronnie Wood joined the group as a guitarrist and has been a member ever since. He has also been a part of two other bands simultaneously, but now only focuses on The Rolling Stones. He is also known for his work as a visual artist and a writer.
Unlike all the other stars on our list, Wood actually decided to rent instead of buying his own place. He currently resides with his third wife, Sally Humphreys, in a gorgeous house in Claygate, Surrey. The highlight of the home is a nine-story tower that has a view of the entire landscape of the area. Wood pays an approximately $8,500 a month to rent the property.
#11. Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was first a farmer who then got involved with politics. He wanted to make the world a better place and never imagined he would become the 39th President of the United States. After his term ended, he still remained in politics and became a Senator. He co-founded the Carter Center for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Needless to say, Carter has a lot of money. But unlike most celebrities, and certainly unlike the ones on our list, Carter is a very frugal person that does not believe in vanity and material possessions. Despite having about $8 million in the bank, Carter lives in a modest house south of Atlanta that is worth $165,000. The home is situated in a rural area that gives him a lot of peace and quiet, something he loves after having been in the spotlight for so many years.
#10. Barbi Benton
Barbi Benton was only active in showbusiness for fifteen years, but she certainly left her mark. She was one of the first and one of the most popular Playboy models, gracing many of its covers. She was one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends for a long time until she decided to retire in order to have a family. Still, she made enough money during those years to last her for decades.
Benton and her husband, George Gradow, bought an impressive property in Los Angeles, California for $11.9 million. The home looks like the typical California mansion and has everything a celebrity needs to have: four bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, a swimming pool. a guest house, and 11,808 square feet of space for them to enjoy. Benton's net worth is estimated at $22 million.
#9. Vanna White
Vanna White is best known for being the hostess of the super-successful game show Wheel of Fortune since 1982. The show has been on the air since 1972 and it features a group of contestants who have to solve puzzles and spin a giant carnival wheel in order to win prizes. And who stands by the wheel? Vanna White. Before she became part of the show, she was a pageant queen. She also dabbed into acting, but she did not appear in any major movies.
But the amount of money she has made through Wheel of Fortune is enough to have her set for life and more. She has earned so much as a hostess that she started investing in real estate and other businesses that made her fortune even larger. Now, she lives in a super-luxurious mansion in the exclusive Beverly Hills that is worth $47.5 million, making it one of the most expensive properties on our list. The house is huge and is decorated in a Tuscan style. it has a gigantic pool and chandeliers in every room.
#8. Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin began her acting career in 1965. She first did stand up comedy and later tried out work in musicals. Her breakthrough performance came with Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in the early '70s. She has won countless awards, including a Grammy, a Tony, and a whopping six Emmy awards. She is best known for her work on screen but she has also done many stage plays for which she was also awarded.
Nowadays, Tomlin stars in Grace and Frankie alongside Jane Fonda, who we will see later on our list. Tomlin spends her personal time in a gorgeous Mediterranean-style house in a gated community called Los Feliz. The home is valued at $7.1 million and features a sun-room, a swimming pool, and four bedrooms, each with a bathroom.
#7. Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland is one of the most incredible actors Hollywood ever had to offer. He is often regarded as one of the most versatile actors in history, and has established himself as a respected, prolific, talented performer. He has been acting since the early 1960s and has appeared in many famous films, such as MASH; A Time to Kill,* and Cold Mountain. Younger generations know him as the villain in The Hunger Games.
Thanks to his splendid career, Sutherland was able to build a gorgeous $3 million house that he designed himself. The Palisades Beach Road townhouse features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and details in mahogany. It is not as huge as your usual celebrity house, but more often than not, less is more.
#6. Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers was one of the biggest country music artists in music history. He did it all; from singing, to acting, to producing and songwriting. He began making music in 1957, and over the years, he sold more than 100 million records around the world and topped the music charts for over 200 individual weeks. In 2013, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
He was considered one of the most influential musicians ever. His last residence was a beautiful 5,000-square-foot mansion in the state of Georgia. The incredible house was recently sold for $2.3 million and it included French-inspired decoration, a huge garden, a pool, and a guest house. Sadly, Rogers passed away in 2020 at age 81.
#5. Loretta Lynn
Another country music legend on our list is Loretta Lyyn. She taught herself to play the guitar at a young age and her family quickly realized she had a natural talent for music. She became known in the Nashville music scene and mostly did music targeted towards women in a very modern way. She had to fight to earn her spot in the country world, which was very conservative at that time, and she did so flawlessly.
Not only has she sold millions of records, but her autobiography was also a best seller. With all that money in her pocket, Lynn bought a colonial-style home in Tennessee that was recently sold for an undisclosed amount. While the house was incredibly beautiful, Lynn reportedly felt the presence of ghosts and strange entities inside and decided to get rid of the home in 2018.
#4. Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw won the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer right when she did her first film appearance in 1969. Ever since then, there has only been success for her. Her big break came with Love Story, which got her a nomination for an Academy Award and her second Golden Globe. With just three films under her belt, she was the top actress in Hollywood in 1972.
She also split her time between acting and modeling, plus fighting for animal rights. In recent years she has been taking it slow and has only appeared in stage plays. After all, at 80 years old, it only makes sense that she wants to work less and enjoy all her cash. She lives in a beautiful house in Palm Springs that is valued at $4.5 million and is decorated to resemble the '70s, MacGraw's golden era. She also has a place in New Mexico, where she is often found.
#3. Jill Gascoine
Jill Gascoine is an English television legend. She made a name for herself as the star of THe Gentle Touch in the 1980s playing Maggie Forbes, an intrepid detective. The role was so popular that it was also featured in the spin-off show C.A.T.S. In the following decade, she decided to put her acting career on hold and focus on her life-long dream: becoming a novelist. She published three books in total, all romance novels.
Unfortunately, Gascoine has been battling Alzheimer's disease since 2013. Now at 82 years old, she is looked after by her loving husband, actor Alfred Molina, and the two live in a picturesque mansion in Beverly Hills valued at "$2.95 million. The home is a Mediterranean Villa built in 1919 and has plenty of space for Gascoine and Molina to relax and enjoy their retirement.
#2. Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a living legend in pop culture and more specifically in the music industry. She has been making music since she was only ten years old, and while she is best known for making country music,she has written hundreds of songs for artists of other genres. She has enjoyed steady success since the 1960s and has invested in many business opportunities.
She is basically the only celebrity that can say she owns her own theme park, and it's even named after her. She owns several properties but she spends most of her time off in a gorgeous 4,765-square-foot mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, that is worth around $1.2 million. Dolly and her husband have lived there since the '80s, and the house just has an incalculable emotional value for them.
#1. Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is one of the best actresses to ever grace the screen. She started out as a fashion model and a fitness icon, and later decided to mostly focus on acting. Her first acting gig, a Broadway play called The Was a Little Girl got her a Tony Award, and it only got better for her after that. She has won multiple awards, including two Oscars, and at age 82, she is still working as an actress and doing as much political activism as she can.
While the most valuable thing she owns is probably her skin care routine, she also has an impressive home in Beverly Hills that is valued at $13 million. The house was customized by her to fit her every need and it includes a solar-powered heated swimming pool. She enjoys every bit of her celebrity privileges, but she also takes care of the environment.