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23 Insane Celebrity Houses – Their Home Insurance Costs Are Unbelievable!
We all dream about a magnificent home. Whether or not we can afford our dream house is another matter. Celebrities though, have different needs and for them, these mansions you’re about to witness not only contribute to their celebrity status, they’re actually -up to a point- a necessity.
Indeed, celebrities do have different needs than the rest of us mere mortals. They cannot simply go and live like a normal person and require security and staff to run their errands. The cost of keeping these mansions is staggering. Utilities, home insurance, maintenance… I keep telling myself that they might sometimes wish to live a bit more like the rest of us but then again, when you’ve made so much money that you won’t be able to spend it during your remaining lifetime, perhaps it’s time spend away. And spend they do, these homes require fortunes just to keep them running, not to mention the cost of home insurance, security systems and the like. Let’s have a look.
Meghan Markle – Toronto. $2 million.
Via Wikipedia /Toronto news
Meghan will soon be moving to a cottage in Nottingham with her husband Prince Harry. She put her Toronto house on the market recently and it has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage and a terrace. It also has a very nice backyard where she took a picture of herself holding a bunch of flowers and posted it on Instagram. It’s a lovely house, surely she’ll get the asking price.
Cameron Diaz – $4.25 Million, Manhattan
Via Wikipedia / architectural design
Cameron Diaz, the lovely Hollywood actress with the wonderful smile, has a beautiful property in Manhattan that has been decorated with impeccable taste. She also has a house in Miami that is equally gorgeous.
Rob Lowe – 42 million, Santa Barbara
Via wikipedia/architectural design
Rob Lowe has a wonderful mansion in Santa Barbara that he bought with his wife for $42 million and subsequently renovated for over $6 million. The renovation/redecoration was flawlessly executed and the mansion was featured in many designer magazines. It has 20 rooms, a pool, a gym, hot tub and fountains. With such an investment, surely they’re also covered by an equally huge home insurance policy.
Oprah Winfrey – $50 million, California
Via TMZ
Oprah is a feminine symbol and her mansion suits her. She paid $50 million for it and she made quite a bit of work on it because it is estimated to be worth $165 million nowadays. She has impeccable taste and surely also the biggest home insurance policy in the vicinity.
Mark Wahlberg – $30 million, Beverly Hills
Via TMZ
Mark Wahlberg’s net worth is north of $225 million and his $30 million home in Beverly Hills is something that he can afford, particularly considering that his career is going rather well. The mansion has 7 bedrooms, a private cinema, a gym, a pool and a basketball court. The pool is huge. It has a slide, a romantic cave and a waterfall.
Ciara – $6.7 million, Meydenbauer Bay
Via YouTube / Wikipedia
Ciara and her husband the famous Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson
got themselves a gorgeous mansion in the well-to-do area of Bellevue, close to Lake Washington. Considering their combined net worth, the $6.7 million investment surely wasn’t a particularly big concern. The mansion has 7 bedrooms, an even bigger number of fireplaces and a dock by the lake.
Kate & Prince William, Priceless, Kensington Palace.
Via zw.it/royak.co.uk
Prince William & Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge respectively, live in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace. They invested over $6 million recently renovating it and they have completely settled there since the summer of 2017. The “apartment” has 4 stories and 20 rooms.
The Obama Family – $8.1 million, Washington, D.C.
Via allthingsceleb.com
When former President Obama left the White House, he thought about securing a home in Washington to “stay in the loop” and rented a house in the remarkably exclusive Kalorama neighborhood in Washington D.C. After spending some time in the lovely house they decided to buy it and paid $8.1 million. The house is flawlessly decorated in a style that says that would surely seem familiar to the other former World leaders when they pay him a visit.
Bruce Willis -$9 million, New York
Via Trulia/Wikipedia
The Hollywood action star truly has money to burn and his wonderful $9 million house in Bedford, New York is surrounded by nature at its finest. He has a big basement solely for wine storage, a tennis court, a pool and advanced security measures to guarantee his safety. In addition the house has 3 independant residencies for guests, in case some family or friends come to visit.
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka – $5.5 million, East Hampton
Via Wikipedia /9homes
The Neil Patrick Harris/David Burtka couple recently acquired this $5.5 residence in East Hampton. It has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a library and a wine cellar. It also has a wonderful hot tub on the roof. Considering they’re both doing rather well financially speaking, we’re sure they’re covered by an ample insurance policy to protect this investment.
Patrick Dempsey – $14.5 million, Malibu.
Via Wikimedia/Architectural Digest
Patrick Dempsey did rather well to buy his marvelous Malibu mansion. One of the earliest houses designed by Frank Gehry, it has over 4,415 square feet construction and over five acres of land. The house itself has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and plenty of room to spare. The garden has an Airstream trailer in the middle, purely for decorative purposes. It’s filled with flowers and herbs.
Jennifer Lawrence – $8 million, Beverly Hills
Via Trulia/Wikimedia
Jennifer Lawrence made a sound investment on this $8 million mansion, that has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a private pool hidden in the backyard. Jennifer went out of her way decorating her house like a French palace. Surely she’ll spend a formidable time in this house between blockbuster shootings.
John Krasinski & Emily Blunt – $6 million, Brooklyn
Via Wikipedia / hookedonhouses
The famous couple has a gorgeous house sitting on Brooklyn’s Park Slope where the couple invested over $300K in renovations. The property has 3.990 square feet of land. It doesn’t have bedrooms but suites -these are bedrooms with a seating space- 6 suites actually, along with a wooden dining room and a very modern kitchen.
Michael Phelps – $2.5 million, Scottsdale
Via Wikipedia /YouTube
The renowned athlete has a wonderful 6,000 sq ft mansion sitting a full acre of land in Scottsdale. The residence has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a huge kitchen, a big dining room, 4 fireplaces and -unsurprising given that Phelps is the closest thing to Aquaman there is- a luxurious swimming pool.
Rihanna – $22 million, Barbados.
Via YouTube / Wikipedia
The massive 5-bedroom house Rihanna built for herself in Barbados set her back $22 million. It has an incredible view of the Caribbean Sea and access to the beach. In addition it has golf and tennis courts, gym, pool and spa.
Naomi Campbell – Aprox $390 million, Turkey.
Via YouTube /Wikipedia
Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend is a billionaire. He spent over $390 million on it and it is a marvel of environmental friendliness. The mansion is located on a private island that was designed by architects to provide its own energy. The black tiles are solar panels and the house can regulate its own temperature. Surely Naomi appreciated the gift and considering the figures on her bank statement, she won’t have any issues paying for home insurance.
Brad Pitt – $60 million, France
Via lefigaro.fr/Wikipedia
The lovely couple made by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is no more but they acquired quite a bit of estate together amongst which perhaps the most luxurious was a chateau in France that cost them $60 million. It’s a huge place with 35 bedrooms that sits over acres of land including a private vineyard. The place is basically a French castle.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle – Nottingham Cottage, priceless.
Via bollywoodlife
The Nottingham Cottage were Prince Harry now lives with his newlywed wife, is the place where his mother Princess Diana spent her last years. It is one of very few cottages inside the royal compound and it has its own heliport surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Tiger Woods – $60 Million, Florida.
Via wikipedia
Tiger purchased this Jupiter Island estate in Florida for $60 million just after his divorce. The marvelous mansion has, among other things, a gym, a golf course with 4 holes and most likely the largest home insurance policy in the area.
Eddie Murphy – $85 Million, Hollywood Hills.
Eddie Murphy bought this marvelous mansion for $20 million and made renovations that elevated the price of the estate to $85 million. It has a total of 32 rooms, swimming pools, a tennis court and a guest house. It’s a little paradise where we’re sure he’s very happy.
Heidi Klum – $24 million, Los Angeles.
Via wikipedia
The gorgeous supermodel got herself this gorgeous mansion in Los Angeles. It has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, childrens playhouse, swimming pool, spa, a golf course and fountains. It’s an Italian style mansion decorated with the most refined taste.
Justin Bieber – $20 million, Hollywood Hills
Via Wikipedia / Business Insider
Justin Bieber, even though he could afford any house he wanted, prefers to be a tenant in this $20 million glass house. He pays $60K a month for it and it has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 7 garages. The practical upshot of renting is that he doesn’t need to worry about home insurance since that is his landlord’s problem.
Jane Fonda – $13 million, Beverly Hills.
Via Wikipedia/ Variety
The legendary beauty paid $13 million for this 7,102 sq ft home that includes a glass elevator, a solar heated pool, an enormous walk-in closet. The house has 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Gorgeous like its owner.
George & Amal Clooney – $20 million, London.
Via Emirateswomen/Dailymail.com
George Clooney and his lovely wife own some definitively high-end real estate properties. Among this jewels the one that tickles our fancy the most is a marvelous mansion in Berkshire. The house has 9 bedrooms, a 12-seat home cinema, a pool with its pool house, indoor tennis court, a nannery and an outdoor playground.
Angelina Jolie – $ 24.5 million, Los Feliz
Via Wikipedia /RIS Media Housecall
Right after Angelina ended it with Brad she bought this beautiful home in Laughlin Park. It’s called, “Los Feliz” and it’s a 6-bedroom mansion that makes you feel you’re in a 5 star hotel. It has a pool and gardens.
The animal kingdom is full of surprises, and one of the most remarkable is the story of a hyena, a warthog, and a porcupine that share a den in harmony. According to the African Journal of Ecology, these unusual roommates coexist in a den at a wildlife preserve in Kenya. Researchers were amazed to discover that these animals could live together in such close quarters, despite being predator and prey.
The den contains 7 hyenas, two porcupines, and three warthogs. They have lived together for months and use the same entrance and exit. Inside the den, they occupy separate chambers so they can keep their distance, but it is still unusual since these animals are both predator and prey. The only explanation so far is that each animal has its own defensive mechanism. Hyenas are natural predators, warthogs have big tusks, and porcupines have sharp spikes.
What is even more fascinating is that the animals seem to have established some kind of social hierarchy, with the hyenas at the top and the porcupines at the bottom. The hyenas have been observed tolerating the presence of the other animals, but they still remain cautious and alert.
The researchers believe that the den may have been the result of a fortuitous set of circumstances. Once the soil in the area became softer after the rain, the species separated because they could find other shelter and dig new holes. However, for these particular animals, the den may have been the only option for shelter, and so they learned to tolerate each other’s presence and established a unique living arrangement.
It is rare to see such a diverse group of animals living together in harmony, and it raises many questions about how animals interact with each other in the wild. The researchers hope to continue studying these animals to gain a better understanding of their behavior and social dynamics.
In the wake of natural disasters, communities come together to provide support and aid to those affected. This is the case in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where the devastating tornadoes that recently ripped through the town left 26 people dead and many more injured. In the midst of this tragedy, a group of volunteers has emerged from an unexpected place: Ukrainian refugees who recently moved to Minneapolis.
The group of refugees, who have been in the United States for only three months, felt compelled to help in any way they could. The Ukrainian refugees were helped by many kind people as they settled into the United States, and now they feel a strong desire to give back. The volunteers are part of a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization called American Service, which heeded the call for help from Rolling Fork and gathered a team of volunteers to head south.
Despite the challenges that come with a language barrier and cultural differences, the Ukrainian volunteers have shown incredible resilience and determination to help those in need. They plan to bring water and other necessary supplies to people working to clean up and rebuild the devastated town. The volunteers are determined to make a positive impact in any way they can, even if it means putting themselves in difficult and unfamiliar situations.
It is heartwarming to see individuals who have recently faced hardship and adversity in their own lives stepping up to help others in need. Their actions also demonstrate the important role that immigrants and refugees play in building and strengthening communities across the United States.
As the volunteers make their way to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, they carry with them the hope of a brighter future for all those affected by the tornadoes. Their selflessness and generosity serve as an inspiration to all of us, reminding us that we can all make a difference in the lives of others, no matter our circumstances. In a time of great tragedy, their actions are a shining example of the resilience and compassion that unites us all as human beings.
On February 28th, 2023, the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, came together to celebrate the 112th birthday of Herlda Senhouse, the town’s oldest citizen. The surprise gathering was put together by locals who wanted to honor the remarkable woman and her contributions to the community.
Senhouse, who was born on February 28th, 1911, is a beloved member of the Wellesley community. She has lived in the town for over 60 years and has been actively involved in local organizations and community events. Senhouse is known for her warm smile, sharp wit, and kind heart, which have endeared her to many in the town.
One of Senhouse’s most significant contributions to the community was her founding of Boston’s Clique Club in the 1960s. The social club was dedicated to raising money to help educate Black students in the Boston area. Senhouse and other members of the club believed that education was the key to achieving social justice and worked tirelessly to support educational opportunities for Black students.
At the birthday celebration, Senhouse was surrounded by family, friends, and members of the community who came together to wish her a happy birthday and express their appreciation for her life and contributions. The event was a testament to the impact that Senhouse has had on the town of Wellesley and the lives of those around her.
As the celebration came to a close, Senhouse expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support she had received. She thanked those in attendance and said that she was proud to be a member of the Wellesley community. Herlda Senhouse is truly an inspiration and a reminder of the power of community and the impact that one person can have on the world.
Flaco, the escaped zoo owl, has captivated the attention of people all over the world as he evaded capture for two weeks after escaping from New York City’s Central Park Zoo. However, the story has a happy ending as Flaco can now remain in the wild, thanks to his successful hunting and eating prey.
Flaco is a Eurasian eagle-owl, a large and majestic bird of prey that is found across Europe and Asia. He was living in captivity at the Central Park Zoo when vandals cut the mesh on his cage, allowing him to escape into the surrounding area. Zoo officials and animal experts immediately began searching for Flaco, fearing that he would not be able to survive in the wild after living in captivity for so long.
However, Flaco surprised everyone with his ability to adapt to his new environment. He quickly learned how to hunt and eat prey, and has been thriving in the wild ever since. Animal researchers have been keeping a close eye on Flaco, but efforts to recapture him have been called off, as he appears to be doing just fine on his own.
The story of Flaco is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of nature. Despite the challenges of living in the wild, Flaco has been able to survive and even thrive, thanks to his natural instincts and hunting skills. His story is also a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitats and allowing animals to live in their natural environment.
Flaco, the escaped zoo owl, has captured the hearts of people all over the world with his incredible story of survival in the wild. Despite escaping from captivity, he has been able to adapt to his new environment and thrive, thanks to his natural instincts and hunting skills.
A bear was saved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in northwest Minnesota in a heartwarming rescue. When a passing motorist noticed the bear, it was stuck in a ditch and unable to climb out. The DNR was notified immediately, and a team of experts was dispatched to the scene.
The bear, a young adult of about two years old, was discovered to be in good health but distressed. The DNR team quickly assessed the situation and devised a plan to return the bear to its natural habitat.
The rescue operation was delicate because the team had to keep the bear’s safety and well-being in mind. Special equipment and techniques were used by the DNR to carefully lift the bear out of the ditch and place it on a stretcher. The bear was then transported to a nearby location before being released back into the wild.
The successful bear rescue demonstrated the DNR team’s skill and expertise. The bear was unharmed when it was returned to its natural habitat, and it quickly ran off into the forest, free once more.
This is just one of many rescues carried out by the DNR each year. This rescue is a prime example of the organization’s important work in protecting and conserving wildlife and their habitats. The DNR works tirelessly to protect all wildlife in Minnesota and to ensure that they have the resources they need to carry out their missions.
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