If you’re in the mood for a fun and cheesy action movie circa the 90s, this list will guide you through a great 90s movie marathon. From corny 90s staples like ticking clocks and invincible heroes to the predictable inspirational speeches, it’s so bad it’s good.
1. Face/Off (1997)
Topping off the list, we have 1997’s Face/Off starring none other than corny movie kings John Travolta and Nicholas Cage. This movie has a respectable rating on IMDb of 7.3 and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound Editing.
The plot is certifiably camp: an FBI agent gets a facial transplant to take on the identity of a criminal mastermind that killed his son to stop a terrorist attack. However, the killer whose face he’s transplanting wakes up too soon and is not too thrilled about it.
2. True Lies (1994)
Numerous cinephiles boast about how good True Lies is and recommend it. This 1994 film, directed by James Cameron, stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.
A fearless secret agent who takes down terrorists deals with inner turmoil when he discovers his wife could be having an affair with a used-car salesman while he’s dealing with the takedown of a terrorist who is trying to get nukes into the country.
3. Demolition Man (1993)
Several film enthusiasts insist Demolition Man should be on your corny 90s movie list. It came out in 1993 and stars Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes in a tale about a police officer who has been in suspended animation (frozen) for several years. Now that society is crime-free, he is unfrozen to pursue a nemesis of his that is wreaking havoc on the law-abiding society.
4. Last Action Hero (1993)
One claims Last Action Hero is one of the best answers to a request for corny 90s action movies. Starring the ubiquitous Arnold Schwarzenegger, this 1993 action flick is about how a young movie buff is transported into the cinematic universe of his favorite action movie character thanks to a magic ticket.
5. Point Break (1991)
Point Break was a coveted corny 90s classic on many users’ lists. The movie stars Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, but Reeves’ performance is famously ridiculed in this film. It’s about an FBI agent (Reeves) who infiltrates a group of surfers involved in several bank robberies.
As he befriends the leader of the group Bodhi (Swayze), things get complicated. Despite being directed by Kathryn Bigelow, one of only three women to win an Oscar for Best Director, it’s often lambasted as a terrible film with a cult following. Rated 7.2 on IMDb, it must be a sizeable cult.
6. The Fifth Element (1997)
A film lover listed a bunch of movies, including The Fifth Element, one of my favorites. This is peak Bruce Willis cinema; everyone is at the top of their game. So you have Gary Oldman as the cartoonish villain, Milla Jovovich as the supremely powerful alien in human form with strange orange hair, and Bruce Willis as the former special forces agent who saves the day.
In the future, a cab driver (Willis) accidentally becomes the central target in a search for a legendary cosmic weapon. This 1997 film is clearly loved by most, as it’s rated 7.6 on IMDb.
7. Batman Returns (1992)
Tim Burton’s 1992 Batman Returns is a sequel to Batman. It explores iconic characters like The Penguin, played by Danny Devito, and Catwoman, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, and of course, Michael Keaton stars as Batman. It was nominated for 2 Oscars and has earned a 7.1 rating on IMDb, so corny or not, it’s cemented its way into cinema history as an iconic Batman film.
8. The Rock (1996)
The Rock is a 1996 film that users were most excited about, with one person referring to it as “arguably the pinnacle of the action genre.” It’s rated 7.4 on IMDb and directed by Michael Bay.
A renegade general, played by Ed Harris, threatens the government to launch rockets on San Francisco. Still, a mild-mannered chemist and former convict, played by Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage, team up to stop him.
9. Independence Day (1996)
Independence Day, which landed among a few individual’s lists, is a 90s classic starring Will Smith. This 1996 film is about humankind’s willpower to survive an attack on Earth by an alien race. This huge blockbuster film grossed over $817 million worldwide and has a 7 rating on IMDb.
10. Total Recall (1990)
Yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film makes this list, with 1990’s Total Recall which is beloved much more than its 2012 remake. Rated 7.5 on IMDb, it’s about a man who has had false memories about living on Mars implanted into his brain, and the people responsible are trying to have him killed.
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Every once in a while, a movie sequel or remake surpasses the original film. After polling the internet, “Name a single movie where the sequel or remake was better than the original?” Here are the top-voted responses.
1. The Dark Knight (2008)
“The Dark Knight had so many more moving pieces. They were beautifully done, but you could argue that the Joker was the main character, not Batman,” one suggested. Another confessed, “I have no attachment to Batman, grew up a Captain America fan and Marvel in general, but The Dark Knight is the best superhero movie, full stop.”
2. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Someone stated, “Following up with Spider-Man 2. Superhero sequels are the exception to the rule because the first one is usually the origin story. For example, Batman Begins spends half the movie not being Batman.” “Spider-Man 2 elevated the superhero movie genre. It explored the human side of being a superhero,” a second added.
3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
“Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Greatest action film of all time” claimed one. Another argued, “Terminator 2 is in the conversation for the most remarkable film of all time. Period.”
4. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
“The Empire Strikes Back has to be the ultimate answer, right? Interestingly enough, it’s the one film in the trilogy directed by Irvin Kirshner, and George Lucas purportedly considers it the weakest of the three,” shared one.
5. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
“Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” another noted. “The real testament to this film’s greatness is that you don’t need to have watched any Star Trek before it to be blown away. I took my significant other to see a showing at Montalban’s theater, and she loved it, having never seen an original Star Trek episode or film prior.”
6. The Thing (1982)
“The Thing with Kurt Russell. John Carpenter doesn’t always strike gold, but when he does, he nails it. I rewatch The Thing almost every year. Top five GOAT horror flicks easily,” one suggested. Another concurred, “The most obvious answer to the remake question.”
7. Paddington 2 (2017)
“Paddington 2. I say that in the knowledge that the original Paddington is a work of art,” shared one. Another confessed, “I cried through the entire thing. It made me want to be a better man.”
8. The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
“The Rescuers Down Under,” one replied. “A film with no business getting a sequel, in which the sequel had no business being that good. You can see where the animation budget exploded.”
“It was the first film to use Disney’s new digital animation system. The Little Mermaid had a scene using it at the end as a test, but most of it was still hand-inked and painted. I’m sure they wanted to go all out with it,” another suggested.
9. Ocean’s 11 (2001)
“Ocean’s Eleven. The original with The Rat Pack was not great. People don’t realize that it was a remake. The original was from 1960. As someone who loves a good heist movie and who loves old stuff, I said, heck yeah, and wasted my time watching it. I mean it. It wasted my time. Very disappointing,” someone shared.
10. Dredd (2012)
“Dredd with Karl Urban is way better than Sylvester Stallone’s version,” one suggested. “The worst thing about Urban’s is that it just leaves you wanting a sequel. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it,” confessed another.
11. Evil Dead II (1987)
“Evil Dead 2. I know this is the film I’ve watched more than any other. It’s just a flat-out masterpiece. Of course, I still have an enormous love for the first one, but what they did with the second is so creative and expanded the Ash character so much, and it’s just such an amazing physical performance.”
12. The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)
“The Muppets Christmas Carol,” said one. “Finally, an indisputable fact. There are a bunch of decent to good versions of A Christmas Carol, but for some reason, the best version is the one with singing puppets,” another replied.
“It’s not the singing muppets alone that made it. It’s the stark contrast between the silliness of the muppets and Michael Caine playing Scrooge as serious as a heart attack,” a third argued.
13. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best Marvel movie ever. Even if you’re not into Marvel, this movie is a great action movie,” claimed one. “I think the Captain America films are the most consistent series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” added another.
14. Shrek 2 (2004)
“Shrek 2 is a hill that I will die on,” stated one. “I’m convinced people think the first is better just because the Shrek concept was new and the first is more nostalgic. It was a good movie, but Shrek 2 was a masterpiece.”
15. The Suicide Squad (2021)
“The Suicide Squad with Idris Elba and John Cena destroys Suicide Squad with Will Smith. The first one was like, ‘Here’s our attempt to rip off Guardians of the Galaxy! It’s a bunch of wacky jerk characters you’ve never heard of and a lot of licensed music, and it’s more of a comedy than our other superhero movies!’
And then the sequel was, ‘That didn’t go as well as we wanted, so this time we literally hired the guy who made Guardians of the Galaxy to do it right!”
16. Dune (2021)
“The Dune remake was much better,” one replied. “Oh, David Lynch’s Dune isn’t without its charms. It’s a very odd movie,” a second argued. Finally, a third added, “Totally agree. It’s not as weird and fun as the original version, but it makes more sense regarding the book.”
17. Addams Family Values (1993)
“Addams Family Values. Joan Cusack deserved a supporting actress Oscar nomination. Her performance today still holds up 100%. She’s incredible, and Debbie is such a great character,” one suggested. Another added, “This was too far down. it took all the characters in great new directions. The Debbie and summer camp storylines are both fantastic.”
18. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Someone confessed, “Mad Max: Fury Road. I went into that movie without expectations, which completely blew my mind. It’s my favorite movie in the past decade.” “Me too,” another admitted. “I watch it about once per year, and each time I watch it, my jaw is on the floor for the entire movie.”
19. Casino Royale (2006)
“Casino Royale,” shared one. “Possibly a hot take, but the intro song (You Know My Name by Chris Cornell) is easily my favorite of the James Bond intros.” “Agreed,” said another. “I loved that they used that song as his theme throughout the movie and didn’t play the classic James Bond theme until the end.”
20. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Someone suggested “Little Shop of Horrors.” “I never even knew there was a 1960 version. The 1986 version is a total classic,” admitted another. Finally, a third argued, “If we want to get super technical, the 1986 movie is based on the 1982 off-Broadway musical based on the 1960 movie.”
21. Logan (2017)
“I feel bad for The Wolverine since Logan so overshadowed it. Don’t get me wrong, Logan is the superior film, but The Wolverine significantly improved over X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It’s just that Logan was so good. Hugh Jackman is Wolverine,” one replied.
22. The Mummy (1999)
“The Mummy with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz is the superior Mummy film. Another added, “Also if we are talking about the Fraser/Weisz continuity, I think The Mummy Returns improves on the original as well.”
23. The Fly (1986)
“The Fly,” one replied. “From what should have been a Twilight Zone episode to one of the best pieces of body horror in history AND brought us, Jeff Goldblum.” “Jeff Goldblum’s performance in The Fly is the male equivalent of Toni Colette’s in Hereditary,” a second suggested.
24. Rush Hour 2 (1998)
“Rush Hour 2. The original Rush Hour was slightly more serious, with hilarious moments like Lethal Weapon. However, Rush Hour 2 was the perfect balance of comedy and action,” shared one. “Absolutely. The chemistry, combined with Vegas hijinks and great villains, made for a rewatchable movie,” a third added.
25. The Godfather Part II (1977)
“The Godfather Part II. Why on earth did I have to scroll this far to find the number one answer,” someone asked. Another agreed, “It is widely considered that The Godfather Part II is the best movie ever made. So it shouldn’t be this far down the list!” Finally, a third stated, “I agree. I scrolled to almost madness. It’s the epitome of a sequel surpassing its original!”
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Jordan Cohen on knowing your strengths and weaknesses [39:06]
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About The Agent’s Edge by Jordan Cohen [43:10]
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Adele did not go easy on Sylvester Stallone when she purchased his Beverly Park mansion for $58 million last year.
The “Rocky” and “Creed” star revealed Monday in the Wall Street Journal that the “Hello” singer agreed to buy the property on one unique condition: She insisted that his bronze statue of Rocky Balboa remain at the house.
Stallone admitted that he wanted to take the poolside sculpture of the fictional boxing champion punching the air with him, but Adele said, “That’s a no deal. That’s gonna blow the whole deal.”
“She wanted the statue,” the “Tulsa King” actor added.
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When the Oscar nominee sold the luxurious 21,000-square-foot home to the Grammy winner in February 2022, it marked the priciest Southern California transaction of the year up to that point. And Adele apparently bought it for a steal after Stallone originally listed the estate in January 2021 for $110 million.
At the time of the sale, the mansion — which sits on 3.5 acres of land with views of the city below — boasted eight bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a two-story foyer, a pool, a putting green, multiple patios and terraces, a movie theater, a custom bar, a gym and a cigar room with an air-filtration system. Adele has since made some renovations — and the previous owner approves.
“I like what she’s doing,” Stallone told the Wall Street Journal, “she’s making it gorgeous.”
During a 2021 interview with Vogue, the “30” artist shared that she is a big fan of the “Rocky” movies that Stallone wrote and starred in, which could explain her affinity for the statue. In May 2022, she posted a photo of herself and her rumored fiancé, Rich Paul, posing in front of their new digs.
The “Rolling in the Deep” hitmaker, 35, and the sports agent, 41, sparked engagement rumors in winter 2022 after dating less than a year. But Adele, who divorced philanthropist Simon Konecki in March 2021, has refused to confirm or deny that she and Paul are betrothed.
“If I was [engaged], would I ever tell anyone if I was or wasn’t?” she told Irish talk-show host Graham Norton in February 2022.
But that doesn’t mean she’s opposed to oversharing.
Over the weekend, the singer returned to the stage as part of her Las Vegas residency and disclosed an uncomfortable side effect of performing for hours every weekend under a burning spotlight.
“When I do my shows, I wear Spanx,” she told the crowd. “And I sweat a lot, but it doesn’t go anywhere, so I’m basically just sitting in my own sweat. So my doctor gave me jock itch [cream]. Do you guys know what that is?”
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She proceeded to joke that the physician’s diagnosis makes her “an athlete, basically,” before acknowledging (too late) that sharing her personal hygiene woes might qualify as TMI.
“I have to squirt it on myself,” she continued. “I don’t know why the f— I just told you guys that.”
Times staff writer Jack Flemming contributed to this report.
Mold in the home is no joke—and it’s safe to assume actress Megan Fox agrees.
She apparently had to deal with mold and leaks in her luxurious, four-bedroom home in the hills of Malibu. She filed a complaint about these toxic issues in 2018 with the former owner, who happens to be Brad Pitt‘s longtime manager.
At last, in 2021, the case was settled and the parties agreed to move on. In early April, the 3,300-square-foot home landed on the market for $4,650,000.
Despite its notorious backstory, the property seems to have attracted a potential buyer. Marketed as a “dream home [that] looks and feels like an oil painting,” the place is in contingent sale status. And while the house is lovely, the disclosure statement is sure to be a compelling read for the would-be buyer.
The unique bungalow sports a boho vibe, with bright paint, attractive wallpaper, colorful tile, and a whimsical personality.
Set in Ramirez Canyon by a creek in a gated community, the house sits on a generous, two-acre lot with fruit trees, a greenhouse, stone walls, little bridges, and trails that wend their way through the lush grounds.
Color abounds, from the foam green cabinets in the kitchen to the fun tile work on the backsplash and around the living room and primary bedroom fireplaces.
The main bedrooom comes with its own glassed-in sitting area and adjoining spa bath. The lower level offers access to the outdoors, where there’s a cute patio with a fire pit, a sport court, pool, and an in-ground trampoline.
Fox, 37, starred in “Transformers” and a couple of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movies. This year she’s joining the fourth installment of “The Expendables”, an action franchise starring Sylvester Stallone.
In 2022, Grammy Award-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj paid a whopping $19.5 million for a big modern farmhouse in the Hidden Hills neighborhood, a guard-gated city in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.
After years of renting mansions across the greater Los Angeles area from Beverly Hills to Malibu, the award-winning rapper has finally purchased her own home to settle in with her two-year-old son and husband Kenny Petty.
The big purchase came just a few weeks after Minaj turned 40, making it the perfect birthday present for the Anaconda hitmaker.
In fact, the house was listed for sale on December 7, 2022, the day before Nicki’s birthday, which is on December 8. A little over a week later, the deal had already closed, with public records showing that the transaction went through on December 16. This means the rapper got herself a phenomenal $19.5 million birthday present for her 40th!
Nicki Minaj’s new house, according to Dirt.com, is located in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, an area known for its secluded, rural atmosphere despite being only a short drive from Los Angeles.
Hidden Hills was initially a quiet, Kentucky-esque community filled with horse ranches, but recently the neighborhood’s Ferraris and Lamborghinis probably surpasses its horses.
That’s because it has recently become a favorite among professional athletes, musicians, and celebrities who desire residential serenity. The San Fernando Valley area is popular with celebrities such as Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, Jessica Simpson, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Lori Loughlin, Ben Simmons, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and most of the L.A. Rams’ current roster.
Lil Wayne, who helped discover the pop star and signed her to his Young Money imprint during the late 2000s, also moved to Hidden Hills back in 2021, when he put down $15 million on a mansion of his own.
Nicki Minaj’s house, a 12,000-square-foot modern farmhouse
The sprawling modern farmhouse, which was built in recent years by a local developer, was sold before openly listing on the MLS, according to the realtor’s remarks.
This makes photos and details of Nicki Minaj’s house hard to come across, but tax records show that the nearly 12,000-square-foot residence has eight bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and two powder rooms.
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The main house has pocketing glass doors that make the space feel larger and maximizes the light flowing into the rooms. These doors lead to various patios and terraces. The upstairs master suite has its own private balcony with views of the spectacular backyard.
In the backyard of the new home, there is a separate guesthouse for hosting friends and family. You’ll also find a spa and poolside cabana providing the perfect place for the celebrity to seek shade while hanging by her saltwater pool.
The Baja shelf ideal for sunbathing, relaxing, or playing with the celebrity and her young family, friends, and loved ones completes the gorgeous and luxurious pool.
The flat lot which encompasses a full acre of land includes a three-car garage, grassy lawns, and significant landscaping which create a truly spectacular architectural feature for privacy.
Nicki has always enjoyed staying in big houses
The Trinidadian-born rapper is a fan of huge homes. When she was dating Meek Mill, she paid for the couple to live in a $35,000/month Beverly Hills mansion. It was a 10,340-square-foot, eight-bedroom, and 10-bathroom estate in an exclusive gated community.
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While we expect them to move to their new place soon, the pop star and her husband, Kenneth Petty currently live in a rental mansion in the City of Calabasas, which you can take a closer look at in the video below:
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The Mediterranean-inspired structure built in the 1990s has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and the interiors are covered in luxurious, stylish, and elegant marble floors.
New home, new music, and exciting new projects on the way too
In addition to purchasing her first home, the singer who released her debut studio album Pink Friday in 2010 announced that she is working on her fifth album.
She says it will take fans back to where it all began — gritty bars and underground MC-type vibes that her Barbz fans have grown to know and love. “I feel like whenever I’m happy, I deliver the best music,” Nicki said recently. “And to deliver the best music for my upcoming album, I need to reconnect with the essence of Hip Hop.”
The rapper has also teased other exciting projects that include an upcoming nail art company and getting back into the TV and film industry. Looks like the generous singer-songwriter is going to be quite busy soon and we’re looking forward to it all.
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In 2022, Southern California real estate once again lived up to its reputation as one of the weirdest, wildest, most dramatic markets in the country.
While the lower end of the market cooled as interest rates forced buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies, the luxury market raged on with significantly more blockbuster sales than last year.
Celebrities, tech moguls and CEOs spent fortunes on their dream homes. Battles were waged over the profits of mega-mansions. Here are the top sales of the year.
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$58 million
Sylvester Stallone kicked things off by selling his 21,000-square-foot mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $58 million — a blockbuster deal, but not quite a knockout for the “Rocky” star, who originally wanted $110 million for the trophy home.
The high-profile sale included a high-profile buyer: pop star Adele. She joins a bevy of stars in the affluent enclave including Denzel Washington, Magic Johnson and Mark Wahlberg.
$70 million
Michael Rubin, the chief executive of sports e-commerce company Fanatics, set an all-time record in Hollywood Hills when he shelled out $70 million for a property once owned by Ronald Reagan.
The sale redefined what a home could fetch in Hollywood Hills, which has historically seen sales top out in the $30-million range. The staggering price was due to the estate’s rare size and scale. Newly rebuilt, it sits on three-quarters of an acre above the Sunset Strip with unobstructed views of the city.
Records show the seller was Francesco Aquilini, a Canadian businessman best known as the chairman of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team. A regular in real estate headlines, he set the neighborhood’s previous price record when he sold a spec mansion for $42.5 million in 2020.
$70.4 million
Kim Kardashian got in on the action as well, buying yet another home in Southern California. The reality TV star has owned properties in Hidden Hills and Calabasas but picked up one in Malibu this time, spending $70.4 million on a bluff-top mansion once owned by Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
Set on more than 3 acres overlooking the ocean, the coastal estate centers on a 7,450-square-foot villa surrounded by a swimming pool, tennis court and meditation deck.
It was sold by hedge-fund manager Adam Weiss and “Yellowstone” actress Barret Swatek, who originally asked $99.5 million for the place.
$75 million
For months, rumors swirled on where Drake — perhaps the world’s biggest hip-hop star — would buy a home. The rapper toured the finest estates of Southern California but eventually settled for something off-market, quietly paying $75 million for a Beverly Crest mansion owned by fellow music star Robbie Williams.
Drake’s new place is comically large, clocking in at more than 20,000 square feet on more than 20 acres — a rarity for the area. Across those 20,000 square feet, it manages to squeeze in 10 bedrooms and a staggering 22 bathrooms, as well as an elevator, wine cellar, gym, game room and 11-car garage.
$91 million
Malibu’s massive year continued thanks to video game designer Jon Burton, who sold his 6.6-acre spread in Paradise Cove for $91 million — a nice improvement on the $36.5 million he paid for it in 2012, but a bit less than the $125 million he originally wanted.
The price jump is mainly thanks to a face-lift Burton gave the place during his decade-long stay. Listing photos show he remodeled the living spaces with rich woods and large windows, as well as amenities such as a movie theater, tennis court, swimming pool and mini golf course.
The biggest highlight comes out back, where the 17,000-square-foot mansion descends to 340 feet of beach frontage.
$100 million
Only three sales surpassed the $100-million threshold this year, and one of them belonged to Tamara Gustavson, daughter of late Public Storage founder B. Wayne Hughes. She wanted $127.5 million for her sprawling compound on a Malibu bluff and sold it for $100 million.
The buyer, records show, is Byron Allen, the billionaire media mogul who founded Entertainment Studios.
The stunning spread has the usual laundry list of amenities but adds a few custom spaces such as a wood-and-glass guesthouse outfitted with a gym and yoga studio.
The profits are a drop in the bucket for Gustavson, who has a net worth of $7.59 billion, according to Bloomberg.
$120 million
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel finally closed his deal in Holmby Hills, spending $120 million on a property across the street from the Playboy Mansion. The sale process started last year, but he couldn’t close until the summer because the house wasn’t yet finished.
With the move, Spiegel joins one of the ritziest pockets in the country. The Playboy Mansion is the neighborhood’s most famous estate, but the area also holds iconic homes such as Owlwood and the Manor, which set the L.A. County price record at the time when it traded hands for $119.75 million in 2019.
$141 million
What more can be said of “The One”? When the country’s largest modern home was auctioned off for $141 million to the founder of Fashion Nova, it brought an end to a years-long saga of ambition and greed, a battle that’s been documented over and over again but remains hard to believe.
Once touted as a $500-million home, then listed as a $295-million home, then sold at a foreclosure auction as a $141-million home, the still-unfinished mega-mansion comes in as both a crowning achievement and utter disappointment. It ranks as the top sale of the year, and one of the priciest home sales ever in California, but couldn’t fetch anywhere near its original price, and leaves the buyer with millions more to spend to finish up the place.
In many ways, The One is the perfect encapsulation of Southern California’s luxury market, where developers chase bigger and bigger price tags for bigger and bigger homes until, oftentimes, it all blows up in a dramatic display for all to see.
If you’re a Netflix fanatic like us, you’ve probably binged shows like Selling Sunset or The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, meaning you already have an idea of what life is like in sunny Los Angeles — and its ritziest surroundings.
The truth is, Cali living is just about as glamorous as you’re imagining. Just by walking on the streets of L.A., you’re bound to bump into Hollywood celebrities at some point in the week — and there’s no place with bigger odds for celeb spottings than Beverly Hills.
Biggest celebrities living in Beverly Hills, California
If you’ve ever wondered what celebrities live in Beverly Hills, we’re here to solve that mystery for you. Because it’s not just housewives who live here if you know what we mean (we’re looking at you, RHOBH fans).
Some of the most famous people in the world reside in Beverly Hills, and we’re about to give you a run-down of our favorites.
After a little bit of real estate detective work, we’ve compiled a list of celebrities who live in Beverly Hills at the moment – they do tend to move around a lot. If you’re planning a visit and are thinking of taking a tour of celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, then make sure these next Hollywood stars — and power couples — are on your list.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
Celeb power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen paid $14.1 million to buy Rihanna’s former home in Beverly Hills back in 2016. The couple and their two children made the most of their stunning home during Covid19 lockdown and shared jaw-dropping images of the family hanging out at the property.
But the couple was soon ready for a change, and they listed their long-time home for close to $24 million in the summer of 2020. They found their new dream home pretty quickly, and it was another Beverly Hills gem that cost them $17.5 million – a price worth paying for the zip code alone (90210).
The couple’s new home features 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a 10,700-square-foot open floor plan, and 24-foot ceilings. They also get panoramic city-to-sea views from almost every corner of the house – a pretty nice upgrade, if you ask us.
SEE INSIDE: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s house, a Beverly Hills trophy home
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
A sporadic Shark Tank host and savvy investor, Ashton Kutcher knows how to wisely invest his growing fortunes. And it’s no surprise that the former That 70s Show actor, along with his equally (if not more) talented wife joined the ranks of celebrities living in Beverly Hills.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher live in a striking hilltop farmhouse that overlooks the rest of Beverly Hills. The two have taken the farmhouse life seriously and set out to turn their million-dollar property into a fully sustainable farm.
Fun fact: Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) and Mila Kunis have the sustainable L.A. farmhouse of your dreams (and ours, too, for the record).
The design-obsessed couple gave us a tour of their six-acre property for the cover of our June issue: https://t.co/DDOzrGEiSr pic.twitter.com/5LS1WPYu7c
— Architectural Digest (@ArchDigest) May 18, 2021
KuKu Farms, as the couple lovingly call their homestead, now features a well — that irritates the land — and a corn field, on top of a sprawling garden full of squash, tomatoes, lettuces, and more.
But don’t let that fool you into thinking the property is a rural farmstead. In fact, it’s one of the most beautiful celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, proving that style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson owns many properties across the country, but his long-time residence is located in Beverly Hills, on the notorious Mulholland Drive.
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The multiple Academy Award winner is a veteran Beverly Hills celebrity resident, having first bought his property in 1969, purchasing additional parcels over the years to expand its footprint. He even bought Marlon Brando’s former neighboring home in 2005, razed it, and had it rebuilt.
Nicholson’s Beverly Hills home is also famous for darker reasons. It’s here that director Roman Polanski reportedly abused an underage girl, while Nicholson and his then-girlfriend Anjelica Houston were away.
The original house that used to stand on the site burned down, and various other incidents took place on Mulholland Drive, leading some to claim that the entire area is cursed. Maybe that’s what inspired David Lynch to make a movie about it.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s Beverly Hills abode is in a league of its own. The singer paid $25 million for movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn’s home back in 2015 — yeah, that Goldwin, you know, of Metro Goldwyn Mayer?
Swift’s mansion was actually granted landmark status in 2017, which means the young musician now owns a piece of Hollywood history. The property has never before been owned by someone not part of the Goldwyn family, so Swift is also writing history, if you think about it.
The 10,982-square-foot mansion is to be restored to its former glory, with the approval of the Beverly Hills City Council, of course.
The singer also owns a sprawling house in Rhode Island, which got a shout-out on her 2020 album, Folklore, with the song The Last Great American Dynasty paying tribute to the wealthy (and eccentric) socialite that owned the house before her.
SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift’s Holiday House — Home to “the Last Great American Dynasty”
Adele
Grammy-winner Adele is another Brit who has a thing for California living. The singer purchased her first home in Beverly Hills in 2016 for $9.5 million, and her second in 2018, after splitting from husband Simpon Konecki.
She didn’t venture very far to find her second home, though, as the two properties are across the street from each other. Adele’s second Beverly Hills abode cost her $10.65 million and was built back in 1961 in the gated community of Hidden Valley. It was previously owned by film producer Michael Hertzberg, according to the L.A. Times.
But the singer didn’t stop there.
Adele added another stunner to her real estate portfolio in 2022, when she shelled out $58 million for a property previously owned by Sylvester Stallone.
Adele’s sprawling mansion boasts the iconic 91210 zip code and is located in Beverly Park, which is still pretty close to Beverly Hills if you ask us. The new luxurious estate is now her home base, although she continues to own several properties in Beverly Hills.
SEE INSIDE: Adele’s house in Beverly Park, the $58M ‘house that Rocky built’
Sandra Bullock
Actress Sandra Bullock is also part of the elite group of Hollywood stars who reside in Beverly Hills. Our beloved Miss Congeniality paid $16.9 million in 2011 for a seven-bedroom mansion right next door to Ricky Martin.
Bullock also used to own a 3,153-square-foot home right above the Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip, which she rented out for a whopping $18,500 per month. She reportedly had enough of her role as landlord and sold that property in 2018.
An avid real estate investor and collector, Bullock has an impressive real estate portfolio to her name. While her current home base is in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bullock also spends time at her residences in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Austin, and New York City, to name just a few.
In early 2021, the actress paid $2.7 million for a 1946-built bungalow nestled in the mountains above Beverly Hills. The multi-acre property features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool with a waterfall, and gorgeous views. The Hollywood actress likes to keep her personal life private, so there’s no telling how much time she gets to spend at each of her various properties.
Jennifer Lawrence
Hunger Games star and Hollywood darling Jennifer Lawrence moved into her gorgeous Beverly Hills home back in 2014. The luxurious five-bedroom home came with a price tag of over $8 million, and an impressive list of previous homeowners, which includes Jessica Simpson and, shocker, Ellen DeGeneres.
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The property boasts a romantic, European-inspired vibe, which you might not have expected from a strong personality such as Lawrence. The actress enjoys beautifully landscaped grounds, a koi pond, a swimming pool, and even a home gym. No wonder she’s in such good shape.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Actress Nicole Kidman and her husband, country singer Keith Urban purchased their current Beverly Hills residence in 2008 for roughly $4.7 million, adding to their already heavy portfolio of real estate.
Since the acquisition, Kidman and Urban upgraded the property to include fun amenities for their children, including a jungle gym, a pool slide, and a chic cabana.
Their main residence is still in Nashville, but they own properties across the U.S., and their Beverly Hills mansion is reportedly one of their favorites. We say reportedly, because the couple is very private, and not much is known about their whereabouts. Even the interior of their Beverly Hills home remains a mystery, but we can safely suspect that it’s nothing short of glamorous.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Next up on our list of Beverly Hills A-listers is probably the most good-looking couple on the planet. British movie star Jason Statham and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley settled in Beverly Hills in 2015, when they paid $13 million for a stunning five-bedroom mansion.
Their incredibly beautiful home was designed by Jenni Kayne, and is a perfect mix of contemporary architecture and timeless elegance. We wouldn’t have expected any less from the Victoria’s Secret model, as her taste is always impeccable.
You can take a peek inside the couple’s Beverly Hills mansion by watching Vogue’s 73 Questions With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley video:
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Not to mention that Statham is a passionate houseflipper. The couple and their young son spent lockdown at their modern mansion, where Rosie even filmed several Youtube videos sharing her beauty and style tips.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner’s art-filled Beverly Hills home is so gorgeous that it was even featured in Architectural Digest. The supermodel gave us all a sneak peek inside her sprawling, $8.55 million Mulholland Estates home that was once owned by Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen.
Jenner purchased the house back in 2017, and she listed a team of experts to help her redesign it to her heart’s desire. The result is a cozy, serene, and quiet escape from Jenner’s busy daily life, and a perfect retreat away from the prying eyes of the media.
The 6,625-square-foot home features meditation corners, a peaceful backyard, and an art studio where Jenner gets to unleash her creativity.
SEE ALSO: Keeping Up With the Incredible Homes of the Kardashians – the 2023 edition
Jeff Bezos
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is another celebrity with an impressive real estate portfolio under their belt. But this one is on an entirely different level, because Bezos owns the most expensive property in Beverly Hills, and probably one of the priciest in California.
Bezos paid a whopping $165 million for the Jack Warner Estate, previously owned by David Geffen, in early 2020. It was a record sale for a private residence in Los Angeles County, and one of the priciest residential sales in the country.
The Warner Estate was built back in the 1930s and is a one-of-a-kind historic gem worthy of Great Gatsby-style parties. Since purchasing the luxurious mansion, Bezos invested heavily in upgrades, adding a pool house, a powder room, and more high-end amenities.
Lizzo
In October 2022, acclaimed singer and songwriter Lizzo paid $15 million to snag Harry Styles’ former luxury mansion in Beverly Hills. The house was built in 2019 and boasts the legendary 91210 zip code, as well as 5,300 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms.
Nestled in a private, gated community perched in the mountains atop Beverly Hills, Lizzo’s new home was owned by singer Harry Styles from 2014 to 2016. Since then, the property was remodeled and upgraded to meet the needs of modern A-list buyers like Lizzo.
The musician has not been shy about showing off her new digs, posting content on social media of her enjoying her stunning home theater or gorgeous infinity pool.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna made the news rounds in 2023 after headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, reaching another level of awesomeness in her career. Luckily, she’s got quite a few luxury properties to retreat to and unwind after an adrenaline-driven show.
The singer boasts quite an extensive real estate portfolio, splitting her time between her properties in Beverly Hills, Century City, the Hollywood Hills, and Barbados.
Rihanna had a busy year in 2020, purchasing a five-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills’ 91210 zip code for $13.8 million. Just months later, she paid $10 million for another four-bedroom mansion right next door. This investment might be a sign that this is where the singer and her partner, Asap Rocky, plan to settle down and raise their growing family.
The 7,600-square-foot home was built in 1938 and features 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, huge walk-in closets, marble bathrooms, large private terraces, and stunning views. But above everything, the property offers privacy from the inquisitive eyes of the paparazzi.
Who knows, the house next door could house a recording studio, additional security and staff, or more baby rooms!
SEE INSIDE: Rihanna’s house in Beverly Hills
These are just some of our favorite celebrities who live in Beverly Hills. This eclectic enclave is a magnet for Hollywood stars, so the list could go on and on, but we’ll stop here – for now. Stay tuned for more celebrity-related real estate coverage on Fancy Pants Homes!
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