Category: Celebrity Homes

Britney Spears has an image as America’s teenage music star, but on December 2, she’ll turn 39 years old. After the wild ride she’s had the last few years, and again these last few months, maybe what she needs is a low-key birthday celebration to get feeling back in the groove.

Let’s take a look at Britney’s past and where she might blow out her birthday candles this year.

Childhood Home in Kentwood, LA

Britney Spears grew up Louisiana with her brother, sister, and mom and dad in Kentwood, LA, about 90 minutes north of New Orleans. From a very early age, it was clear she had an incredible talent for singing and performing on stage.

Earlier this year, her family put the house up for sale, with the caveat that whoever buys the 2,300 square foot, three bedroom ranch style home cannot turn it into anything that cashes in on her celebrity and fame.

Parent’s Home in Kentwood, LA

When Britney hit it big, one of the first things she did was purchase a bigger, nicer home for her parents on the outskirts of their hometown, Kentwood, LA. What she purchased was a 6,500 square foot custom-built house named “Serenity”. Her mom still lives there, and we assume her dad does too, since they reconciled their relationship in 2010. Britney stays here when she visits her family.

Current Home in Thousand Oaks, CA

Since her rise to fame, Britney has lived in several locations, many of them extremely fabulous mansions. She bought this 20-acre estate in 2015 for $7.4 million.

The main house is about 12,500 square feet and has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and is designed to resemble an Italian villa. The mansion is behind not one but two security gates, to keep the super famous celebrity safe from her less restrained fans.

It also has a pool and pool house complete with a full granite kitchen, a small golf course, and a massive wine cellar. Britney spends a lot of time here with her two boys, so it would make sense that she chooses to spend her birthday with them, and the house certainly has enough to keep them entertained.

Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV

While Britney grew up in Louisiana and lives in California, she has a long history with Las Vegas, Nevada. In January 2004, Britney married her longtime friend Jason Allen Alexander at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The marriage was annulled 55 hours later.

The chapel is famous for its quick marriages, with a drive-through service, and catering to celebrity weddings. Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Michael Jordan, and Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were all married there. The chapel has ten ministers, and says they have married more than 800,000 couples.

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV

Britney came back to Vegas for a longer stay, doing a two-year residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. During 2014 and 2015, she performed 100 shows. The event was so popular, she extended for two more years, doing nearly 250 performances by the time the show closed.

Nearly a million people saw Britney perform. She reportedly made $500,000 per show, an insane salary for even the most talented performer!

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is a relatively new casino, opening its doors in 2007. The resort has three floors dedicated to gambling, a gorgeous pool, two fine dining restaurants, and more.

Since she came to fame as a teenager, Britney has spent a lot of time in front of cameras and performing. But this year, hopefully she’ll enjoy the moment when everyone sings to her, even if it is an amateur version of Happy Birthday. And hopefully she’ll celebrate in a place as awesome as she is.

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of Hollywood’s most formidable actors, and has been for more than 20 years. The icon, who turns 46 on November 11, is known for starring in groundbreaking, unconventional, and blockbuster films, as well as being a serial dater, always having an up and coming model or actress as a girlfriend or companion.

In addition to starring and producing in films, he also spends much of his time as an environmentalist, and manages to find time to invest in real estate ventures across the US and around the world. If your net worth was more than $260 million, you might dabble in property development, too!

Let’s take a look at some of the places Leo might be celebrating his birthday this year.

Riverhouse Condominium, New York, NY

Leo spends a big chunk of his time in New York City, and has an expansive pad in the eco-chic Riverhouse Condominium, which has features including double filtered air, a gorgeous lap pool for residents, a yoga studio, and 24/7 concierge service.

Leo bought his first unit in the building in 2008 for about $3.7 million, and then bought the unit next door for $8 million in 2014. The combined space is over 2,000 square feet, and includes a 1,035 square foot terrace that overlooks the Hudson River.

Private Island, Belize

While he won’t likely spend his birthday here, Leo may spend some time on his birthday working on one of his pet causes: protecting the environment.

He bought an entire island, Blackadore Cay, in 2005, for about $1.75 million. He had the dream of creating an eco-hotel for people to come and visit Belize and see the country’s beauty, all while leaving a neutral or positive impact on fragile ecosystems of the rain forest and ocean. He’s been working since then to obtain the necessary permits and permissions, but has met several significant delays.

As of November 2020, the opening date is still in question, but it’s no doubt going to be an amazing experience once it’s ready to host visitors.

Tiny Bungalow in Malibu, CA

Leonardo bought a tiny, 610 foot bungalow in desirable Malibu in 2016. He paid a whopping $23 million for the house and the 1.76 acres it sits on. It’s a whole lot of money, considering he’s probably going to tear down the existing structure to build something he prefers more. When he’s done, it’s sure to be gorgeous, environmentally-friendly, and impeccably decorated.

Rental Home in Malibu, CA

One of the first things he bought after the success of Titanic, this 1,765 foot home in Malibu has been in his portfolio longer than just about any other property.

He paid $1.6 million for it in 1999, and tried to sell it in 2016. After failing to find a buyer at the $10.95 million price tag, he put it up for rent for about $190,000/month.

In addition to the four-bedroom main house, the property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a loft with an extra bedroom, gym, and office. Rumor has it the place is back on the market for around $2 million, a much more realistic price point, even for Malibu.

Two Homes in Hollywood Hills, CA

Back in 1999, when he was still a fresh-faced newbie, Leonardo bought a lovely home from Madonna in the Hollywood Hills. He paid $2.15 million for the home, which he has since gutted and remodeled, giving it an estimated $7 million value. He has also added a basketball court, a state of the art security system, and put the estate on solar, keeping with his environmentally-friendly values.

He also bought the house next door in 2003, for about $3.78 million. The 4,000 square foot home is just one of many amazing properties Leo owns, but doesn’t spend much time living in. When you’re one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actors in Hollywood, it’s just no big deal to have a spare mansion.

The birthday boy certainly has a lot to be grateful for as he celebrates his birthday, and things are always looking up for him, even as he gets a little older.

It’s hard to imagine the depravity that leads someone to kill another human, but some among us are wired differently and find pleasure, satisfaction or release in taking the lives of others. Serial killers are even more depraved, repeating the heinous act over and over again. While we will never fully know what causes someone to become a serial killer, it often starts in their youth, and is tied to their family life.

Let’s look at the childhood homes and crime scenes of some of America’s most infamous serial killers.

Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer was born in Wisconsin but spent most of his formative years in Bath, Ohio. Initially a happy child, he quickly descended into isolation and alcoholism, and demonstrated an overintense curiosity in dissecting and preserving dead animals. He committed his first murder shortly after graduating high school, likely an unplanned act.

Starting in 1987 he began murdering gay or bisexual men inside the home he shared with his grandmother and disposing of their bodies in various ways. He moved into an apartment where he developed several rituals, including posing the bodies and saving and preserving body parts, in addition to committing sexual acts.

In 1991 he was caught when a potential victim escaped and found police. When the police arrived, they found his apartment was a working crime scene. He was found guilty of murdering at least 17 men, and confessing to the details of the murders. He was sentenced to 16 life terms, but was beaten to death in prison in 1994.

The apartment complex where he murdered most of his victims was razed to the ground, and the lot has never been developed since.

John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy spent an unhappy childhood in Chicago, Illinois, where his alcoholic father beat him and the rest of his family regularly. After high school, he worked for a short time as a mortuary assistant, where he had his first encounters with corpses. He went to college, married, had a family and a good career. However, after a sexual incident with a young man, he served time in prison and had to start his life over.

He moved to Norwood Park, where his encounters with young unconsenting young men continued. His first murder was an accident, but he realized that there was an “ultimate thrill” in killing. His killing spree ramped up between 1976 and 1978, when he killed at least 33 teens and young men. He buried most of them on his property.

He was eventually discovered and prosecuted for his crimes. After the jury deliberated for only two hours, he was convicted of 33 murders and sentenced to death. He was executed on May 10, 1994. The house where Gacy murdered his victims was razed to the ground and another home has since been constructed on the site.

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy was born in Vermont to a single mother. They lived in Philadelphia for three years before moving to Tacoma, Washington. There, she met and married Johnny Bundy, who adopted Ted. They lived in the West End until Bundy went to college.

While crimes similar to Bundy’s MO started in the early 1970s in the Pacific Northwest, he was always vague about his early murders. Some believe he began killing as early as age 14. Bundy killed women throughout the Seattle area, then in Utah, Idaho and Colorado, when he moved to Salt Lake City to attend law school. It is believed he may have murdered women in his apartment there, and it was known he kept body parts and mementos from the murders.

In 1976 he was arrested for attempted kidnapping and sentenced to prison, then prosecuted in Colorado for a murder. While in prison awaiting trial, he escaped and made his way to Florida, where he quickly began killing again. He was arrested in February 1978 on unrelated charges but police quickly tied him to his crimes.

Juries found him guilty in multiple trials and sentenced him to death. Bundy confessed to killing 30 women, but police believe he killed 100 or more. He was executed in Florida on January 24, 1989. Police officers and others tied to the crimes celebrated at his death.

Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi

Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi were cousins who together became serial killers known as the Hillside Stranglers.

Buono was born in 1934 in Rochester, New York, and quickly developed a long rap sheet with the police for both petty and violent crimes. By age 41, he was living in California. He was a pimp, holding women as prisoners and forcing them into prostitution. In 1977, he became partners with his cousin Bianchi, who was 20 years his junior and also had a long record of criminal activity. Buono and Bianchi began pimping together, assaulting women, and quickly escalated to murder.

Using fake badges and posing as undercover police officers, the men would cruise the Los Angeles area and force women into their car. They would then take them to Buono’s home, where they were assaulted, tortured, and then murdered. Over the course of about 15 months, they assaulted and killed at least ten women.

Bianchi was so brazen as to even apply for a job with the LA Police Department and participate in ride alongs with officers during the crime spree. To avoid detection, Bianchi moved to Washington, where he murdered two more women, but his sloppy technique led to his arrest and subsequent arrest of Buono. Both men were sentenced to life in prison. Buono died of a heart attack in 2002 and Bianchi is serving a life sentence in Washington.

Unfortunately, there are many more serial killers than we’ll ever know, and this list covers just a few that got caught. Fortunately, your chances of being captured and killed by anyone, let alone a serial killer are less than your odds of winning the lottery. Just watch your back.

 

Fall is in full swing, and it’s perfect weather for a bonfire birthday party! Let’s take a look at some of the celebrities who are having a birthday in October.

Brie Larson

Brie starts off the month with a bang, celebrating her birthday on October 1. The versatile actress got her start in comedies, but transitioned to independent and serious films in her early 20s. She has also starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest films as Captain Marvel, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero movies. Brie has been busy in the real estate market this last year, selling her Hollywood Hills home in August and buying not one but two new homes in December 2019.

The actress and director, who turns 31 this month, put down $3.5 million for a 2,100 square foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in very desirable Malibu. The beach side home also has a swimming pool in the yard accessible by a stone path.

Brie also dropped $1.6 million for a home in Hidden Hills. This home has 3,500 square feet, five bedrooms, a three car garage, high-end ebony floors, and a gorgeous kitchen. The relatively small lot, just under a quarter acre, has a pool, of course, as well as a spa, a deck with a fire pit, and a jacuzzi.

Brie certainly has a good sense of real estate, and both places would be perfect for celebrating her birthday with friends!

Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa has established her career as a down to earth, friendly and relatable host of her morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan”. She and her family have two main homes, one in New York City, and one nearby in the Hamptons.

She’ll be turning 50 on October 2, and it’s likely she’ll celebrate with her family at their Hamptons home, where they’ve been spending much of their time this year due to Covid-19. They’ve owned the 5,000 square foot home since 2004, when they paid $2.35 million. Since then, they’ve done a lot of work on the home, and it has become a great place to make some great memories.

The close-knit family usually resides in a townhome in NYC, to be close to Kelly’s daily show. The five-floor Upper East Side home has nearly 8,000 square feet and set them back $27 million. It even has a balcony with cherry trees, basically unheard of in Manhattan!

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson is Hollywood royalty by birth, with famous parents and grandparents. Only after finishing high school was she allowed to test the waters of showbiz, and it’s proven to be a good choice for the actress. She’s starred in a number of high-grossing films, including the 50 Shades of Gray franchise.

In 2016, she bought a mid-century modern house for $3.55 million, and has since made it look like a home. It has floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a gorgeous top-of-the line kitchen, and three bedrooms spread out among 3,000 square feet. This would be the perfect place for the famously private star to spend a low-key birthday as she turns 31 on October 4.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a Hollywood mainstay, serving as a judge on various talent shows in the US and England. He’s also a producer, record executive, and businessman. He’s got homes across the world, but spends most of his time living in a lavish $24 million Malibu home.

Ironically, his recent effort to become more healthy led to him having a terrible accident on his e-bike in August, so he’s probably going to take a more relaxed approach to his birthday on October 7. This year, he’s turning 61, and maybe he’ll celebrate with his family at the six bedroom, seven bathroom mansion on 1.6 acres of beachfront property.

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump is having a busy fall, with her dad, President Donald Trump, in full campaign mode ahead of next month’s elections. Hopefully the supercharged mom of three, special advisor to the president, and entrepreneur will find time to celebrate her 39th birthday on October 30.

Because she’s so busy, she may not spend her birthday at her Washington, DC home that she rents for $15,000 a month along with her husband Jared Kushner and their kids. The historical mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood has 7,000 square feet of living space, and was completely remodeled in 2014. It has an open floor plan, six bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, five fireplaces, and plenty of room for hosting political gatherings. Hopefully after the election, she can come back and have a belated birthday party with her loved ones.

These are a few of the celebrities celebrating October birthdays. If you’re celebrating another year on this planet, happy birthday to you, too!

 

 

 

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s position on the Supreme Court. Ginsberg died on Friday, September 18.

President Trump is pushing to have the seat filled before the November presidential election, which would be a record-setting pace for a nomination. In spite of Barrett’s recent consideration by the Senate, her confirmation process is sure to be contentious and difficult.

Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but moved to Indiana to attend the University of Notre Dame School of Law. She served for a time as a clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia, took a short turn as a practicing attorney, and was a professor for about 17 years.

In 2017, she was appointed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, serving in South Bend, Indiana. She lives there with her husband, Jesse, and their seven children.

Lindsey Graham

Steering her nomination through the Senate Judiciary Committee will be Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina. He has served as the Chair of the Judiciary Committee since 2019. In 2016, he ran for president, but quickly dropped out when it became clear he had no path to the nomination.

He owns a town home in Washington, DC, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the past, he rented out part of the home, but has not done so recently.

He also owns a 2,000 square foot in Seneca, South Carolina, which was valued around $215,000 in 2016.

Mitch McConnell

Overseeing the entire process is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Republican senator from Kentucky is a keen politician, and if anyone can get Barrett approved in just a few weeks, McConnell can. Like many senators, he owns property both in Washington, DC and in his home state of Kentucky.

His DC townhouse is estimated to be worth around $2 million, and has about 3,000 square feet of living space.

His Louisville home is estimated to be worth around $750,000, and has three bedrooms and two and a half baths spread out among 2,700 square feet. While owning two nice homes might be a stretch on a senator’s $175,000 salary, McConnell can afford this because his wife, Elaine Chao, has about $25 million inherited from her mother.

Diane Feinstein

Heading up the opposition to Barrett will be Senator Diane Feinstein of California. She has been a senator since 1992, and is currently the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The 87 year old Democrat is one of the longest-serving senators, and will work very hard to oppose Barrett’s nomination. She did so during Barrett’s hearings in 2017 to the Appeals Court.

She and her husband Richard Blum live in one of the most famous and most desirable areas of San Francisco, right at the top of the Lyon Street Steps. They paid $16.5 million in 2006 for the gorgeous home with perfect views of the bay.

Dirksen and Hart Senate Office Buildings

The hearings will be held in the Dirksen and Hart Senate Office Buildings. Much of the preparation will occur within the Judiciary Committee staff quarters in the Dirksen Building.

Because the Judiciary Committee hearing rooms in the Dirksen Building is smaller, the hearings will be held in the Hart Building, right next to and connected to the Dirksen Building. It will be a big media spectacle, and there will be many people vying for a spot to witness the momentous hearings.

Donald Trump

Overseeing the entire process will be President Donald Trump, who has a lot riding on the outcome of the nomination. He made the announcement of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination at the White House in the evening of Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Depending on how the process plays out, Trump may see a boost or a decided decline in support. This may impact how long he continues to live in the White House, just a few miles from the US Capitol Building.

US Supreme Court Building

Once the entire process is over, if Amy Coney Barrett is approved by the Senate, she will be sworn in in a public ceremony at the White House or Capitol. Then she will be sworn in during a private ceremony at the Supreme Court. Finally, she will be formally publically introduced at the Supreme Court as the newest associate justice.

No matter the outcome of this unprecedented process, it will be memorable and historic, and have lasting implications on the Supreme Court, the Senate, and politics in the United States.

The new hit television show The Masked Singer has been renewed for a fourth season and will premier on September 23, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Since its debut in 2019, the entertainment show has consistently been the highest or nearly highest rated show of its kind.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon has been the show’s presenter from the beginning, and brings a great deal of hosting talent to the dynamic show. Nick married music superstar Mariah Carey and had three kids with her before they divorced in 2016.

He rents a massive home in Saddle River, New Jersey, for about $11,000 a month. It’s a great home for him to co-parent his three kids and still be able to to host the show, produce Wild ‘N Out, and do his other entertainment ventures.

Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke has been in show business his whole life because of his dad’s acting career, and famous in his own right since 2013 when his song Blurred Lines rocked to the top of the charts. He is a panelist on the Masked Singer, where he and the other panelists judge the performances and speculate about who is behind the mask.

He and his girlfriend bought a lovely home in Malibu  in 2014 for $2.4 million, but the home went up in flames in massive wildfires in 2018.

Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger rose to fame as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She then won the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars, and began a career in reality and entertainment television. She has been a panelist on The Masked Singer since its inception.

Nicole has been a resident of Los Angeles for years, but bought a new home in 2016. The 4,600 square foot hillside home set her back $3.75 million, but with four bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as gorgeous views of the LA skyline, it’s certainly worth it.

T-Pain

T-Pain joined the cast of the Masked Singer thinking he wouldn’t make it past the first round, but he went on to be the first season’s winner. After suffering a big career setback, his appearance on the show helped reboot his music career, and he’s a hit for a new generation of music lovers.

He lives with his wife and three kids in Roswell, in a gorgeous mansion surrounded by trees, but just minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady came on the second season of the show, and he was in it to win it. He’s been in comedy, music and all sorts of show biz for decades, which may have contributed to his charming persona that helped him win the season. He’s owned a lot of real estate around Los Angeles, including this condo he bought in 2013 for about $1.75 million. It has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and more than 2,000 square feet, enough to do a victory dance to celebrate his triumph.

Kandi Burruss

Kandu Burruss had a career in music as part of the group Xscape before she gained wider fame as a star on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. She had been asked to join the first season, but turned it town. She joined the third season’s cast of the Masked Singer as the Night Angel, and it was a good thing because she won!

She lives in Atlanta in a 7,000 square foot home with seven bedrooms and ten bathrooms. Certainly there’s enough room in there to hold her trophy.

The Masked Singer is just the type of no-stress, fun, and entertaining show we all crave right now, so it’s perfect timing that it’s coming back this month to Fox. We can all take a break, watch some great singing and wonder, who is it behind the mask?

It’s September, and there’s a new round of birthdays to celebrate. Let’s look at some of the celebrities having birthdays this month!

Zendaya

It takes a special star power to be so famous you only need one name, and Zendaya is one of those few! The actress, model and singer is turning 24 on September 1, and she’s on track to accomplishing so much in the next few years.

She bought a new $4 million home earlier in 2020 in Los Angeles. The home was built in 1939, but has had extensive renovations, including an open kitchen with special granite countertops, two sinks, and two ovens! It has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms across the 5,000 square feet, and the most beautiful and relaxing pool. If 23 was great, 24 should be spectacular!

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek has had a wonderful Hollywood career. Over the last 30 years, she’s starred in dozens of films and shows, as well as been an advocate for women’s and maternal issues, among other causes.

She and her husband, French billionaire François-Henri Pinault and daughter Valentina reside in posh Bel Air in Los Angeles. However, they won’t be spending her 54th birthday there on September 2. They are demolishing their $13 million, nine bedroom home to rebuild with a 17,000 square foot mansion. That may seem excessive to some, but for a family with billions of dollars, it’s no big deal.

Beyonce

Hollywood’s queen is turning 39 on September 4, and whatever she does to celebrate will be OTT for sure! The mom of three hasn’t missed a beat, even after having twins!

The family owns real estate across the United States, but in 2017, they settled down and bought a mansion in Bel Air. After extensive renovations, the home is fit for the king and queen of the music industry. They paid a reported $88 million for the estate, which is about 30,000 square feet, with eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, four pools, a 15 car garage, and safety features including bulletproof windows!

Even though they have this massive LA home, they could just as easily spend her birthday in their other new purchase, a mansion in the East Hamptons. They bought the 12,000 square foot home for $25 million. It has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a complete guesthouse that might be fancier than most peoples’ homes.

Adam Sandler

It’s a good thing Adam Sandler didn’t listen to people tell him there’s no money in comedy, because the celebrity who is turning 54 on September 9 has a net worth of more than $420 million! With all that money, it’s no wonder he has a huge real estate portfolio.

His main home is in Brentwood, which he purchased in 2012 for $12 million. The 12,000 square foot house has seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, and of course a pool. He also owns the house next door, which has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, making his estate laugh out loud awesome.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is turning 49 on September 18. She has been a mainstay in Hollywood since the 1990s, and is still going strong. She has an incredibly diverse career, from music to television to films, to production, to a hit Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk. She has been married to movie superstar and rapper Will Smith since 1997, and the two have two kids together.

In spite of a public rough patch earlier this year, the couple remains close, and may celebrate her birthday in their massive Calabasas mansion. It took seven years to build, at a cost of $42 million!

Will Smith

There must be something about having a September birthday that brings people together, because just a week after his wife turns 49, Will is celebrating his 52nd birthday on September 25. If they don’t celebrate his birthday in their Calabasas compound, they might spend it in their Pennsylvania mansion, which is 8,000 square feet, on 3.35 acres. They’ve had it since 1998, shortly after they got married, so it must be an important place for their family.

Serena Williams

Serena has accomplished more in her 38 years than most of us will in a lifetime. She has been ranked number one eight times, holds more titles and records than almost any other tennis player, and even has several Olympic medals! But she’s also an entrepreneur, mom, and wife.

The family has an extensive real estate portfolio, and they have spent most of 2020 in their home in Palm Beach Garden, Florida. It’s likely she’ll spend her 39th birthday there with her adorable little girl and husband Alexis Ohanian. The 7,000 square foot home has as much outside as inside to keep a family happy, including a heated pool, tennis court (naturally), outdoor kitchen, and covered patio to enjoy the Florida weather.

These celebrities turning a year older in September can celebrate anywhere and do almost anything, but what really matters is that you’re around loved ones, have some amazing dessert to celebrate, and enjoy a little time to feel special on your birthday. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating this month!

Possibly the world’s most famous family, the Kardashian-Jenner clan seem to love the limelight. Their attire, vacations, even the gritty details of the lives, are lived in the public eye. Their family has benefited from the publicity, which is nowhere more obvious than in their countless, massive homes all across the LA area.

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West have several residences in LA, including a massive mansion described by Kanye as a cathedral. They renovated an existing $20 million property, and some say it’s now worth $60 million.

When the urban luxuries in LA don’t cut it, the family can jet off to their 9,000 acre ranch outside Cody, Wyoming. The $14 million property has two lakes, an event center, and surprisingly, a restaurant. They recently purchased another similarly sized ranch in Wyoming.

Khloé Kardashian

Rumor has it that Khloé’s Calabasas home, which she’s owned since 2014, hit the market early this summer. Until she finds a buyer able to shell out $19 million for the mansion, she’ll still be able to enjoy one of the most amazing views in one of the areas most exclusive neighborhoods.

If she can sell it, she’ll turn a tidy profit on the home, which she purchased in 2014 for $7.2 million from Justin Bieber. She must have an absolutely epic destination in mind if she’s willing to walk away from this 1.5 acre paradise.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney bought a house less than a mile from her sister Khloé in Calabasas, in 2014. She got the house on clearance, down from $12 million to $7.5 million. It has 12,000 square feet, which is enough room for a gym, massage room, state-of-the-art kitchen, and elevator. This place is perfect for the mom of three when she’s not jetting about all over the world for family vacations, business deals, and television appearances.

Kylie Jenner

After years of being in her sisters’ shadows, Kylie has risen to her own success, and has in fact blown past her family members, becoming the most financially successful of the clan, due to her makeup empire. The youngest of the six, she turns 23 this month. In spite of her age, she has multiple homes around LA, and in April 2020, closed on a massive mansion.

She bought the newly-built 20,000 foot home for $36.5 million, a steal compared to the original asking price of $55 million. She’s already settled into the new home, which has 14 bathrooms, and, of course, a pool. The area is so new, even the pictures haven’t been updated!

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner has made a career out of being beautiful, modeling since she was 14. She has rocketed to the top of the industry, ranking on “Best of” lists galore, and often being the, or among the, top paid models every year. She has also become a real estate maven, buying and selling houses across the LA area since she was a teenager.

In 2018, she bought a house from Charlie Sheen for $8.55 in the chic Mullholland Estates. It has 6,500 square feet, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a pool of course, a gorgeous fountain, tennis court and so much more.

Rob Kardashian

Rob has kept a lower profile in recent years, especially since becoming a dad to his little girl Dream. He has had several homes in the LA area. Most recently, he sold his Calabasas home in 2017 for about $2.5 million and has been focused on gaining full custody of his daughter. It’s understood he’s staying at a sibling’s house, likely one owned by Kylie in Hidden Hills. The only problem is, she owns several homes in the area, so it’s hard to say exactly where Rob is these days!

Kris Jenner

Kris, the family matriarch, has several homes, condos, and vacation places around southern California. The home that has been featured on many of the Kardashian shows is in Hidden Hills, near Calabasas and the primary homes of her daughters. The home was fully renovated in 2015 by a renowned designer, and sports a breathtaking black and white entryway with matching spiral staircases.

Caitlyn Jenner

Once the dad and stepdad of the family, Caitlyn Jenner has finally found the ability to live her life as she feels she was always meant to. She and Kris divorced in 2015, and Caitlyn found a great home in Malibu. The 3,500 square foot home suits Caitlyn, with a graceful and modern look, amazing pool, 11 acres for privacy and amazing views of the surrounding area. She paid $3.5 million in 2015, and has settled in nicely to her new home and new life.

It’s no wonder their hit show is called “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” because it’s hard to follow where they’re living, what they’re up to, and what their plans for the future are at any given time!

Having a summer birthday is great! You can celebrate with a big backyard bash, a pool party, or a day at the beach. Celebrities can celebrate with even more flair, and with their amazing houses, they have the perfect location for a once a year bash.

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen, Hollywood icon and father of Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, has lived in the same Malibu home with his wife since 1970, raising their children there as his career took off. His home was threatened by fire in 2018, but was fortunately just “covered in ash”.

America’s favorite TV president celebrated his 80th birthday on August 3, and he and his artist wife are likely as anything to spend it in their ranch style home, since they are so comfortable there after all these years.

Anna Kendrick

On August 9, amazing actress and singer Anna Kendrick celebrated her 35th birthday. The actress has starred alongside actors from George Clooney to Rebel Wilson, and has made great friends along the way. When she celebrates, she’ll have many people who will want to celebrate with her, and perhaps she’ll throw a fete at her chill two story LA home that she bought in 2012 for $1.02 million.

She has always appeared to be a cool, fun friend, and her friends will certainly want to sing and celebrate with her all night long. Happy Birthday Anna!

Viola Davis

Viola Davis has been rated as one of the most influential people in the world, in addition to being part of a rare acting club, having won an Academy Award, Emmy and Tony. The awards have a wonderful place to call home in her $5.7 million home in Toluca Lake. The contemporary home has a pool, of course, and five bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread out among about 8,000 square feet.

This would be the perfect place to host a birthday party when she turned 55 on August 11. Even if she keeps it low-key, her trophies, awards and accolades can keep her company for sure!

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence had a milestone birthday on August 15, when she turns 30 years old. The newlywed actress, one of the most successful actors in Hollywood, can do anything and go anywhere she wants to celebrate. Maybe, though, she’ll stay close to home this year.

Her $8 million, 5,500 square foot home in Beverly Hills is amazing enough to serve as a destination for a spectacular 30th birthday blowout. It is in a very exclusive area of LA, and the home itself has been owned by more than a half dozen celebrities including Jessica Simpson and Ellen DeGeneres.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams has been a reliably amazing actress since she first came to Hollywood, and has been as stable in her personal life as well. She and her husband and daughter have lived in the same Beverly Hills home since 2010, when they bought the 4,300 square foot home for $3.2 million.

The house is amazing, and includes a second floor master suite with a fireplace, two walk-in closets. This place would be a great place for the family to celebrate her 46th birthday on August 20!

Melissa McCarthy

Actress and comedienne Melissa McCarthy will turn 50 on August 26, and this milestone birthday should be a good one! Melissa has starred on television shows, in movies, and is a household celebrity.

She and her husband Ben Falcone bought a house in the tony Toluca Lake area of Los Angeles in 2012 for $3.5 million. They added a whopping 3,000 additional square feet, a new pool area, and even an elevator.

Although Toluca Lake would be a great place to celebrate her birthday, she may celebrate at the couple’s new home in the San Fernando Valley area they bought for $2.4 million. The four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home must have been something they really wanted because they paid $200,000 over asking price in March 2020. Perhaps it’s a birthday present, but even if it’s not, it would be a great birthday location!

These are just a few of the celebrity birthdays in August. Celebrity or not, everyone deserves a great birthday celebration; so if it’s your birthday, make sure to celebrate and enjoy the entire day! Happy Birthday!

It’s July and there’s a whole crop of Hollywood summer birthdays to celebrate. Let’s take a look at a few celebrities who are celebrating another trip around the sun this month.

Tom Cruise

While Tom Cruise starred in Born on the Fourth of July, he was actually born on July 3, 1962. He became famous in Risky Business, and earned his reputation as a critically acclaimed actor and box office gold with films such as A Few Good Men, Mission: Impossible movies, and so many more.

The actor has sold several properties in California, Colorado, and Great Britain, and is now spending much of his time in a Clearwater, Florida, condo. He owns the penthouse unit in a luxury condo building called Skyview, constructed by a fellow Scientologist. The building is close to a Scientology headquarters, which provides Cruise easy access anytime he wants. Rumor has it the penthouse actually has a flight simulator, because, why not?

While the actor will likely spend his birthday making up for lost time filming the next installment of the Mission: Impossible series in England, he knows that when filming wraps, he has an awesome home to come home to.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart will have a lot to look forward to celebrating his 41st birthday, since he has a new house in Calabasas, California, that is nothing less than a dream mansion. He bought the property back in 2015 for $1.35 million. And then he began building his dream home.

The nearly 10,000 square foot mansion includes a main house, pool, cabana, garage, and even an indoor/outdoor gym that he and his wife use to stay fit. Kevin is a true family man, and does not take spending time with them for granted, especially as his wife Eniko is expecting a baby later this year. What a great summer, indeed!

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon will be rocking out to Happy Birthday on July 8, when he turns 62. Because he’s made a big effort to encourage social distancing during the Covid-19 virus, it’s a sure bet he’ll be celebrating his birthday with wife Kyra Sedgwick and son Travis at their lovely Los Feliz, California, home.

The house set them back $2.5 million in 2012, and has 2,800 square feet, with a chef’s kitchen, home gym, outdoor grill, and of course, a pool.

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford is Hollywood elite, one of the best-loved actors of all time. He turns 78 on July 13. While he’s celebrated in Hollywood, he actually spends most of his time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he’s lived as a local for decades.

He and his wife Calista Flockhart have settled into life on his 800 acre ranch, where he can really indulge his hobby of flying small aircraft, including a helicopter that has been used several times in high-stakes rescues in the sometimes-dangerous Rocky Mountains.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez has it all, and as we all saw at the Super Bowl last February, at 50 she is living life to the fullest. She’s turning 51 on July 24, and it’s anyone’s guess where this larger than life singer, actress, and fashion icon will celebrate her birthday. She could be spending it with her fiance Alexander Rodriguez, at her Bel Air compound that she bought in 2016 for $28 million.

It has a 13,000 square foot main house with seven bedrooms, a pool, a swimming pond, a tiki-themed grilling area, all spread out over eight acres.

They could celebrate in their new Malibu home that they bought from Jeremy Piven for $6.6 million. But since they are planning to remodel it, they won’t be celebrating there unless it’s over paint samples.

Between the two of them, the power couple could celebrate in one of many awesome homes, so for sure she’ll have a wonderful birthday!

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock is America’s sweetheart, a blockbuster actor, starring in films such as The Blind Side and Gravity, and recently, Bird Box. While she’s so famous she feels like everyone’s friend or sister, in real life she’s very private. She lives far away from Hollywood or New York, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since adopting two children, she’s become very focused on her family, so it makes sense that she celebrates her July 26 birthday with them.

Perhaps she’ll be at her $2.5 million Nola residence, which she bought in 2009. The Garden District home has five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a great atmosphere for her kids. Happy Birthday Sandra!

These are just a few celebrities who are having birthdays this month. More importantly, let’s wish everyone reading this who is celebrating a birthday this month a very happy birthday!