The Most Luxurious Purchases of the Rich & Famous

Celebrities spare no expense when it comes to their luxurious lifestyles... and why would they?

From expensive cars and designer clothes, to lavish yachts and unique collectibles, celebrities seem to really have it all. While money may not buy happiness, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be able to experience the world as a celebrity does.

Here we've compiled some of the most over-the-top purchases celebs and the like have made over the years. Some of these are sure to knock your socks off...

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs commissioned the building of his yacht, Venus, to Phillippe Starck for around $118 million. The ship was built to resemble the sleek elegance of the Apple brand. Sadly, Jobs passed away before ever getting to set sail.

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The More You Know

  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • Shakira was banned from her school’s choir, and her classmates said she sounded like a goat.
  • Lady Gaga spent $50,000 to find out if a ghost named Ryan was haunting her.
  • 35 minutes before Elvis Presley was born, his mother gave birth to his stillborn identical twin.
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