Hollywood's Finest: The Gorgeous Homes of Hollywood's Biggest Stars

This article appeared in rhymejunkie.com and has been published here with permission.

Hollywood stars are often envied for their fame and fortune. These stars show us that their years of artistry does pay off and there’s still a milestone they have to flaunt—the use of this earned wealth to buy the homes of their dreams. These actors, actresses, and musicians not only stunned us with their performances but with the homes they live in as well.

Jane Fonda - $8.5 Million, Beverly Hills

Jane Fonda - $8.5 Million, Beverly Hills

Many people today know Jane Fonda from her role in Grace & Frankie and her outspoken part in climate change protests. However, this only shows a snapshot in the 65-year career of a dual Oscar award wielding actress. She’s starred in movies such as Klute, Coming Home, Julia, and They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? She’s also the daughter of another famous Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Fonda originally listed her house on the market in 2017 for $13 million but in January 2018 it sold for a lowered price of $8.5 million.

Elton John - $33 Million, Beverly Hills

Elton John - $33 Million, Beverly Hills

Elton John is known to be an ostentatious presence, so it only makes sense that he’d have a lavish home to match. He and his husband, David Furnish, moved into their mansion in 2015 at a cost of $33 million. The home has everything they could ever need including 10 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, 12 half baths, 9 fireplaces, a gym, a wine cellar, a screening room, a family room, and a garage big enough for 11 cars.

Kenny Rogers - $2.383 Million, Atlanta

Kenny Rogers - $2.383 Million, Atlanta

From 1957 to 2017, Kenny Rogers gave fans plenty of music to enjoy. While he has accolades as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, this only marks the beginning of his multi-genre career. It seems like his 120+ hit singles and more than 100 million studio album sales paid off in the form of his mansion in Atlanta. He sold it in 2018 for a whopping $2.383 million. This 13,000 square foot mansion sits on 1.5 acres and marks the height of luxury.

Ron Howard - $27.5 Million, Connecticut

Ron Howard - $27.5 Million, Connecticut

Ron Howard is the child of director Rance Howard and actress Jean Speegle Howard, which gave him a chance to start his career early. He started acting in 1956 but his first credited role was on The Journey in 1959. He gained additional fame later with roles on The Andy Griffith Show, The Music Man, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code. He once called this 17,000-square-foot house in Greenwich home but sold it and the 33 acres it sat on for a reported $27.5 million in 2014.