Let’s be honest, at some point, we’ve all seen a Bond villain’s secret base or an anime billionaire’s ocean fortress and thought, “I could live there.” For a select group of celebrities, that fantasy is an everyday reality. Whether they’re building eco-resorts, hiding from paparazzi, or just flexing their success, these star-owned islands redefine luxury and privacy. Here’s a look at 10 of the most jaw-dropping private islands owned by Hollywood’s elite.
10. Ricky Martin – Angra dos Reis, Brazil
Ricky Martin paid approximately $8 million for his tropical retreat off Brazil’s coast, set near the affluent Angra dos Reis area. Emerald slopes and postcard-blue waters make this island a paradise on earth. It’s where Martin can swap the limelight for family time and island living, “la vida loca” but with hammocks and yachts.
9. Pamela Anderson – Dubai
When it comes to romantic gestures, Pamela Anderson’s ex Tommy Lee went all out: he tried to win her back with an entire island. Located in Dubai’s over-the-top World Islands project, Anderson’s slice of sand was rumored to become an eco-resort. Plans fizzled, but the island itself remains a symbol of sheer indulgence and the ultimate “just because” gift.
8. Shakira & Roger Waters – Bonds Cay, Bahamas
Colombian icon Shakira and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters collaborated to purchase Bonds Cay for $16 million. Their vision? To develop an eco-friendly luxury retreat and artists’ sanctuary. Spanning 700 acres and graced with five beaches, Bonds Cay was imagined as a sanctum of creativity and reprieve, positioned just a hop from Florida.
7. Eddie Murphy – Rooster Cay, Bahamas
Eddie Murphy obviously adores the island way of life. Following the sale of one Bahamian estate, he purchased Rooster Cay for roughly $15 million. Only minutes from Nassau, the six-hectare island has the best of both worlds: peaceful escapes with loved ones, in addition to proximity to the capital city’s lively atmosphere.
6. Johnny Depp – Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas
During the shoot for Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp fell in love with the Bahamas—and bought his own island for $3.6 million. Little Halls Pond Cay boasts six beaches, coral reefs, and nicknames dedicated to Depp’s loved ones and mentors such as Hunter S. Thompson and Marlon Brando. For him, it’s total freedom, a pirate’s paradise hideaway.
5. Mel Gibson – Mago Island, Fiji
Mel Gibson opted for size with Mago Island: 5,400 acres in Fiji, which cost him $15 million. Instead of developing it as a resort, Gibson left the island mostly in its natural state, with caretakers and cattle running its beaches and forests. It’s one of the largest islands owned privately in the South Pacific, far away, untamed, and unspoiled.
4. David Copperfield – Musha Cay, Bahamas
Illusionist David Copperfield didn’t stop with just one island; instead, he purchased a collection of four in the Bahamas, centered around Musha Cay. He paid $50 million and outfitted Musha Cay with every luxury under the sun. Private villas, a cinema, and personalized fireworks at the touch of a button, it rents for $37,000–$60,000 per night. Magic, money, and complete seclusion.
3. Larry Ellison – Lanai, Hawaii
When you’re a tech mogul, sometimes you purchase almost an entire island. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison purchased approximately 97% of Lanai, Hawaii’s sixth-largest island, for around $300 million. Lanai blends upscale living, high-end resorts, and golf courses with small-town charm. For Ellison, it’s business, recreation, and paradise on an enormous scale.
2. Leonardo DiCaprio – Blackadore Caye, Belize
Leonardo DiCaprio purchased Blackadore Caye for $1.75 million after becoming enchanted with Belize on a dive vacation. True to character, he’s transforming it into a groundbreaking eco-resort with restoration and sustainability in mind. Artificial reefs, renewable energy, and green design are all on the agenda. For DiCaprio, though, it’s not luxury for its own sake; it’s healing the planet while being able to live in “heaven on earth.
1. Beyoncé & Jay-Z – Florida Keys & Bahamas
When you’re music royalty, one island isn’t enough. Jay-Z reportedly gave Beyoncé a $20 million private island in the Florida Keys, and together they also own a 360-acre retreat in the Bahamas. These islands offer ultimate seclusion for family time, far from paparazzi lenses. Few celebrity getaways are as lavish, or as guarded, as theirs.
So next time you’re grinding through a video game or bingeing sci-fi, remember—some celebrities are already living out the fantasy. For them, a private island isn’t just a hideout; it’s the ultimate status symbol, blending luxury, privacy, and imagination straight out of fiction.