St. Barths (Saint Barthélemy) is a legendary playground for the ultra-wealthy, and in 2026, the list of celebrities with homes or frequent long-term stays remains a "who's who" of the global elite. Pippa Middleton’s family-in-law owns the iconic Eden Rock hotel, and she is a frequent resident. Sir Paul McCartney is a longtime homeowner who values the island's privacy. Other celebrities known to have estates or significant property interests on the island include Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Ellen DeGeneres. The island is also a hub for business titans; Jeff Bezos and Michael Jordan frequently anchor their massive superyachts (the Koru and M-Brace) there, treating the harbor like an extension of their homes. Because the island is small and strictly regulated, many celebrities prefer it over other Caribbean destinations because they can walk to local bakeries or restaurants like Maya's with minimal paparazzi interference. The "St. Barths style" is characterized by understated, high-end French-Caribbean villas that blend into the hillsides, rather than flashy, overt mansions, allowing the famous residents to blend in with the local "chic" atmosphere.