What celebs own a private island?

Celebrities who really own an island
  • David Copperfield, Musha Cay, Exumas, Bahamas. ...
  • Johnny Depp, Little Hall's Pond Cay, Exumas, Bahamas. ...
  • Jörg Pilawa, Hunt Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. ...
  • Sir Richard Branson, Necker Island, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean. ...
  • Onassis Family, Skorpios, Ionian Sea, Greece.




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Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas – Johnny Depp. Island off the coast of Dubai – Pamela Anderson. Lanai, Hawaii – Larry Ellison. Bonds Cay, Bahamas – Shakira.

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Many islands, although privately owned, are not suitable for development due to legal and governmental restrictions or due to the physical characteristics of the island. The Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic feature a number of private islands, typically run as sheep raising family farms and tourist destinations.

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Sampson Cay, The Bahamas John Malone overtook Ted Turner as the biggest private land owner in the U.S. when he amassed 2.2 million acres in 2011. He now currently owns Sampson Cay, in the Exuma chain of islands in the Bahamas.

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Largely wild and undeveloped, Strangers Cay was picked up by Beyoncé and Jay-Z for $3 million. The 360-acre island is carpeted with lush greenery and has a natural harbor in crystal clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

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In early 2005 Mago Island was purchased by Hollywood actor/director Mel Gibson for $15 million from Japan's Tokyu Corporation. Descendants of original native inhabitants of Mago, who were displaced in the 1860s, have protested against Gibson's purchase.

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Anguilla is a special place that celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake like to visit. Even Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner call Anguilla their favorite place to escape. The best part is that the private villa rentals are not so far out of reach when you're traveling on a budget.

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Julia Roberts likes to keep her private life out of the headlines, but she reportedly bought an island in the Bahamas for $6 million. The vacation spot is solely for getaways for the family of five to enjoy without the prying eyes of the paparazzi.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reportedly bought their own private island in Nhakeel's The World project in Dubai.

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It's very much a purchase of passion. It goes beyond cachet: it allows owners to make their own mark, to do something that no one else has done.” Here's a sampling of some billionaire-owned private islands, from pristine secluded havens—ideal for modern day Robinson Crusoes—to tropical eco-friendly luxury resorts.

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Indian Creek, a small, exclusive island in Miami with only a limited number of homes, is also known as the Billionaire Bunker due to its residents' extraordinary wealth and notoriety.

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