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Stars Own Islands: From Belize to Brazil
4 Oct
Summary
- Celebrities like DiCaprio and Depp own private islands for retreats.
- Some islands transformed into luxury resorts or eco-developments.
- Island properties range from 2.5 to thousands of acres globally.
Numerous celebrities have acquired private islands across the globe, from the Bahamas and Belize to Brazil and French Polynesia, creating exclusive retreats or developing luxury resorts. Leonardo DiCaprio purchased a 104-acre island in Belize with plans for an eco-focused development. Johnny Depp owns a 45-acre Bahamian island, and Ricky Martin acquired a nearly 20-acre property near Brazil, featuring colonial-style architecture.
Some stars have turned their island acquisitions into lucrative hospitality businesses. David Copperfield transformed 11 Bahamian islands into the exclusive Islands of Copperfield Bay resort. Marlon Brando's atoll in French Polynesia, Tetiaroa, became The Brando, a luxury resort. Mel Gibson owns the 5,400-acre Mago Island in Fiji, one of the largest celebrity island holdings.
Not all celebrity islands are tropical paradises. George and Amal Clooney bought a private island on the River Thames in England, featuring a 17th-century mansion. Eddie Murphy owns a largely undeveloped 15-acre island near Nassau, offering a different kind of privacy. Bear Grylls acquired a rugged 30-acre island off the Welsh coast.
