10 stupid and insanely expensive celebrity purchases (2 photos + 9 videos)

Celebrities often spend a lot of money on things that may seem useless to many. They spend fortunes with incredible ease and incredible eccentricity. And sometimes the situation gets out of control.



The average consumer may be surprised by these purchases not only by the price tag, but also by their complete senselessness.

1. Bono: $1,700 plane ticket for his favorite hat

A terrible thing happened to U2 musician Bono in 2003: he went on tour and forgot his favorite hat in London, and at that moment he was already in Italy. And he did what most of us would consider unthinkable. Instead of waiting for his hat to arrive in the mail, he booked a first class plane ticket for his hat and it came to him - for $1,700.

2. Victoria Beckham: Gold-plated iPhone case for $33,000

 

Victoria Beckham is known for her impeccable style and flair for fashion trends. She didn't hesitate to spend $33,000 on a gold-plated iPhone case. It was designed by Stuart Hughes and customized to his liking.

3. Beyoncé: $100,000 Leggings

 

Beyonce is very proud of how stunning she looks on stage. But a $100,000 pair of leggings is out of this world. Of course, they cannot be called ordinary pants. These are leggings from Balenciaga, embellished with pure gold. Beyoncé wore them to the 2007 BET Awards.

4. Mike Tyson: White Bengal Tigers for $150,000



Once upon a time, Mike Tyson had so much money that he simply did not know where to spend it. Therefore, I bought everything - mansions, cars and motorcycles for myself and for friends, jewelry, three Bengal tigers...

5. Paris Hilton: $325,000 Dog Mansion



Socialite and heiress to the Hilton fortune, Paris Hilton, has been very open about her obsession with her dogs. She adores them and wants them to live in the same luxury as she does. Therefore, a designer mansion was built for them with such decoration that these dogs live better than most people.

6. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: $750,000 gold toilets



When Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got married, they felt an urgent need to spend money on toilets, which, of course, were made of gold. These dazzling golden bathroom thrones were sold at a price that only these two celebrities could afford.

7. Celine Dion: $2 million humidifier



When Celine Dion agreed to come to Las Vegas with a show, everyone knew that this diva would definitely want something special for herself. Interestingly, this did not happen in the traditional way and was not written down in the rider. Instead, Dion asked for a very expensive, upgraded humidifier to be installed in her home to “preserve” her voice in the harsh desert climate. The device cost $2 million.

8. Mike Tyson: $2.2 million gold bathtub

Mike Tyson has already been discussed above, including one of his most ambitious purchases - a golden bathtub. He spent more than $2 million on a 24-karat gold bathtub. She is completely unique and, of course, impressive. But it works exactly the same as any other bath.

9. Steven Cohen: $8 million tiger shark in formaldehyde



Hedge fund manager Steven Cohen isn't just raking in big bucks; he also spends his fortune very cheerfully. It is worth $13 billion and Cohen is known to amass a collection of paintings and other works of art. When he bought Willem de Kooning's Woman III, no one was surprised. But he also spent 8 million on a shark embalmed in formaldehyde. This Damien Hirst creation is now part of Cohen's collection.

10. Jay-Z: $55 million racehorse



Jay-Z doesn't ride horses, but he apparently had no problem spending $55 million on Kentucky Derby-winning horse California Chrome. This is a huge price to pay even for a winning horse - even if he still earns something, it is unlikely to even come close to recouping such costs. It is also a living creature that is susceptible to disease and has a limited lifespan. So on the rapper’s part, this is not a wise investment of money, but a pure whim, nothing more.