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Naomi Campbell -

Campbell was gifted an island by her billionaire boyfriend, Vlad Doronin. It's in none other than Isla Playa de Cleopatra, in Turkey’s Gulf of Gökova.

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Leonardo DiCaprio -

DiCaprio owns an island near Belize that he plans to turn into an environmentally friendly tourist destination. However, there have been controversies regarding its development.

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé -

Arguably Hollywood's most iconic power couple, Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé are reported to own two islands.

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Little is known about the islands that the couple purchased. It's rumored Jay-Z bought one as a gift for his wife, in the Florida Keys. The other is in the Bahamas, and serves as a family getaway.

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George and Amal Clooney -

The Clooney's bought a four-acre island in the center of the River Thames in London for around US$13.5 million. The island features a historic home with modern amenities.

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Johnny Depp -

The 'Captain Jack Sparrow' actor bought Little Hall's Pond Cay in the Bahamas for US$3.6 million in 2004, where he built a one-floor home with ocean views.

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Robin Williams -

The late comedian and actor Robin Williams once owned an estate on an island in British Columbia, Canada, known as Pender Harbor.

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Shakira -

The Colombian singer partnered with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to buy Bonds Cay. The 550-acre island in the Bahamas was purchased for US$16 million, with plans to create an artists' getaway.

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Ricky Martin -

Martin purchased an island in Brazil for US$8 million in 2008. The island is equipped with security features to maintain privacy.

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill -

The well-known couple owned a 20-acre Bahamian private island called Angel's Island, which they put on the market for US$35 million in early 2021.

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Mel Gibson -

Gibson owns Mago Island, a 5,500-acre island in the South Pacific, which he bought in 2005 for US$15 million. The island is home to lush foliage, white beaches, and a coral reef.

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Steven Spielberg -

The legendary director owns two islands off the coast of Portugal, in the Madeira Archipelago.

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Tyler Perry -

The media mogul and filmmaker, Tyler Perry, is known to have a private island in the Bahamas called White Cay Bay. He's also acquired multiple other properties, including a large estate in Georgia.

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Celine Dion -

The iconic singer owns Ile Gagnon, a private island in Canadian waters off the coast of Quebec. The island includes a lavish French estate she constructed over two decades ago.

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Julia Roberts -

The actress is reported to own a private island in the Bahamas, which she bought to provide a private and peaceful retreat.

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David Copperfield -

The world-famous magician purchased Musha Cay in the Bahamas for US$50 million in 2006 and spent an additional US$40 million to create the Islands of Copperfield Bay. The island is available for nightly rental at a premium price.

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Nicolas Cage -

The 'Ghostrider' (2007) actor purchased an island called Leaf Cay, in the Bahamas. He reportedly tried to sell it for US$4 million more than what he originally paid for it. 

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Diana Ross -

When legendary singer Diana Ross and her then husband Arne Ness Jr. visited Tahiti, they fell in love! The couple liked it so much, they bought their own private island there for an undisclosed fee. Following their separation, they sold the island.

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Eddie Murphy -

The famous comedian purchased Rooster Cay (or Long Cay), a 15-acre Bahamian island in 2007 for US$15 million. The island remains lush and relatively undeveloped.

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Bear Grylls -

The survivalist and television personality Bear Grylls owns St. Tudwal's Island West in Wales, UK. It's an island with beautiful landscapes and a historic church.

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Lenny Kravitz -

The rock star Lenny Kravitz owns an island in the Bahamas known as 'Kracken.' He's transformed it into a retreat with unique, artistic touches.

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Larry Ellison -

The former Oracle CEO owns Lanai, a Hawaiian island that he purchased for US$300 million in 2012. He's working on developing it into a sustainable and health-focused community.

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Richard Branson -

The Virgin Group founder owns Necker Island, a paradise in the British Virgin Islands which is available to rent at an astronomical rate per night. 

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Lindsay Lohan -

Lohan is reported to have purchased an island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She revealed her plans to develop the island into a luxury spa.

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Gene Hackman -

The actor Gene Hackman is reported to have owned Fawn Island, in British Columbia, Canada. The island is a peaceful, private escape which he's since sold.

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Aristotle Onassis -

The Greek shipping magnate and former husband of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Aristotle Onassis, owned the private island of Skorpios in the Ionian Sea. Onassis is rumored to have started the private island buying craze amongst the mega-wealthy.

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Oprah Winfrey -

Oprah owns multiple properties, including a 163-acre private estate in Maui, Hawaii. She has purchased hundreds of acres of land there, and built a beautiful estate.

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Marlon Brando -

The late actor Marlon Brando owned Tetiaroa, a stunning atoll in French Polynesia. He was passionate about preserving the environment and turned it into an eco-friendly luxury resort.

Sources: (TheTravel) (People) (House Digest) (Culture Trip)

See also: The celebrities made millions in real estate

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