The Most Luxurious Purchases of the Rich & Famous

Celebrities spare no expense when it comes to their luxurious lifestyles... and why would they?

From expensive cars and designer clothes, to lavish yachts and unique collectibles, celebrities seem to really have it all. While money may not buy happiness, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be able to experience the world as a celebrity does.

Here we've compiled some of the most over-the-top purchases celebs and the like have made over the years. Some of these are sure to knock your socks off...

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs commissioned the building of his yacht, Venus, to Phillippe Starck for around $118 million. The ship was built to resemble the sleek elegance of the Apple brand. Sadly, Jobs passed away before ever getting to set sail.

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The More You Know

  • Plenty of celebrities have strange habits and even phobias but One Direction singer Liam Payne might take the cake: he’s afraid of spoons… specifically used, dirty spoons.
  • In the early days of his career, Sylvester Stallone was so poor that he sold his dog Butkus for $50.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Oprah’s name isn’t actually Oprah.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.