When it comes to famous people, we often picture lavish mansions, designer wardrobes, and luxury cars. But what about the bizarre, unexpected items hidden behind the glitz and glamour? The things that make you do a double-take and think, “Wait, they own that?”
Some celebs have collections or quirks that completely defy their public persona. You know, the kind of stuff that leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about them.
Ready to uncover the strange, weird, and utterly unexpected treasures of the rich and famous? Trust us, you’ll never look at them the same way again.
1
Rod Stewart’s Model Train Setup is Bigger Than Most Apartments
It’s so detailed he even built an entire mini city. Rod the Mod? More like Rod the Conductor.
2
Tom Cruise Owns a Scientology “Alien Detector”
Officially called an “e-meter.” Unofficially: the weirdest lie detector you’ve ever seen.
3
Harrison Ford Has A Vintage Plane Collection
Ford is passionate about aviation and owns several vintage planes, including a DeHavilland Beaver and a Ryan PT-22 Recruit.
4
Oprah Winfrey Really Needed A Private Train
Oprah reportedly owns a private train that she takes for cross-country trips. It’s equipped with luxury interiors that make it look more like a 5-star hotel than a train!
5
Bill Gates Really Owns A Rare Leonardo da Vinci Manuscript
Bill Gates bought a Leonardo da Vinci manuscript in 1994 for $30.8 million. It's one of the most important historical documents, containing da Vinci’s scientific and artistic sketches.
6
Steve Jobs Owns A $10,000 Japanese Tea Set
Jobs, a perfectionist, was into minimalist luxury. He owned a $10,000 Japanese tea set that was part of his obsession with Zen and simplicity.
7
Johnny Depp Collects Barbies and He’s Proud of It
From Marilyn Monroe to Beyoncé, his dolls have more star power than the Oscars.
8
Kim Basinger Once Bought an Entire Town in Georgia
She dropped $20 million on it. Then went bankrupt. A rom-com plot waiting to happen.
9
Gene Simmons Owns a Trademarked Brand Called “MoneyBag”
It's merch. It’s coffee. It’s vodka. It’s capitalism with eyeliner.
10
Tom Hanks Has a Typewriter Collection
Tom Hanks has a famous obsession with typewriters and owns a massive collection, which he occasionally showcases in exhibits. He’s even written a book about them!
11
Nicholas Cage Has a Creepy T. rex Skull
Cage is known for his extravagant spending, and at one point he owned a T. rex skull (which he later sold at auction for $31 million). Pretty wild, right?
12
Mike Tyson Owned a White Tiger
It wasn’t just for the movie 'The Hangover'. Tyson actually had one roaming his backyard. Real-life cartoon villain energy.
13
Justin Bieber Once Had a Pet Monkey… Until Germany Said Nein
Mally the monkey was confiscated at customs. Bieber never came back for him. Wild.
14
Angelina Jolie Owns a Knife Collection, Of Course
She’s been collecting blades since her teens. Somewhere between “Tomb Raider” and “don't mess with me.”
15
Amanda Seyfried Collects Taxidermy and Talks to Her Stuffed Goat
She calls it “wholesome creepy.” We call it Sleep No More: Home Edition.
16
Leonardo DiCaprio Owns a Full-On Star Wars Action Figure Army
He saves the planet by day… but at night, he’s playing with little plastic Skywalkers. May the resale value be with him.
17
Emma Roberts Has a Creepy-Cute Obsession With Blythe Dolls
She’s a scream queen and a doll mom. Big eyes, big vibes, big collection.
