Located on Long Island’s South Fork, the Hamptons are a popular, affluent vacation destination for some of the most famous celebrities in Hollywood, especially those who reside in New York City. Clean beaches, sprawling greenery, and secluded homes make the Hamptons irresistible to famous folks looking for refuge from the paparazzi. Rubbing shoulders with celebs in the summer months is a habit in the Hamptons.
Here’s a look at 8 famous homeowners in the Hamptons.
The music power couple became Hamptons residents in 2017 when they purchased a 12,000-square-foot home for $26 million.
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Their slice of Hamptons heaven includes over 200 feet of private waterfront, 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, an infinity pool, and hand-carved marble bathtubs.
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The Today Show's most famous fall from grace is also a former homeowner in the Hamptons. Lauer purchased a 6.3-acre property in Sag Harbor that is more well-known for having been previously owned by Richard Gere.
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The former NBC journalist paid $36.5 million to buy it from Gere, a far cry from the original $65 million asking price. Known as Strongheart Manor, the property offers over 6,500 square feet of living space.
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J.Lo has owned her private Hamptons estate since 2013 when she forked over $10 million for a home situated on three acres off Bay Lane with its own cul-de-sac. The property also includes a sauna, a steam room and a home theater room.
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This couple of proud twin dads spend more than just the summers in the Hamptons. They decided to sell their New York City brownstone and move to their, relatively-speaking, modest summer estate. Harris and Burtka purchased a 13.5-acre East Hampton estate for $5.5 million in 2017. The home has a playground for their kids with a tennis court, pool, cabana and a rooftop hot tub, not to mention the acres of open meadows and gardens.
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Also parents to twins, SJP and her husband, Matthew Broderick, fittingly own twin beach houses in Bridgehampton, across the street from each other. The two Victorian homes were built in 1865 and feature charming front porches perfect for summer night sitting.
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Jackman and his wife's $3.5 million Hamptons getaway is available to rent during the winter months, but it's going to cost you. According to the New York Post, it was most recently on the market for $166,666 per month. After it was purchased, the couple spent six years extensively renovating the property to turn it into a modern and minimalistic dream home.
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This dynamic duo, famous for keeping their personal lives under wraps and out of the public eye, owns two properties. But, true to form, one of them is still a secret. The other is located in the Amagansett area and sits on 1.4 acres of land with 3,500 square feet of living space and deeded beach access.
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The Iron Man actor and his wife, Susan, are founders of the FootPrint Coalition, an organization providing grants for sustainable technology. Their windmill look-alike residence in the Hamptons isn't the only unique property in their portfolio. You should see their inflatable bungalow in Malibu!
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Built around 1885, the historic property is known as the Edward DeRose Windmill Cottage. It was never a functional windmill but instead served as a playhouse before being transformed into a residential home. The unique home overlooks a beautiful church spire.
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