We often envy celebrities, because their lives are associated with multi-million dollar incomes and luxurious mansions in the most beautiful corners of the world. But despite the glitter and fame, many of them find a way to share their success with the people dearest to them – moms and dads. Here are some examples of touching gestures.
Beyoncé and a mansion for her mother
In 2013, the singer gave her mother Tina a massive house in Houston, Texas, paying almost $6 million for it. The spacious 25,000 square foot residence includes 16 rooms, marble floors and countertops, a mirrored elevator, an elegant staircase with wrought iron railings, and elements of French and Italian design. Interestingly, a few years earlier, this mansion was valued at $20 million, but its price later dropped significantly, which the singer successfully took advantage of.
Taylor Swift purchased an estate for her parents in Nashville.
At 21, the singer did not expect help from her family, but she helped her parents herself. In 2011, she bought them a $2.5 million, 5,600-square-foot home in Tennessee, not far from Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s homes. Known as the Northumberland Estate, the mansion has four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a marble fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and intricate moldings.
Dwayne Johnson’s “Golden Ticket”
The actor known as “The Rock” said he spent his childhood in small rented apartments. He repurchased his parents’ first property in 1999. And in 2018, for Christmas, he gave his mother a special gift — the opportunity to choose her own home. He called the gift “Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket.” A video of his mother’s touching tears went viral on social media.
Demi Lovato and her 18th birthday surprise
Having turned 18 in 2010, the singer decided not to receive gifts, but to give a gift herself: a luxurious house in the style of a Mediterranean villa worth $2.25 million. The residence in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) has an area of 4,000 square feet and includes a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a waterfall, and even a water slide, which is a dream for teenagers. Inside, there are oak floors, ceilings with wooden beams, and three fireplaces.
Justin Bieber and the family nest in Canada
In 2013, 19-year-old Bieber bought a house in the Canadian province of Ontario for his father, younger brother, and sister for $850. The five-room cottage in a rustic style is decorated with stone and wood, with a green roof and red window frames. By that time, the singer had already managed to buy several houses around the world, including housing in California and Colombia.
Pete Davidson and the “family neighborhood”
The comedian lived with his mother in the basement of their shared home on Staten Island for a long time. It turned out that in 2021, he partially bought this property for $1.3 million. The four-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot residence has a brick facade, a manicured yard, and a two-car garage.
Travis Scott: “From floors to marble”
In 2016, the rapper delighted his family in Houston with a new home, which he gave them for Christmas. The artist wrote on Instagram: “We used to sleep on the floor, now we walk on marble.” He kept the surprise a secret for two months while the interior was being finished.
Rihanna and a gift through Oprah
In 2012, the singer, together with Oprah Winfrey, arranged a real surprise for her mother. On the air of the show, the mother thought she had come for an interview, but ended up receiving the keys to a new villa. The five-room mansion with a pool, columns, and a gazebo is decorated in a Mediterranean style. Rihanna used her grandmother’s porcelain collection for the interior to preserve family traditions.
Margot Robbie paid off her mother’s debts.
The Australian actress, who became famous long before the film “Barbie”, paid off her mother Sari Kessler’s mortgage in 2014 and bought a new house as a gift for her 60th birthday. “I wrote down all the debts I owed my mother, and one day I was able to pay them all back,” Robbie recalled. Her mother later sold the property for $2.5 million.
Nicki Minaj and a house for her mother under the cameras
In a 2010 MTV documentary, the singer was filmed signing papers to buy a house for her mother and brothers. The house, with a gray facade and white columns, has a spacious yard featuring a pool and has become a symbol of Nicki’s ability to turn success into a means of caring for her family.