Have you ever wondered what the wealthiest celebrities get up to in their spare time? When you're worth millions or even billions, and you seemingly have the world at your fingertips, do you enjoy the same hobbies as the rest of us?
It turns out that many rich celebrities "do" enjoy extravagant hobbies that the rest of us could only dream of, but others like to keep it simple.
While Nicole Kidman likes jumping out of planes and Jeff Bezos enjoys hunting for NASA rockets, Leonardo DiCaprio has an extensive collection of action figures!
Keep reading to find out the top 25 expensive hobbies of celebrity millionaires and billionaires!
It turns out that many rich celebrities "do" enjoy extravagant hobbies that the rest of us could only dream of, but others like to keep it simple.
While Nicole Kidman likes jumping out of planes and Jeff Bezos enjoys hunting for NASA rockets, Leonardo DiCaprio has an extensive collection of action figures!
Keep reading to find out the top 25 expensive hobbies of celebrity millionaires and billionaires!
Will Smith
I wonder whether Chris Rock knows that one of Will Smith's favorite pastimes is practicing the art of fencing. The slap that was heard all around the world might have been a lot worse if Smith had access to his swashbuckling equipment! And it turns out that Will Smith is not the only millionaire who enjoys this tricky sport. Soccer star David Beckham and Hollywood legend Tom Cruise are fans of fencing, too.
The three stars hang out at Cruise's place whenever they get the chance and hone their fencing abilities together. Smith mentioned that Tom has a special fencing room that is perfect for practice.
Nicole Kidman
For some, the mere thought of jumping out of a plane makes them feel dizzy. Standing at the open door while traveling at 15,000 feet is enough to make my knees go weak. Others would love the opportunity to try this daredevil pastime but simply can't afford its huge price tag unless you're a world-famous actress with a net worth of $250 million, that is! Yes, Nicole Kidman loves the rush and falls from the sky as often as possible.
Kidman now has a skydiving license after completing the required training. She says conquering her fears is key to her tremendous success as an actress.
Jay-Z
When you think of hobbies, collecting things like stamps, coins, or even snowglobes is always high on the list. But when you're a world-famous rapper, and your net worth is $2.5 billion, you can afford to take your hobby to the next level. Jay-Z likes collecting watches, but not just any watches—very, very expensive watches. He takes great care when selecting timepieces for his collection because he truly enjoys them.
Jay-Z's collection of costly wristwatches includes many models priced at over $20,000, but the most expensive one in his collection is a $5 million Hublot Big Bang.
Jeff Bezos
It's hard to imagine what your hobby would be if you had $126 billion in your bank account. Well, for Jeff Bezos, it's a no-brainer. It's common knowledge that Jeff Bezos has lofty goals for space exploration, and he's been competing in the space industry for a while now. So, when Jeff isn't busy making billions and developing his own rockets, he enjoys hunting for NASA rockets. Only someone with such a fortune could even consider this extravagant pastime.
With private planes, a yacht like an ocean liner, and supercars for every day of the month, Jeff Bezos still likes to go rocket hunting in his spare time!
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is best known for his unforgiving reputation as the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. While in his prime, Iron Mike was the meanest, toughest boxer on the planet, and his opponents often struggled to last two or three rounds in the ring with him. But believe it or not, the former boxer has a passion that shows his softer side: pigeons! And if you're serious about racing pigeons, it can be a very expensive hobby.
Tyson owns over 1,000 pigeons, which he says can cost up to $400,000 monthly to maintain. Let's hope Mike's feathered friends bring home some prize money!
Leonardo DiCaprio
Sometimes it's hard to picture some of our favorite superstar celebrities enjoying normal hobbies in their spare time. Take Leonardo DiCaprio, for example. We're so used to seeing him in blockbuster movies such as "Titanic" or "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood," it's hard to imagine him at home playing with his extensive collection of action figures! And many of his figurines from the Star Wars series apparently have a special place in his heart.
His collection once included a Vinyl Cape Jawa estimated to cost $18,000, making it one of the most valuable items he had. The overall value of Leo's collection is unknown.
Kate Middleton
Did you know that the Duchess of Cambridge is a passionate scuba diver? This may surprise some who are more familiar with her elegant fashion sense. But Kate Middleton has completed scuba diving lessons to earn her PADI certification and is a certified diver. With seemingly endless amounts of money at her disposal, this British royal has chosen to take to the ocean to entertain herself with a hobby that most of us can only dream of!
Kate did well enough to earn an advanced scuba certification, allowing her to dive to depths of up to 98 feet. Prince William cheers her on from the deck of his superyacht!
Nicolas Cage
Actor Nicolas Cage seems to have more than a few skeletons in his closet these days! It's well documented that Cage is one of Hollywood's most brilliantly outrageous actors, and millions love him for his on- and off-screen antics. Despite appearing in some of the most successful films of the twenty-first century, Cage got into financial trouble because he spent too much money on his passion for collecting dinosaur bones!
Yes, Cage is an avid bone collector who spent over $200,000 on a unique dinosaur skull at one point. Being interested in dinosaur bones is one thing, but being able to afford such an item is quite another!
Jay Leno
Jay Leno has been retired from being a talk show host for a few years now, but that hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves most: collecting cars! This very expensive hobby is only doable if there is a huge bankroll to back it up. And the sizeable fortune Jay has amassed over the years has allowed him to follow his passion. Leno's collection is valued between $52 and $100 million.
Jay's collection of 160 bikes and 181 automobiles includes vehicles like a 1906 Stanley Steamer and modern racecars such as a McLaren F1 from 1994.
David Letterman
David Letterman, another retired talk show host, has a particular passion for car racing. But he's not your typical race fan. Letterman now owns a stake in Rahal Letterman Racing as a co-owner, and Takuma Sato, one of his drivers, took first place at the Indy 500 in 2017 and 2020. Letterman went to the Indy 500 for the first time in 1966 and has been a fan ever since.
He started out as an "idiot...drunk" fan of Indy racing but has now worked his way up to managing a squad of drivers who have won several awards.
Phil Mickelson
When you have won as many major golf tournaments as Phil Mickelson, it's justifiable that you would have a hobby that costs slightly more than the average person, right? Well, Mickelson has a $40 million private plane, and he pilots it himself! And while many elite golfers have private jets, none of them is a licensed pilot like Phil Mickelson. And while he likes to fly to his major tournaments, he must pilot the jet alone per safety standards.
While Mickelson lacked natural athletic ability in the early days, his precision and brute force helped him get to the top of the golf rankings.
Jerry Seinfeld
While Jerry Seinfeld is probably best known for his hit sitcom and stand-up comedy, he has found plenty of time for his hugely expensive hobby. Seinfeld has an extensive collection of Porsches. And why not? This comic genius has earned $950 million over the past twenty years, so if his passion is spending time with Porsches, we wish him the best of luck. Some of the cars in his collection are worth massive amounts of money.
Seinfeld's collection is worth between $50 million and $150 million. There was a time when Jerry referred to Porsche as "the essence of sports car perfection."
Shaquille O'Neal
When it comes to shooting baskets, Shaquille O'Neal is up there with the greatest of all time, but did you know it's not only hoops he shoots? O'Neal is pretty handy with a firearm and has a target shooting routine. It appears like his pastime is a source of amusement for him. When he was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, he took some time to practice his shooting skills at a local range.
Big Shaq left a message behind at the shooting range that read, "Don't let a guy who shot 40% from the free-throw line out-shoot you."
Reese Witherspoon
"Wild," starring Reese Witherspoon, is a 2014 film about a woman whose life is falling apart and how she uses hiking to help pull it back together. Although Witherspoon is an outdoor enthusiast in her own time, she called the physical requirements of her Wild role the "hardest" of her career. But Reese learned so much from her experience that she continues to hike as a hobby. You will likely find her in the great outdoors when she's not busy filming her next blockbuster.
The story of Cheryl Strayed is based on actual events. Strayed hiked 1,100 miles along the Pacific Crest in 1995, despite her pack weighing half as much as she did.
David Bowie
David Bowie was an art connoisseur who once owned a massive collection worth $40 million. But before Bowie's passing, the collection's value was estimated at around $15 million. In the 1970s, Bowie was quoted as saying, "Art is the only thing I buy in an addictive, compulsive manner." And it appears that he amassed a substantial and attractive collection. His artistic brilliance wasn't just confined to music. Bowie had a great eye for art too.
Bowie's collection offers a unique insight into the personal world of one of the 20th century's greatest creative spirits. Not only did he leave behind an incredible collection of music but art as well.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood, a country music superstar, began her singing career when she was a youngster competing in beauty pageants. A video of Underwood performing at the Miss Westark Pageant in 1998, when she was just fourteen, went viral a few years ago. Underwood's participation in pageants did not end with her undergraduate years. She participated in various beauty contests as a student too. Her career has gone from strength to strength since.
Before appearing on American Idol, Underwood had already been recognized as the 2004 Miss Northeastern State University runner-up. I wonder if her beauty pageant days are behind her.
Bono
The history of Bono and golf is remarkable because, for a period, he detested the sport. The artist and his band, U2, agreed never to play golf. The consequences of breaking the no-golf rule were severe enough to have you expelled from the band. This adolescent pledge was unbreakable, according to the lead singer. That is until Bono breached his "sacred pledge" in 2017 when he participated in a game for his own anti-HIV/AIDS charity, RED.
Back in the early days of the band, golf in Ireland was seen as an upper-class sport. The only people who had access to the courses were wealthy businessmen.
Peter Jackson
Since the middle of the seventies, Peter Jackson has maintained a steady career in Hollywood. Best known for his work as the director of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, Jackson currently has a net worth of one billion dollars as a direct result of the enormous amounts of money that his movies have made at the box office. And what does a billionaire do with all that money? Well, Peter Jackson likes to travel.
For Peter, even filmmaking started out as a hobby when he would use an 8mm camera to shoot short movies. That hobby turned out to be worth a billion dollars.
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain may be an Oscar-winning actress for her lead role in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," but did you know that she also has a passion for dancing? In high school, she had the opportunity to participate in a professional theater group, where she recognized that acting was more her calling than dance. During her time in quarantine, Chastain demonstrated her belly-dancing abilities online in an effort to entertain all those affected.
The star has revealed that she does power yoga twice a week, which helps her "clear her head" in addition to keeping her in shape.
Sally Field
Sally Field is a legendary Hollywood actress who has won two Academy Awards in the industry. But she's also a fantastic cook when she's not busy appearing in movies and TV series. Chicken in wheat germ, summer cobbler, and cheesecake are just a few of the creations she has shared with the world. It seems that Sally's ex-partner, Burt Reynolds, enjoyed her cuisine so much that he never got over her.
The Hollywood actor called her the "love of his life." He said that the breakup had been "hard on him" and that he still missed her "terribly" even after all these years.
Zac Efron
If you follow any of Zac Efron's social media profiles, you already know he is an avid rock climber. He has millions of followers, all of whom are treated to photos of his climbing exploits. A few years ago, the actor and his brother Dylan started testing products for Columbia Sportswear. The two set out to reach the Continental Divide in Montana while outfitted in CS gear. Zac feels he can "get kinda cooped up" without rock climbing.
Since Efron's childhood home was a "small town" that was "surrounded by wilderness," he claims he quickly learned that spending time in the great outdoors was a great way to "reconnect" with himself.
Alicia Keys
Although Alicia Keys is well known for her work as an R&B singer and musician, that is not the only style of music she enjoys. Keys began writing songs when she was twelve, and at fifteen, she secured her first record deal. The singer-songwriter is a skilled classical pianist trained to perform classical music. The first song on The Diary of Alicia Keys, "Harlem Nocturne," is an adaptation of Beethoven's well-known "Moonlight Sonata."
Following his passing, Keys performed "Moonlight Sonata" in honor of Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa. While R&B is in her blood, Keys can't deny her love for classical music.
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller is such a great Star Trek fan that his production firm, Red Hour Films, is named after the science-fiction series. Stiller frequently incorporates Star Trek allusions into his films, including Tropic Thunder and Zoolander. He even owns the sole surviving "Gorn" head from one of the sci-fi series' iconic episodes. Stiller isn't hesitant to spend money on his obsession. He paid $27,500 for the skull at an auction in 2006.
Ben even met his hero, William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the series. Stiller's production business is in partnership with 20th Century Fox and New Line Cinema.
Henry Cavill
Actor Henry Cavill, famous for his roles as Superman and The Witcher, surprised Warhammer fans by admitting he is a massive fan of the game. He has an intense fascination with the universe and hopes to one day contribute to a Warhammer production. Warhammer is an extremely popular brand of miniature wargames. Cavill recently discussed his fondness for painting Adeptus Custodes from this detailed miniatures wargame published by Games Workshop.
The cost of entry to this complex and unusual pastime is reasonable at roughly $100 for the codex and rulebook of the grim tabletop game.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks, the kindest actor in Hollywood and a national treasure in the United States, is full of fascinating eccentricities. Hanks has a secret talent beyond his incredible acting style: the ability to recognize a valuable old typewriter from a mile away. The Disney star began amassing his collection of vintage typewriters in the late 1970s, now numbering over a hundred. His latest addition to his collection is a 1934 Corona silent typewriter.
Hanks seldom needs to go out of his way to find a typewriter since so many people in the industry give them to him as gifts.