The 8 Most Expensive Homes Owned By Famous Americans (5 of 5)

8. Ellen DeGeneres’ Montecito Villa — $45 Million

Ellen used to be a hugely beloved figure, but the last couple of years — in which racism and allegedly treating her staff like crap reared its ugly head — put a damper on things. But although her talk show ended in May 2022, she still gets to reap the benefits of all that money she made every time she visits her California villa built in the 1930s but inspired by 17th-century Tuscan architecture. It’s got nine fireplaces because nine is better than one, two, three, etc., and even several libraries because why stop at one? Best of all, when she’s out of sugar she can just drop by her neighbor Oprah to humbly request some more.