{"id":175915,"date":"2025-09-28T20:05:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/175915\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T20:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:05:09","slug":"secret-property-empires-of-80s-and-90s-action-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/175915\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret property empires of \u201880s and \u201890s action stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">From Hollywood heavyweights to martial arts masters, these action stars of the \u201880s and \u201890s captivated audiences with their on-screen heroics. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">But beyond the silver screen, many of these screen icons were quietly building impressive property empires, making shrewd real estate investments that rivalled their blockbuster earnings. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Here\u2019s a look into the secret property portfolios of action legends. <\/p>\n<p>Sylvester Stallone<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">From the mid-1980s to the late-1990s, Sylvester Stallone became one of Hollywood\u2019s highest-paid actors, appearing in action films Cobra, Cliffhanger and Demolition Man. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">With a net worth of $US400 million ($A606 million), the actor and director has made some impressive property moves over the years. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 1999, the Rocky actor sold a home in Coconut Grove for a recorded $US16.2 million ($A24.6 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Golden Globe winner and his wife Jennifer Flavin purchased a vacation retreat in La Quinta, California, in 2010 for $US4.5 million ($A6.8 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">After multiple attempts since 2014, they finally sold their home in May 2020 for $US3.1 million ($A4.6 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">That same year, Stallone snapped up a waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida for $US35.4 million ($A53.6 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/sylvester-stallone-florida-palm-beach-neighbors-house\/\" title=\"www.realtor.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor<\/a>, the sprawling compound boasts seven bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, as well as a large guesthouse and cabana that sit separately to the main residence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In addition, the layout includes a gym, wine storage, library, and a family room with a wet bar. Outside, the grounds feature a pool with a beachfront spa that practically touches the lake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Last year, Stallone sparked outrage from his neighbours over his plans to build an 18-inch (46cm) underwater barrier next to his mansion, in an apparent bid to keep boaters away from his home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He later abandoned his plan to erect the barrier to protect his home after fierce backlash.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063907\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063907\" data-capiid=\"4dc2de951ba24e52b8d8cc3aaee6fb40\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Actor Sylvester Stallone in 2006 film 'Rocky Balboa'.\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sylvester Stallone in 2006 film Rocky Balboa.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063908\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063908\" data-capiid=\"ae4a3fad183551a0d484a7ac96499681\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Globe winner a vacation retreat in La Quinta, California for $US3.1 million. Picture: TopTenRealEstateDeals.com<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063909\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063909\" data-capiid=\"005019b48585527321cfbf1cdeb2b5d9\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stallone snapped up a waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida for $US35.4 million. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Demolition Man star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/music-megastar-adele-buys-sylvester-stallones-massive-rocky-estate-for-82m\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">offloaded his Beverly Hills estate to singer Adele for $58 million ($A82.8 million)<\/a> in May 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">While that is still a jaw-dropping sum, the Hollywood actor and director first placed his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/sylvester-stallone-has-put-his-la-mansion-up-for-sale-for-jawdropping-168-million\/?rsf=syn:news:nca:hs:related\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">custom-built mansion<\/a> on the market for a whopping $US110 million ($A168 million) in January 2021<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In February 2022, Stallone forked out $US18.2 million ($27.5 million) for a 2.26-acre estate in Hidden Hills, California. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">This property attracted negative attention for the actor in August 2022 due to its excessive water consumption.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In May and June 2022, the property\u2019s monthly water allocation was exceeded by 195,000 and 230,000 gallons (739,000 and 870,000 litres), respectively.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Stallones defended themselves, stating the property featured more than 500 mature trees that required constant watering to prevent them from dying and becoming a severe fire risk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">If the Stallones exceeded their water allocation by 150 per cent in four total months, the local water department would be authorised to install a water restrictor on their property.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063910\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063910\" data-capiid=\"d2590ed67597cb2afa94b6cf062d8b3a\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Adele and boyfriend Rich Paul buy S\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Demolition Man star offloaded his Beverly Hills estate to singer Adele for $58 million in May 2022. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Less than a year after purchasing the property, the Rambo star put it on the market for $US22.5 million ($A34 million) in December 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He sold the home to musician John Fogerty in October 2023, for $US17 million ($A25 million), resulting in a $US1.2 million loss ($A1.8 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Last year, Stallone bought a Hamptons compound for his daughters in an all-cash deal for around $US25 million ($A38 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The screen legend flew to New York from Palm Beach weeks before the closing to tour the mansion for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 79-year-old star forked out a hefty deposit to buy the $US24.95 million ($A38.6 million) ritzy residence before he ever laid eyes on it in person.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Cliffhanger star\u2019s three daughters \u2014 Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet \u2014 were said to be excited about the purchase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Stallone and Flavin also plan on spending time in the Hamptons home as well.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063911\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063911\" data-capiid=\"b37ea5e1cfe77c6dc42edf4e8ba7fad4\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sylvester Stallone snapped up a Hamptons compound for his daughters in an all-cash deal for around $38 million. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Arnold Schwarzenegger became a box office giant in the \u201980s and \u201990s, thanks to hit action films such as Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator franchise and Total Recall. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Fans might be surprised to know that the movie star and former California governor made his first $1 million in real estate before his big break in Conan the Barbarian.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Schwarzenegger emigrated to the US in 1968 at the age of 21. He saved $US27,000 ($A41,000) and borrowed $US10,000 ($A15,000) to make the down payment of a $US215,000 ($A326,000) apartment building of six units.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The former bodybuilding champ took the best apartment for himself and rented out the others to actors he met at the gym to build connections in Hollywood while paying off his investment. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">A year later, he sold the building for $US360,000 ($A546,000), pocketing a $US145,000 ($A220,000) profit. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/stars-who-blew-their-fortunes-and-sold-off-property-empires\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u2018Ruin\u2019: Insane way Cage lost $207m fortune<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realcommercial.com.au\/news\/where-selena-gomezs-wedding-guests-will-stay?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realcommercial.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Secret details of Selena Gomez cash blow out<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/jennifer-lopez-ben-afflecks-mansion-relisted-with-12m-price-cut\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Struggling\u2019 JLo, Ben lose $12m as split final<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063904\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063904\" data-capiid=\"e3fbca6a6727bd8d25781b1ca7210ca0\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"1996. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a scene from the film 'Terminator 2'.\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arnold Schwarzenegger in a scene from the film Terminator.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063905\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063905\" data-capiid=\"839d582ba11e9a32947d0d11045f053b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1024 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The former bodybuilding champ bought a small block of units when he migrated to the United States. Picture: Harry Langdon\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">From there Schwarzenegger built his property portfolio. He then traded up to a 12-unit building, followed by a 36-unit building, followed by a 100-unit building. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">By the age of 25, the Terminator star was already a millionaire, having built his wealth through real estate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Schwarzenegger now owns a vast real estate portfolio made up of commercial properties primarily in Southern California. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Not including his personal homes, the portfolio is worth north of $US100 million ($A151 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Today, the actor resides in a stunning estate in Brentwood, which he purchased for $US4.9 million ($A7.4 million) in 2002, when he was still married to Maria Shriver. The couple divorced in 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">As of 2025, Schwarzenegger is a billionaire, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/arnold-schwarzenegger\/\" title=\"www.forbes.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes<\/a> estimating his net worth at $1.2 billion. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063906\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063906\" data-capiid=\"21277b53af37654c801d8380529c61d1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Today, the actor resides in a stunning estate in Brentwood, which he purchased for $US4.9 million ($A7.4 million) in 2002. Picture: Google Maps<\/p>\n<p>Bruce Willis<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Bruce Willis gained fame as an action hero for playing John McClane in the Die Hard films.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Over the decades, the actor built up an incredible property portfolio across the globe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 1990, the Armageddon star and his then-wife Demi Moore purchased a penthouse in Central Park\u2019s San Remo building in New York City for $US7 million ($A10.5 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Shortly after, the pair purchased another two-bedroom apartment in the same building. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Ghost actress received the apartment in their divorce. In 2015, she put it on the market for the hefty price tag of $US75 million ($A113 million). She sold the pad in 2017 for $US45 million ($A68 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2014, Willis sold his former Beverly Hills mansion for $US16.5 million ($A25 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063912\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063912\" data-capiid=\"80d1e45f065a022836bae887202e5a18\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"actor Bruce Willis in Die Hard. p\/. undated photo. \/actors   \/ film  movies headshot\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Hollywood icon\u2019s family announced in 2022 that Willis retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia \u2014 a brain disorder that affects his ability to communicate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Pulp Fiction actor sold all of his prize property in multiple countries as his health was declining, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/04\/01\/bruce-willis-sold-65m-of-property-as-his-health-declined\/\" title=\"pagesix.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Page Six<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to the outlet, Willis spent a number of years selling an astonishing nearly $US65 million ($A86 million) worth of luxury properties to focus on life with his family in California. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In December 2019, Willis and wife Emma Heming sold their Westchester estate in New York for $US7.66 million ($A10.1 million) after slashing the asking price by $A5.3 million ($A7 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The couple took a $US4.34 million ($A5.8 million) loss on the home, having bought it for $US12 million ($A18.1 million) in 2014.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 825 sqm home has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, sitting on sprawling 5.5 hectares.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He then handed over $US9.8 million ($A13 million) for a new mansion in Brentwood, California.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063913\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063913\" data-capiid=\"ebf3cd03d735c1480d798bbe001adaf2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1024 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Bruce Willis has been selling off homes. Pictures: Getty\/Realtor\/\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Willis sold his Westchester estate saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and kids in Los Angeles Pictures: Realtor\/Douglas Elliman<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2018, Willis\u2019 majestic six-bedroom 558 sqm Central Park West duplex went for $US17.75 million ($A23.7 million), with the actor saying he was downsizing to a smaller NYC apartment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He picked up a smaller condo near Lincoln Centre for around $US7.9 million ($A10.5 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In October 2018, Willis unloaded his Sun Valley, Idaho, mountain house for a bargain price of $US5.5 million ($A7.3 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He had originally been asking $US15 million ($A20 million), nearly three times the sale price, which still set a record for the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">And in 2019, Willis and Heming parted ways with their gorgeous, sprawling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/bruce-willis-former-beach-paradise-up-for-sale-for-51-million\/?rsf=syn:news:nca:hs:related\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Turks and Caicos compound<\/a> for an impressive $US27 million ($A36 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 1255 sqm beachfront property boasts a five-bedroom main house, a yoga pavilion, a huge pool and two guesthouses, each with three bedrooms. It had been listed for $US33 million ($A51 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2021, Willis also sold a plot of land for $US6 million ($A9 million) on the celebrity-loved island of Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063914\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063914\" data-capiid=\"a355d554fe028da93339aad7f41bf863\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"B\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bruce Willis\u2019 former Turks and Caicos compound was listed recently for $51.6 million. Picture: SothebysRealty<\/p>\n<p>Harrison Ford<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Harrison Ford established him as an action hero and one of Hollywood\u2019s most bankable stars, thanks to hit films Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The actor has amassed an impressive portfolio of properties over the years. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 1983, the The Fugitive star purchased an estate in LA\u2019s Brentwood neighbourhood for $US1 million ($A1.5 million). He sold the home in 2012 for $8.2 million ($A12.4 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Ford and his wife Calista Flockhart forked out $US12.6 million ($A19 million) on a different Brentwood home in 2011. The dwelling has been their longtime primary residence in LA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to property records, the Air Force One actor still owns at least three other homes in LA. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2001, Ford snapped up a four-bedroom penthouse in NYC\u2019s Flatiron District for $US5.3 million ($A8 million). He listed the pad in 2010 for $US16 million ($A24 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063915\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063915\" data-capiid=\"396ebc22c3ee2b71604924f71f414781\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"LIBRARY: Actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford in 1977 film 'Star Wars'.\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford in 1977 film Star Wars.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063916\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063916\" data-capiid=\"92f06b5117e71546f39ad171a90e0305\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Actor Harrison Ford in Scene from the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom movies headshot hat\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ford in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">It was eventually sold at the end of 2012 for $US15 million ($A22.7 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The apartment features an elevator, 11 rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen and security system, a gym, an office, and a library. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">At the top of the penthouse, there is a private rooftop terrace, complete with a wet bar and views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Patriot Games star purchased a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the 1980s when he was still married to his second wife, Melissa Mathison. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Ford now primarily lives on the $US13 million ($A19.9 million) estate with Flockhart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">While the exact value remains unknown, similar properties in the area range between $US70 million ($A105 million) and $US250 million ($A378 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063917\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063917\" data-capiid=\"7ed7265312b72c15d876001900e121ed\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Patriot Games star purchased a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the 1980s. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<p>Jean-Claude van Damme<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Jean-Claude van Damme became an action film star with successful films such as Bloodsport, Universal Soldier and Time Cop. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2012, Jean-Claude van Damme purchased a newly built spec mansion in Marina Del Rey, California, for $US6 million ($A9 million), exceeding the asking price by $US125,000 ($A190,000).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The six-bedroom house features eight fireplaces, a billiard room, a home gym, an elevator, a rooftop garden, and a spa. The property also boasts fire pits, waterfalls, and a bike path. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The \u201cMuscles from Brussels\u201d sold the house to rapper Ice Cube in 2016 for $US7.25 million ($A10.9 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Street Fighter star now lives primarily in Hong Kong, where he owns an apartment on the 75th floor of a luxury building.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063918\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063918\" data-capiid=\"c7c01b3a86dae5a9ca541e221a5b8c01\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Walker in a scene from 1994 film 'Timecop'\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jean-Claude van Damme as Max Walker in a scene from 1994 film Timecop<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063919\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063919\" data-capiid=\"b716ac2e78716463685e0355f0e8db2e\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \u201cMuscles from Brussels\u201d sold the house to rapper Ice Cube in 2016 for $US7.25 million. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p>Steven Seagal<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Steven Seagal rose to fame playing badass characters in the late \u201980s and \u201990s. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The martial arts star has a number of homes in his property portfolio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In the early 1990s, the Under Siege actor and then-wife Kelly LeBrock bought a 90-acre property in Los Olivos, California for $US2.8 million ($A4.2 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">They paid $US1.8 million ($A2.7 million) for the neighbouring 50-acre vineyard. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">A year before their split, the couple sold the combined property in 1995 for $US3.8 million ($A5.7 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063920\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063920\" data-capiid=\"39b36f87852cbb9532b0f675f45e9031\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven Seagal in 1990 film Under Seige.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2010, Steven paid an undisclosed amount for a property in Scottsdale, Arizona. He then custom-built a stone mansion. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">One of the most unique talking points of the home is its bulletproof floor to ceiling windows which look out onto the desert and downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Above the Law star put the house on the market in December 2012 for $US4.25 million ($A6.4 million). He ultimately accepted $3.55 million ($A5.3 million) in July 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He also owns a ranch in Colorado and in the Mandeville Canyon section of Los Angeles and Louisiana, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2021\/04\/23\/steven-seagal-is-selling-his-bulletproof-arizona-mansion-for-3-4m\/\" title=\"nypost.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Post<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to reports Seagal, 69, also bought a house outside of Moscow, in 2018 after becoming a Russian citizen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He previously had trouble selling his Tennessee estate in 2017, which he eventually sold at a loss.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063921\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063921\" data-capiid=\"81be2f1186501acc9f563d5d5d4b2f64\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seagal\u2019s bulletproof Arizona home sold for $3.55 million. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p>Chuck Norris<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Chuck Norris gained fame as an action star in films such as The Way of the Dragon, Good Guys Wear Black and Delta Force. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The martial artist and actor co-owned a Dallas home with his brother, Aaron. This was the residence where he lived during his time on Walker, Texas Ranger. It was listed for $US1.2 million ($A1.8 million) in 2013.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a theatre, a weight room and its own lake. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">A separate building on the estate served as a studio during the filming of Walker, Texas Ranger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Chuck Norris and his family currently live at Lone Wolf Ranch in Navasota, Texas, where they run their water bottling company, CForce.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063922\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063922\" walker=\"\" texas=\"\" ranger=\"\" f=\"\" scene=\"\" data-capiid=\"bf26d54276fb08e5e7ecd4f2948db204\" :=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Jul, 2002 : Actor Chuck Norris in TV show \"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chuck Norris in TV show Walker: Texas Ranger.<\/p>\n<p>Kurt Russell<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Kurt Russell began his career as a child actor before transitioning to leading roles as an adult in the action films Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Over the years, the actor and his partner Goldie Hawn have made huge real estate investments. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 1997, the couple bought a luxurious penthouse in Manhattan for $US3.8 million ($A5.7 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The pair purchased a house in Palm Desert, California in 2003 for about $US3.6 million ($A5.4 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063923\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063923\" data-capiid=\"17e2f61aa18689fa89a48c72d1a320d6\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"1996. Halle Berry and Kurt Russell in a scene from the film 'Executive Decision.'\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Halle Berry and Kurt Russell in a scene from the 1996 film Executive Decision.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063924\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063924\" the=\"\" christmas=\"\" chronicles=\"\" premiere=\"\" in=\"\" los=\"\" angeles=\"\" data-capiid=\"a9ca6aff3c1796f6e3a824c88edca578\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Over the years, the actor and his partner Goldie Hawn have made huge real estate investments. Picture: Michael Kovac\/Getty Images for Netflix<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2011, the duo snapped up a cliff top home in the same area for $US5.7 million ($A8.6 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Russell and Hawn\u2019s property portfolio extends to Vancouver, Canada, and Brentwood, California.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In addition to these, the couple also owns several vacation homes, including a lakefront property in Ontario, a vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, and a $US14.75 million ($A22.3 million) Malibu oceanfront retreat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2019, Russell and Hawn offloaded a property in Pacific Palisades for $US6.9 million ($A10.4 million). They currently live on a 72-acre ranch just outside of Aspen, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063925\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063925\" data-capiid=\"aa697ad1a222cdcf84ba4df4ad0cad67\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In 2019, Russell and Hawn offloaded a property in Pacific Palisades for $US6.9 million. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p>Wesley Snipes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Wesley Snipes is best known for his action films Demolition Man, Rising Sun and the Blade trilogy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Between 1996 and 2004, the actor earned approximately $US37.9 million ($A57.3 million) from various acting jobs, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celebritynetworth.com\/articles\/entertainment-articles\/wesley-snipes-went-passenger-57-prisoner-43355-018\/\" title=\"www.celebritynetworth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrity Net Worth<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Despite earning huge paychecks from his roles, the actor squandered a massive chunk of his wealth due to tax evasion, ultimately losing several homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2002, the Drop Zone star snapped up a mansion in Alpine, New Jersey for $US5.6 million ($A8.4 million). <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063926\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063926\" data-capiid=\"869caab57c5588b40a2b0a5a9fd1f00b\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"actor Wesley Snipes in a scene from 1998 film 'Blade'\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wesley Snipes in the 1998 film Blade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Within a few years Snipes stopped paying the property tax bill, owing $US70,000 ($A105,000). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The movie star was forced to sell the home in 2014 for $US3.5 million ($A5.2 million) at a $US2.1 million ($A3.1 million) loss. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishexaminer.com\/lifestyle\/arid-30198073.html\" title=\"www.irishexaminer.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Irish Examiner<\/a>, the Passenger 57 actor lost his Florida home to foreclosure in 2003. His $US5.6 million ($A8.4 million) LA estate was put on the market at a reduced price<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Snipes\u2019 apartment in New York City was destroyed during the 9\/11 attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063927\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063927\" the=\"\" player=\"\" data-capiid=\"14635af5cdea1efc64dc2627c9c8132f\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"AOL BUILD Speaker Series: \"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The actor squandered a massive chunk of his wealth due to tax evasion, ultimately losing several homes. Picture: D Dipasupil\/FilmMagic<\/p>\n<p>Jackie Chan<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Jackie Chan gained Hollywood success in Rumble in the Bronx and the Rush Hour films. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Over the years, the action star has invested in real estate across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the US. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Shanghai Noon actor owns an estate in Hong Kong as well as properties in Shanghai and Beverly Hills. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063928\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063928\" rush=\"\" hour=\"\" chan=\"\" tucker=\"\" supplied=\"\" data-capiid=\"25e3c9ae6c18d7fecf6e88d2e1ccde58\" picture:=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Actors Jackie Chan (R) &amp; Chris Tucker in 1999 film \"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in 1999 film Rush Hour. Picture: Supplied<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2020, Chan was forced to put his Beijing apartments up for auction due to an ownership dispute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The martial artist worked with Yujia Real Estate and paid $US4.9 million ($A7.4 million) for the apartments in 2006. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">However, the real estate company reportedly didn\u2019t file the paperwork properly. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property was valued at about $US14.6 million ($A22 million), but it was auctioned in September starting the bid at $US10.5 million ($A15.8 million).<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063929\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063929\" data-capiid=\"9d3c5fd6dc89381fbfe0a7400c52fa52\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"2025 Australian Open - Day 14\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The action star has invested in real estate across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the US. Picture: Graham Denholm\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Mel Gibson<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Mel Gibson became a bankable action star with his roles in the Mad Max films and the Lethal Weapon series. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Over the years, the actor and director has owned a number of impressive properties in Malibu, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, Fiji, and throughout Australia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 1994, the Oscar-winner purchased Old Mill Farm, a sprawling 75-acre estate in Greenwich, Connecticut for $US9 million ($A13.6 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He sold the property in July 2007 for $US40 million ($A60.4 million). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2008, the Hollywood legend purchased the hilltop Malibu mansion from then-married couple, David Duchovny and Tea Leoni for $US11.5 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Gallipoli star has made two attempts to offload it in the years since, most recently in 2019 for $US14.5 million ($A22 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">However, after delisting the property in July of that same year, Gibson seemed content to hold on to the five-bedroom residence, only for disaster to strike in January when the home was burned to the ground in the California wildfires. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063930\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063930\" data-capiid=\"375ee42ebb1862b32a99bcc75bef4b6d\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Actor Danny Glover (L) and Mel Gibson (R) in Lethal Weapon II..  film scene movies 1995 file pic actor firearms weapons headshot\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Glover and Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon 2.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063931\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063931\" data-capiid=\"aa98fee377d51e39911b85e6f15b6c41\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gibson\u2019s Malibu mansion, seen before the wildfires. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1063932\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1063932\" data-capiid=\"dee0fd6d0bf45796d972388696a7fac2\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Undated photo. Peace and quiet: the exterior view of Mel Gibson's large family home in the Kiewa Valley.\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1063932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In December 2004, Gibson unloaded his Australian homestead for $1.825 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The original estate offered 6,578 square feet of living space, including a five-bedroom, five-bathroom main house, a pool house that was being used as a gym, and a detached guesthouse above a three-car garage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Back in June, photos obtained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/mel-gibson-malibu-house-wildfires-photos-rebuild\/\" title=\"www.realtor.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor<\/a> reveal that the Braveheart filmmaker was rebuilding the mansion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The images suggested that Gibson is planning to build a structure that is similar to the property that once stood on the 5.5-acre plot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In April 2007, the Maverick star paid the hefty sum of $US26 million ($A39 million) for a 400-acre ranch in Costa Rica. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">This mansion has been put on the market multiple times, with asking prices reaching up to $US35 million ($A52 million).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In December 2004, Gibson unloaded his Australian homestead for $1.825 million. The 21.2ha property including a six-bedroom house is located at Gundowring, about 331km from Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Later that same month, he paid $US15 million ($A22 million) for a private island in Fiji called Mago Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Parts of this story first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/04\/01\/bruce-willis-sold-65m-of-property-as-his-health-declined\/\" title=\"pagesix.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Page Six <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/sylvester-stallone-florida-palm-beach-neighbors-house\/\" title=\"www.realtor.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor<\/a> and were republished with permission. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u2014 Additional reporting by Anita Balalovski<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/what-happened-to-amy-winehouses-fortune-and-properties\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Amy Winehouse\u2019s sad fortune revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/inside-adam-sandlers-secret-31m-property-empire\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shock: Adam Sandler quietly amasses $665m<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/inside-nicole-kidmans-132k-uk-mansion-rental\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kidman pays $132k\/mo to live without Keith<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Hollywood heavyweights to martial arts masters, these action stars of the \u201880s and \u201890s captivated audiences with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":175916,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[64,63,447,134],"class_list":{"0":"post-175915","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-celebrities","11":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175915"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175915\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}