Celebrities usually have to give up their privacy to achieve their dreams. Some have fought back against that notion and moved out of Los Angeles in favor of a life of seclusion. That doesn't mean that their houses aren't immaculate...
Sandra Bullock
Sanda Bullock's main residence is in New Orleans. Most actors of her statue flee to LA or New York, but that isn't very appealing to her. She prefers living behind her massive garden in a classic NOLA home.
Robert Redford
Robert Redford had his time in the spotlight. Nowadays, he'd rather spend time in his home in Utah. He loves his naturistic lifestyle and would never give it up to live in smoggy LA. Utah is more is style, anyway.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner spent most of her time at this beautiful home in Switzerland. Sitting right on Lake Zurich, it's a total paradise with a ton of privacy. This was a smart choice!
Johnny Depp
Of course, Johnny Depp doesn't have just one home that he spends time in. He's got huge plots of land in Florida, Kentucky, and even the South of France. He wants to live anywhere but LA. His most recent purchase was a small cottage in the Bahamas.
Julia Roberts
Like most celebs, Julia Roberts wants to stay in the confines of Los Angeles but without the hustle and bustle. So, she opted for a beautiful farm in Malibu. She and her family can run around wild and free with all of that land!
George Clooney
Of course, George Clooney would live in an actual castle. He and his family have lived on the shore of Lake Como, Italy for years. The paparazzi literally cannot touch his property... This is the closest that they can get!
Adele
Adele needed a break from the celeb life and fled to a London suburb. Her mansion fits in with the scenery perfectly, providing the relaxing atmosphere that she desperately needed. She says that she keeps her sanity by disconnecting from social media.
Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis is a fantastic actor with some iconic roles, so it makes sense that he would want to flee from the spotlight. He lives in the small town of County Wicklow, Ireland. In interviews, he's said that he spent a lot of time in the Irish countryside as a child and wanted a house there to escape and unwind.
Donald Glover
It's no secret that Donald Glover loves his privacy. Even when he lived in Hollywood, it was difficult to catch him out and about. He decided that he would thrive best in Hawaii, which is where he spends most of his time.
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis has claimed Idaho as his home. Most celebs who want to escape Hollywood move to Montana or Wisconsin, but Willis decided to do them one better. He did recently sell this home, and it's unclear where his next move will be.
John Mayer
You wouldn't think that someone like John Mayer would rather be in the middle of nowhere, but that's the case! He spends a good amount of time in LA and NYC but prefers his isolated home in Montana. He loves the open space and farms.
Wiz Khalifa
Wiz's job keeps him in LA frequently, but he tries to escape to his Canonsburg, Pennsylvania home when he can. He prefers to stay out of the spotlight and is generally a quiet dude! Plus, this is the type of environment where his son, Sebastian, will thrive.
Shania Twain
There was no stopping Shania Twain in the 90s. That fast and loose lifestyle quickly took over her, and she decided that fame and fortune were too much on her heart and needed to slow down. She went on to buy a home in Switzerland where she spends most of her time.
Woody Harrelson
Out of everyone on the list, this makes the most sense. Woody Harrelson will travel to LA when he has to, but Maui is home. He's extremely environmentally conscious, which we love. His home is powered by solar panels and his car runs on biofuel.
Michael Keaton
If Michael Keaton isn't filming, he's fishing on his ranch in Montana. Even though he's a Hollywood star, he'd much rather spend his time immersed in nature.
David Letterman
It was big news that David Letterman ended his stint on his late-night show and headed out to Montana. He had lived in NYC for decades and finally said that enough was enough. He decided that he'd rather spend his time with horses than 1 million other New Yorkers.
Matthew McConaughey
You can take the man out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the man. Matthew McConaughey was a proud Texan, even when he lived in Malibu for a time. He figured that enough was enough and decided to buy a mansion down south where he could raise his family.
John Travolta
Apparently, John Travolta keeps is planes near and dear to his heart. No place in LA would have space for a private airplane hangar, so he decided to head down to Florida. He lives there with his children.
Demi Moore
When Demi Moore and Bruce Willis split, she decided to settle down in Idaho as well so that they could co-parent. She still owns her house in Hailey, Idaho despite Willis leaving. Seems like she likes the small-town life!
Eminem
Eminem was never one for the spotlight. He is a born and bred Detroit man. He wanted to stay as close to his roots as possible but with the privacy that he needed, so he moved to the nearby suburb of Rochester, Michigan.
Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi will most likely never leave New Jersey. He owns a mansion in Sayreville and a home in nearby New York City. He prefers small-town life, obviously.
Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings star was not a fan of the Hollywood lifestyle. Instead, he decided that Texas was his best bet. He still had easy access to LA when he needed it and had the luxury of a slower-paced life.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson call Idaho home despite having multiple properties in California. They spend the most time in Idaho, though. It's quiet, secluded, and everyone is friendly! Who wouldn't love that?
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively look like they would be totally into the LA lifestyle, but that's not the case! The couple spends their time in their Bedford, New York home. It's secluded and far away from the big city.
Kelly Clarkson
It only makes sense for Kelly Clarkson to live in beautiful Tennessee. She has a gorgeous mansion that she bought a few years back intending to raise her kids in a quiet area of TN. No big city living for this gal!
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford always seemed like a backwoods kind of guy. He lives the outdoorsy life in Wyoming with his many helicopters. He's the type of man to fly around all day without a care in the world!
Jennifer Lawrence
JLaw grew up in the Appalachian Mountain Range and basically never left. She had a brief stint in LA, as all actors do, but once she had enough funds, she moved right back. She's never going to leave Kentucky!
Bill Murray
Bill Murray is one of the weirdest Hollywood stars. Even though he's been known to show up at random NYC house parties, he mainly spends his time in Charleston, South Carolina.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep has traveled all over the world for countless roles, but her heart has always been in New England. She lives on a huge plot of land in Salisbury.
Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen call Arkansas their home. The two popular Hollywood stars prefer a quiet life out of the spotlight. They've always been private people, so it only makes sense to move to a quiet state!
Christian Slater
Christian Slater hit his peak in the '80s and '90s as a heartthrob actor. Now, he moves a slower-paced life in Coconut Grove, Florida. He's not very active in the movie business anymore, and he's okay with that!
Vera Farmiga and Renn Hawkey
Vera Farmiga prefers to live her private life in Hudson Valley, New York. It's close enough to get away to the big city for a bit, but she and her husband prefer to raise their kids in the suburbs. No, their house isn't haunted. Luckily, her personal life is nothing like Annabelle and The Conjuring.
Usher
Usher is a Southern man at heart. He was born in Texas and raised in Tennessee. Now, he lives in Georgia. The hip hop scene in Atlanta is huge, so it only makes sense for him to reside there!
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
The Kardashians have real estate all over the world, including Wyoming. Their favorite private getaway is in Bel Air. It's worth $20 million and is a compound with so much to do, they'll never have to leave.
Simon Cowell
Due to his job, Simon Cowell has to stay in the LA area. So, he moved his family to Beverly Hills. Luckily for him, he was able to snag an extremely secret and elusive plot of land with a $1 million security system. His home is worth $30 million overall.
Eddie Murphy
Who knew that Eddie Murphey lived in New Jersey? Well, he does! He bought his home for $30 million. It has 32 bedrooms, which is insane. You could get lost in there!
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia Di Rossi
Ellen has to live in LA to get to her daily talk show job. She and her wife were able to snag a super-secret spot that cost them over $38 million. It has 9 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, and tons of outdoor space.
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe moved his family to Santa Barbara the second he could afford it. Their home is worth $42 million! He lives there with his wife and two kids. The house has a whopping 20 rooms.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Did you really expect Jay-Z to move anywhere but New York? He and Beyoncé own a home in Bridge Hampton, New York. They bought it for $43 million and are raising their three kids there.
Ryan Seacrest
Funny enough, Ryan Seacrest bought his Beverly Hills home from Ellen DeGeneres. It cost him a whopping $49 million. It has 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and three guest houses.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods would have a golf course on his property. He also has a professional gym and huge windows for an ocean view. The house cost him $60 million!
Angelina Jolie
Before they split up, Brad and Angelina owned this mansion together in the South of France. Now, it's just her and the six kids. It sits on 1,000 acres of land. There's no way a trespasser would be able to make it to the house!
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah's Montecito has been on the front pages of magazines everywhere. The beautiful architect has everyone on her block filled with jealousy. She has a rose garden, an art gallery, a tea house, a wine cellar, a barn, a guest house, and a huge pool. Treat yourself!
Jennifer Lopez
Don't expect any less from JLo! Her secret LA mansion cost her about $28 million. It has 7 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and plenty of space for her kids to run around and play. They even have an indoor amphitheater!
Mel Gibson
Even though Mel Gibson's home is in Costa Rica, it has architectural inspiration from all over the world! He wanted coral rock carvings, Italian and Spanish tiles, and Parisian balconies overlooking his pool!
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani raised her kids in this luxurious Hollywood Hills home. It has a secret entrance all the way to the top where you'll see the infinity pool, greenhouse, and huge garden. It's worth $35 million.
Lori Loughlin
Lori Loughlin is losing this $35 million Bel Air mansion after her college admissions scandal. Now, the beautiful Mediterranean style home is up for grabs!
Celine Dion
Celine Dion's home is truly a getaway. She currently resides in Jupiter, Florida on her $38 million plot of land. It even has a water park, automated clothing racks, and shoe carousels. Only for Celine!
P. Diddy
Diddy lives in this $40 million home in Holmby Hills, California. It has 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a gym, a wine cellar, a theater, and an underwater tunnel that leads out to the pool. How crazy is that?
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre bought this Brentwood estate from Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. It has a cabana with an entire outdoor kitchen, master suite, and home gym. He's living the dream!
Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith
The Smith's reside in their Malibu home that's worth $42 million. It's close enough to LA where they can make the quick commute to work but far away enough where they have their privacy. They've famously called this home their "spiritual endeavor."
Sting
Sting and his wife live in this New York City apartment that costs $50 million. Of course, it's overlooking Central Park. It has a floor to ceiling terrace, open fireplace, and spiral staircases.
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford is your average local at Malibu. Naturally, she has a beachfront home. She and her husband worked together to make it uniquely theirs. The 4 bedroom hacienda-style villa was originally built in 1944!
Howard Stern
Howard Stern lives a somewhat private life in Palm Beach. It sits on 3.5 acres of land against the Atlantic Ocean. He even put in a 1,000 square-foot closet for his wife.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is currently hiding away in his Colorado home that spans almost 300 acres. It's worth almost $60 million and has a beautiful room of the mountains.
George Lucas
Naturally, George Lucas purchased a ranch and named it the Skywalker ranch. He's been there since 1974. The ranch is in Nicasio, California and has had $100 million worth of renovations since he moved in.
Bill Gates
Of course, a billionaire like Bill Gates is going to have an absurd home. He lives in Medina, Washington. The home has 6 kitchens, a 2,000 square foot library, a gym, a sauna, two pools, and a theater.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin loves South Carolina and will always stay there when he can. He's never been one for the spotlight and genuinely prefers to stay out of it as much as he can. Living in South Carolina makes that easy!
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo has voiced his disdain for LA. He and his family live in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. It's much quieter and offers way more space than Manhattan and any part of LA.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are a hardcore power couple. She's an iconic actor and he's a star-studded musician. They currently live in the midwest where they're generally left alone by the public, which was the goal.