Everyone has at least one thing in their lives that they can't live without. Some people believe that beginning with a single uncomplicated thing is sufficient. For some people, acquiring one thing leads to accumulating many other things, regardless of how ludicrous or outlandish it might sound. Even
celebrities aren't immune to this phenomenon; on the contrary, the fact that most
celebrities have significantly more disposable income than the typical person makes their
collections significantly more attractive.
Each of their collections also typically has an intriguing story, which adds even more value to the items in each
collection. It's possible that learning about some of these
weird celebrity collections, many of which are completely outlandish, would surprise you.
1. Demi Moore: Dolls
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Bruce Willis started Demi Moore's doll collection. He reportedly gave her a porcelain doll with human hair. Since then, she's amassed thousands of dolls. Many were moved to her guest house since she ran out of space. Ashton Kutcher considered her collection of dozens of dolls weird, which strained their relationship. It's $2 million insured.
2. Jay-Z: Watches
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It's safe to say that Jay-expensive Z's watch collection isn't one of his 99 issues. He presently wears the world's priciest timepiece, a Hublot Big Bang. The item was a birthday present from his wife, Beyonce. His songs feature lyrical references to luxury watch brands, demonstrating his deep appreciation for high-end timepieces. The rest of Jay-collection Z's is priceless and one-of-a-kind thanks to the extensive personalization
Jay-Z commissioned. Many of his works are unique and cannot be purchased elsewhere.
3. Ben Stiller: Star Trek Everything
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Ben Stiller, an unabashed fan of the Star Trek franchise, owns a collection of Star Trek artifacts that may rival that of a museum. The specific contents of his collection are unknown. However, he is known to possess at least two sets of genuine Spock ears, one of which was even sent to him by Leonard Nimoy. He recently spent $27,500 at an auction for a full Gorn mask, proving that his Star Trek fandom extends beyond Dr. Spock. There were whispers that he even had the filming version of the Enterprise, which was 8 feet in length. Even while that's not true, Stiller is undeniably a Trek fan.
4. Rosie O’Donnell: Happy Meal Toys
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Almost everyone remembers the excitement of receiving a McDonald's Happy Meal as a kid. Rosie O'Donnell decided to capitalize on this by creating a series of books on the experience. She started her collection of Happy Meal toys while on the road as a stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. She now has almost 2,50 dolls in her collection. Rosie's toy collecting may seem like an innocent pastime, but when the chain began sending her new toys promptly upon release, it sparked debate among Rosie's paying parents. They once delivered her all 101 of the 101 Dalmatians toys at once.
5. Whoopi Goldberg: Shoes
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In my opinion, there is not a single person in the world who does not appreciate a stylish pair of shoes. Sure enough, Whoopi Goldberg has a shoe collection full of one-of-a-kind heels. Goldberg isn't hesitant to take risks with his footwear designs, ranging from porcelain pumps to stiletto heels encasing Barbie doll heads. Her collection is unique; she even has hand-painted pairs. Pictures she's posted on social media appear to show a whole wall filled with shoes. We can only guess at how big her collection is, but it seems to be expanding rapidly.
6. Rod Stewart: Model Trains
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Rod Stewart is in excellent company with his hobby of collecting model trains. It's clear since he has unveiled a 124-by-23-foot masterpiece depicting America in the mid-20th century. Many of the pieces in Rod's collection are one-of-a-kind because he made them by hand. He took his masterpiece on the road with him as he was finishing it off, and they had to book a separate hotel room for it so that it could maintain the correct temperature and humidity. Stewart enjoys the challenge of the hobby's high standards of precision and originality, and he has described it as "the ultimate leisure."
7. Claudia Schiffer: Insects
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Even though she's a supermodel and everyone's eyes are on her when she walks the catwalk, Claudia Schiffer has a strange hobby: she collects insects and has them on display in her home. Her collection started with spiders when she was little, but now it includes butterflies and insects of every kind. Some exhibits aren't actual bugs but various insect body parts collages. A centerpiece she keeps on her coffee table, constructed from various insects' remains, is particularly notable. It's guaranteed to get the party started!