10 x the most bizarre Christmas gifts from celebrities
Do you need some inspiration for a special Christmas gift? I can definitely help you with that. If you really want to go all out this year, I have a list of the most extreme gifts that celebrities have ever given or received. Make the most of it or save up for Christmas in a next life.
1. An island in the shape of a heart (€14,000,000)
Let's start off strong. In 2013, Angelina Jolie bought Brad a private island in the shape of a heart. How sweet? It's a bit sad that they are no longer together. I would definitely reclaim that island if I were Angelina. By the way, this wasn't the first time she bought land for Brad: in 2011, she bought a piece of land around a waterfall hoping he would build a house nearby. Quite painful, all of it.
2. A toilet seat with diamonds and rubies (€87,000)
How wonderful that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back together, so they can enjoy this unforgettable gift again. In 2003, Ben gave her a toilet seat worth €87,000. Of course, this wasn't just any seat; it was filled with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. No idea if it's comfortable, but what an original top gift.
3. A very exclusive sex toy (€1,600,000)
Victoria Beckham is the proud owner of a vibrator worth €1,600,000, a creation by London strip club owner and businessman Peter Stringfellow. Well, I'm very curious about what this thing can do. The price is likely due to the accompanying accessories: a diamond jacket (10 carats) and a matching necklace (16 carats). Of course, also very exclusive: there are only ten copies. By the way, David often gives his sweetheart substantial gifts: the most expensive gift he ever gave her was a Bulgari necklace that cost a whopping eight million. What a generous man, I wish everyone could have a David.
4. A jacket from Michael Jackson (€57,400)
Seven-year-old North West received a very special gift for Christmas. Kim and Kanye (Ye) bought her a pearl-embellished jacket that Michael Jackson once wore to Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday. Kim: ‘North is a big Michael fan, so we knew we had to buy this when the jacket was auctioned at Christie's. This gift will last a lifetime. North was very grateful when we gave it to her.’ Well, I hope so, yes; I would also love a jacket from MJ. Or one of his hats, that seems like a nice gift too.
5. Private jet (€19,500,000)
When you're Beyoncé's man, you know you're probably not getting a perfume from Douglas for Father's Day. No, no, Beyoncé bought a modest private jet for Jay-Z for Father's Day. He was of course thrilled, and shortly after we saw the plane in his ‘Excuse me miss’ music video. Quite clever: this way you can also use it for business. Who knows, there might be a tax advantage to be gained.
6. A trip to space (€380,000)
Nothing is more original than a trip to space. This is what Katy Perry gave her ex Russell Brand for his 35th birthday. Well, the trip never happened, but she did buy tickets from Virgin Galactic. Hopefully, she can still make the trip with Orlando Bloom someday.
7. A Chanel bike (€10,000)
Okay, after all those gigantic amounts I mentioned earlier, this is of course a bit of a silly amount, but still, I would love to get this gift. Jennifer Aniston received this bike in 2008 from her friend Courteney Cox. Well, if that isn't a friendship for life, then I don't know what is.
8. A 24-carat gold bathtub (€1,766,390)
The most iconic purchase of Mike Tyson was a gold bathtub, which he gave to his wife for Christmas. He spent over two million dollars so she could bathe like a real princess. Unfortunately, this relationship didn't last, and the bathtub ended up at an auction. It was auctioned for half of the original price. Ouch, what a shame.
9. A Victorian dollhouse (€18,500)
Suri Cruise (the daughter of Tom Cruise) received not just any dollhouse for Christmas, but a Victorian dollhouse complete with a dining room, kitchen, running water, electricity, heating, and a recreation room. Those Barbies really need that, of course. Additionally, she also received an iPad mini, a toy Mercedes (€7400), and a fur coat from Chloé. I assume this is a very sweet child.
10. A diamond ring hidden in a piano (€150,000)
I saved the most romantic Christmas gift for last. Let's go back to 2014, when the on-and-off relationship between Jude Law and Sienna Miller was ‘on’ again. Especially for Christmas, Jude restored a grand piano and had it placed in his home. He hid a diamond ring in the piano. Sorry, but how romantic is this? Sienna opened the keyboard and saw a wooden box in exactly the same color as the piano. Inside was the beautiful ring made of diamond and sapphire. I think I will bring this story up with my boyfriend later.
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