12 Celebrities Who Have Called Bel-Air Home
Mary Lu Tuthill | September 14, 2022
Bel-Air
Mary Lu Tuthill | September 14, 2022
Bel-Air
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel-Air is the ultimate sanctuary for the entertainment industry's elite. Defined by its massive lot sizes and hidden driveways, it offers a level of seclusion that Beverly Hills cannot match. Home to the legendary Hotel Bel-Air and the exclusive Bel-Air Country Club, this neighborhood is the crown jewel of the Platinum Triangle.
See current Bel Air homes for sale to explore the market yourself. Below, we explore the iconic estates that have hosted Hollywood’s biggest names.
Status: Current Residents
The music industry’s power couple owns perhaps the most modern estate in the neighborhood. They purchased their $88 million spec-mansion in 2017, which has since appreciated significantly in value. Spanning approximately 30,000 square feet, the compound features 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 4 pools, a full basketball court, and bulletproof glass windows, setting a new standard for modern security and luxury.
Status: Current Resident
Adding to the neighborhood's musical legacy, superstar The Weeknd purchased a massive $70 million mansion in 2021. The property overlooks the Bel-Air Country Club and features a music studio, indoor pool, and a dramatic split staircase leading to the expansive grounds. It represents one of the largest sales in Bel Air's recent history.
Status: Former Resident (Sold 2023)
J.Lo famously owned a stunning French-inspired estate in Bel Air for nearly seven years. The 13,932-square-foot property, which she sold in late 2023 for roughly $34 million, included a 30-seat screening room, a 100-seat outdoor amphitheater, and a private swimming lake with a sandy beach. It remains one of the most unique properties in the area.
Status: Former Residents
Before their move to Hidden Hills, the former couple transformed a Mediterranean villa in Bel Air Crest into a minimalist masterpiece. They bought the 9,000-square-foot home for $9 million and sold it for $17.8 million in 2017 after extensive renovations, proving that celebrity pedigree can significantly drive property value.
Status: Former Resident
The tech titan was once the "King of Bel Air," owning six separate properties in the neighborhood. His portfolio included a modern spec home and the historic Gene Wilder estate. In 2020, he famously sold his entire Bel Air portfolio, including his main 16,000-square-foot residence, for a combined total of over $62 million as he moved his operations to Texas.
Residents: Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, Sonny & Cher
Often grouped with Holmby Hills but spiritual to the Bel Air lifestyle, the Owlwood Estate is Hollywood history incarnate. This singular property has housed everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Cher. It most recently sold for $88 million, representing the timeless value of "Platinum Triangle" land.
Status: Former Resident
The former Daily Show host made headlines with his quick turnover of Bel Air real estate. He bought a dramatic 11,000-square-foot architectural home for $27.5 million in 2020 and sold it just a few years later. The home featured a "quintessential LA" design with walls of glass, a rooftop terrace, and an infinity pool overlooking the city lights.
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