By Neia Balao
11:58 a.m. PDT, August 27, 2021
Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at some of the biggest August 2021 stories that prove how celebrities aren’t like us… According to Variety, several prominent celebrities have managed to earn very impressive salaries in recent months thanks to lucrative streaming deals. James Bond actor Daniel Craig, for example, has made more than $ 100 million after signing to star in two upcoming sequels of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out,” which will be available to stream on Netflix. Daniel’s nine-figure salary takes into account Netflix’s pay for its stars in what Variety calls “the projected back-end box office participation” that they would earn if their films received exclusive theatrical releases. The 007 actor had the highest salary, beating Dwayne Johnson, who will earn $ 50 million for Amazon Studios’ “Red One”.
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On August 23, Beyonce and JAY-Z were revealed as the faces of Tiffany & Co.’s new “About Love” campaign – and the singer made history by doing so. Beyoncé became the first black woman to wear the incredible 128.54 carats Tiffany Diamond and only the fourth woman to put the jewelry on – that’s fine, given that four is her lucky number. (The other three women are Mary Whitehouse, wife of US diplomat Edwin Sheldon Whitehouse, Audrey Hepburn and Lady Gaga.) Bey took to Instagram to share some awesome Pictures of the campaign, including this one, which shows her in a black Hepburn-inspired gown with see-through opera gloves and a classic bun standing in front of an unseen 1982 painting, “Equals Pi” – which features a background in Tiffany Blue – by famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat from Tiffany’s private collection.
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And The Weeknd’s real estate profile continues to grow! August 21, DailyMail.com reported that the Canadian crooner gave up $ 70 million in an off-market deal to buy a sprawling mansion in Los Angeles’ exclusive Bel Air neighborhood. The deal, which has since been recognized as one of the biggest to come to Los Angeles this year, gave him the keys to an estate that includes a music studio, an infinity pool, nine spacious bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. According to the Wall Street Journal, the former owners of the property – Dutch actor and production company founder Reinout Oerlemans and his wife Danielle – had no plans to sell their place until agents of the performer of “Blinding Lights” present them with an offer. The couple bought the house in 2015 for $ 21.4 million.
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Paris Hilton’s extravagant wedding attire plans are… a lot. The reality TV star and DJ will soon marry venture capitalist Carter Reum and film him for his upcoming Peacock series “Paris in Love”. The wedding celebrations will not only take place over three days, she revealed in August, but will also include a lot of wedding dresses. “It’s going to be like a three day affair. There’s a lot going on,” Paris told Jimmy Fallon on “Tonight’s showAugust 17. “Lots of dresses, probably 10,” she told the host, adding, “I love the outfit changes.” Carter, meanwhile, will. not change as many times as his fiancée. “He is not as demanding as me,” admitted Paris. Paris and Carter – whom she calls her “prince charming” in her YouTube documentary, “This Is Paris” – were first linked in January 2020. They got engaged in February 2021.
Ben Affleck: the ultimate birthday present! The Oscar-winning actress has teamed up with not one but two luxury jewelry designers to create a personalized piece to give to girlfriend Jennifer Lopez for her 52nd birthday at the end of July. The price of the part in question? Just under $ 45,000. “Ben wanted to have something really special for his birthday. He wanted to tell a meaningful story. He didn’t just give her the biggest diamond he could find, he wanted to say something about their relationship,” said Beth Bugdaycay, who helped design the play with Murat Bugdaycay and Ben. J.Lo debuted this stunning gift, featuring an eclectic mix of jewelry including a key, pendants, charms and chains, in an Instagram post that featured a series of photos from her birthday celebrations. “The way Ben put the necklace together is really meaningful,” Beth said.
Buying your first iPad doesn’t make the headlines… unless you’re Britney Spears. August 5, Sixth page reported that the pop star – who has been under guardianship (which she is now fighting to end) for 13 years – bought her first iPad at 39. shared via Instagram. “I am so excited.” Although Britney’s sons Sean Preston and Jayden James have had iPads in the past, this is the first one she owns. “It’s just a revolutionary day,” Britney continued. “I’ve always had a little phone, but now this iPad is in my hands, and I feel like my life is changing as we speak, and I’m so excited. Up, yes!”
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly officially own RVs! And they clearly spared no expense on their new luxury recreational vehicle. The couple, who share five children, took to Instagram to share a video tour from their new vacation home on wheels on August 14 as they took a family vacation to the Texas coast. People the magazine reported that their model is the Thor Motor Coach Aria 4000 (according to the manufacturer’s website, it has an MSRP of $ 376,350). It comfortably accommodates up to seven people and includes two separate bathrooms with showers, a sofa bed, two bunk beds, a king-size bed, multiple TVs, a kitchen with a double sink, a washing machine and a dryer. linens, a pull-out pantry and a full-size refrigerator.
Cardi B proves once again that she will not hesitate to cover her child with the most beautiful things money can buy! August 12, Sixth page reported that the “Up” rapper gifted her 3-year-old daughter, Kulture, a yellow Hermés Birkin rainbow-embellished bag valued at $ 48,000. The luxe handbag debuted on Cardi’s Instagram in an article that also showed her little one decked out in dazzling jewelry – from sparkling arm candy to a Minnie Mouse and Chanel diamond necklace. The Birkin was completely covered with Swarovski crystals arranged in the shape of a rainbow. “Cardi and Kulture were at Claire’s, from all places,” said Michelle Berk, CEO of Privé Porter, of the inspiration behind the personalized handbag. “Kulture saw a small bag with a rainbow on it and started begging him.” Meticulously placing each crystal (over 30,000 were used to complete the piece!) Took 100 hours of work.
Cardi B is not the only celebrity to have spent a pretty penny on a Hermès Birkin bag adorned with crystals! August 13, Sixth page reported that Paris Hilton had done her “biggest folly” ever when she ordered a personalized pink Birkin adorned with crystals. “I love Hermès and I love this bag,” Paris said. The bag, which was featured in her ELLE closet tour, sums up the heiress perfectly. “If I were a bag it would be me,” the “Cooking With Paris” star said, adding that it was covered with “over 60,000 Swarovski crystals”. While the DJ-entrepreneur said she “can’t remember how much it cost,” the bag’s estimated value was $ 65,000 when she bought it in 2018.
Travis Barker can now add “mouth jewelry” to his list of extravagant accessories! The blink drummer-182 now sports a skull full of small diamonds on one of its incisors, Sixth page reported in August. “He came to see me a few months ago, he wanted something cool,” Dr. Thomas Connelly DDS, who created the tooth piece, told the New York Post gossip column. “He wanted something that people hadn’t done before.” As for the price of this personalized porcelain crown? $ 8,000. Travis’ girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian also approves of her beau’s glitzy new piece of jewelry. “She loves it too,” said Dr Connelly. “She thinks it’s hot.”
When does quarantine come with benefits? When you visit Oprah Winfrey! While chatting with best friend Gayle King and an Oprah Daily fan, the media mogul shared that she demands that everyone who visits her – including those who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine – get on. quarantined in the guest cottage at her luxury estate for at least five days, then take a COVID-19 test before she can spend time with her. “You need to quarantine for at least five days. You are traveling on the plane, you’ve been here a few days and can now be tested, so yes I do,” Oprah told Gayle. She continued, “These are the house rules, yes. I have daughters coming for spring break, they are going to have to quarantine themselves in the guesthouse for five days.”
On August 3, Quavo took to Instagram to share a photo of his assistant Joshua Washington holding an umbrella over the Migos rapper and a portable fan to keep him cool. “5k a day my assistant. A millionaire!” the “Bad and Boujee” actor captioned the break. This is a job that we wouldn’t mind!
We all can totally relate to luxurious living aboard a spacious yacht, right ?! According to Sixth page, model Miranda Kerr and her billionaire husband Evan Spiegel, co-creator of Snapchat, were seen relaxing on their new 311-foot mega yacht in the Mediterranean alongside their sons Hart and Myles and Miranda’s son with ex Orlando Bloom, Flynn, in August. The extravagant eco-hybrid boat, which cost $ 250 million, is said to have lasted three years and includes three pools, nine rooms and a spa.
TI seriously embraces its motto “Live Your Life”! To celebrate his 11 years of marriage with his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, the rapper bought him a super luxurious vehicle: a Maybach! TI took to Instagram to share a video of the surprising reveal. “I’m feeling a little rich this week … Happy 11th birthday Mrs. H.” he captioned the clip.
