Elite Exchanges: 45 Eccentric Gifts Among the Rich and Famous
Living the celebrity life isn’t just about the glitz and glam—it’s also about the fat stacks of cash. And when it comes to spending, celebs know how to go all out for themselves and their superstar buddies, too. Whether it’s making a bold statement, showing some serious love, or just flexing on social media, one thing’s certain: these stars don’t skimp when showering their fellow A-listers with lavish gifts. From rare limited editions to bespoke creations, get ready to be wowed by some of the most mind-blowingly expensive presents ever exchanged in Hollywood. It’s a world where extravagance reigns supreme, and these over-the-top gestures are just a taste of the opulent lifestyle of the rich and famous!
Private Jet
When you’re one of Hollywood’s most beloved duos, the spotlight follows your every move, especially when you’re showering each other with extravagant gifts worth tens of millions. It’s just part of the package when you’re a dynamic duo, with the world watching your every romantic gesture.
That’s right. The “Crazy in Love” singers made the rounds on the internet when Beyonce got her husband, Jay-Z, a Bombardier Challenger 850 to celebrate the rapper on his first Father’s Day in 2012. Online experts have valued the luxurious jet at $40m.
Sequin portrait
Shopping for the mega-rich? Talk about a challenge! With everything at their fingertips, finding something that genuinely impresses is hard. Most of them value sentiment over price tags any day. Who needs another fancy gadget when a heartfelt, thoughtful gift can make their day? It’s all about the personal touch, after all.
The television personality Ellen DeGeneres probably thought that when she got her long-time friend, Oprah Winfrey, this sequined portrait of herself. It was for her 60th birthday, and Ellen showed the world the thoughtful (and probably expensive) gift on her show.
Customised car
Now, here’s one gift we got pretty excited about when he heard about it. The legend himself and one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors, Robert Downey Jr., decided to give one of his lucky MCU co-stars an extraordinary gift on one occasion.
That lucky MCU co-star happened to be none other than the charming Chris Evans, and the gift in question was an Avengers-themed car. The customized 1967 Chevy Camaro, alongside Chris, appeared on a Jay Leno’s Garage episode to show off the sweet ride.
Mercedes Maybach
Do you know what that saying is about successful guys and the strong ladies behind them? Well, it’s true for one of Hollywood’s favorite power couples: Priyanka Chopra, the beauty queen and top Bollywood actress, and her hubby, musician Nick Jonas. They’re the definition of a dynamic duo!
Sometime in early 2019, the thoughtful singer and youngest of the Jonas Brothers trio decided to appreciate his loving wife with a sweet gift. It was a brand new black Mercedes Maybach, and many online sources say the car is valued at more than $200k.
Rented out
To have a crazy birthday bash, one of the most important things to have has got to be a bomb venue. Sure, your backyard is cool, but if you want to make a statement, you need to go big or go home.
That’s probably what Kim Kardashian had in mind when she pulled out all the stops to rent out the Staples Centre in Los Angeles so her then-husband, Kanye West, could play some ball with his friends on his birthday. Sure, they might not be together anymore, but it was a $110k gift!
Hundred thousand dollar ring – WireImage
One way couples like to show off when it comes to tying the knot has to be with the engagement rings they get each other, which goes for celebrities especially. One prime example is the nice engagement ring Keith Urban got Nicole Kidman.
It was a Cartier ring worth an estimated $50k and had several precious stones (diamonds, to be more specific) engraved on the band surrounding her finger. Not long after we got that update, Nicole was spotted with an even more luxurious ring, which experts estimate to be up to twice the original amount.
Designer bike
We were already pretty sure most of the clothes celebrities adorn are designer, but we didn’t expect them to take the luxurious route when it comes to basic things for leisure. Courteney Cox certainly proved us wrong when she got Jennifer Aniston this gift.
Jennifer Aniston made it known to her friend and former co-star, Courteney Cox, that she was thinking of bike riding as a hobby. To support this newfound interest, Courtney, being the friend she is, gifted Jennifer a $12k designer bike.
Vineyard
We see many celebrities buying loads of vehicles and houses all the time, acquiring properties for their loved ones all the time. Some others decide to do something a bit more unique, and that’s the route David Beckham took for his wife.
Apparently, David and his wife, “Posh Spice,” and businesswoman Victoria Beckham, are vine buffs. Being the thoughtful husband he is, David Beckham gifted his wife a Californian Napa Valley Vineyard for her birthday. The price isn’t named, but people estimate it’s in the seven figures.
Red Ride – check youtube
Turns out, you don’t even need to be official as husband and wife to give lavish gifts out to each other, and the legendary baseball star and businessman Alex Rodriguez proved to us several years back when he and Jennifer Lopez were still together.
The sports star gave the “Ain’t Your Mama” singer a 2019 red 911 Carrera GTS Porsche for her birthday, throwing a bit of customization in it as he included a “JLO” number plate and car mats to match. The car is estimated to retail at about $150k.
A speedboat
At this point, we can agree that celebrities find the most creative ways to splurge on their loved ones. Sure, most of these presents are based on their likes, but we started questioning that notion when Jessica Simpson got Tony Romo a speedboat.
We’re not pals with the guy, so we’re not exactly sure if he’s one with the waves, but it was still a costly gift that made the rounds nonetheless. Sources say it was custom-made, and Tony was happy to receive the $100k gift. Who wouldn’t be?
Harry Winston Ring
When it comes to Jennifer Lopez, everyone knows she’s a singer and has been linked to several Hollywood fellas. One of her famous exes? None other than the legendary four-time Grammy winner, Marc Anthony. They sure had their share of Hollywood romance!
Check it out: J.Lo and this guy were married for a decade. But before they said “I do,” he popped the question with something special—a mega-expensive, 8.5-carat blue engagement ring. Word on the street is it set him back a cool $5 million!
A million each
Out of all the gifts on this list, this one has to be the most extravagant you’ll probably see. What do you give someone when you don’t know what to give? We think we’d use George Clooney’s approach and serve some cheques.
The legendary actor is worth over a hundred million dollars and decided to appreciate his fourteen closest friends by handing them a hefty sum. He gave them $1m each, which amounts to $14m, as a show of appreciation. What a guy!
21 Pairs of Shoes
There are a lot of ways people often show appreciation to others, one of which is through gifts. Some people might get something cliche, while others would choose to do something unique to make the gifts all the more special.
That’s probably what Jessica Seinfeld had in mind when she sent 21 pairs of shoes to Oprah Winfrey. Jessica appeared on Oprah’s show and spoke about her cookbook, only to become a bestseller shortly after. Some of the shoes retailed at $1k-$2k, making the total an estimated $16k-$20k.
Typewriter
Maybe calling these gifts eccentric might be a bit out of it; some have relevance to the people they’re being given to, and we think this is one of those instances. Angelina Jolie once gifted her then-husband Brad Pitt a typewriter for his birthday.
It belonged to the author Ernest Hemingway and was valued or acquired at 150k pounds. The author is said to have used the device throughout the 1930s, and apparently, it was also the last typewriter he used before he passed away.
Rolls Royce
Birthdays are big deals—you have to celebrate with epic parties or unforgettable gifts. Rapper Travis Scott went all out for his then-girlfriend Kylie Jenner’s 21st in 2018. He definitely nailed the gift-giving game, making sure it was a birthday she’d never forget!
He stunned the television personality by getting her a shiny vintage rolls-royce. And that wasn’t even all. He laid the scene by decorating the front of her house with loads of red roses so she could wake up to the gift and a stunning view.
Tacori Bracelet
You know Beyoncé’s always treating her guy, right? But Jay-Z’s no slouch in the gift department either. These lovebirds aren’t all about flashy stuff, but they know how to spoil each other. Here’s just another sweet gesture in their long list of romantic moves.
Jay-Z, with the help of Beyonce’s stylist, picked out a bracelet for the singer for one special occasion for the two. It was a silver and old bracelet from the designer Tacori and was from his promise collection. It even came with a key to unlock it.
Engagement band
When it comes to a celebrity occasion, no expenses are usually spared. From the venues to the setting and just about everything overall, the a-listers involved love to splurge, and that’s precisely what happened between Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.
Before they said “I do” in 2022, Travis made sure to pop the question to Kourtney Kardashian in style. He went all out with a stunning oval-cut diamond ring, weighing in at a whopping 10-12 carats and setting him back a cool $1 million.
Welcome to Adulthood
Out of all the birthdays one gets to celebrate in one’s life, their eighteenth is usually one of the most remarkable, especially legally. One officially transitions from a child to an adult in the eyes of the law, requiring some celebration.
Everyone who knows Justin Beiber knows he started super young, so when he finally turned 18, his manager at the time, Scooter Braun, found a way to celebrate him. He gave Justin a $100k Fisker Karma car on The Ellen Show to commemorate the incredible event for one of his most profitable clients.
Stacked Fridge
What do you get from someone who has it all? They’ve already been given most gifts, so if you want to shock them and put a smile on their face, you have got to get much more creative. That’s precisely what rapper Cardi B did for her then-husband, Offset.
Instead of getting him a car, more jewelry, or even designer clothes, she surmised he already had loads of that, so she gave him something much different. She filled her fridge with stacks of $100 that amounted to $500k and gave it to Offset on his birthday in 2019.
Baby Bath
If any Hollywood friendship seems everlasting to us, it has to be the one between Beyonce and Kelly Rowland. The two have known each other since they were kids and just seem to always be at each other’s side on occasions.
Being one of her closest companions, Kelly gave Beyonce an extra special gift when she gave birth to her first child. It was a pink Swarovski crystal baby bathtub estimated to cost about $5200, just so Blue Ivy could bathe in style.
Toilet seat
Yep, you pretty much read that right. We know we say people should get creative with these things, but sometimes we can’t help but just question the mentality behind some of these crazy expensive gifts we see, and this is one such instance.
Back in the early 2000s, when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were an item, he went all out and bought her a diamond-studded toilet seat worth over $100k. But it turns out that JLo wasn’t exactly thrilled about it, even with that hefty price tag attached.
Sold out theatre
Despite having home theaters, these celebs still like to splurge in fun ways, like renting them out. Alexis Ohanian did just that for his wife, tennis champ Serena Williams, and their two-month-old daughter back then. Talk about a cozy movie night!
The lovely pair enjoyed the movie Thor: Ragnarok in the sold-out environment with their little daughter (whom they covered with ear muffs to block the loud noises and with their hands for the violent scenes). Alexis made sure to share humorous moments with us online.
Horses
You know, sometimes it’s not about giving something totally new. It’s about adding to what they already love, right? That’s what this celeb had in mind when he got another A-lister this gift. It’s all about enhancing what they’ve got!
The Oscar Award-winning Jamie Foxx took his thoughtfulness to the next level when he got his friend, fellow Hollywood phenom Robert Downey Jr., horses as a birthday gift. He presented them to the actor after Robert had just purchased a ranch, which was a beautiful addition to his wonderful place.
Benteleys
Horses aren’t the only rides people are giving on this list. We’ve seen Jlo being given a nice red Porsche, Justin another sleek black ride on his 18th, a vintage Rolls Royce for Kylie on her 21st, and now another pricey vehicle for a-listers.
Tyler Perry’s known for his big bucks, and he’s not shy about spreading the wealth to his A-list pals. The director and producer decided to gift two of his buddies, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, matching white Bentleys just because Oprah said she liked one, and Gayle thought it was cool he got one for Oprah.
More Rolls
The Rolls Royce is a spectacular car. We’re not one of those vehicle gurus, but we can tell by looking at it that it’s a luxurious car and a befitting gift for big celebrations. That’s why a certain socialite settled on it as a gift for her loved one.
Khloe Kardashian, the businesswoman and one of the Kardashian sisters, decided to celebrate her then-husband, Lamar Odom, in 2011 after his team (Los Angeles Lakers) won the NBA finals against the Celtics. The car cost an estimated $400k. The above is Khloe in a Rolls of her own.
Christmas whip
You know, sometimes a celeb’s gift isn’t about the occasion being super special to the recipient. They might just decide to spread love, like folks do on holidays like Christmas. It’s all about sharing the joy, no matter the reason!
Comedian and Television host Nick Cannon decided to surprise his then-wife, singer Mariah Carey, back in the early 2000s with a shiny new set of wheels on Christmas. She couldn’t get over tweeting those same words as she showed the gift to the world.
Olive Tree
Out of all the expensive gifts we’ve seen on this list so far, this has to be hands down one of the most eccentric. Sure, people get each other gifts like cars and all kinds of jewelry, but we like to see them step out of the ordinary for a bit and get creative.
We’re not sure, but that’s probably what the British musician James Righton had in mind when he got his newly wedded wife, Keira Knightley, this wedding gift back in 2013. He bought her a 100-year-old olive tree with its initials carved into it, worth over three thousand pounds.
Giant Billboards
Regarding showing love, Alexis Ohanian outdid himself in 2018 to celebrate his wife, tennis star Serena Williams. His gesture was so sweet; it still makes us melt whenever we think about it or see it pop up every now and then.
The co-founder of Reddit took extra and thoughtfulness to the next level when he purchased four large billboards in Palm Springs just to exclaim how much of a great mom she is to their then five-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian. GMOAT means Greatest Mother Of All Time.
Private Ballet Performance
Gifts are great to give people on special occasions, but giving them an experience they will remember forever is an equally great way to celebrate them. Seeing as John Legend has already given Chrissy Teigen loads of material things, he decided to do something different in one instance.
Instead of the usual fancy gifts like clothes, bling, or a new set of wheels we’ve seen before, he went for something different. The singer arranged a private ballet performance at a hotel for one of their anniversaries, knowing how much she loves the art. Talk about a thoughtful gesture!
A rollie
The Met Gala is like the ultimate fashion show meets fundraiser in Hollywood and beyond. It’s where all the big-name celebs and personalities get dolled up by top fashion designers and strut their stuff on the red carpet. It’s a major event you don’t want to miss!
In 2013, rapper Nicki Minaj had the very special privilege of being styled by no one other than the legendary designer Tommy Hilfiger. As some thank you for being his “date” to the event, he gave her a brand new shiny $32k Rolex.
Ivy Park Hoodie
Apart from her killer singing and acting skills, Beyoncé also has serious business chops. She’s teamed up with many brands over the years, but one collaboration that really sticks out is her partnership with Adidas for Ivy Park. It’s left its mark!
She gave out many clothing articles to many celebrities, and one celebrity who was pretty happy receiving the gift from the queen was none other than Lady Gaga. She was spotted wearing an “Ivy Park” sweatshirt online on Instagram, thanking Beyonce for it.
Matching rings
Matching gifts between loved ones is just adorable, right? Not talking about rings, but when you both have the same kind of gemstone? That’s some serious fancy stuff, like saying, “Hey, we’re rolling in dough!” It’s a cute way to show off your bond and your bling!
Check it out: Billionaire Kylie Jenner posted a pic of her and her three-year-old daughter, Stormi, rocking some sweet bling on their fingers. It turns out that Stormi’s dad and Kylie’s then-beau, Travis Scott, scored those pieces for the duo. Now, that’s what you call a thoughtful gift!
Silk Pyjamas
Not only do celebrities not ride like or dine like us, but they also seem not to sleep like us. Apparently, some of their sleeping attire might have been designer-made, as confirmed by the football star David Beckham’s gift to his wife, Victoria Beckham.
In the early 2010s, the legendary sports star gave Harrods in the U.K. a buzz, ordering two sets of Olivia Von Halle silky PJs—one for him and one for his lady. Cost him at least $500 a pop, but hey, for a big shot like him, no biggie!
Cheese Wheel
So, we’ve seen some seriously pricey gifts on this list, but this one takes the cake for originality. We never would’ve guessed it, but somehow, it worked as a gift for a celeb. It goes to show you never know what’ll make someone’s day!
For a Christmas present in 2015, John Legend had a cheesy surprise for his wife, Chrissy Teigen—a massive cheese wheel. She was thrilled and couldn’t resist posting a pic on Instagram with a super happy caption. Talk about a tasty gift!
Hundreds of Grape vines
Valentine’s Day takes the cake when it comes to getting creative with celebrations. And let’s just say one actor went all out in the creativity department. They pulled out all the stops to make their special someone feel loved in the most unique way possible.
Jerry O’Connell went all out for Valentine’s Day one year and gifted hundreds of grapevines to his wife, Rebecca Romijn. They’re both into making their own tasty wine at home, so it was the perfect present for the pair of wine enthusiasts!
Priceless art
Now, we might have moved from the creative and sentimental back to the eccentric and expensive with this gift. The Barbadian actress, singer, and musician Rihanna woke up to find this unique work of art as a Christmas gift from someone.
Fenty Corp’s creative director, Ciarra Pardo, gave Rihanna an epic Christmas present in 2014—a rare original artwork by Jeff Koons. Rihanna was over the moon and couldn’t wait to show it off on Instagram for all her fans. Now, that’s what you call a priceless gift!
Bees
Yes, you read that right. One celebrity has given another a colony of bees as a gift, and we can bet on all we own that you’d never guess the two celebrities involved and the occasion where the present was offered even if we gave you a hundred tries.
Samuel L. Jackson learned that Scarlett Johansson was one for nature, and he probably wanted to leave quite the impression when he gave her then-husband, Ryan Reynolds, ten pounds of bees as a wedding gift two years ago. We know we were mind-blown, too.
Hermes Scarf
We think one of the best feelings you could get when you’re in a relationship has got to be the one you always feel when you realize your partner gets you. It’s just one for the ages and probably what this actress felt when she received this gift.
Her kind husband, Will Kopelman, got her this scarf for Christmas to celebrate the actress herself and her flower business sometime in 2014. It isn’t just any Hermes scarf; it’s got a unique embroidery Drew seemed to love, as she posted it on her social media.
A doll, technically
Sometimes, there might not even be a particular occasion; a loved one might just want to bless you with a gift when they see fit. That’s probably what Blake Lively had in mind when she got this precious piece from her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
The Deadpool actor was gifted this stuffed piece of the character he plays by his wife. The doll seems to be riding a unicorn and holding a chimichanga. Guys, if this isn’t true love, we honestly don’t know what is.
Private Beach
Okay, before you gasp, you really need to understand what exactly we mean when we say this celebrity gave the other a private beach. Sure, it’s one heck of an extravagant gift, and before you think anything, let’s clear some things up.
First off, the celebrities in question are Johnny Depp, and Amber heard as he got a private beach named after her. The beach is in the Bahamas, and it was a Christmas present. Sure, it must have run him a pretty buck, but not as much as buying the place would have.
A cheque
When it’s Offset’s birthday, Cardi B goes all out! First, she surprised him with a fridge full of cash, and now? Well, let’s just say she’s keeping the trend going with another epic gift. This girl knows how to spoil her man!
Again. What else could you give someone who has it all if not for more money? On the first instance on this list, it was a fridge filled with $100 notes that amounted to $500k, and now it’s a cheque of a staggering $2m all for her man.
A home
We’ve seen some pretty extravagant gifts on this list, but let’s be real—most of them are more about flash than function. Don’t get us wrong, seeing celebs splurge is fun, but it wouldn’t hurt to throw in some practical gifts occasionally, right?
Adele, the Grammy Award-winning English singer and songwriter, did just that when she splashed over 600k pounds to give her mother a lovely new home. It’s located in the capital, London, near Notting Hill, according to the London Evening Standard.
Tuition fees
Speaking of even more practical gifts, here’s one that played a role in helping this celeb become who he later would be. On the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, this Black Panther star let the world know how an Oscar winner funded a theater program of his.
In the ’90s, Chadwick Boseman and his buddies landed spots in a top summer theater program at Oxford. The problem was that they couldn’t afford it. Lucky for them, their teacher, Phylicia Rashad, rallied some celeb support. And guess who pitched in? None other than the two-time Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington!
A lot of designer stuff
If you’ve followed Nicki Minaj’s journey, you know Lil Wayne had a big hand in her rise to stardom. They’re still tight, and on her son’s first birthday, he pulled out all the stops with a special gift for her. Wonder what it was!
The legendary rapper shocked Nicki when he sent these designer clothing pieces and gifts for the new mom. Pleasantly surprised by the gifts, Nicki Minaj took to Instagram to share what Lil Wayne had gotten for her and little “Papa Bear” with the world.
15 Engagement Rings
Out of all the gifts we have seen a celebrity give to another, we have got to say this is the most extravagant. The craziest part of it for us is that the jewelry collection is all from a single marriage; just one man gave this lucky lady all 15 rings!
David Beckham sure knows how to spoil his leading lady! He’s gifted her a whopping 15 engagement rings over the years, constantly switching up the bling. Talk about keeping things interesting in their marriage! Wonder what her favorite one is?