At some stage in life, nearly everyone has gathered a collection of something. Take a glance at your refrigerator – is it covered with magnets from every country you've visited? Perhaps you have a stash of vintage coins, stamps, candy wrappers, or stickers tucked away at home. Celebrities, too, feel the urge to accumulate. However, with millions of dollars in the bank, they can take their collecting to a whole new level. Some invest in a private fleet of cars, others in yachts, and a few even spend 2.5 million dollars on dinosaur bones without hesitation. They can afford it!
In this edition of “GoSeekNest,” I’ll reveal the 15 most peculiar celebrity collections
Typewriters, blades, plastic cups, nail lacquers, hangers, and even deceased flies… Which showbiz figures own the oddest assortments in their homes? Curious? Then let’s dive in!
Tom Hanks and His Typewriters
The actor developed a serious passion for typewriters. His current collection boasts around 200 machines from various eras, featuring fonts ranging from Latin and Arabic to Cyrillic. For Hanks, these devices act as lucky charms, and he never fails to bring them along on tour.
He also knows how to repair them. When it comes to acquiring top-tier models for his assortment, Tom Hanks will go to great lengths. For instance, Chris Hardwick, host of the show Talking Dead, once sent Hanks a 1934 Smith Corona typewriter along with an invitation to appear on the program. Hanks replied with a letter typed on that very machine:
“Dear Chris, Ashley, and all you brilliant minds at Nerdist Industries! Who do you think you are, assuming I’d accept your offer just because you gave me this wonderful silent typewriter from 1934? You must be out of your minds if you believe… that I… Wow! What a smooth action it has… such a rich raspberry tone… Stop! I’m not some pushover… and how quietly it prints… OK! I’ll have my people contact you to arrange an interview. Curse you! Tom Hanks.”
In short, the gift won him over completely.
Claudia Schiffer and Her Spiders
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The German supermodel has been fascinated by these insects since childhood. Over the years, she has amassed a large collection of dried spiders. The walls of her home are adorned with artworks featuring these arachnids. She even dedicated a line of knitwear to spider motifs. Schiffer says they inspire her, and she can spend hours watching a spider weave its web without distraction.
Penelope Cruz and Her Coat Hangers
The Spanish actress owns an extensive wardrobe of stunning outfits. But she has an equally impressive collection of clothes hangers – ranging from wooden to plastic, plain to colorful. The only type she refuses is wire hangers; Penelope simply won't use them.
Angelina Jolie and Her Blades
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Angelina Jolie takes great pride in her knife collection. This hobby began when she was 12 years old, with her first blade gifted by her mother. The majority of Jolie’s knives and daggers date from the Renaissance and Middle Ages.
Reese Witherspoon, Her Plastic Cups, and Vintage Lingerie
The famous actress reserves a special spot in her wardrobe for vintage corsets and lace peignoirs, which she picks up at antique stores and flea markets. Her collection abounds with antique silk, lace, and satin. Additionally, Witherspoon gathers plastic tableware from a single brand. She already has a sizable assortment of plastic plates, forks, and cups.
Keira Knightley and Her Nail Polish Assortment
Knightley has a rather modern pastime: she collects nail polishes, which she later puts to use. Brand and texture don't matter much to her – what counts is a bright, unusual color. Recently, she added a tan shade to her collection and tried it out immediately. The experiment didn't go well; in her own words, her hands ended up looking like a smoker's.
David Lynch and His Dead Flies
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The American director has a rather odd hobby: collecting flies. How does it work? He catches them, dries them out, and then sticks them onto his walls. It's a very peculiar and impersonal pastime. Even stranger is Lynch's interest in gathering chicken bones, which he proudly shows off to every visitor. One has to wonder about the director's mental state.
Elton John and His Eyewear
The singer's collection contains hundreds of glasses in expensive frames. Unsurprisingly, he spends a considerable amount on this hobby. His assortment includes some truly extravagant designs, which the flamboyant performer often wears to events, concerts, or interviews.
Johnny Depp, His Clowns, Dolls, and Other Curiosities
Johnny Depp is quite the collector himself. Unable to settle on a single theme, he started gathering everything in sight. At one point, he owned a collection of pigeon skeletons, bat carcasses, dried beetles, and old hats – which, according to tabloids, nearly led Vanessa Paradis to kick him out of the house.
Later, Depp shifted to collecting Barbie dolls. His assortment includes dolls of famous figures like Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, and Lindsay Lohan, as well as characters he himself portrayed – Jack Sparrow and the Mad Hatter. And that's not all.
The actor also collects items tied to writer Jack Kerouac: his publications, manuscripts, works, cloak, jacket, and even his suitcase – all now part of Depp's collection.
He also has paintings of clowns, which have been a phobia of his since childhood. In addition, he owns numerous clown figurines.
Depp loves to collect lamps and Art Deco furniture as well.
Catherine Deneuve and Her Lipsticks
The charming actress is passionate about collecting lipsticks. Every trip to a boutique results in a new purchase. Today, Deneuve can boast a collection of lipsticks in the brightest shades. However, given her modest makeup style, it seems she collects them for the sake of the hobby rather than for personal use.
Dustin Hoffman and His Teddy Bears
This actor has a rather unusual hobby for a man: he collects teddy bears.
Did you know where these cute toys got their name? They are named after U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a wild bear during a hunt.
To date, Hoffman's collection contains over 1,000 bears of various sizes. Unsurprisingly, he has set aside an entire room to store them. He doesn't stop there; his collection grows with each new addition. The perfect gift for Hoffman on his birthday or any other occasion is a Teddy Bear.
Nicolas Cage and His Superhero Comics
Nicolas Cage is a true Superman fanatic. His love for the character has evolved into a passion for collecting everything related to him. Today, Cage owns the largest and most expensive Superman collection. He once acquired a rare copy of Action Comics in 1997 for a then-fabulous $110,000, and 15 years later sold it for $2.16 million, making a tidy profit.
Sean Connery and His Battle Kilts
As a true Scotsman, Connery set out to collect traditional men's skirts – kilts. He also takes every opportunity to try on and wear the finest pieces from his collection.
Sir Connery annually organizes a charity show called Dressed to Kilt, where famous stars don Scottish national kilts and walk the runway before an audience.
Rod Stewart and His Model Train Collection
In the British singer's home, the entire second floor is occupied by a toy railway. He spent a fortune creating a miniature replica of 1940s Chicago, complete with parks, houses, and trains. His favorite train models accompany the 73-year-old celebrity on tour.
Demi Moore and Her Porcelain Dolls
Demi Moore is devoted to collecting both new and antique dolls. Her collection now numbers countless pieces. To grasp the scale of her hobby, Bruce Willis had to give his wife a separate house where she could store her vast assortment of toys. Among them are highly realistic porcelain dolls, with skin indistinguishable from human skin and the size of a three-year-old child – the kind often featured in horror films.
Moore has spent over a million dollars on her collection. Adding the cost of the house makes it a very expensive pastime.
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