Clint Eastwood – CALIFORNIA, $5 Million

Clint Eastwood rose to international fame for his role in Sergio Leone’s Dollars trilogy. Throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, he built his career by portraying tough and macho characters, making him a cultural icon in Hollywood. Like Sidney Poitier, he also served as a public servant. He was the former Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California. The actor loved the town so much he bought a property called The Mission Ranch.

The farmhouse was built back in the 1850s and it was converted into a beautiful two-story residence by Eastwood. However, there’s also a fascinating story about why the renowned actor purchased the estate. In the mid-’80s, a certain land developer planned to build condominiums in the area. With the intention to preserve the historical ranch, Eastwood came to the rescue. He spent $5 million without probably worrying about home insurance. After all, his net worth remains in the multi-millions as of date.