14 of the most exclusive private islands owned by celebrities

Australian Mel Gibson moved closer to his native land in 2005 when he bought Mago Island for an estimated €12 million. His lifestyle is reportedly down-to-earth: he runs a cattle farm and has met the local government about other farming and fisheries projects. Mago Island is one of the largest private islands in the South Pacific with an area of more than 5,000 acres.

The Wolf of Wall Street spent €1.4 million in 2005 for 42 hectares on a two mile-long strip of tropical loveliness off the coast of Belize to plan an eco-resort. “Blackadore Caye, a Restorative Island” is scheduled to open in 2018 and will focus on improving the islands natural habitat, including the construction of a huge artificial reef. One of the most high-profile celebrities promoting eco awareness, last year Leonardo DiCaprio donated $15 million to environmental charities.

Colombian singer Shakira teamed up with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz to buy this €13 million white-sand-fringed island in 2011. The aim is to turn Bonds Cay into a low-density, carbon-neutral, luxury destination that will be an inspirational retreat for artists.

The island is just over 120 miles off the east coast of Florida and has five beaches, including a private cove beach, and three salt pond lakes.

Hollywood star Eddie Murphy reportedly paid €12 million in 2007 for Rooster Cay in the Bahamas. However, there are some conflicting reports that suggest that the Bahamian government still owns the island and that it has only ever been leased to individuals.

The six hectares of unspoilt beauty is just a quick hop away from buzzing Nassau. The comic actor is no stranger to the business of buying a private island having previously owned a smaller island nearby called Pearl.