Peter Jackson made millions from his work as the director of the Lord of the Rings & Hobbit. The movies required him to constantly be on the go, traveling back and forth on a regular basis from Los Angeles to New Zealand.
To make his life simpler, he purchased a Gulfstream G550 private jet. The plane can carry up to 19 passengers or 8 if they’ll be sleeping. To make the most of his time up in the air, his plane is equipped with a small studio so he can get work done during his trips.
Phil Mickelson – Gulfstream V, Estimated $60 Million
Like many other golfers of his stature, Phil Mickelson leads a busy life; a life which brings him to compete in tournaments all over the world.
In order to make it on time to all of the tournaments, and keep his net worth on the rise, Phil purchased a Gulfstream V. The jet can carry up to 14 passengers, has internet access, a TV, and a media player. After all, if you don’t live like a king with all that money, what’s the point?
Giorgio Armani – Main, Estimated $60 Million
The fashion icon Giorgio Armani’s yacht is the definition of style, which is no surprise. His yacht screams elegance; 210 feet long, it has a gym and a cinema and can host up to 12 of Giorgio’s distinguished guests.
He purchased the baby for $60 million which would break the bank of any normal person. But Giorgio is no “normal” person and has a net worth of $8 billion. So, we are sure that his bank account is doing just fine.
Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady – Gulfstream G550, Estimated $50 Million
Before their highly-publicized breakup, Brazilian bombshell Gisele Bundchen and Football star Tom Brady often had to jet set around the world together. So what better way to do that than in their own private jet?
They chose a Gulfstream G550 with a shiny black exterior and it looks very sleek. They didn't have to worry about the inconvenience of commercial flights and have privacy at their fingertips. Traveling in style was just a plus.
Billy Joel – Vendetta, Estimated $1.2 Million
Billy Joel has a passion for music and a passion for boats. Previously, he owned five boats. At the moment, he just held on to his favorite, the “Vendetta.”
Vendetta is a 57-foot-long yacht. It’s completely decked out in all Billy’s essentials. And for a price of $1.2 million, it didn’t break Billy’s bank account or require him a bank loan.