The 96th Academy Awards is set to air, which means we’ve reached the pinnacle of awards season. Over the past few months—from the Golden Globes to the Grammys—we’ve witnessed A-listers accept prizes for their cinematic achievements. Now, the time has come to see who will take home Hollywood’s top prizes.

Here at Realtor.com®, we remained focused on show-stopping properties, especially those owned by celebrities. So, in anticipation of the Oscars, we thought it would be fun to hand out our own hardware. Allow us to highlight the most outstanding achievements in celebrity real estate that we witnessed over the past year.

After reflecting on hundreds of pricey pads owned by high-profile individuals, we put together a slate of nominees in seven categories, including Best Kitchen and Best Overall Home.

Which properties scored the top honors? The envelopes, please…

Prettiest Setting

Winner: Cher’s Malibu mansion

Kathy Ireland’s Honolulu retreat

Julia Roberts’ former San Francisco hillside home

Candice Bergen’s apartment with Central Park views

Sarah Jessica Parker’s Hamptons beachside cottage

Why Cher won: It’s hard to beat spectacular views of Central Park or a Hamptons property just steps from a private beach, but Cher’s Malibu, CA, mansion clinched the win for a number of reasons.

First of all, her 13,000-square-foot abode sits on a lush, private cliff and offers jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Inside, the Mediterranean-style home features floor-to-ceiling windows that set the scene for luxurious yet comfortable California living.

The resort-worthy backyard features a tennis court and infinity pool.

The location is just a short drive to some of the most popular beaches and restaurants in the world. And while the iconic performer still hasn’t found a buyer for the $75 million property, it’s easy to see why the price nearly reaches nine digits.

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Most Over-the-Top Amenity

Winner: Gisele Bündchen’s backyard

Jim Carrey’s custom home theater

Drake’s wine cellar

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s zero-edge pool

Sofia Vergara’s elegant bar

Why Gisele Bündchen won: Since splitting from Tom Brady, Bündchen has been on a real estate buying spree. Her latest acquisition was a 7.5-acre equestrian estate in Florida boasting a backyard of epic proportions that ensured she galloped away with the win.

Amenities include a state-of-the-art equestrian rink, 10 horse stalls, a tennis court, and a soccer pitch.

Among all the over-the-top amenities we saw this year, Bündchen’s backyard was a cut above the rest.

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Pool We’d Most Want To Dive Into

Winner: Billy Joel’s oceanfront pool

Tommy Hilfiger’s Palm Beach pool

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s zero-edge pool

Travis Kelce’s Leawood, KS, pool

Kaley Cuoco’s Agoura Hills, CA, pool

Why Billy Joel won: We’d take a dip in the Piano Man’s resort-style pool anytime!

Not only is it humongous and shaped like an elegant four-leaf clover, but it also offers amazing ocean views. Win-win.

The adjacent loggia offers a respite from the sun and is equipped for leisurely summer days with an outdoor kitchen, flat-screen television, and seating area.

Joel has been looking to part with his palatial $54.9 million estate near Palm Beach, FL, for the longest time, and whoever scoops it up will score the ultimate backyard spread.

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Most Dramatic Interiors or Architecture

Winner: Kat Von D’s Gothic L.A. mansion

Joan Rivers’ former Manhattan penthouse

DJ Zedd’s ultramodern Encino, CA, pad

Jennifer Lopez’s former Bel-Air estate

Ye’s gutted minimalist Malibu mansion

Why Kat Von D won: Three words: blood-red pool. The drama of it all!

In May 2023, we heard that the tattoo titan and beauty entrepreneur had found a buyer for her 12,500-square-foot, Gothic-modern manse in Los Angeles.

Built in 1896, the Victorian-era estate boasts turrets, dark wood paneling, parlor walls adorned with gold scrollwork, stained-glass windows, and elegant chandeliers.

The showstopper: Behind a secret door lies a bar that opens outside to the pièce de résistance—that scarlet-hued pool and spa.

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Best Kitchen

Winner: James Cameron’s eco ranch

Julia Roberts’ kitchen with a Golden Gate Bridge view

Halle Berry’s Malibu kitchen

Michelle Wie West’s organic modern kitchen

Alec Baldwin’s Hamptons kitchen

Why James Cameron won: The legendary director has owned his opulent eco-ranch in California for over 20 years. In that time, he’s turned the residence into a self-sustaining estate with impeccable interiors to boot.

Of all the jaw-dropping spaces inside the home, perhaps the most impressive is the kitchen.

It features custom lighting, cabinetry, and countertops; a large dining island; Wolf range; Sub-Zero refrigerator; and an impressive hanging pot rack.

It’s exactly the type of kitchen we’d love to start our day in before skipping outside for a dip in the lagoon-style pool and spa, or going for a hike on the 102-acre property.

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Best Overall Home

Winner: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Beverly Hills compound

DJ Zedd’s ultramodern Encino, CA, pad

Drake’s Beverly Hills pad

Cher’s Malibu retreat

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Pacific Palisades home

Why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck won: After the couple tied the knot in 2022, it didn’t take long for them to start their home search.

In 2023, they landed on “one of the most iconic estates” in Beverly Hills, a celeb-ready fortress known as Wallingford Estate.

The sale price? An eye-watering $60,850,000.

When news broke that the duo had found their forever home—a 38,000-square-foot megamansion on 5 acres—we had a feeling this would be the most lavish home we’d see in 2023. We were, in fact, correct.

The property showcases 12 bedrooms, 24 baths, parking for more than 80 cars, a pickleball court, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, a zero-edge pool, and a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse.

So, for its celebrity pedigree, massive floor plan, and designer features and amenities, we have no choice but to name the couple’s Beverly Hills palace as the Best Overall Home of the past year.

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