Kim Kardashian spent nearly $200K on a necklace worn by Princess Diana, more proof stars are nothing like us

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Kim Kardashian’s penchant for items previously worn by iconic women in history (i.e., her 2022 Met Gala dress that belonged to Marilyn Monroe) is well-documented at this point! The latest target of her lust, according to a Jan. 18., 2023, report from TMZ, is a stunning amethyst and diamond cross pendant necklace previously worn by Princess Diana (see it here). Kim snagged the coveted piece at a Sotheby’s auction for a cool $197, 453. The Atallah Cross was crafted by luxury jewelry company Garrard as a private commission that was first purchased by businessman Naim Attallah in the ’80s and lent to Diana on multiple occasions — including to a London charity gala in 1987.

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On Jan. 5, 2023, Selena Gomez took to TikTok to share her nighttime skincare routine, which included the use of some high-end beauty products that left many fans floored. Said TikTok user Jasmine Darya in a now-viral video discussing Sel’s routine, “OK, we have to talk about Selena Gomez’s makeup routine real quick ’cause I have never seen anyone do any of this stuff that she’s doing…I have to wonder if she’s on another level.” Selena cleansed her face with La Mer’s concentrate serum — which clocks in at $500. “So, $500 serum. And she used that first with makeup on to break up the makeup on her face, which I’ve never heard of anyone doing,” Jasmine said. “I feel like it’s the bougiest possible version of oil cleansing that I have ever seen.” Continued Jasmine, “She takes the Bioderma — I also use the product, love it — on a white towel, which is so crazy to me ’cause I feel like I have, like, two white towels in my apartment, and I hate when I get makeup on them… Like, I don’t know. Is that just me? I get so pissed. But she, like, purposefully put it on a white towel to wipe her makeup off, which is just so bougie. I can’t even handle it.” Jasmine ended her video praising Selena, saying, “I don’t know. I sound like a psycho, but I thought her routine was really crazy, full of things I’ve never seen before, and she’s ahead of her time.” Based on the video, the Rare Beauty founder’s skincare routine — which includes a mixture of costly and more affordable products — totaled approximately $650. The “Only Murders in the Building” actress does note in her video’s caption, however, that she received most of these products for free.

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Ana de Armas can now add “owner of a multimillion-dollar property” to her growing list of achievements! On Jan. 13, 2023, Hello Magazine reported that the “Blonde” actress snatched up a $7 million estate in rural Vermont in an effort to escape the hustle and bustle (and scrutiny) of Los Angeles living. (Ana previously revealed that she made the decision to leave L.A. after she was followed by paparazzi following her failed relationship with Ben Affleck.) Her Vermont home, however, is something many Angelenos could only ever dream about: In addition to being fully furnished, the six-bedrooms, eight-bathroom home comes with 30 acres of land. Prior to making the move to the East Coast in November 2022, Ana resided in Venice Beach, which is just south of L.A., for seven years.

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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is the ultimate dog dad! On Dec. 3, 2022, the “Mr. Iglesias” star took to Instagram to show off the over-the-top quinceañera he threw for his Chihuahua, Risa, which cost a reported $100,000. “Party of the year all for my little princess,” Gabriel captioned a video that shows him pushing the four-legged birthday girl in a custom carriage. “Risa has given me so many years of happiness. I just wanted to celebrate her. I even wore pants.” Gabriel told the “Today” show that he got the idea for the lavish pet party after seeing a video of a man throwing one for his own dog. The comedian’s first thought was, “No way he loves his dog more than I love my dog. Challenge accepted.” Said Gabriel of his decision to go all-out for this celebration, “So I said, ‘Alright, I’m gonna do this once. I’ve never had a daughter, I’ve never had a kid of my own, so I’m gonna go full blown on this one.’ And I did.” Risa had three costume changes during the bash for more than 300 guests. “I went full-blown and people say, ‘Oh, you wasted money,’ but it’s like, no,” he says. “I’m celebrating something that means the world to me. I’m not setting money on fire every day. But this particular night, yes. So I spared no expense. It was a very expensive night, but very memorable.” Risa never left her owner’s side during the party. “The entire night, I had Risa in my arms, and that’s usually the case. Everybody wanted to see her, everybody wanted to take a picture and stuff like that, which is cool,” he explained. “I think Risa’s favorite part was when everybody left and I took her to Jack in the Box to get chicken nuggets.”

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On Dec. 4, 2022 — a day before son Saint West’s 7th birthday — Kim Kardashian brought him and a few of his closest friends to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for an L.A. Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks game. Saint’s football-filled celebration was the ultimate touchdown — in addition to getting to hold a Super Bowl trophy, the birthday boy wore a championship ring, had a private meet and greet with players and was given a football-shaped cake! “Happy 7th Birthday to my baby boy,” Kim wrote alongside a series of photos on Instagram taken that day. “I love you so so so much! I love seeing you grow into the kindest soul ever. Mommy loves you forever and ever!” Is it weird to be jealous of a 7-year-old?!

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Kim Kardashian goes all out when it comes to celebrating her kids’ birthdays! For daughter Chicago West’s 5th birthday on Jan. 15, 2023, Kim threw a Hello Kitty-themed party and took to Instagram to show off the all-pink-everything theme and the treats guests enjoyed like grilled cheese sandwiches, a milkshake station, a ramen bar and an indoor slide! “How cute is Chi’s Hello Kitty party?” Kim wrote on a video tour post showing off the adorable decor she posted on her Instagram Story. “Got a little rained in, so did it inside,” Kim added, revealing a pink hallway filled with massive light and dark pink balloon arrangements with a Hello Kitty balloon in the center.

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While Julia Fox’s whirlwind romance with Kanye West that ended in early 2022 may be her most high-profile one yet, the actress’s best celebrity date appears that have been with the certified lover boy himself: Drake! During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Jan. 5, 2023, the “Uncut Gems” actress shared an anecdote that was equal parts lavish and romantic when a viewer asked about her best celebrity date. “Being on a private jet, cuddled on the jet, landed, got some Chanel bags,” Julia recalled. “It was great, yeah.” When Andy asked who the mystery man who took her on that date might be, Julia coyly responded, “I can’t say. I really can’t say,” before teasing, “obviously an A-lister.” Later on, during the “Watch What Happens Live” aftershow, Andy asked Julia if Drake had taken her on the date. “Maybe,” she responded, before rolling her eyes and telling the Bravo host, “Shouldn’t have given me that shot [of alcohol].”

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On Jan. 7, 2023, Kaley Cuoco and boyfriend Tom Pelphrey celebrated the impending arrival of their baby girl with a luxury baby shower at a California ranch. The party, which was organized by the “Flight Attendant” actress’s younger sister, Briana Cuoco, was filled with a slew of family and friends — even famous ones, like Brad Pitt. The event was quite the spectacle — it featured 400 illuminated drones that spelled out “Baby Girl Pelphrey 2023” in the sky! The “Big Bang Theory” alum wore an embroidered Valentino dress in the luxury house’s famous Pink PP shade that was beloved by celebrities all throughout 2022. She paired the designer dress with white-and-red Valentino sneakers. See more photos of the magical evening on Kaley’s Instagram here.

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During a Dec. 7, 2022, appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Machine Gun Kelly revealed that he sought help from an equally famous neighbor while trying to bake something — gluten-free and coconut-free cinnamon rolls — to impress fiancée Megan Fox. “I got the recipe down and… I’m making this huge commitment of cinnamon rolls,” he recalled. The only issue, however, was that MGK was missing a crucial kitchen item: baking sheets! “So I’m trying to think of who my neighbors are,” recalled the “Emo Girl” singer before revealing that he lives across the street from movie star Michael B. Jordan. Though the “Creed” franchise actor was on set when MGK called to borrow a baking sheet, Michael had someone else who was in the house retrieve it for the music star.

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But are we really that surprised?! According to All About Cats, Taylor Swift’s Scottish fold Olivia Benson (who’s named after Mariska Hargitay’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” character) is the third richest pet in the world with a net worth of $97 million. Yes, you read that correctly. Olivia — one of the “Midnights” singer’s three cats — “earned her fortune starring alongside her owner in several music videos, has crafted her own merchandise line, and has had cameos in many big-budget ads, including for the likes of Diet Coke and Ned Sneakers,” reported All About Cats. Taylor is also a mom to Meredith Grey, another Scottish fold, and Benjamin Button, a ragdoll she purchased in 2019. During a 2014 appearance on “Live with Kelly and Michael,” Taylor spoke about being considered a cat lady, saying, “Before I got the second cat, I was kind of canvassing everyone I knew, going, ‘Is cats [a] cat lady?’ Two cats is cats, and there’s more than one. But they’re like, ‘No, three cats is a cat lady, two cats is a party.'”

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Leave it to Mary J. Blige to go all out for her 52nd birthday! On Jan. 14, 2023, the nine-time Grammy winner threw a massive party at New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street that was attended by music stars including Usher, Queen Latifah and Fat Joe. Of course, the “Real Love” hitmaker was the star of the party in a custom crystal-encrusted minidress by Matthew Reisman featuring a plunging neckline and a daring hemline — and it was made in less than 24 hours! Mary’s accessories were as divine as her statement garment: She was dripping in diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz and Pristine Jewelers. Finally, she showed off some fancy footwear with a pair of glistening René Caovilla stilettos and a luxurious floor-length coat from Konstantine Furs.

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Drake’s never been one to skimp on luxury items! On Dec. 12, 2022, jeweler Alex Moss took to Instagram to reveal his latest creation — a majorly blinged-out necklace that paid homage to all the women the rapper has loved, lost and nearly contemplated becoming engaged to. “New piece titled ‘Previous Engagements’ for all the times he thought about it but never did it,” wrote Alex alongside the video. The custom piece — which the “Honestly, Nevermind” rapper is wearing (pictured) — is made up of “42 engagement rings” totaling “351.38 carats in diamonds.” Sheesh! The multimillion-dollar piece reportedly took 14 months to create. Every diamond was hand-selected and set in 18-carat white gold. Diamond expert Zack Stone told Page Six that it’s “difficult to estimate a striking piece like this, particularly without information about the quality, but it looks to be worth approximately $12.5 million.”

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Now this is something we love to see! On Jan. 9, 2023, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Meek Mill, Michael Rubin and Kevin Hart (pictured) are donating $7 million to educational causes in the Philadelphia area. Most of the funds are being allocated to support scholarships for low-income students attending private schools during the 2023-24 school year. The extensive donation will also fund electronic devices and additional classroom resources. Meek and Kevin are both from Philadelphia and attended public schools in the city, while billionaire Fanatics CEO and former Philadelphia 76ers owner Michael Rubin grew up in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, and resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

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In addition to contributing to a $7 million donation to private schools in Philadelphia alongside comedian Kevin Hart and billionaire Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, Meek Mill has continued to show up for people from his hometown in selfless ways. On Dec. 24, 2022, People reported that the rapper paid bail for 20 incarcerated Philadelphia women so they could reunite with their families in time for the holidays. “It was devastating for me to be away from my son during the holidays when I was incarcerated,” said Meek, who founded REFORM Alliance in 2018 alongside Michael, JAY-Z and others, on his decision to help these women out. “So I understand what these women and their families are going through.” He continued, “No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can’t afford bail… I’m grateful for the opportunity to help these women be with their families and loved ones during this special time of year.”

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While the stars of the “Real Housewives” franchises are known for their extravagant lifestyles, it seems not all that glitters is gold — and not all former Bravo stars have a limitless supply of cash to keep up with their spending habits. Former “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Braunwyn Windham-Burke — who filed to divorce her husband of 23 years, Sean Burke, in October 2022 — revealed shocking details regarding her finances in court filings, The Sun reported on Dec. 13, 2022. “I am unemployed. Except for two years during our nearly 23-year marriage, I have stayed home to care for our seven children,” she wrote. “I have relied on [Sean] for all financial security since I was 20 years old. I have relied on [Sean] to make all financial decisions for 23 years and I have effectively been kept in the dark regarding the true extent of our business interests and assets… Recently, [Sean] stopped providing any support to me and I am unable to provide for my own support or the support of our children. I have had to rely on [a] family member to assist in meeting my basic living expenses and even expenses for our children.” The ex-reality TV star also admitted to having just $2,900 in her bank account. She requested that Sean pay her $10,000 a month in spousal support, claiming he earns $65,000 a month in gross income.

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Something’s not adding up here! On Dec. 13, 2022, Page Six revealed that plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein was accusing his estranged wife, “The Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein, of buying $10,000 in designer goods in just one week — despite her claim that he cut her off and left her unable to afford food or diapers for their kids. In court documents obtained by the outlet, Lisa reportedly agreed to reduce the monthly limit on her American Express card, which Lenny pays for, to $5,000 as of November 2022, after the Bravo star apparently racked up $200,000 in charges in a five-month period. However, despite allegedly agreeing to the terms, the plastic surgeon claims Lisa spent more than $2,330 on a Louis Vuitton purse, $3,300 at Bergdorf Goodman on a “high-fashion purse” and $3,500 on “fine ladies’ clothing” before the limit went into effect. Thankfully, the former couple struck a deal, with documents revealing Lisa returned the bag she bought from Bergdorf Goodman in exchange for $4,300 in cash and checks from her estranged hubby.

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Imagine making a million dollars in just a matter of minutes! During the weekend of Dec. 2, 2022, a Twitter user tried to take down Cardi B while accusing her of “performing in someone’s backyard” during Miami Art Basel. Well, it turns out the “backyard” was actually the SLS South Beach property in Miami Beach, one of South Florida’s ritziest hotels. Cardi further shut down the Twitter troll by revealing her paycheck from that evening. “I got [paid] 1 million dollars to perform at this elite bankers event private event for 400 people and only for 35 minutes,” she wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “Think about that when you type about this Grammy winner.” The gig, according to reports, was for Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card members.

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Ever wonder how much it costs to support a Kardashian-West kid? According to court documents filed on Nov. 29, 2022, Kanye West has to give Kim Kardashian $200,000 a month in child support payments for their four kids. The former couple share joint custody and neither is paying spousal support, according to court docs. The SKIMS founder and her Yeezy designer ex-husband will also split their kids’ security and educational expenses 50/50. In a surprising turn of events, Ye will give Kim the home he owns that borders her current residence in the elite Los Angeles neighborhood of Hidden Hills. Ye purchased the property for $4.5 million in December 2021 in an effort to remain close to his kids, though he never lived in it. Kim will keep the $60 million estate where she and the kids live and she’ll also retain property she owns in Idaho. Kanye, according to TMZ, will keep his $60 million home in Malibu, two ranches in Wyoming, 30 acres in Calabasas, California, a home in Belgium and his childhood residence in Chicago.

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