There are plenty of advantages to being rich and famous, many of which related to the wealth you can accumulate and the ability to enjoy life’s pleasures without having to calculate each of your moves. Yet without a doubt, if there’s one thing any human being who knows just how challenging life can be would want, it’s the option to buy yourself one of the world’s best houses.

A fine house will not only provide you with protection, security, and stability in the world, it will also serve as a haven from the world to these paparazzi-haunted celebrities, as well as a smart long-term investment. We know the type of home we’d buy if we were rich and famous, but if you’re still not sure, we give you this sneak peek to some of the most famous celeb houses in the world.grandiloquent resort!

Simone Biles – Undisclosed, Texas

Despite being worth $6 million, Simone Biles prefers to live modestly out of fear of going broke, which the star says could quickly happen if one misuses their wealth. Yet, it seems like this gymnast will skimp on everything else but the house she calls home.

Settling in Houston, Texas, Simone opted for a contemporary design property with neutral colors that offer a clean look. The residence’s garden space has mostly been taken up by a multi-level pool, with chic outdoor furniture, including a swing set dining area. With 30 Olympic and world medals, this athlete is undoubtedly a hard worker, deserving of this kind of living.

Gabrielle Thomas- Unknown, Austin

Gabrielle Thomas grew up in Florence, Massachusetts, yet, in a quick, decisive moment, the star packed up all her bags and left for Austin, Texas, a city that she had never been to previously nor known anyone from. This was after the realization that running is what she wanted to do.

According to the star, this newly chosen home location was the most ideal for the Olympics training. While the star is private about her personal life, we know that her house is cozy and with enough room for just the celebrity and her puppy, the sprinter’s only housemate.

Shaquille O’Neal – $21.9 Million, Orlando

Retired basketball star and current sports analyst, Shaquille O’Neal, is one of the best players in NBA history. After getting the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award in 1993, Shaq bought this property for $3.95 million, which is a 31-000 sq-ft real estate beauty with 12 bedrooms, 11 baths and a two-story great room.

There’s also a 15-foot deep swimming pool, 17-car garage and a dock overlooking Lake Butler. Despite all this, Shaq wanted to sell it, so he listed the house for $28 Million, but had to drop the price to $21.9 million. He lives in Atlanta now, and we are wondering how his new home looks like!