15 Ridiculous Things Celebs Have Gotten For Their Birthday
It seems like celebrities really do have it all -- success, fame, fortune, fans -- and the list could go on and on. These big name stars live in the lap of luxury, so it comes as no surprise that when a super celeb celebrates a birthday, they go big or go home. Let's be honest, birthdays can be a pretty big deal, and if you're one of the lucky few in the limelight, you definitely don't cut corners when it comes to celebrating in style. Coming up with an original gift idea to give to someone who virtually has everything they could ever want and more might seem tough, but some celebs know a thing or two about giving and getting super spectacular presents. These gifts are extreme in every way imaginable, and totally ridiculous by default. We know you're curious, so here are 15 ridiculous things that celebs have gotten for their birthday.
15 A Trip To Space
Singing sensation Katy Perry and actor/comedian Russell Brand were married from 2010 to 2012, and during that time, it's safe to say that she probably won when it came to gift giving. To say that a relationship with Katy Perry is "out of this world" would be a total understatement. The pop music queen gifted Russell with an actual ticket to space for his 35th birthday, valued at over $200,000. Yup… you read that right! Perry joined forces with Virgin Galactic to give her man the gift of a lifetime. What boy doesn't dream about traveling to outer space as a child? Even as an adult, the idea sounds pretty sweet. Brand would have to undergo several days of space training before setting off on his intergalactic journey, and he was set to be accompanied by Virgin mogul Richard Branson. While it's unlikely that Brand actually put his space ticket to good use (we're pretty sure that would have made headlines by now if he had actually gone), this gift still takes the cake as super crazy and wildly absurd.
14 Autographed Apple Mice
At this point, it's pretty much common knowledge that there's no person on Earth who loves Kanye West as much as Kanye West himself does. The rapper has often made public statements that he compares himself to super affluent people of both the past and present. Yup, we're talking about big names like Leonardo Da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, Mozart, Walt Disney, Wiliam Shakespeare… just to name a few. But it was Kanye's self-likeness to Steve Jobs, co-founder, and CEO of Apple, Inc. that seemed to have caught his wife's attention. West stated, "I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means. I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of internet, downtown, fashion, culture. Period. By a long jump”. Mhmm… whatever you say, Kanye. When his birthday rolled around in 2013, Kim appeared to have no trouble finding the perfect gift for a man who already has pretty much everything. The reality star gifted West with a pair of vintage computer mice signed by both creators of Apple - Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Kim also arranged for Wozniak and West to meet in person. Well, this gift is definitely one-of-a-kind but it's nothing short of totally ridiculous if you ask us.
13 A Gold Encrusted Wisdom Tooth
Brace yourself, because this one is just all kinds of weird. If you're looking for a super unique birthday present to give your significant other and are having trouble thinking outside of the box, you could always try taking a page out of Scarlett Johannson's book. The actress, who was formerly married to Ryan Reynolds, decided that the best present of all to give to her then-husband would be a piece of herself… literally. Scarlett actually gave Ryan one of her wisdom teeth encrusted in gold for his 31st birthday, surely making it a b-day to remember. Coincidentally, the couple parted ways not long after. Could it be that this ridiculous gift of epic proportions was the straw that broke the camel's back? We will probably know the answer to that question, but one thing goes without saying - if you're in the market for a great gift, a gold plated tooth probably isn't the best way to go. Just saying.
12 A Maybach Mercedes
Kylie Jenner is definitely no stranger to receiving super extravagant luxury vehicles on her birthday. For her 16th birthday, the young reality star in the making was gifted a $125,00 Mercedes Benz SUV. Let's face it - when you get something that lavish while still on the cusp of learning how to drive, what could she have possibly gotten for her recent 19th birthday celebration? The answer is a brand spankin' new Maybach Mercedes, obviously! The custom car didn't come cheap with a price tag of over $200,000. While this gift is pretty outlandish all on its own, the real ridiculous part is who gave it to her. Kylie was given this expensive Mercedes by none other than her boyfriend Tyga. As you probably know, the rapper is already up to his ears in debt after falling behind in rent payments by the thousands. Apparently, having a warrant out for his arrest didn't stop Tyga from digging himself into a deeper financial hole in order to make his teenage GF happy, and he went ahead and splurged on the pricey vehicle. This gift is all-around insane but what can we say - that's just how celebrities roll.
11 A Pair Of Mini Horses
Way back in 2006, Jay-Z proved that he's no slouch when it comes to giving gifts to his longtime lady love. For her big 25th birthday celebration, the well-known rapper gifted his girl Beyoncé with an impressive vintage luxury car: a 1959 Rolls Royce to be exact. This kind of gift is like something straight out of Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous. Of course, this car set Jay back a pretty penny, but both stars have proven to spare no expense when it comes to spoiling one another. The Rolls Royce went for a jaw-dropping one million dollars… not too shabby if you ask us. This car was likely a huge surprise to the singer and we're sure she absolutely loved it… but it's still pretty ridiculous. We get it, Jay and Bey are totally rolling in dough and can definitely afford an upscale lifestyle, but a million dollar car is a bit extreme.
9 A Bugatti Veyron Sport
Musical couple Jay-Z and Beyonce have a shared net-worth bigger than most celebrity power couples. Ater all, they are two of the biggest stars on the planet right now. Queen Bey catered to her man on his 41st birthday by presenting him with a gift he'd never forget in the form of a brand new Bugatti Veyron Sport. While spending top dollar on high-end luxury vehicles is the norm for celebs, this one, in particular, was worth a staggering two million dollars. That's right - two mill for a sports car! In Jay-Z and Beyonce's world, we're pretty sure they weren't taken aback by the car's impressively high price tag - but this gift really is the epitome of outrageous. We're curious as to how the famed rapper went on to top that gift from his wife when her own birthday came around because at this point it's totally a competition to see who can spend more money. It's safe to assume that this opulent present didn't break Beyonce's bank, but that doesn't make it any less ridic.
8 A $2 Million Bathtub
If you're still reeling from reading about the two million dollar sports car above, you might want to make sure you're sitting down for this one. Former professional boxer Mike Tyson was married to actress Robin Givens for one year during the late 80's, and in that time, Tyson went on an all-out spending spree. The two stars shared a very public tumultuous relationship, but there was actually a time when things were going well for the couple. For his then-wife's birthday, Tyson decided to give the term “living large” a whole new meaning by purchasing a two million dollar black marble bathtub adorned with gold-plating as a b-day gift. We've heard of celebrities spending millions on big ticket items, but this has to be the only time we've ever heard of a bathtub being so costly. The reason behind the over the top purchase? Maybe Robin really enjoyed a good bubble bath (who doesn't?). Unfortunately for Mike Tyson, the couple split up… and we're not so sure who got custody of that super sweet tub in the divorce. Either way, this is definitely one ridiculous celeb birthday present for the record books.
7 A Luxury Speedboat
Who remembers when Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo were actually a thing? With her ever-expanding line of shoes, clothing, and accessories, it's no surprise that singer Jessica Simpson is worth a small fortune. The star was dating NFL quarterback Tony Romo when she decided to make a rather ridiculous purchase for the football player's 29th birthday. Simpson presented Romo with a top of the line Malibu Wakesetter luxury speedboat valued at $100,000. In all honesty, that's a pretty sweet gift if you ask us, but the couple wasn't even together long enough to justify such splurging on such a big-ticket present for the birthday boy. Jessica and Tony split up just shy of celebrating their two year anniversary, leaving us all to wonder if Jess regrets going all-out for her ex's big day. The rumor going around town was that Jessica was angling for an engagement from Romo in the near future, hence the massive boat as a token of her undying love for him. Though things didn't exactly pan out for the two ex-lovers, Tony's six-figure speedboat goes down in history as one of the more ridiculous celebrity birthday gifts we've ever seen.
6 A Giant Male Shaped Plant
We all know that singer/actress Miley Cyrus is more than a little wild and unpredictable, and the same can definitely be said about comedian and television host Chelsea Handler. Both stars are equally controversial in their own right, so Chelsea's gift to Miley for her 22nd birthday should come as no surprise. Handler got the far-out star a large potted plant. Oh, did we forget to mention that it was in the shape of a man's, ahem, private parts? Handler got the idea from friend Jenny McCarthy, who was actually the first to give a very similar gift to Chelsea before she thought to give one right back to Miley. Naturally, Miley was a huge fan of the inappropriate shrub, taking to Instagram to share a shot with the plant with the caption “possibly the best gift yet”. We're all about having an offbeat sense of humor, but this present is just all kinds of obscene and would perhaps be better served as décor for Miley's future bachelorette party instead. Well, there you have it: the undisputed champion of ridiculous things that a celeb could possibly get for their birthday.
5 A Suitcase Full Of Money
A suitcase filled to the brim with a hearty supply of cash is certainly the kind of thing that we could only dream of, but for rapper Lil Wayne, it was actually a reality. Wayne likely got the surprise of his life in 2008 when he received a birthday gift from his friend, mentor, and fellow rapper, Birdman. Wayne was celebrating turning 26 when Birdman handed him a $2140 Louis Vuitton briefcase. That alone would have been a pretty awesome gift, but wait, there's more. The luggage was stuffed with $100 bills… to the tune of a whopping one million dollars. The grand gesture didn't go unnoticed, and the media was definitely buzzing about Weezy's big million dollar pay day. It's very clear that the two rappers have an amazing bond and a serious brotherhood, and this crazy birthday present only proves it. This gift is totally the definition of ridiculous… in a super spectacular way, of course.
4 A Vineyard In Napa
David and Victoria Beckham are definitely a tried and true celebrity power couple. They are both incredibly famous and have been together for what seems like forever. David has been around for a good chunk of his wife's birthdays, but that doesn't mean he's ever at a loss for awe-worthy ideas when it comes to choosing the right gift. Back in 2008, David actually gave Victoria a multi-million dollar vineyard located in the heart of Napa Valley. Well, that's certainly one way to celebrate turning 34 with a bang. Victoria is a well-known wine lover, so what better way for her husband to capitalize on that than to buy Posh her very own winery? This gift is surely one to remember, and there's not much else to get a woman who can totally afford to buy whatever she wants. There's no doubt about it - though his intentions were good, this gift is pretty darn ridiculous. Honestly, who just buys an entire vineyard on a whim? Well apparently, the Beckhams do.
3 A Waterfall
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are two of Hollywood's leading actors, and they have a combined net worth that would make anyone envious. Jolie went to the extreme when celebrating her husband's 48th birthday in 2012 because she seriously bought him a waterfall. Nope, we're not joking here. The gift was said to be a joint present for both Brad's birthday and Christmas, but's that still no excuse and doesn't make it any less ridiculous. According to reports, Jolie knew how much Brad enjoyed visiting famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's house, especially the cascading waterfall on his property. So of course, Angelina wanted to recreate the magic of Wright's estate by giving her hubby a gift that birthday dreams are made of. The objective was for Brad to build his fantasy home from the ground up alongside his very own waterfall, and Jolie definitely didn't disappoint. While this present is super intricate and thoughtful, it's still pretty insane.
2 A Lamborghini And A Range Rover
Justin Bieber is by far one of the world's most famous (and infamous) celebrities. The Biebs entered the music scene as a super young kid but he's already achieved an astonishing level of success. The star has some pretty famous friends in super high places, as evidenced by his 16th birthday celebration back in 2010. Justin became the proud new owner of not one, but two luxury vehicles just as he was learning how to drive. Upon turning sixteen, Bieber was promised the keys to rapper P. Diddy's personal Lambo, and Diddy didn't disappoint. Justin was spotted driving around in the crazy expensive car soon after his big day, which is said to be worth over $200,000. As if that wasn't enough, Bieber was also given a brand new Range Rover from his protégé Usher around the same time. No wonder Biebs has such a big ego these days - all of the fame and fortune went right to his head at a super young (and impressionable) age. All that aside, receiving two incredibly high-end cars in the span of a week right is totally ridic, but we're pretty sure Justin has no complaints about it.
1 A Piece Of The Moon
What do you possibly give your girlfriend as a gift when you're a super wealthy billionaire businessman? A piece of the moon, of course! While you might not have heard the name Roman Abramovich, you're likely to be familiar with his claim to fame. The Russian mogul is the owner of Chelsea Football Club, a Premier League football team located in England. If you're still wondering, the Chelsea F.C. is a massive organization, and Roman is literally loaded beyond belief. In 2008, Roman gifted his then-girlfriend with 100 acres of land… on the moon. Apparently, the moon had the best (and probably most innovative) land that money could buy. The billionaire acquired the out-of-this-world property from The Lunar Embassy for over $190 million. That's a whole lot of money for something that you can't even see or touch, but we guess it's the thought that counts. Whatever the case may be, there's no question that real estate located on the moon is by far the craziest and most ridiculous birthday gift that anyone could ever ask for.