Though he bought the house barely 1.5 years ago, paying hedge fund manager Jeffrey Feinberg $14.6 million for the wildly extravagant premises, Jeffree Star had a real whirlwind of 2020. And that whirlwind has ushered in some big life changes, chief among them being that the 35-year-old onetime Myspace celeb-turned-cosmetics mogul and influential YouTuber no longer needs or wants his colossal Hidden Hills mansion, which weighs in with well over 25,000 square feet of living space.
In a YouTube video released today to coincide with the home’s listing, Star details the reasons for selling, denying his critics’ assertions that the move from California to Wyoming — where he already owns a ranch and is building a new mansion — is simply all about the tax benefits for his businesses, as has been the online chatter.
While the tax benefits are nice, the controversial internet sensation admits, the last year has been rough. Star’s longtime boyfriend Nathan Schwandt ended their relationship shortly after the move to Hidden Hills, and Star was subsequently “cancelled,” amid drama with other controversial internet personalities like Tati Westbrook, James Charles, Trisha Paytas and Shane Dawson. During summer 2020, Star lost millions of social media followers; perhaps more damning, however, longtime business partner Morphe Cosmetics dropped his brand from their stores and website.
But above all, Star claims, he no longer feels the urgent need to flaunt materialistic success. While he enjoyed showing off his mansion in a YouTube video that has since racked up more than 26 million views, the reality of being “a single person living in a 25,000-square-foot house” is not fun, and he’d like to see a real family enjoy the property. And so Star, a lifelong California resident who was born and raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach, is leaving his home state — for now, at least.
As for the California house, the elephantine property is located in a guard-gated community perhaps most famous for being home to numerous professional athletes, hip-hop music stars and the Kardashians.
Marc and Sara Shevin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties hold the listing.
Built in 2007 and located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac atop Ashley Ridge — arguably Hidden Hills’ most exclusive neighborhood pocket — the nearly three-acre compound is described as a “French Normandy estate” in the listing.
Carefully manicured gardens and mature trees fill the front yard to the monstrous home, which weighs in at approximately 21,000 square feet, including two attached guesthouses. And that’s not all — there are also a 4,700-square-foot underground garage and a 3,700-square-foot detached “barn.” Altogether, the property includes 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
Star gave the house a thorough white-and-gold renovation during his stay, livening up the previously beige-and-brown interiors. The airplane hanger-sized foyer sports a double staircase topped by a domed skylight.
The living room includes a crystal chandelier and vaulted ceiling, plus arched Palladian windows with views of the palatial grounds.
The formal dining room has an ornate ceiling treatment, plus a rectangular dining table that can easily seat 14.
The kitchen alone is larger than some apartments, complete with at least two giant islands and multiple SubZero fridges and freezers.
Just off the kitchen is a fireplace-equipped family room with French doors opening to a terrace. An adjoining bonus room/study served as Star’s “puppy room” — where his six Pomeranian dogs would frequently play.
There’s also a gold-walled games room, complete with a Barbie pink piano and a custom Louis Vuitton pink pool table.
Star admits that he “never” used the huge gym in his house until recent months, when he finally hired a trainer and private chef to improve his health. The gym spans two stories and includes a hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of top-notch equipment.
The house also has its own spa and massage facilities, which were redecorated for Star by husband-and-wife YouTube design sensations Mr. Kate.
Intricately carvings fill the wood-paneled library, which doubles as a sumptuous private office — perfect for a busy CEO.
In the home’s subterranean level, a movie theater includes a fiberoptic ceiling that simulates a starry sky.
There’s also a wine cellar with a dedicated tasting room and separate lounge area.
Frequently featured in YouTube videos was the home’s underground garage, which can easily fit 10 cars and currently houses Star’s collection of McLarens, Rolls Royces, and Lamborghinis — most of which are painted pink.
Out back, a gigantic stone patio encircles the pool/spa combo. Clipped boxwoods and patches of green lawn provides some lush relief from the hardscape.
There’s also a pergola seating area with pink cushions and a firepit with pink glass rocks, naturally.
There’s also a full BBQ/outdoor kitchen. Views take in the surrounding trees and rolling Calabasas hills — the listing sums up the property by simply saying “this home has it all.” Perfect for the next maximalist owner.
