Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous: 5 Parties Your Wish You Had Been Invited To

Everyone dreams of becoming rich and famous one day; however, only a select few will ever see that dream come to pass. A glimpse into the lifestyles of the people who have achieved the dream offers a fun way to fantasize in hopes that someday they might also be invited to some of the biggest celebrity parties to occur.

Any Elton John Party

Elton John is one of the most recognized names in music. He rose to fame in the early 1970s, and he has become a legend like no other. His 50th birthday party in 1997 was a big deal and he had to hire and extra car to transport the costume that he wore. He also invited 500 of his closest friends. He spent $1.5 million for his 60th birthday party. The biggest bash of all, and the one you wish you had been invited to, was the party he threw for his life-partner’s 50th birthday. The party lasted for four days and boasted guests such as Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga.

Mariah Carey’s 40th Birthday Bash

She has the voice of an angel, and the money to throw a party like nobody’s business. She and her hubby decided to have an intimate party with only 11 of their closest friends invited. They sent a private jet to pick up their friends and fly them to Barbados for the event. They had an intimate dinner with elegant meats, such as veal, bought online and then delivered to the island, then topped off the night with a custom cake flown in from New York, City.

Hugh Hefner’s 84th Birthday Party

Any party that Hefner throws is a great one for anyone who wants to enjoy Bunny watching. Hefner is ever the businessman, and thus, he decided to charge the people he invited to attend his 84th birthday party. He understood that most of his guests were only attending to look at the beautiful women known as the Playboy Bunnies. Apparently, invitees had no problem paying the fee to get into the party.

Oprah Winfrey’s 50 Birthday Party

This party was celebrated on air and it was a blast. Although the world was invited to peek in from their television screen, an invite to this birthday surprise party would have been the icing on the cake. Tina Turner sang “Simply the Best” for Oprah. Following that, Jay Leno wheeled in a gargantuan cake that weighed approximately 400-pounds.

Paris Hilton’s coming of Age Party

Paris threw an around the world birthday party that literally took her guests around the world. The party cost $75,000 per guest in order to transport them to each party venue. The venues included New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and London.

The rich and famous know how to party, and they have the money to do it right. In at least one case, the guest of honor netted cash instead of spending it. You may not ever be part of the social circles that would get you invited to great parties, but there is nothing wrong with living a little vicariously through those who are.