Celebrities are known for their lavish lifestyles, and this extravagance is on full display when it comes to celebrating their birthdays. From renting out entire islands to hosting star-studded galas, celebrity birthday parties are the epitome of over-the-top glamour. Here’s a look at 20 of the most epic celebrity birthday bashes in recent memory.
1. Kylie Jenner’s 21st Birthday
For her 21st birthday in 2018, Kylie Jenner went all out with a lavish celebration that reportedly cost $1 million. The party took place at Delilah, a trendy restaurant and lounge in Los Angeles. The space was transformed into a pink and gold wonderland, complete with ball pit, personalized party favors, and a giant birthday cake featuring Kylie’s face.
The guest list included Kylie’s famous family members like Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, as well as other A-list celebrities like Bella Hadid, The Weeknd, and Dave Chappelle. Kylie made multiple outfit changes throughout the night and was presented with a luxury car as a birthday gift. The party even featured themed cocktails, including the “Kylie’s Kickin’ Matcha”, “The Kylighter”, and “The Mamarazzi”.
2. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50th Birthday
Hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrated his 50th birthday in December 2019 with a star-studded bash at his $40 million Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles. The party reportedly cost around $3 million and had a guest list of around 600 people, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Cardi B, and Offset.
The party featured multiple rooms with different themes, including a casino room, a Cîroc vodka room, and a room dedicated to Diddy’s late ex Kim Porter. There were musical performances by Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil’ Kim, and Doug E. Fresh, as well as a heartfelt speech by Diddy’s son King Combs. Guests dined on gourmet food, drank top-shelf liquor, and grooved to music by DJ Cassidy.
3. Cardi B’s 29th Birthday
Rapper Cardi B celebrated her 29th birthday in October 2021 with a dancehall-themed party at River Studios in Los Angeles. The venue was transformed into a tropical oasis, complete with a dance floor made to look like a sandy beach, thatched hut bars, and projection screens playing Jamaican dancehall music videos.
Cardi wore a custom Laurel DeWitt chain bra and bikini bottom covered in Swarovski crystals. Celebrity guests included Tiffany Haddish, Teyana Taylor, Winnie Harlow, Karrueche Tran, and Taraji P. Henson, many of whom came dressed in colorful Caribbean-inspired outfits. The party also featured a six-tier birthday cake, bottle service, and plenty of dancing.
4. Drake’s 33rd Birthday
Drake rang in his 33rd birthday in October 2019 with a star-studded 2000s-themed birthday party at Goya Studios in Los Angeles. Celebrity guests like Adele, Kylie Jenner, Snoop Dogg, and Chris Brown donned their best 2000s outfits, while the venue was decked out with a Blockbuster video wall, 7-Eleven Slurpee machines, and a Rap City Booth.
There was even a Pimp My Ride car on display and actual Randy’s Donuts were served. Inside the venue, the bar was made to look like a classic 2000s bedroom, complete with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bedsheets. The party featured a special performance by Jas Prince and ended with a McDonald’s food truck distributing cheeseburgers and fries to guests on their way out.
5. Kris Jenner’s 60th Birthday
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner celebrated her 60th birthday in November 2015 with a lavish Great Gatsby-themed party thrown by her daughters at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood. The $2 million soirée featured a 20s jazz band, champagne towers, and Art Deco decor.
Kris made her grand entrance in a vintage Rolls-Royce, wearing a white fur coat and a diamond headpiece. The guest list included Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Ryan Seacrest, and Melanie Griffith. Kanye West also gave a heartfelt speech and guests sipped on signature cocktails like the “Kris Jenner Martini”.
6. Naomi Campbell’s 36th Birthday
Supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 36th birthday in May 2006 with an extravagant three-day celebration in Dubai. The festivities included a Bedouin-themed party in the desert, where guests sat on plush cushions and watched belly dancers and fire eaters.
The next night, there was a all-white party on a private beach with a fireworks display. For the final night, Naomi hosted a Brazilian-themed carnival party, complete with samba dancers and capoeira performers. Celebrity guests included Quincy Jones, Ivana Trump, and Tommy Lee, who all flew in on private jets.
7. Simon Cowell’s 50th Birthday
Music mogul Simon Cowell celebrated his 50th birthday in October 2009 with a lavish black-tie affair at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, UK. The party reportedly cost $1.6 million and featured a guest list of 400 people, including Elton John, Katie Price, Kate Moss, and Olivia Newton-John.
The party had a “movie musical” theme, with different areas of the venue decorated to look like famous musical films. There was a custom-built nightclub inspired by Saturday Night Fever, a Moulin Rouge area with cancan dancers, and a Chicago room with a 45-piece orchestra. Guests dined on a five-course meal and enjoyed performances by Earth, Wind & Fire and Leona Lewis.
8. Paris Hilton’s 21st Birthday
Socialite Paris Hilton celebrated her 21st birthday in March 2002 with five parties in five time zones over the course of five days. The festivities kicked off in Los Angeles with a Moulin Rouge-themed party at the Stork Rooms, followed by a London bash at the Kabaret Club.
Paris then jetted off to Tokyo, where she celebrated with a traditional Japanese party at her family’s home. Next up was a Breakfast at Tiffany’s-themed party in New York City, complete with a diamond-encrusted cake. The final stop was a Marie Antoinette-inspired masquerade ball in Las Vegas, where Paris wore a $6,000 custom-made gown.
9. Elton John’s 60th Birthday
Music legend Elton John celebrated his 60th birthday in March 2007 with a glamorous Old Hollywood-themed party at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. The $1.5 million bash featured a red carpet, a 60-piece orchestra, and a five-tier birthday cake.
Celebrity guests like Elizabeth Hurley, Sharon Stone, Donatella Versace, and Barbara Walters came dressed in their best Hollywood glam attire. Elton performed a special concert for his guests, singing hits like “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man”. The party also raised money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
10. Kate Moss’ 40th Birthday
Supermodel Kate Moss celebrated her 40th birthday in January 2014 with a wild Glastonbury-themed party at her country estate in the Cotswolds, England. The party featured teepees, fire jugglers, tarot card readers, and a custom-built pub called “Kate’s Tap”.
Celebrity guests like Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, and Noel Gallagher enjoyed Champagne, vodka, and Moroccan food. There was even a special performance by Florence + The Machine around a campfire. The party went on until 8am the next morning, with many guests sleeping in the teepees.
11. P. Diddy’s 40th Birthday
Hip hop mogul P. Diddy celebrated his 40th birthday in November 2009 with a royal-themed party at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Guests received “scrolls” as invitations and were greeted at the party by guards dressed in royal attire and trumpeters playing fanfare.
The ballroom was transformed into a majestic space with red velvet curtains, gold thrones, and towers of champagne. Celebrity guests like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Martha Stewart dined on gourmet food and grooved to music by Al B. Sure and Doug E. Fresh. Diddy made a grand entrance in a white fur coat and gold crown.
12. Oprah Winfrey’s 50th Birthday
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey celebrated her 50th birthday in January 2004 with an intimate dinner party at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The guest list included close friends like Gayle King, Stedman Graham, and John Travolta.
The party featured a four-course meal, a gospel choir performance, and a special video tribute from Nelson Mandela. Tina Turner also made a surprise appearance and performed a special rendition of “Simply the Best”. Oprah was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of her favorite flower, hydrangeas.
13. Naomi Campbell’s 40th Birthday
Supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 40th birthday in May 2010 with a lavish party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. The all-white themed party featured a star-studded guest list, including Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Grace Jones, and Topshop boss Sir Philip Green.
The hotel’s grounds were transformed with white carpets, white flowers, and white curtains. Guests dined on a gourmet meal prepared by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse and enjoyed performances by the Black Eyed Peas and Gnarls Barkley. There was even a fireworks display and a 12-foot tall birthday cake.
14. Quincy Jones’ 80th Birthday
Music legend Quincy Jones celebrated his 80th birthday in March 2013 with a star-studded concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The “Q 80” concert featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, James Ingram, and more.
Celebrity guests like Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sir Michael Caine paid tribute to Quincy in special video messages. The concert ended with a massive sing-along of “Happy Birthday” led by Stevie Wonder and a shower of confetti. Proceeds from the concert benefited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
15. Rihanna’s 30th Birthday
Pop star Rihanna celebrated her 30th birthday in February 2018 with a star-studded black-tie dinner at The Grill in New York City. Celebrity guests included Paris Hilton, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Toni Braxton, who serenaded Rihanna with her hit song “Un-Break My Heart”.
The party featured black and gold decor, a four-course meal, and personalized party favors like leather Fenty Beauty travel bags and Rihanna-themed lighters. Rihanna wore a hot pink Saint Laurent mini dress and made a champagne toast thanking her friends and family.
16. Jay-Z’s 40th Birthday
Hip hop mogul Jay-Z celebrated his 40th birthday in December 2009 with a lavish party at the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. The party reportedly cost $3 million and had a guest list of around 50 people, including Beyoncé, Kanye West, Diddy, and Oprah Winfrey.
Guests were flown in on private jets and stayed in luxury villas at the resort. The party featured a 1940s casino theme, with blackjack tables, roulette wheels, and slot machines. There was also a special performance by Alicia Keys and a fireworks display on the beach.
17. Kim Kardashian’s 40th Birthday
Reality star Kim Kardashian celebrated her 40th birthday in October 2020 with a lavish party on a private island in Tahiti. The party was controversial due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kim assured fans that all guests were tested and quarantined before the trip.
The party featured luxury beachfront villas, gourmet meals, and activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and bike rides. Celebrity guests included Kim’s family members, as well as friends like La La Anthony and Fai Khadra. Kim wore a series of revealing bikinis and posed for glamorous beachside photo shoots.
18. Beyoncé’s 35th Birthday
Pop icon Beyoncé celebrated her 35th birthday in September 2016 with a star-studded Soul Train-themed party at the NoMad Hotel in New York City. Guests came dressed in their best ’70s attire and boogied down on a custom dance floor.
The party featured a performance by Beyoncé protégées Chloe x Halle, as well as a Soul Train dance line. Celebrity guests included Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Chance the Rapper, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Beyoncé wore a sequined jumpsuit and afro wig and partied alongside her husband Jay-Z.
19. Justin Timberlake’s 30th Birthday
Pop star Justin Timberlake celebrated his 30th birthday in January 2011 with a wild party at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The party had a “JT and the Tennessee Kids” theme, with guests wearing fedoras and suspenders in honor of Justin’s Memphis roots.
The party featured surprise performances by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and FreeSol, as well as burlesque dancers and aerialists. Celebrity guests included Jessica Biel, Andy Samberg, and Timbaland. The party raged on until 5am, with Justin leading the crowd in a rendition of “Cry Me a River”.
20. Taylor Swift’s 25th Birthday
Pop star Taylor Swift celebrated her 25th birthday in December 2014 with a star-studded pizza party at her New York City apartment. Celebrity guests included Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Sam Smith, and the HAIM sisters.
The party featured a photo booth, Christmas karaoke, and plenty of pizza and birthday cake. Taylor wore a tartan crop top and skirt and posed for photos with her famous friends. She later posted a group photo on Instagram with the caption “So this is being 25…#WHAT #bestbirthdayEVER”.
From renting out private islands to throwing themed galas, these celebrity birthday parties show that when it comes to celebrating another year of life, the stars truly go all out. While most of us can only dream of parties with such extravagance, it’s fun to get a glimpse into the fabulous lives of the rich and famous on their birthdays.
