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Parties for regular people have been an occasion to hang out for casual drinks and share a few dances. While celebrities follow the same agenda, their celebrations are more star-studded and glamorous as they flaunt their fortune and want people to talk about their event for years to come. Attending red carpet events and smiling for the cameras can be tedious. What truly gets the celebrities through the night is the prospect of a lavish after-party hosted by an A-list celebrity. Be it a post-wedding celebration or a gala after-party; each event comes with a long string of celebrities and a heftier bill at the end of the night.
From Elton John’s annual Oscars viewing and after-party that raises money for AIDS research in millions to Drake’s Astroworld after-party, let’s look at some of the most expensive and exclusive after-parties thrown by celebrities over the years.
Elton John Oscars Afterparty
The Elton John AIDS Foundation has been hosting the Oscars Viewing Party and After-party celebrations every year. In 2022, the celebrations coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Foundation. The gala featured performances from Brandi Carlile, and many notable guests were in attendance who raised $8.6 million through purchases and donations at the party, as noted by the EJAF. The star-studded event had A-list celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, and Kevin Costner.
Beyonce and Jay-Z Oscars Afterparty
When Beyonce and Jay-Z host an after-party, everyone knows the event will be an exclusive and private affair. While there are tight NDAs signed by celebrities who attend their parties, some details are disclosed by awestruck attendees. The parties are non-sponsored and press-free, offering guests an escape from the media. Hosted at the Eleven Madison Park in 2019, the menu was curated by Chef Wolfgang Puck, and the cost of only the caviar came up to $187,500.
George And Amal Clooney’s Italian Nuptials
George and Amal Clooney hosted stunning wedding celebrations in three different cities. Their wedding in Italy was a three-day event that included a lavish after-party where Amal was seen wearing a Dolce & Gabbana gown, a nod to the country. According to Marie Claire, the three-day stay cost $3 million in housing, and the overall cost of the wedding summed to $4.6 million. A week later, the couple renewed their vows in England at the Danesfield House in front of 100 guests.
Cardi B-Playboy 2022 Met Gala Afterparty
Another exclusive event on the list with very few details revealed is the annual Met Gala after-party. Each year, hosted by a different celeb, the 2022 celebrations were underway with the hosts of the event Playboy and Cardi B. Hosted at The Standard, some of the notable guests included Donatella Versace, Emily Ratajkowski, and Billie Eilish. Cardi B even took the opportunity to sing a birthday song for Versace and brought a cake out to begin the celebrations.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s Three-Day Celebrations
Denoted by many as the wedding of the year in 2015, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello married in a three-day bash at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, costing $3 million. As mentioned by E Online, the post-wedding party took place in the Venetian Ballroom, where the 350 guests enjoyed a performance from Pitbull. The star-studded guest list included Channing Tatum, Reese Witherspoon, and her Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Fergusson, Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burell, Ed O’Neil, and Julie Bowen, and Sarah Hyland.
Paris Hilton’s Birthday Celebrations
Paris Hilton is most notably known as a reality star and an heiress of the Hilton Empire and has always been in the news for her party lifestyle. In 2002, when she turned 21, Hilton threw a bash for everyone to remember as the party included a 5-day event across the globe in London, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Every party became an after-party for the previous one costing her $75,000 per guest and raking $1 million in expenses. Notable guests at her celebrations included Sean Diddy Combs, Kris Jenner, Samantha Cole, and Donald Trump.
Sean Diddy Combs’ Epic Plaza Celebrations
Diddy is a master at hosting parties, and one of his most exclusive events includes a White Party where guests arrive in all-white. The artist has been hosting the parties since 1998, becoming an annual tradition. He brought the same energy to his 40th birthday party and after-party celebrations that cost $3 million. Hosted at the Plaza Hotel in New York, Kim Kardashian, Nelly, and Jay-Z, among other guests, were in attendance. The ballroom had a fantasy land theme, and the white orchids cost $28,000 for the parties.
Drake’s Astroworld Afterparty
Following his performance at the Astroworld concert in Houston in 2021, Drake took his gang to Dave and Buster’s for after-party celebrations. The event also included dropping by the Area 29 strip club in Houston and splurging $1 million on the female dancers, as reported by Yahoo. Drake was a special guest at the concert while Travis Scott performed and was later seen throwing cash around in a since-deleted video.
Celebrities have embraced the culture of throwing lavish and exclusive after-parties as the party host strives to make it a memorable affair for the guests. With the ambition to host the best event of the year or season, these parties come around the corner after the awards season when stars desperately need to celebrate.
Sources: EJAF, Marie Claire, E Online, Yahoo