Kicking serious butt on the big screen, Hollywood’s top action stars have pulled in untold millions at the box office, so it stands to reason that their properties would be just as awesome as their top-grossing films. Many boast heart-pumping features like bulletproof windows, state-of-the-art gyms and tricked-out home cinemas, though some are surprisingly restrained. Strap yourself in and click or scroll through to check out the adrenaline-charged mansions of Arnie, Sly, The Rock, Keanu and more…

Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonHyperstar / Alamy Stock Photo

Beloved by kids and adults alike, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has navigated a remarkable journey from pro wrestler to the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. In July it was reported the superstar is set to make history for his role in the upcoming movie Red One, earning a staggering $50 million (£39m) to play Commander Callum Drift. The extraordinary sum, combined with earnings from the Fast & Furious and Jumanji franchises, will boost Johnson’s already stellar net worth, which is estimated to fall somewhere between $270 million (£209m) and $800 million (£618m). Wherever it falls on that extraordinary scale, this is one action star with more than enough cash to splash on an amazing property portfolio – and for him to make a “milestone” seven-figure donation to a relief fund supporting those affected by the Hollywood strikes. What a guy!

The Rock’s Beverly Hills mansionRealtor

The muscle-man’s main home is this sprawling Beverly Hills estate, which he reportedly paid $27.8 million (£21.6m) for in 2021. The six-bedroom, 12-bathroom house sits on 3.67 acres and is one of the largest in the exclusive LA neighbourhood of Beverly Park. Covering more than 17,500 square feet, the home has been described as a “complete resort” thanks to its incredible amenities – although we’d expect nothing less for a star whose films have raked in over $5 billion (£3.9bn) dollars worldwide.

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Naturally enough for one of Hollywood’s legendary leading men, The Rock has a plush home movie theatre that is bound to be a firm favourite of his three daughters, Jasmine, Tiana and Simone, who’s already a pro wrestler at the age of 20. We’re guessing his girls love to kick back with their dad and watch Moana or one of the many other movies he’s appeared in.

A home packed with amenitiesRealtor

As well as an indoor pool for rare rainy days, there’s also a tennis court to keep the whole family entertained, as well as an outdoor pool with spa, music room with recording studio, elevator and – of course – a large gym where the star can maintain that famous physique. And with his very own baseball diamond tucked within the grounds, we wonder if The Rock invites any of his famous neighbours – who include Adele, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Rod Stewart, Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson – over for a game?

The Rock’s Miami villaThe Campins Company

The Rock has put his mega-earnings to good use, picking up numerous homes across America, including a farm in Virginia, where he raises bass and a variety of other fish, and, allegedly, as many as ten homes in Florida. The entrepreneur, who owns a major share in Teremana Tequila, the fastest-growing tequila brand of all time, bought this impressive Mediterranean-style villa from former Miami Dolphin player Vernon Carey in 2012.

Elaborate interiorsThe Campins Company

Dropping $3.4 million (£2.6m) on the pad, it has all the trappings of a star home, including a chef’s kitchen, lavishly appointed bedrooms, an oak panelled office and a home cinema, although we suspect this luxe but slightly dated living area was updated after Johnson purchased the property. While all of that is impressive, this home’s most awesome feature is The Rock’s ‘iron paradise’…

The Rock’s fitness palace@therock / Instagram

Hands-down the baddest home gym on the planet, the cavernous fitness centre is loaded with every piece of workout equipment imaginable, from a top-of-the-range Star Trac functional trainer, which is rarely seen outside of a commercial gym, to numerous Hammer Strength, cardio and other machines, 150-pounds dumbbells, Iron Grip plates and more. There’s even a stylish kitchen in the space. Despite all this, The Rock reportedly waved goodbye to the home in 2019, earning a nice little profit at $4.5 million (£3.5m).

The Rock’s very own ‘Country Iron Paradise’@therock / Instagram

The Rock has another permanent gym located in a barn on his Virginia farm, which he calls the Country Iron Paradise. And when the action star is on location, he brings along the travelling Iron Paradise, a tented temporary gym loaded with the same sort of kit he has in his permanent facilities, which must cost a fortune to transport and weights up to 40,000 pounds.

The Rock’s jaw-dropping Georgia farmRealtor.com

As well as the Virginian farm, the megastar snapped up a similar, beautiful equestrian estate in Georgia in October 2019 for just over $9 million (£7m). Built in 2005, the French provincial-style mansion sits at the heart of 46 acres of rolling pasture, which includes a 12-stall horse barn with attached riding arena, a 150-year-old farmhouse, a lake and a saltwater pool with a cabana. Inside, the eight-bedroom home has a panelled library, wine cellar, full-finished basement and a number of stone fireplaces. We can’t figure out why he let it go, but he listed it just one year later, making a loss at $7.5 million (£5.8m).

The Rock’s English rentalJames Brittain-View / Alamy Stock Photo

Of course, with a busy filming schedule that takes him all over the world, Johnson often rents a home while he’s away on location. In 2018, while filming Fast And Furious spin-off movie Hobbs And Shaw, the action hero leased this $21,000 (£16.4k) a month Palladian style country home in Surrey, England. The eight-bedroom home was previously rented by former Hollywood power-couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and boasts two swimming pools, a cinema and a gym.

Causing chaos at Mariah’s Atlanta mansion@therock / Instagram

In September 2020, Johnson rented Mariah Carey’s Atlanta mansion, which she bought for $5.7 million (£4.4m) in 2021. Mariah sold the property in June 2023 and it’s just as well because we doubt The Rock would have been invited back any time soon after he ripped the electric security gate from its hinges with his bare hands. After a power outage prevented him from leaving to join the cast and crew waiting for him on set, the actor decided to skip the 45-minute wait for a technician and handled it himself. “I did what I had to do,” he wrote on Instagram. When the techs finally turned up to fix the gate, they were said to be “in disbelief and equally scared”. We’re not surprised!

Ready for more? Let’s take a look around some more amazing homes of action stars…

READ MORE: Hugh Jackman’s NYC penthouse with a viewBruce Glikas / Contributor / Getty Images

An actor and musical star since the 1990s, Australian-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 Hugh Jackman is best known for his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. Worth a mega $180 million (£140m), the triple-threat performer has invested some serious dough into his property portfolio, not least his latest New York City-based penthouse…

Hugh Jackman’s NYC penthouse with a viewDouglas Elliman / Zillow

In early August 2022, Realtor reported that Jackman laid down an eye-watering $21.1 million (£16.4m) on this luxury condo on 100 Eleventh Avenue, located in Chelsea’s famed gallery district and in close proximity to the Meatpacking District, Whitney Museum, and new Little Island, according to the listing.

Hugh Jackman’s NYC penthouse with a viewDouglas Elliman / Zillow

Located in the famous Jean Nouvel-designed building, Jackman’s penthouse hosts 4,675 square feet of living space where he can stretch out and flex his performative muscles. The star will enjoy the ‘music room’, with a grand piano already set up next to incredible floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for a sing-song with a view. The three-bedroom abode boasts expansive vistas of the NYC skyline, stretching across the Hudson River to the Empire State Building.

Hugh Jackman’s NYC penthouse with a viewDouglas Elliman / Zillow

Even more idyllic at sunset, Jackman’s new West Chelsea designer pad boasts an enviable stainless steel eat-in chef’s kitchen, complete with a glass breakfast bar and spacious dining area for cuisine with a view. With three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, the listing mentions a library or fourth bedroom depending on whether the X-Men star fancies curling up with a good book or an extra guest.

Hugh Jackman’s NYC penthouse with a viewDouglas Elliman / Zillow

Outside, over 3,700 square feet of space awaits, including a large loggia and separate terrace. Upstairs, the roof terrace is divided into multiple dining and lounging areas and has its own outdoor kitchen. Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness listed their longtime deluxe triplex in the West Village neighbourhood for $38.9 million (£32.4m) in June 2022, though it has since been taken off the market. The Hollywood duo purchased the boutique condo in 2008 for $21 million (£16.3m), according to Mansion Global, which is located across the eighth, ninth and 10th floors of the Meier South Tower, and is said to be the only individual apartment to have been designed by the building’s architect, Richard Meier.

Sandra Bullock’s decorative Beverly Hills manseDavid M. Benett / Contributor / Getty Images

Sandra Bullock has starred in her fair share of action movies, such as Speed and Gravity. But along with her big-screen success, this Hollywood hero also has a penchant for property. Worth a whopping $250 million (£196m), the Blockbuster star ploughed some of her considerable earnings into a real estate investment amid the enviable enclaves of Beverly Hills in February 2021.

Sandra Bullock’s decorative Beverly Hills manseRedfin / Sothebys International Realty

Splashing $2.7 million (£2.1m) on this Beverly Hills bungalow in March 2021, Bullock had profits in mind, reportedly purchasing the property to lease out as opposed to live in. Built in 1946, the three-bedroom abode spans 2,800 square feet of living space inside, though the interiors perhaps needed some updating before Sandy could list the property for rent…

Sandra Bullock’s decorative Beverly Hills manseRedfin / Sothebys International Realty

Clashing patterns, faux animal rugs and black chandeliers dominate the living spaces, while dark stained wooden floors compete for attention. According to the New York Post, this is the Blockbuster star’s 17th home, in a property portfolio reported to be worth an eye-watering $13.7 million (£10.7m).

Sandra Bullock’s decorative Beverly Hills manseRedfin / Sothebys International Realty

Dark wood floors also stretch out into the main suite, where they are met by a neutral colour scheme for a calmer atmosphere. A luxurious marble bathroom sits adjacent to the primary bedroom, while a home cinema and library can be found elsewhere on the property.

Sandra Bullock’s decorative Beverly Hills manseRedfin / Sothebys International Realty

A wall of French windows in the living room open out onto the idyllic backyard space, complete with a custom-cut pool with a waterfall. The garden is surrounded by tall, mature trees for added privacy. While it’s unknown what the Bowmont Drive bungalow will go for, similar properties in the area reach up to $42,000 (£32.8k) a month, according to the New York Post. A savvy purchase for this action star.

Milla Jovovich’s Tuscan-style LA estateDave Benett/amfAR / Contributor / Getty Images

From being crowned the world’s second highest-paid model in 2004 by Forbes, to becoming a science fiction and action movie star, Ukrainian-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧, American-based Milla Jovovich was crowned “queen of the kick-butt” by music channel VH1 in 2006. Alongside her many starring roles, Jovovich owns multiple properties with director husband, Paul W Anderson, including their longtime Los Angeles residence, which hit the market for $14 million (£10.9m) in April 2022.

Milla Jovovich’s Tuscan-style LA estateZillow / The Altman Brothers

The Mediterranean-style estate spans almost 11,000 square feet, with a guesthouse and long gated driveway that leads to the main mansion. Nestled behind Italian cypresses atop a knoll, far away from the Beverly Hills paparazzi, the Tuscan-style abode is adorned with elaborate stonework and manicured vines.

Milla Jovovich’s Tuscan-style LA estateZillow / The Altman Brothers

Inside, ceilings stretch two stories high towards dark wood beams, with an extravagant, lengthy fireplace offering an imposing focal point in the reception area, alongside a welcoming grand piano in the far corner. Multiple sets of arched French doors and a pair of skylights pour natural light into the space, illuminating the expanse of stone flooring.

Milla Jovovich’s Tuscan-style LA estateZillow / The Altman Brothers

The master suite boasts a fireplace and sitting area, plus sliding doors that open directly onto a stone terrace beyond. More dark-framed arch windows and French doors can be found in the plush, marble bathroom, with a built-in soaking tub. The suite also includes a handsome, dark wooden wardrobe and vanity unit. Elsewhere on the property, the pair would also have enjoyed a mahogany wood library and a fully sound-proofed home cinema.

Milla Jovovich’s Tuscan-style LA estateZillow / The Altman Brothers

The formal dining area leads out to a stone terrace and luscious lawns, while the unusually tiered residence provides access to the pool area via the upstairs bedroom level. Flanked by a private stone retaining wall, a cabana/gym sits behind the pool with its own kitchen, while yet another patio level looks out across the city treetops and the Hollywood duo’s own vegetable gardens beyond. Beat that for outside space!

Bruce Willis’ Brentwood trad-modern padKarwai Tang / WireImage / Getty

Bruce Willis made big bucks from the Die Hard action movies, not to mention pictures like Armageddon, Striking Distance and The Last Boy Scout, but landed his biggest payday from non-action film The Sixth Sense, scoring $100 million (£78m), the most an actor has earned from a single movie. His flicks have grossed nearly $5.3 billion (£4.1bn), while the star’s fortune is estimated at $250 million (£196m). The hugely talented star sadly stepped away from his acting career after being diagnosed with dementia, so let’s take a look at where he’ll be spending his well-earned retirement…

Bruce Willis’ Brentwood trad-modern padThe Agency

Over the course of his long career, Willis has owned various high-end homes in Malibu, Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere. The latest addition to his prized property portfolio is this trad-modern new build in Brentwood, which he bought together with his model wife Emma Heming Willis in 2019 for $9.8 million (£7.7m).

Bruce Willis’ Brentwood trad-modern padThe Agency

Spanning a total of 13,048 square feet, the seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom beauty was staged for sale with elegant neutral furnishings, but Willis and his wife have since livened it up with pops of bright colour, adding vibrantly hued Missoni Home cushions to the living room sofa and vivid artworks to the walls, though the overall vibe remains fairly minimal.

Bruce Willis’ Brentwood trad-modern padThe Agency

As well as nicely sized living and family rooms, there’s a marble-clad eat-in kitchen, dining room and wine store on the ground floor, while the bedrooms upstairs include a master suite with huge dual showroom walk-in closets. The highlight though is the lower level, which contains a dinky indoor pool, sauna and steam room, and a movie theatre with comfy seating and a retro popcorn maker.