Born on July 1, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois as Andre Keith Braugher, you'll recognize this famous American actor from either his Emmy-winning role as Detective Frank Pembleton on "Homicide: Life on the Street" in the mid-1990s, or his more recent claim to fame as Captain Ray Holt in the "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" series alongside the likes of Andy Samberg and Terry Crews.
The youngest of four children, Braugher graduated from Stanford University in 1984 with a Bachelor's degree in theatre before moving on to graduate from Julliard with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1988. A little-known fact about Andre Braugher: during the NBC coverage of the Olympic Games in both 2006 and 2010, Braugher succeeded James Earl Jones as narrator for the introduction to the Olympic Games. If you've listened to his voice on a television series that he's been a part of, and wondered why it sounds so familiar, now you know!
Whether celebrities are looking to be in the spotlight or escape the paparazzi, there are some popular vacation destinations that always seem to be frequented by the stars. Celeb spotting is a favorite pastime of many travelers, and you might be able to snag a photo or even an autograph when you visit these top celebrity vacation spots around the world. Although the price tags may be a bit higher in these destinations than your average budget getaway, these are some of the best celebrity vacation spots that you can start saving up to visit and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
One of the classiest celebrity vacation spots in Europe is Mallorca, Spain. It’s known as a spot to be posh more than a spot to party. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a house here, and it’s been a favorite getaway for Gwenyth Paltrow. Some of the local favorites that boast the most celebrity sightings include the Wellies Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Portals, and Es Trenc Beach.
Saint Tropez is known for its amazing beaches and blissful landscapes. Celebrity couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z and David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted vacationing along these famous beaches. The Cote d’Azur seaport is a big draw for celebs here, as well as top beach clubs like Club 55.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity that loves Lake Como is George Clooney. He has a villa with over a dozen rooms here so he can bring all his friends along to relax, get away, and party. Villa d’Este is another popular place celebrities choose to stay because of its attention to privacy. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bette Midler, or Sylvester Stallone!
Sure, there are plenty of celebrities that call Sydney home year-around, but there are lots of others who like to visit for a surfing and sailing getaway. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been a top vacation pick for Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman, and some A-list accommodations are the InterContinental Hotel and the Park Hyatt in the Rocks.