celebs who’ve gone bonkers for bunkers
With all that’s going on in the world right now, it may come as no surprise that among the rich and famous, doomsday bunkers are all the rage. Among the most buzzed about is Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla, who are in the process of building a massive estate on the Hawaiian island of Kauai with reported access to a 5,000 square foot underground shelter secured by a blast-proof door.
While contractors have to sign non disclosure agreements, rumor has it the top secret plans include a mechanical room, an escape hatch and living quarters which are completely self-sustainable in their ability to produce food and water.
However you feel about the trend, it’s happening. Take a look at the list of other celebs who are also prepping for the worst.
the kardashians
Kim and Khloe famously went bunker touring back in 2021 and while they may have decided the metal tube wasn’t for them, there has been some controversial digging going on at Kim’s Hidden Hills home. According to “The Blast,” neighbors expressed concern that the building of a subterranean bunker, complete with a “wellness center,” wasn’t up to code.
post malone
The rapper owns a Utah mansion which is said to be “apocalypse proof.” The remote 13,000 square foot property has a secure steel entrance and luxury finishes including polished marble floors and a river rock fireplace.
tom cruise
According to Radar Online, Tom’s hideout is hidden deep below a tennis court in his Beverly Hills backyard and includes two bedrooms, a gym and laundry facilities. There are also reports he moved ahead with $10 million underground accommodations at his estate in Telluride.
bill gates
Rumor has it, the billionaire has a bunker on every one of his properties, which is reported to be around 8. Like most secret swanky compounds, the details are unknown, but each one is said to be “huge.”
While we can’t see inside these luxury compounds, we do have an idea of what could be going on inside given what’s available. Check out these 5 features that are the ultimate in luxury below ground.
multiple pools
Oppidum, a luxury bunker company based in Switzerland, aims to provide a sanctuary where people can be safe and secure, out of danger and out of sight. This model comes equipped with 2 pools, one indoors and one out.
edible gardens
Abiboo Studio/Nomad Bunkers offers a 1,200-square-foot garden with a variety of crops that can be grown pesticide-free, with minimal water and soil, under violet LEDs.
flat screen windows
No need to worry about the dark with Oppidum’s scenery videos. The interior rooms are decorated in screens which are often set to mimic day and night patterns.
media
Worried about being bored? Oppidum designed a full home theatre with plush seats, a projection screen and a host of live feed options to view from news to movies.
medical facilities
Virginia based, SAFE, partnered with Vital RN to offer state-of-the-art decontaminant booths, medical supplies and rooms with full operating tables in bunkers. There are even fully stocked locked cabinets with medical supplies that can be opened remotely by a physician.