From top-tier athletes, to world-renowned musicians, to TV and movie stars, Palm Beach County, Florida has always had its share of famous people who have called it home.
There’s a long list of celebrities who lived in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, like Ariana Grande, Steffi Graf, Marilyn Manson and Adam Sandler. And other famous folks settled in the Wellington area, such as Tommy Lee Jones, Lou Dobbs and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
This is a list of the rich and famous who live or lived in the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens area in Florida.
Burt Reynolds
Jupiter’s favorite son, who passed away in 2018 at age 82, lived all over the area, including his former ranch, museum and dinner theater. He’s called Jupiter “the best place in the world.”
Celine Dion
Beloved chanteuse Dion and late husband Rene Angelil lived in Jupiter Island. Her house sold earlier this year.
Alan Jackson
Not only did the country legend live on Jupiter Island before selling his house in 2013, but he filmed his famous “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” video with fellow Palm Beach Countian Jimmy Buffett at Jupiter’s Square Grouper Tiki Bar.
Tiger Woods
The champion golfer lives on Jupiter Island, and also owns The Woods, a restaurant in Jupiter’s Harbourside Place.
Johnny Bench
The Cincinnati Reds baseball legend had a home in Jupiter.
Greg Norman
The former pro golfer known as the Great White Shark and LIV Golf commissioner called Jupiter Island home for decades before placing his property on the market in 2016.
Michael Jordan
What is it about Jupiter and sports legends? Jordan lives in Bear’s Club, and is co-owner of the 1000 North restaurant in Jupiter.
Wayne Gretzky
Known as The Great One, Wayne Gretzky is the GOAT of professional hockey.
Gretzky, who played 20 seasons in the NHL, with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers, is the NHL’s all-time leading scorer (894 goals), assist leader (1,963) and points leader (2,857).
Gretzky held 61 NHL records when he retired in 1999. Throughout his career, he played in 18 All-Star games and won four Stanley Cups. He later received the Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award.
He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, a feat he accomplished four times.
The 63-year-old Gretzky and his wife, Janet, live in Jupiter in Palm Beach County. Their daughter, Paulina, and her husband, golfer Dustin Johnson, also live in Jupiter.
Tyler Cameron
The Jupiter native and Jupiter High graduate was one of the contestants on the 2019 season of “The Bachelorette.”
Tico Torres
The Bon Jovi drummer lived in Admiral’s Cove.
Bryant Gumbel
The veteran ‘Today’ show host and HBO sports show host had mansions in Jupiter’s Loxahatchee Club.
Brent Musburger
The veteran sports broadcaster called Jupiter home for years, but put his home on the market.
Dara Torres
The Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, who lives in Coral Springs, was born in Jupiter.
Kid Rock
The rap-rocker turned Southern rocker who arguably helped devalue Bud Light by millions in 2023 has a house in Jupiter Inlet Colony.
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Olivia Newton-John
The pop superstar and “Grease” star used to spend those “Summer Nights” at her home in Jupiter Inlet Colony.
Perry Como
The crooner, famous for his annual Christmas specials, lived in Jupiter Inlet Colony until his death in 2001. He called the area “a little piece of heaven.”
Rickie Fowler
The golfer, seen in 2017 dining at Guanabana’s with Justin Bieber, sold one multi-million dollar home in Jupiter in 2016 and then bought another. The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.
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Brooks Koepka
The West Palm Beach native who won five major golf tournaments (three PGA Championships and two U.S. Opens) lives in Jupiter.
Ernie Els
The golfer was born in South Africa but lives in Jupiter. He and his wife are active in the autism community, which includes their son, and opened the nearby Els Center of Excellence for kids with the condition.
Drew Garrett
The Jupiter native and Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate has played many roles, including, for a time, mob scion Michael Corinthos on “General Hospital.”
Nick Saban
The one-time Miami Dolphins coach and long-time University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban bought an Art Deco-inspired beachfront home on Jupiter Island in 2023 for $17.5 million.
Mike Schmidt
The Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer and cancer survivor lives in Admirals Cove in Jupiter.
TimDotTV
The popular YouTube star and gamer, who now lives in Los Angeles, was born in Jupiter.
Shelby Chesnes
The Jupiter native is a model and former Playboy Playmate who was Playmate of the Month for July 2012.
Cody Parkey
The NFL kicker, who played for a number of NFL teams, including the Miami Dolphins, went to Jupiter High.
Tiffany Copeland
The Jupiter native and former cast member of Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean” is a former marine biologist.
Billy Cunningham
The former basketball player and coach lived in Tequesta, Florida.
Chuck Daly
The former Detroit Pistons basketball coach lived in Jupiter and died there in 2009. He led the Pistons to back-to-back NBA championships (1989-90).
John Havlicek
The former Boston Celtics Hall of Famer, who had a home in Palm Beach County, died in Jupiter at the age of 79.
Bobby Orr
The Hockey Hall of Famer was a longtime resident of Jupiter.
Rory McIlroy
The professional golfer, who has won four majors (two PGA Championships, one U.S. Open and one British Open) lives in the Jupiter area.
Phil Mickelson
The Hall of Fame golfer and winner of the PGA Championship was reported to be building a home on Jupiter Island.
Justin Thomas
The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.
Daniel Berger
The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.
Matthew Wolff
The professional golfer is one of many living in the Jupiter area.
Gary Player
The Hall of Fame golfer is a Jupiter Island resident.
Mark Calcavecchia
The golfer recalled moving to North Palm Beach from Nebraska as a youngster in 1973. He attended the old North Shore High School in West Palm Beach and the University of Florida and then settled in Tequesta.
Joe Namath
After life in New York, Namath found peace in Tequesta. His personal history in the area goes back three decades. Namath has called the Jupiter/Tequesta area home for nearly 33 years.
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski
Popular MSNBC personalities Joe Scarborough and his wife Mika Brzezinski live in Jupiter. They recently sold one of their homes in The Island at Abacoa community but still own a townhome in the same neighborhood, records show. Scarborough and Brzezinski are registered to vote in Palm Beach County.
Max Scherzer
The MLB pitcher nicknamed “Mad Max” bought a $15 million mansion on prime waterfront in the gated Admirals Cove community with ocean access and a dock that can handle a 101-foot boat.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 40 celebrities and athletes who live in Jupiter, Florida
