Clooneys Host A-List Friends at $100M Lake Como Villa

George and Amal Clooney own Villa Oleandra, an 18th-century, 25-room lakeside estate on Lake Como, Italy, which they purchased for $10 million in the early 2000s and has since appreciated to over $100 million. The Clooneys have extensively renovated the historic property and expanded their holdings by acquiring adjacent villas, creating a sprawling 100,000-square-foot luxury compound that includes amenities like a pool, gym, tennis courts, home cinema, and a motorboat pier. The villa is not only a lavish residence but also a sentimental site where George and Amal first met at a dinner party in 2013. This summer, the Clooneys hosted a high-profile group of celebrity friends including Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig, Jim Broadbent, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, and younger stars like Eve Hewson and Riley Keough, who enjoyed time together on Lake Como and at the exclusive Villa d’Este. Despite recurring rumors about selling the villa, the Clooneys remain attached to the property, often spending several months there annually and engaging with the local community, which has regulated visitor gatherings to maintain privacy. The actor's purchase reportedly contributed to a real estate boom in the area, significantly increasing property values around Lake Como.