Lindsay Lohan 20th Birthday

Two years ago, actress and pop singer Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 20th birthday with a dinner party for her closest friends at a beach house in Malibu.

The party was understated but not underpriced, as she hired celebrity chef Kerry Simon to prepare the meal and spent a total of $100,000 on the event.

 Paris Hilton 21st Birthday

American socialite Paris Hilton is accustomed to being the focal point of attention. It is not surprising, then, that she went to great efforts to ensure that her 21st birthday would be unforgettable for both herself and her guests. According to media sources, she hosted a series of lavish parties in various cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Tokyo, and London, spending up to $75,000 per guest who participated in this extravagant celebration.

Naomi Campbell 36th Birthday

British supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 36th birthday in style, inviting other notable celebrities to join her for a three-day event at the exclusive 18-floor Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, which she rented out. Each day had a different theme, such as "all white," "hip hop," and "Brazilian samba." Campbell spared no expense, spending a staggering $1.8 million on the lavish celebration. 

Andrei Melnichenko

Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko is known for his extravagant entertaining. He spent $4 million to have Christina Aguilera sing at his 2005 wedding to Aleksandra Nikolic Melnichenko. This year, he spent $2 million for Jennifer Lopez to perform at his wife's birthday party in Britain. The cost included $1.2 million for the performance and $800,000 to fly the singer and her staff to the event.

Steve Schwarzman 60th Birthday

Steve Schwarzman, chairman and CEO of the Blackstone Group, a prominent investment company, celebrated his 60th birthday by hosting a lavish party for 500 guests at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. The event featured entertainment by marching bands and a 50-foot silkscreen recreation of his own apartment. Some estimates suggest that the cost of the celebration exceeded $5 million.

 David Bonderman 60th Birthday

David Bonderman, a Texas investor, celebrated his 60th birthday in a remarkable way. He spared no expense and hired the Rolling Stones to perform for him and his guests for an hour, spending a total of $7 million.

 Eagles Performance

The Eagles, a famous musical group, were hired to perform at a private party in New York City. They demanded a fee of $6 million for playing just one song, their popular hit "Hotel California." 

David Brooks

Not only birthdays and weddings can lead to such extravagance. Israeli defense contractor David Brooks recently spent $10 million on his daughter Elizabeth's 13th birthday, hosting what may be one of the most expensive bat mitzvahs ever. The event took place at the renowned Rainbow Room in New York City and featured live performances by Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, Ciara, and 50 Cent.

 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Martin

The practice of indulging on special occasions dates back over a hundred years. In 1897, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Martin of Troy, N.Y. hosted a lavish event at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Guests were treated to a feast of their choosing, with the total cost amounting to $369,200 at the time, which would be nearly $10 million in today's money when adjusted for inflation.

 Sultan of Brunei 50th birthday

The Sultan of Brunei, a royal head of state rather than a celebrity, hosted an incredibly lavish 50th birthday celebration. The event featured a $16 million Michael Jackson concert, as well as the finest caviar and champagne for his guests. The total cost of the extravagant party, held in 1996, amounted to $27.2 million.