Jerry Seinfeld
A home in the Hamptons equals affluence and luxury—but it also equals a risky investment whenever a massive storm blows into town. These stars are surely taking the utmost precautions to protect their abodes from Mother Nature, so take a look at what it is they're trying to protect.
The comedian took this 12-acre East Hampton estate off of Billy Joel's hands for $32 million.
Paul McCartney
All you need is love—but a choice of places to hang your hat spread out all over the world, including one in Amagansett, don't hurt.
Steven Spielberg
The filmmaker and family have enjoyed their East Hampton retreat, Quelle Farm, for years. He recently donated more than 7 acres of land across from his property to a local land trust to protect it from development.
Sean "Diddy" Combs
We'd invite really fancy people over and make them wear only white clothes every year, too, if we lived here.
Billy Joel
After "giving up" a massive estate to Jerry Seinfeld for $32 million, the Piano Man shelled out a reported $18.5 million (reduced from $22 million!) for this shingled oceanfront abode on Gibson Beach in Sagaponack.
The Hiltons
Paris Hilton's moneyed family has called Southampton second-or-third-home for ages. The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion with ocean access and a pool sits on 2.7 acres.
Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Moses and Apple's parents settled on this $5.4 million home on Old Montauk Highway in Amagansett. Psst, don't let the quaint name fool you. It's actually pret-ty ritzy.
Katie Couric
The Katie host beats the heat in a $6.3 million "cottage" she purchased in 2011.
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
The parents of three plunked down $3 million for a getaway in Bridgehampton.
Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker
When they want out of the city, these full-time New Yorkers head for their twin beach houses, one across the street from the other. One of the 19th-century beachfront Victorians boasts a large covered porch for entertaining.
Martha Stewart
The lifestyle magnate's East Hampton property boasts a three-story house, a pool and a croquet court. Her neighbors include Steven Spielberg and Calvin Klein.
Renée Zellweger
The Oscar winner paid $2.5 million for her four-bedroom, East Hampton farmhouse.