Beverly Hills vs. Brentwood: Why Are the Celebrities Moving Away from 90210 Towards OJ's Ex-House??
This article discusses one of the major questions in social science; is Brentwood or Beverly Hills the right place for a Los Angeles celebrity to live? I live in neither area so I can objectively write about this hot button issue. The NY Times author wants to tell a "tipping point" story focused on the tragedy of the commons. Apparently, public streets are public property and enterprising business people are sponsoring tours of celebrity streets such as this one. Here is a preview;
"Heading into Beverly Hills, you will begin to see more gated estates and more elaborate mansions. See the Hilton household where Paris and Nicki grew up. Directly across the street, view the estate of musician Rod Stewart and his daughter, Kimberly Stewart. Drive by Harvard-Westlake High School where Tori Spelling and other famous child actors and actresses attend high school to the tune of $30,000 per semester. See the estate of the first Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller. This incredible estate looks like a tropical jungle with a pool extending 360 degrees around the entire property. The house is rumored to be haunted and has been sitting vacant for over 14 years. Drive by the Beverly Hills mansion that was transformed into a Bel Air home in the television series Fresh Prince of Bel Air. See the homes of Robert Redford, Nicholas Cage, Sir Elton John, Mick Jagger, George Harrison, and a number of other celebrities. "
As you can imagine, for roughly $40 a ticket there is plenty of demand for these bus tours. I have joked that this is Los Angeles' last growth industry.
The celebrities are not happy. The NY Times article quotes Dr. Phil (remember Oprah?) complaining about being harassed. These VIPs have convinced themselves that Brentwood is the answer. I would argue that Brentwood's adjacent neighbor to its East (Westwood) is the correct answer. Celebrities --- join me in Little Holmby and I will protect your privacy.
"Heading into Beverly Hills, you will begin to see more gated estates and more elaborate mansions. See the Hilton household where Paris and Nicki grew up. Directly across the street, view the estate of musician Rod Stewart and his daughter, Kimberly Stewart. Drive by Harvard-Westlake High School where Tori Spelling and other famous child actors and actresses attend high school to the tune of $30,000 per semester. See the estate of the first Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller. This incredible estate looks like a tropical jungle with a pool extending 360 degrees around the entire property. The house is rumored to be haunted and has been sitting vacant for over 14 years. Drive by the Beverly Hills mansion that was transformed into a Bel Air home in the television series Fresh Prince of Bel Air. See the homes of Robert Redford, Nicholas Cage, Sir Elton John, Mick Jagger, George Harrison, and a number of other celebrities. "
As you can imagine, for roughly $40 a ticket there is plenty of demand for these bus tours. I have joked that this is Los Angeles' last growth industry.
The celebrities are not happy. The NY Times article quotes Dr. Phil (remember Oprah?) complaining about being harassed. These VIPs have convinced themselves that Brentwood is the answer. I would argue that Brentwood's adjacent neighbor to its East (Westwood) is the correct answer. Celebrities --- join me in Little Holmby and I will protect your privacy.
posted by Matthew E. Kahn at 10:33 AM
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