A Look at All of The Lavish Homes Denzel Washington Lived In

The views from that Malibu mansion are drop dead gorgeous!

With acting legend Denzel Washington discussing potentially going into retirement, we’re thinking about what he did with all the dough he got over the years.

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Real estate-wise, Washington’s purchases were *chefs kiss*. He swiftly elevated from a Central Park apartment (which is still impressive) to a multi-bedroom mansion on an estate. He and his wife Pauletta resided in palaces across the country, though mainly settling in Los Angeles or New York City.

And trust us, he wasn’t buying anything under a couple million dollars and there was always access to a pool. If you’re nosey and into celebrity homes, keep scrolling to get a taste of Washington’s style in homes, courtesy of Architectural Digest:

Toluca Lake Estate

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The home, built back in 1940, features beautiful Colonial-style architecture in and out of its four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home also features massive picture windows, vintage molding and fireplaces in the bedrooms as well as the living rooms, per The LA Times. Washington put this baby up for sale at $1.9 million in 2000 and it was bought at $4.4 million.

Backyard and Pool

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It’s even more beautiful in the evening.

Entertainment Room

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The perfect place to entertain guests.

Kitchen

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Huge walk-in pantry, large counter space, a futuristic fridge – what does this kitchen not have?

Bedroom

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Is it really a master bedroom without enough space for a loveseat?

Beverly Hills Mansion

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Washington’s loftiest real estate purchase was probably the $8 million Beverly Hills mansion spanning 30,000 square feet and holding nine bedrooms, fifteen bedrooms, a pool and other decadent amenities, per Architectural Digest.

Bathroom

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Something out of a Renaissance painting.

Pool and Yard

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The perfect scene for a Gatsby-esque pool party.

Living Room

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Gorgeous architecture all around.

Office Study

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More than enough room to brainstorm ideas.

Back Patio

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An obnoxiously tall hedge fence? Yes, please.

Century City Condo

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Washington and Pauletta moved into The Century condo building in 2022, purchasing their place for $10.9 million, per She Knows. The condo stretches 8,150 square feet encapsulating six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, having originally been two separate condos since combined into one property.

Entrance

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Immediate glow of natural light.

Living Area

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Enough space for all your couches and dinner tables.

Bedroom

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Imagine waking up to these beautiful views of the city.

Condo Lobby

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The fireplace already tells you this place is expensive.

Terrace

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The city’s even better when you’re looking at it from this view.

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