People.com Lifestyle Home Peek into the Stunning Celebrity Backyards of Mandy Moore, Tamera Mowry-Housley and More! See the star-worthy outdoor spaces in these celeb homes By Grace Gavilanes and Megan Stein Updated on February 27, 2019 05:49 PM Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 44 Mandy Moore Trevor Tondro, courtesy Architectural Digest The This Is Us star says her Pasadena, California, backyard, which features an in-ground pool and ample entertaining space with gorgeous views, is the reason she fell in love with her new home in the first place. Moore purchased the home for $2.56 million in January 2017 and spent a year completey overhauling the midcentury space. 02 of 44 Minnie Driver Joe Schmelzer/One Kings Lane; Earl Gibson III/Getty Images At the Speechless actress's Malibu mobile home, she uses the back porch to house her vintage surf boards and serve as a cozy place to enjoy breakfast after an early morning spent catching waves. "It is a genuine retreat from Hollywood," Driver told PEOPLE of the beach getaway. "It’s my favorite place to be.” 03 of 44 Tamera Mowry-Housley Colin Price/Wine Spectator; David Livingston/Getty Images The Real host and her husband, Fox News senior correspondant Adam Housley, have plenty of space for an al fresco dinner party at their home in California wine country. Outside, the Mediterranean-style abode boasts a pool framed by palm trees and a kitchen with a pizza oven. 04 of 44 Betsey Johnson Justin Coit At her funky mobile home in Malibu, the fashion designer created an eclectic outdoor patio with a functioning bath tub. "I will use it when it gets a little warmer,” Johnson told PEOPLE. “I hate showers.” 05 of 44 Lo Bosworth Lu Tapp/Dustylu; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images After moving cross country from New York City to L.A., the lifestyle entrepreneur and Laguna Beach alum wanted to create a cool backyard at her midcentury modern bungalow — a luxury she couldn't have on the East Coast. “You live in the city for so long and you start to crave outdoor space,” she told PEOPLE. “I wanted to have a great backyard that was really welcoming.” 06 of 44 Judy Greer When the Jurassic World actress renovated the home she purchased with her first paycheck from 13 Going On 30, she used glass doors to seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Outside, she has a patterned brick patio, lounge chairs and a casual dining area. 07 of 44 Tarek El Moussa Noel Vasquez/Getty Images At his new "bachelor-dad" pad in Costa Mesa, California, the Flip or Flop star was drawn to the massive backyard pool and bar for both his family and his single life. (He split from wife and HGTV co-star Christina in 2016.) “[The driveway] is gated, so my kids play basketball and soccer. They rollerblade. They have their scooters. That’s why it’s a great house for me as a dad,” El Moussa told PEOPLE. Adding, “On the bachelor side, it’s really cool and hip and modern. It has the jacuzzi. It’s great for entertaining. It’s just beautiful.” 08 of 44 Laura Dern “I had this fantasy of moving them into a treehouse,” actress Laura Dern tells Architectural Digest of the dream home she had in mind for herself and her two children, Ellery, 15, and Jaya, 12. Although not suspended in the air, her colorful California abode still manages to capture a bohemian spirit, particularly through the relaxed outdoor space. 09 of 44 Martyn Lawrence Bullard Douglas Friedman/Architectural Digest Martyn Lawrence Bullard, interior designer to stars like the Kardashian-Jenners, has a backyard in his Palm Springs home that even the most luxurious of hotels would envy. “It’s all a bit mad but divine,” the designer tells Architectural Digest. “This place was built for relaxation and fun, so we use it in that spirit.” 10 of 44 Maren Morris Nick McGinn The country crooner's Nashville digs boast this beautiful outdoor space that she redecorated with help from Wayfair. The one must-have item for the "My Church" singer? "I definitely was adamant about having a fire pit," she says. 11 of 44 Tracey Edmonds Paul Costello; Inset: Jason Merritt/Getty Sure, her "comfortable-fancy" six-bedroom, seven bath mansion is great, but that's not what inspired the Extra TV co-host to put down roots at this Beverly Hills abode. "The view is what really made me want to live here," says Edmonds, who uses the space to read, meditate and do yoga. "When I saw the backyard view, it blew me away. It just made me feel happy and peaceful." 12 of 44 Cheyenne Jackson Paul Costello The American Horror Story actor and his husband Jason Landau spend as much time as possible enjoying their house's 1,200 square-foot deck. "One of my prerequisites in moving here and being in L.A. was I wanted to be in nature," says Jackson, who loves that his Hollywood Hills home has views of the surrounding canyons. "When the sun sets, this whole mountain gets splashed so many crazy colors. It's breathtaking." 13 of 44 Lisa Ling Joe Schmelzer The This Is Life with Lisa Ling host went through quite the process to install the fiberglass saltwater pool behind her family's Santa Monica home. "We literally had to have a crane and lift the pool over the house and plant it into the ground," says Ling. "It was quite an effort." 14 of 44 Celine Dion Sotheby's/Splash News Online; Steve Granitz/WireImage Now this is a backyard! The singer's $45 million Miami vacation home includes an enormous, resort-style swimming pool, ocean views, private cabanas and an elaborate water slide and play area. 15 of 44 Amy Schumer Zillow Listing; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images Can't you picture the comedian hanging out with her friends (we're looking at you J. Law) her rooftop deck? It not only is a secret garden of sorts, but faces stellar views of New York's Upper West Side. 16 of 44 Pharrell Dora Puig/Luxe Living Realty; Sammy Smith/WireImage The pristine patio in the musician's sprawling Miami penthouse is not just an ideal place to throw a killer party, but it also offers amazing sunset views of the city. 17 of 44 Bethenny Frankel Larsen & Talbert; Robin Marchant/Getty Images Frankel designed her Bridgehampton, New York backyard with good times in mind. "Everything out here lends itself to fun: making cocktails, being in your bar, s'mores, having a Slip'N Slide," she says. "The vibe here is fun." 18 of 44 Kris Jenner Grey Crawford; Steve Granitz/WireImage Even her L.A. backyard makes a splash! The area was revamped with entertaining in mind and was also the site of Jenner's 58th birthday party. 19 of 44 Dominic West James Merrell/Lonny; David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar "The original garden was all overgrown, which I loved, but I couldn't leave it," says West's landscape designer wife Catherine FitzGerald of their London space. The pair surrounded the pear trees with a vegetable plot of kale and rhubarb, flower beds and an outdoor dining table. "The kids are outside most of the time. Other kids come around, and we all know each other," she adds. "It's very neighborly. We even shout over the wall." 20 of 44 Sarah McLachlan Re/Max Olson & Associates; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Set alongside a huge grassy yard this stone-columned dining loggia – located in Whistler, British Columbia – is a great year-round entertaining space thanks to the massive fireplace. 21 of 44 Brooke Shields Eric Piasecki; Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images Did someone say "dinner party al fresco"? This patio setting at the actress' New York cottage is the ideal casual entertaining space. 22 of 44 Julia Roberts Stribling & Associates; Dan MacMedan/Wireimage What a view! The star's West Village apartment – currently listed for $4.5 million – boasts a chic terrace with stunning views of the New York City skyline. 23 of 44 Giuliana & Bill Rancic Werner Straube Photography/Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Just because the former E! News host and her husband left California for Chicago doesn't mean they can't have access to the great outdoors. The home features outdoor space with an upper-level deck complete with a brick fireplace, perfect for chillier Chicago evenings. 24 of 44 Phil Collins Juan Fernando Ayora/Zillow; Rick Kern/Wireimage This singer reportedly purchased Jennifer Lopez's former Miami Beach mansion for $33 million. The 12,153-square-foot home features a koi pond, a cabana with outdoor kitchen, boat dock, 60-foot swimming pool and breathtaking water views. 25 of 44 Jeff Bridges Jim Bartsch; Steve Zak Photography/Filmmagic The Oscar-winning actor's Montecito, California property – boasting a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, wisteria-covered trellis, aloe trees, fruit orchards and hiking trails – is listed for $29.5 million. 26 of 44 Denise Richards Zillow. Inset: Vince Flores/Startraks The actress' resort-like backyard is just begging for a party! The 8,300-square-foot Hidden Hills, Calif. property – which boasts an outdoor kitchen, custom cabana and two swimming pools (waterfalls and grotto included!) – is listed for $7.75 million. 27 of 44 Jason Derulo Nick Zouroudis; Inset: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The Talk Dirty singer's stunning 2.5 acre property – complete with lush tropical landscaping, and a pool with a waterfall and an elevated spa – is currently on the market for $2.9 million in Coconut Creek, Florida. 28 of 44 Paula Deen Key Group Worldwide This isn't your run-of-the-mill backyard. The celebrity chef's 5.5-acre estate in Savannah, Georgia – which she's selling for $12.5 million – includes a stocked pond, croquet court, chicken coop, 10,000-square-ft. barn (that can fit 2 RV's), a dock house and much, much more. 29 of 44 Martha Stewart Pieter Estersohn/Architectural Digest Stewart's 12-bedroom house (named Skylands) sits on 63 acres overlooking Seal Harbor on Maine’s remote Mount Desert Island. Stewart said in the July issue of Architectural Digest that the summer retreat, which includes a terrace covered in kiwi vines and features sleek teak tables and chairs, is her "favorite place." 30 of 44 Bret Michaels Courtesy Zillow; Lilly Lawrence/Getty The rocker's backyard is definitely equipped for partying like a rockstar. The 6,797-square-foot Calabasas, California home, which was listed for $3.649 million, boasts a sprawling backyard complete with lush greens, large pool and spa (foundations included), barbecue area, and multiple seating enclaves for entertaining. 31 of 44 Lori Loughlin Courtesy ELLE Decor The actress – and possible Fuller House castmate – and husband Mossimo Guannulli revealed their recent home renovation in Elle Décor magazine. Their Mediterranean-style, Beverly Hills villa includes a picturesque breezeway that opens onto lush gardens, basalt stone walkways and a pool lined with olive trees. 32 of 44 Sean Penn Zillow; Randy Holmes/ABC/Getty The actor recently listed his 1960's style U-shaped Malibu home for $6.55 million. A short walk from the beach, Penn's 1.4-acre estate features a pool, a vine-covered outdoor entertaining area and a gorgeous rose garden. 33 of 44 Joe Manganiello Courtesy Zillow; Inset: Gabe The Magic Mike XXL star recently listed his 4-bed, 3-bath L.A. home – which boasts a lush backyard oasis complete with swimming pool, hot tub, built-in barbecue and fire pit – for a little under $2 million. Perhaps fiancée Sofia Vergara's recently acquired $10.6 million Beverly Hills mansion will be their new home together? 34 of 44 Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan-Tatum Zillow; Inset: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The Magic Mike XXL star and his wife recently bought a $6 million, 6-bedroom Beverly Hills home. The backyard includes a pool, a spa and an outdoor fireplace. 35 of 44 Kylie Jenner Courtesy Redfin; Inset:Chelsea Lauren/WireImage The reality star just bought her first house – and it's not exactly a starter home. The Spanish-style estate includes a stone patio (great for throwing parties!) and a pool complete with its own waterfall. 36 of 44 Chris Harrison Justin Stephens The host of The Bachelor has to have the best bachelor pad in town, right? The four-bedroom Westlake Village, California, hideaway, complete with stunning views, an expansive deck and (of course) a hot tub, "is rustic and comfortable," Harrison tells PEOPLE. 37 of 44 Julia Roberts Courtesy Zillow; Inset: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic When you're Julia Roberts, your backyard is literally the Hawaiian beach. The actress listed her 2-acre Hanalei property for just under $29 million. 38 of 44 Tom Cruise Courtesy Zillow; Inset: MelMedia/GC The action star listed his 2.5-acre L.A. compound – which includes an outdoor patio with a lagoon heated pool, spa and waterfall as well as a stone-clad craft building that can be used as a wine-tasting room and cellar – for just under $13 million. 39 of 44 Scarlett Johansson Courtesy Zillow; Inset: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic She might have been married in Montana, but the Avengers actress is back in L.A. with a new $3.88 million home that includes a large yard, swimming pool, 8-person spa and cabana – it even includes views of the Hollywood sign. 40 of 44 Sean "Diddy" Combs edit: Courtesy Zillow; Inset:Shareif Ziyadat/Getty In addition to the all-brick manor house and six-car garage, the music mogul's 3-acre New Jersey estate includes a pool, two waterfalls, a fully equipped gym, a racquetball court, a lighted tennis court and a putting green. 41 of 44 Nancy O'Dell Justin Coit Want to drink wine inside, but with the feeling of a cool breeze? The Entertainment Tonight co-host solves that problem with her cozy space. "I wanted to make the outdoors feel like an indoor room," she tells PEOPLE. 42 of 44 Matthew Perry Courtesy Zillow; Inset:Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The Friends actor's Malibu cliffside home features a living room with sliding glass walls that open onto expansive decks, a swimming pool and a fire pit – all with stunning ocean views, of course. 43 of 44 LeBron James OPULENCE INTERNATIONAL REALTY; INSET:MICHAEL LOCCISANO/GETTY The backyard in the basketball star's waterfront Miami estate is massive – over 16,680 square feet! But it has to be to house dockage for two 60-ft. yachts, an infinity edge pool and a guest home. 44 of 44 Gilles Marini Kwaku Alston Switched at Birth star Gilles Marini built a backyard daybed in his family's four-bedroom Studio City, California, home – a birthday present to his wife Carole – in just four hours. Now the spot is his "little resort escape in the middle of L.A.," he tells PEOPLE. 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