1 week Ago By Kaitlin Simpson
President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort has been a celebrity hotspot long before the businessman entered the Oval Office.While Mar-a-Lago serves as Trump’s permanent residence, the hotel is also a popular venue in Palm Beach. In addition to the Trump family putting on parties, Mar-a-Lago has been used for other stars’ events, including fundraisers, concerts and more.
Martha Stewart, John Stamos and more celebrities have attended charity events at Mar-a-Lago over the years, too. Musicians like Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and Jennifer Hudson have taken the stage at the hotel as well.Keep scrolling to see which celebrities have been to Mar-a-Lago over the years:Tony BennettTony Bennett Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagesThe late jazz singer visited Mar-a-Lago multiple times throughout his life, including a Roaring ‘20s-themed party in 1995.
Two years later, Bennett returned to the estate to perform.Rod StewartRod Stewart, Kenny G. and Donald Trump Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagesStewart posed with Trump and Kenny G while at an event at Mar-a-Lago in 1998.
Celine DionCeline Dion Manny Hernandez/Getty ImagesThe legendary singer has visited Mar-a-Lago multiple times. In 1996, she attended the Chanel fashion show at the resort. Three years later, she and her late husband Rene Angelil attended a New Year’s party hosted by Trump.
Jay LenoMelania and Donald Trump and Jay Leno Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagesThe former late-night host posed with Donald and his wife, Melania Trump, at an event in 1999.Michael BoltonMelania Trump, Donald Trump and Michael Bolton Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagessThe power ballad singer appeared at a party at Mar-a-Lago in 2000.Stephen BaldwinBaldwin attended the Cap-Cure Pro-Am Invitational Tennis Tournament at the hotel in 2000.
Regis PhilbinRegis Philbin and wife Joy Philbin Davidoff Studios/Getty ImagesThe late game show host attended multiple functions at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, including the International Red Cross Ball, Thanksgiving dinner and more.Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsP Diddy Gustavo Caballero/Getty ImagesThe record producer was honored at the Art for Life Gala which was held at Mar-a-Lago in 2005. The event was hosted by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Gustavo Caballero/Getty ImagesThe tennis player was one of the attendees of the Art for Life Gala in 2005.Tracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis Ross Gustavo Caballero/Getty ImagesThe Blackish alum attended multiple events for the Art for Life charity events in 2006.Gayle KingThe morning show host made an appearance at several Art for Life charity events in 2006.
Liza MinnelliThe singer put on a concert at the hotel in 2007.Lionel RichieLionel Richie Lucien Capehart/Getty ImagesThe musician put on a charity show for Autism Speaks at Mar-a-Lago in 2008.Andrea BocelliThe opera singer performed at a concert held at the Palm Beach venue in 2010.
Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson Elizabeth Burks/WireImageHudson took the stage at the hotel for a concert in honor of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2011.Martha StewartMartha Stewart Elizabeth Burks/WireImageThe businesswoman was honored with the American Humane Humanitarian Award at a charity event held at Mar-a-Lago in 2011.Hunter HayesThe country singer took the stage at the Trump Invitational Grand Prix in 2014.
Sylvester StalloneSylvester Stallone Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThe Rocky actor attended Trump’s America First Policy Institute Gala in 2024.Elon MuskThe Tesla founder attended the America First Policy Institute Gala 2024 before he was ultimately named the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).John StamosThe Full House alum made headlines when he appeared at a nonprofit event held at Mar-a-Lago in April 2025.
Stamos took to social media to defend his decision to accept the invitation to emcee what he referred to as a “nonpartisan event.”“Supporting nurses isn’t political — it’s essential,” he wrote via an Instagram Story statement at the time. “These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every single day.
I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities.”.
