Celebrities have holidayed in Bali since at least 1932, and the best-documented visits cluster around four areas: Ubud, Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Canggu, and the Bukit peninsula. This list covers 15 famous visitors, from Charlie Chaplin to Cristiano Ronaldo, with the places they went and what you can still do there in 2026.
| Order | Celebrity | When | Where in Bali |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Charlie Chaplin | 1932 | Ubud |
| 14 | Mick Jagger | 1990 | Bali (venue unconfirmed) |
| 13 | Julia Roberts | 2010 film | Ubud |
| 12 | Vanessa Hudgens | 2013 | Benoa |
| 11 | Ashley Greene | 2013 | Benoa |
| 10 | Tyra Banks | 2013 | Gianyar, Jimbaran |
| 9 | Ashlee Simpson | After 2014 wedding | Nusa Dua |
| 8 | Barack Obama | 2017 | Ubud |
| 7 | Cara Delevingne | Campaign shoot | Nusa Dua |
| 6 | Paris Hilton | Holiday | Ubud |
| 5 | Shay Mitchell | Holiday | Seminyak, Nusa Dua |
| 4 | David Beckham | Holiday | Gianyar |
| 3 | Chrissy Teigen and John Legend | Holiday | Ubud |
| 2 | Zac Efron | 2024 | Ungasan |
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Reported 2025 | Bali |
15. Which celebrity put Bali on the map in 1932? Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin visited Bali in 1932 while travelling after the release of City Lights. He filmed his stay, and the footage appears in a documentary about the trip.
Ubud is still the most peaceful part of the island, far enough from the southern beaches to feel rural.
14. Did Mick Jagger marry in Bali? Bali, 1990
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall held a Hindu ceremony in Bali on November 21, 1990. The marriage was later ruled void by a court in 1999, reportedly because it was not registered under Indonesian law.
13. Why did Eat, Pray, Love change Ubud? Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts starred in the 2010 film, and its Ubud scenes sent visitors to the area for yoga, healers and rice-field walks. Ketut Liyer, the healer who inspired the film’s medicine man character, has since died.
Ubud now has dozens of yoga studios and vegan cafes.
12. Which boat trip did Vanessa Hudgens take? Benoa, 2013
Vanessa Hudgens came to Bali in 2013 for an Oakley surf event. She rented a yacht off Benoa, the southern harbor area.
Benoa is a base for snorkeling, diving and boat trips.
11. Which actress joined the Oakley event? Ashley Greene
Ashley Greene went with Hudgens in 2013 and attended the Oakley surf party. She posted pictures of the sun deck and the evening party.
10. What did America’s Next Top Model film in Bali? Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks took Cycle 20 of America’s Next Top Model to Bali in 2013. Contestants shot in rice fields around Gianyar, and the finale runway was held at a resort in Jimbaran.
9. Which resort hosted Ashlee Simpson’s honeymoon? Nusa Dua
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross honeymooned in Bali after their 2014 wedding, reportedly at The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua. The resort is known for beachfront rooms and butler service.
Nusa Dua holds many of the island’s biggest luxury hotels.
8. How did Barack Obama spend his Bali trip? Ubud, 2017
Barack Obama visited with his family in June 2017. He reportedly stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan and visited temples and villages in the Ubud area.
Local reports at the time also mentioned a rafting trip on the Ayung River, one of Bali’s longest rivers.
7. Which campaign brought Cara Delevingne to Bali? John Hardy jewelry
Cara Delevingne worked in Bali as a brand ambassador for John Hardy jewelry. The campaign photographer shot at the Mulia resort in Nusa Dua.
6. What did Paris Hilton do in Ubud? Monkey Forest
Paris Hilton shared photos from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Padangtegal, Ubud. The reserve covers about 12.5 hectares and has hundreds of macaques.
Visitors must wear a sarong and sash when entering temples.
5. Which resort did Shay Mitchell visit? Seminyak and Nusa Dua
Shay Mitchell filmed her Bali holiday for her YouTube travel series. She swam at the Mulia resort in Nusa Dua and rode a scooter around Seminyak.
4. Did David Beckham visit Bali? Gianyar
David Beckham is pictured at the Elephant Safari Park Lodge in Gianyar, according to the property. We could not confirm the date of the visit.
3. Where did John Legend and Chrissy Teigen stay? COMO Shambhala
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen stayed at the COMO Shambhala Estate near Ubud, which offers yoga, Ayurvedic treatments and a wellness program. They have also reportedly visited Sundays Beach Club.
2. Who surfed Bali in 2024? Zac Efron
Zac Efron reportedly took a surf trip to Bali in 2024 and visited a beach club in Ungasan, on the Bukit peninsula.
1. Who is the latest big name linked to Bali? Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo was reported to have holidayed in Bali in 2025. We list this as reported, not confirmed.
Beach clubs in the Canggu and Uluwatu areas are the usual places to spot visitors.
What should visitors know in 2026?
Foreign visitors have paid a 150,000 rupiah tourist levy on arrival since February 14, 2024, collected through the Love Bali portal. Foreign arrivals have been running at record levels in recent years, so expect crowds in peak season.
FAQ
Which celebrities have visited Bali?
Charlie Chaplin, Mick Jagger, Julia Roberts, Barack Obama, Paris Hilton, David Beckham and Zac Efron are among the best-known visitors.
Where do celebrities stay in Bali?
Reported stays include The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua, COMO Shambhala Estate near Ubud and the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan.
Which part of Bali is best for a quiet getaway?
Ubud and the Bukit peninsula, including Uluwatu, are the quietest areas.
Did Mick Jagger really marry in Bali?
He held a Hindu ceremony in 1990, but a court ruled the marriage void in 1999, reportedly because it was not registered locally.
Do tourists have to pay a levy in Bali?
Yes. Foreign visitors pay 150,000 rupiah per trip, in force since February 2024.
Was Eat, Pray, Love filmed in Bali?
Yes, partly in Ubud. The 2010 film starred Julia Roberts.
How we put this list together
We include visits that were publicly reported or posted by the celebrity, and mark the rest as reported. We dropped sightings we could not verify.
Last updated: October 2026.
