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Rural setting and elite amenities -

The Hamptons offer attractions like the highly esteemed Cooper’s Beach, the prestigious Shinnecock Golf Club, and the historic Hampton Classic horse show, all of which draw a specific kind of visitor.

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Sophisticated art scene -

The Hamptons also became known in the mid-20th century for its art scene, specifically thanks to artists like Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and Willem de Kooning who lived in the "Springs." Pictured is the abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock in his studio in East Hampton in August 1953.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z -

The power couple have a beautiful home in East Hampton, one of the most exclusive towns in the area, which is situated next to Georgica Pond. Pictured here, Queen Bey is out with the family on a luxury boat ride.

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Also on the luxury boat ride was Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who has been spotted going for walks with Jay-Z in the Hamptons as well.

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Brooke Shields -

Brooke Shields is a known Hamptons fan, and she certainly wears vacation well here. Shields owns a charming cottage in Southampton, which is one of the more classic, historic neighborhoods, as well as one of the wealthiest.

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Alec Baldwin -

Alec Baldwin is often spotted in the Hamptons, specifically East Hampton where he started renting in the '80s. He purchased a house there in 1995, and he and wife Hilaria have since renovated it into a gorgeous family home.

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Julianne Moore -

Julianna Moore gets in full vacation mode in the Hamptons with a 500-piece puzzle in hand. She owned a cottage in Montauk, but sold it in May 2021 for US$2.85 million.

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Scarlett Johansson -

ScarJo was spotted barefoot taking her dog out for a walk on a beach in the Hamptons while wearing a light purple sundress.

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Chris Martin -

The Coldplay front man went for a barefoot bicycle ride in the Hamptons, accessing his full summer mode in August 2020.

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Jane Krakowski -

The '30 Rock' actress heads to the beach in her vintage red Mercedes convertible, looking exactly as one might imagine celebrities look in the Hamptons.

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Sarah Jessica Parker -

Who would have ever pictured Carrie Bradshaw with a boogie board on the beach?

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Jimmy Fallon -

Jimmy Fallon is known for making appearances at Hamptons hot spots. He's pictured here in 2020 after coming under fire for an old blackface sketch on ‘SNL.’ It’s no surprise he chose to escape to the Hamptons, where he can sit and watch the horses in peace.

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Naomi Watts -

The actress donned a summery cream-colored outfit to the beach in the Hamptons, emanating an old-school airy glamour.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs -

P. Diddy helped shape the Hamptons' reputation by throwing "The Real White Party" annually at his East Hamptons estate. He's pictured here with partygoer Tommy Lee back in 2007.

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Paul McCartney -

The legendary musician took a chilly dip in the ocean while vacationing in the Hamptons.

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Louis C.K. -

The comedian spent US$2.44 million in 2014 for a charming 1900s home called the Primrose Cottage. It boasts two acres of waterfront land, complete with a dock. He's pictured boarding his boat after making a solo grocery run in Sag Harbor.

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Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen -

Liev Schreiber looks a little sunburnt as he walks the dogs with former Miss South Dakota beauty pageant winner Taylor Niesen. 

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Emily Ratajkowski -

The model and actress enjoyed a solo trip to the beach in the Hamptons.

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Robert Motherwell -

The late American artist Robert Motherwell was another who helped bolster the Hamptons' reputation as an art scene. Here he is posing on the balcony of his home in the East Hamptons back in 1965.

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Jon Bon Jovi -

The musician looked happy as ever to be out for a jog in the Hamptons in July 2020.

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Brooke Shields -

The actress stayed in the Hamptons for a time during the COVID-19 lockdowns, but she continued her workouts at home.

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Ralph Lauren -

American fashion designer Ralph Lauren was another famous name known to frequent the Hamptons. He's pictured here with his wife, Ricky, by the fireplace in their East Hampton home in 1977.

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Sarah Jessica Parker -

The actress certainly soaked up the sun on her Hamptons beach day during Labor Day Weekend in 2020.

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Matthew Broderick -

Naturally on vacation with his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick is all smiles in full beach mode.

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Kaley Cuoco -

The 'Big Bang Theory' actress looks happy to get in some exercise while on vacation in the Hamptons.

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Gloria Steinem -

American journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem is pictured in the East Hampton home of her then-partner, publisher Mort Zuckerman, back in 1984. 

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Neil Patrick Harris -

Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka bought a US$5.5 million house in East Hampton, so it's safe to say he's a fan of the area. Pictured here, Harris is participating in actress Mariska Hargitay's Annual Turkey Bowl in the Hamptons.

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Kristen Taekman -

The model and former ‘Real Housewife of NYC’ star works out in a garage in Southampton. Many of the Real Housewives are spotted out and about in the Hamptons during the summer months.

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Bethenny Frankel -

Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel reportedly sold her Bridgehampton home in 2020 for US$2.28 million. Pictured here, she's walking on the beach in 2017 with then-boyfriend Russ Theriot.

Sources: (Out East)

See also: A-list celebrities who vacation in Canada

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