Hollywood stars are used to buying mansions, private islands and luxury cars. Kim Basinger went several steps further. At the height of her fame, the actress decided to invest in a small Georgia community, acquiring most of the privately owned property in Braselton for about $20 million. The ambitious plan was to transform the quiet town into a destination built around films, tourism, shops and entertainment. Within a few years, however, the dream had unravelled, and the property was eventually sold for just $4.3 million.
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