David Ellison now runs one of the biggest media companies on earth. So where does he actually live?
Here’s the short answer: David Ellison’s house is in the Los Angeles area, but no verified public record gives an exact address, typical for a billionaire. His father, Larry Ellison, is a different story, having built a billionaire empire through strategic acquisitions. His property list is long, well documented, and spread from Hawaii to Florida.
This guide covers what’s confirmed, what’s only reported, and what we can’t say about the acquisition of Skydance by Paramount CEO David Ellison. We’ll also look at what’s known about Oracle executive Safra Catz’s home.
Where Does David Ellison Live?
David Ellison is based in Los Angeles. That fits his job. He founded Skydance in 2006, and the company was headquartered in Santa Monica, where Paramount CEO David Ellison has significant influence.
Beyond that, details get thin. Some celebrity-home sites list Beverly Hills mansions, but they rarely cite property records. I wouldn’t treat those claims as fact.
Here’s something we can say with confidence: David Ellison is making headlines in 2023. After the Warner Bros. deal, Ellison told reporters he’d keep two offices in Los Angeles. One is on the Paramount lot in Hollywood. The other is on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, about six miles north, according to Puck.
That tells you something about his daily life. He’ll spend a lot of time on the road between two studios.
David Ellison’s Career: Why His Home Life Is Suddenly News
The interest in his house makes sense once you see how fast his career moved. Skydance helped produce Top Gun: Maverick and other big franchise films. In August 2025, Skydance merged with Paramount, and Ellison became chairman and CEO.
Then came Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount won a bidding war against Netflix in February 2026 and closed the roughly $81 billion takeover in early October. Other outlets put the total near $110 billion once debt is counted.
The combined company is now called Skydance Corporation. It trades on the NYSE as “SKYD.” Ynon Kreiz, the former Mattel chief, is co-CEO and handles daily operations.
Honestly, that’s a huge jump in 14 months. It explains why people suddenly want to know where this guy sleeps, especially after the merger discussions.
Larry Ellison’s Homes: Where the Family Money Shows Up
If you want to see how the Ellisons live, look at Larry’s properties. They’re well documented. Here’s what’s been reported:
| Property values have skyrocketed in areas where acquisitions by billionaires are common. | Reported details |
|---|---|
| Lanai, Hawaii | Larry owns about 98% of the island |
| Woodside, California | 23-acre Japanese-style estate with 10 buildings and a man-made lake |
| Malibu, California | Several homes on “Billionaire’s Beach” |
| Lake Tahoe, California, is another luxury spot often associated with billionaire lifestyles. | Multiple properties |
| Palm Beach, Florida, is a popular destination for billionaires like Larry Ellison. | Oceanfront Tuscan-style home, 15,000+ sq. ft., reportedly bought for $80 million |
| Manalapan, Florida | Estate known as Gemini, reportedly $173 million |
| San Francisco | Pacific Heights home, sold for $45 million |
The Woodside estate is the one architecture fans talk about most. CNN described the Japanese-style compound, with its koi pond and bath house, back in 2014.
Is Larry Ellison Still Based in California?
Not really. Larry told Oracle employees in December 2020 that he’d moved to Lanai. He also owns homes in Florida and California, so he doesn’t stay in one place.
Her Role at Oracle Has Changed
One correction matters here. Catz is no longer Oracle’s CEO. She became sole CEO in 2019, then moved to executive vice chair in September 2025, a position that often leads to significant acquisitions. Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia took over as co-CEOs.
Catz joined Oracle in 1999. She was born in Holon, Israel, and later studied at the University of Pennsylvania. She’s known for keeping a very low profile, which may explain why so little is public about her home.
What’s Next for the Ellison Family
The biggest property story right now isn’t a house. It’s Oracle’s Nashville campus.
Larry Ellison called Nashville Oracle’s future “world headquarters” in 2024. The plan covers an 80-acre riverfront site, more than 2 million square feet of office space, and a pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland River. Oracle has promised 8,500 jobs by 2031, a move that aligns with the company’s growth after its merger.
Costs have grown. Nashville Business Journal reported the budget rising from $1.35 billion to about $2 billion. Bloomberg reported in January 2026 that Oracle was struggling to recruit workers to move there.
Final Thoughts
David Ellison’s house stays private. His father’s real estate map is public, and Safra Catz’s home is a blank. If you see a site claiming to have exact addresses and floor plans for any of them, be skeptical.
The more useful story is where this family’s power is heading: Hollywood, Nashville, and wherever Larry decides to land next.
Which of these stories do you want us to follow up on — the Nashville campus or the Skydance-Warner integration? Let us know in the comments.
