Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Staten Island — NYC's "forgotten borough" — has quietly hosted a roster of stars who value space, privacy, and a backyard. Here are notable names with confirmed residences (past or present):
| Name | Known For | Area / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlett Johansson | Actress (Marvel, Marriage Story) | Todt Hill — NYC's highest natural point |
| Colin Jost | SNL writer/anchor, Scarlett's husband | Todt Hill (joint home) |
| Kevin James | Actor (King of Queens, Paul Blart) | Grew up in Mineola, lived SI |
| Joe Pesci | Actor (Goodfellas, Home Alone) | Longtime resident, low profile |
| Amy Schumer | Comedian, actress | Lived in St. George early career |
| Ralph Macchio | Actor (Karate Kid, Cobra Kai) | St. George / South Shore |
| Danny DeVito | Actor (Taxi, Always Sunny) | Owned home in SI |
| Bill Murray | Actor (Ghostbusters, Lost in Translation) | Reported part-time resident |
| Richard Dreyfuss | Actor (Jaws, Close Encounters) | Lived in SI 1970s–80s |
| Rosie Perez | Actress (Do the Right Thing, Birds of Prey) | Born Brooklyn, lived SI youth |
They don't brag about it — that's the point. Staten Island lets stars be neighbors, not attractions.