They're forever immortalized in film history because of the late actress.
Hollywood just lost a comedic legend. On Friday, January 30, Catherine O'Hara sadly passed away at 71 years-old. We know the word "iconic" is used so often that it starts to feel like an empty platitude; however, there's simply no other word to describe O'Hara's decades-long career. From starring in cult classics like Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman to mainstream hits like Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek, the Emmy winner brought humor and heart to every project.
Though she grew up in Toronto—and reportedly had a multi-million dollar home in Los Angeles—O'Hara kept her home life under wraps. And why would she need to share anything about her private digs when her on-screen homes were epic? From a Midwestern mansion that captivated the Wet Bandits to a Victorian farmhouse with a wacky, postmodern edge, these places are forever immortalized in film history because of her.
As we celebrate O'Hara's life and career, we're taking a look back at her most remarkable on-screen residences. Just like the actress's impressive body of work, the spaces leave a lasting, joyful mark.
O'Hara embraced old-school show business as Patty Leigh, the quick-witted executive in The Studio. The Emmy-winning comedy offers a glimpse at Leigh's Hollywood Hills home, which, of course, is a midcentury marvel. Not only does the property exist in real life—no soundstage here, people!—but it was actually built by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice.
Architect John Lautner built the residence, aptly named the Harvey House, in 1950. With a rounded façade and incredible views of Los Angeles, the space is Hollywood glamour at its finest.
There's no place like home for the holidays—more specifically, the famous Home Alone house. Nestled in Winnetka, Illinois—which is about 30 minutes north of Chicago—the Georgian colonial is beloved by movie buffs and design enthusiasts alike. Most fans would assume the real-life home looks like the Christmas classic inside, but in reality? It actually underwent major renovations before it was listed for $5.45 million back in 2024.
The Rosebud Motel may not be as glamorous as the mansion Moira and her family had at the beginning of the popular series, but it still holds a special place in fans' hearts. Fun fact: The hit television show was actually filmed at Hockley Valley Motel, which went on the market in 2021 for $1.6 million CAD.
While the interior scenes were recorded on a sound stage, a town called Goodwood in Ontario acted as the "real-life" Schitt's Creek. In fact, Goodwood was intentionally dinged up to capture those small-town vibes.
Pastoral and punchy go head-to-head in the iconic Deetz house from Beetlejuice. Though the Victorian farmhouse originally started as a beloved home for Barbara and Adam, O'Hara's character Delia Deetz gave the property a memorable, post-modern makeover in the film.
While this property has secured its spot in cinematic history, it's all movie magic. The eye-catching façade was temporarily erected in East Corinth, Vermont for the 1988 movie—and then again for its 2024 sequel.
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