Sunnylands, the Annenberg estate, was designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons for Walter and Leonore Annenberg—who were major influencers in their time. Friends with presidents, royalty, and more, Annenberg was heir to his father's publishing business, served as U.S. Ambassador to the UK, and later became famous along with his wife for their philanthropy. Photo 2 of 18 in 11 Celebrity Homes That Showcase Desert Modernism in Rancho Mirage

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The Sunnylands estate was designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons for Walter and Leonore Annenberg, who were major influencers in their time. Friends with presidents, royalty, and more, Walter Annenberg was heir to his father’s publishing business, served as U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., and later became famous along with his wife for their philanthropy.