EXCL: ‘Booksmart’ Screenwriter Lists Stylish West Hollywood Compound for $2.7 Million

The 2019 coming-of-age comedy, “Booksmart,” is all about the importance of fostering connection—so it’s no surprise that the film’s co-writer, Emily Halpern, is the owner of a West Hollywood compound centered around closeness.Halpern, who also wrote the star-studded “80 for Brady,” is looking to offload the storied property, which has hit the market for $2.699 million.The writer purchased the California Craftsman bungalow for $1.2 million in May 2012 from Terry Masear, the founder of the Los Angeles Hummingbird Rescue, whose story was featured in the 2024 documentary, “Every Little Thing.”Perched behind private gates on a quiet street, the property features two structures—a three-bedroom, two-bathroom front house and a two-story, one-bedroom back house.The dwellings are connected by a tiled courtyard, striking the perfect balance of connection and privacy. The outdoor space includes a fountain, a pergola covered in passionfruit, and a pizza oven—perfect for relaxed gatherings.Loading..."Booksmart" co-writer Emily Halpern turned this West Hollywood property into a multigenerational compound.Anthony BarceloLoading...The home features two structures connected by a private courtyard wi...