9 Insanely Expensive Celebs' Divorces So Far
Anyone in a relationship will tell you that maintaining a relationship requires effort. When discussing marriage, such a notion is much more valid. Even yet, there are situations when a failed marriage cannot be saved. After all, according to experts, over 50% of marriages in the US will end in divorce. While divorce is never simple, it may be particularly difficult for the wealthy and famous because, as is common knowledge, individuals tend to show their worst traits when there is a lot of money at stake.
In light of this, we were interested in discovering which notable splits led to the most costly celebrity divorces ever. Continue reading to find out who had to spend the most money to stop what they had begun with "I do."
In a news conference held after the court hearings, Mills remarked, "I'm so delighted it's done and it was an excellent result, in the end, to ensure mine and my daughter's future, as well as those of all the charities that I obviously want to support."
The couple allegedly signed a prenuptial agreement on a scrap of paper, which Irving subsequently said in court was illegal since counsel did not represent her. The star received a $100 million divorce settlement when the judge ruled in her favor.
Mahl received $125 million as part of the divorce settlement, even though the divorce was reportedly amicable and the couple continued to co-parent their three kids.
The Los Angeles Times stated that the ex-couple came to a divorce settlement after a protracted court fight in which Jamie would get around $130 million and waive any right to a portion of the Dodgers.
To patch things up, Jordan withdrew her petition for divorce one month after filing it, and in 2006, Vanoy and Jordan made their separation official. According to Crain's Chicago Business, Vanoy allegedly obtained $168 million in the divorce settlement, and Jordan reportedly paid $2.1 million in legal costs.
Mann spoke to an Australian magazine about the divorce procedures, "I don't want to get too personal about this, but I will say that [he] was very harsh, ruthless, and determined to carry this out regardless of what I wanted or tried to do to repair the marriage. He had no interest in that, "According to The Guardian.
CNN said that as part of the deal, Scott would receive 25% of the couple's Amazon shares, or about a 4% ownership position in the business, valued at $38 billion. Bezos would also preserve his ownership stakes in the Washington Post and Blue Origin and maintain voting authority over Scott's shares.
In light of this, we were interested in discovering which notable splits led to the most costly celebrity divorces ever. Continue reading to find out who had to spend the most money to stop what they had begun with "I do."
9. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills - $48.6 Mil
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In a news conference held after the court hearings, Mills remarked, "I'm so delighted it's done and it was an excellent result, in the end, to ensure mine and my daughter's future, as well as those of all the charities that I obviously want to support."
8. Guy Ritchie and Madonna ~ $92 Mil
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7. Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving - $100 Mil
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The couple allegedly signed a prenuptial agreement on a scrap of paper, which Irving subsequently said in court was illegal since counsel did not represent her. The star received a $100 million divorce settlement when the judge ruled in her favor.
6. Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl - $125 Mil
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Mahl received $125 million as part of the divorce settlement, even though the divorce was reportedly amicable and the couple continued to co-parent their three kids.
5. Frank and Jamie McCourt - $130 Mil
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The Los Angeles Times stated that the ex-couple came to a divorce settlement after a protracted court fight in which Jamie would get around $130 million and waive any right to a portion of the Dodgers.
4. Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy - $168 Mil
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To patch things up, Jordan withdrew her petition for divorce one month after filing it, and in 2006, Vanoy and Jordan made their separation official. According to Crain's Chicago Business, Vanoy allegedly obtained $168 million in the divorce settlement, and Jordan reportedly paid $2.1 million in legal costs.
3. Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore - $425 Mil
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2. Rupert Murdoch and Anna Mann - $1.7 billion
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Mann spoke to an Australian magazine about the divorce procedures, "I don't want to get too personal about this, but I will say that [he] was very harsh, ruthless, and determined to carry this out regardless of what I wanted or tried to do to repair the marriage. He had no interest in that, "According to The Guardian.
1. Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott - $38 Billion
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CNN said that as part of the deal, Scott would receive 25% of the couple's Amazon shares, or about a 4% ownership position in the business, valued at $38 billion. Bezos would also preserve his ownership stakes in the Washington Post and Blue Origin and maintain voting authority over Scott's shares.
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