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."

9. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills - $48.6 Mil

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Former model and activist Heather Mills wed former Beatle Paul McCartney in 2002, but the couple's love didn't last long—they divorced in 2006. But it would be two more years before the couple signed a formal divorce agreement. The judge granted Mills, who has a kid with McCartney, $48.6 million even though she had requested a settlement of $250 million.
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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After eight years of marriage, British director Guy Ritchie and American music icon Madonna legally divorced in 2008. Reuters and other reliable news sources said that Madonna paid Ritchie a divorce settlement of between 40 and 60 million pounds, or $76 million and $92 million.

7. Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving - $100 Mil

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The legendary film director Steven Spielberg was married to performer Amy Irving for four years, from 1985 to 1989, before he wed his present wife, Kate Capshaw. Irving's Close Encounters of the Third Kind audition is when the former couple first got together.
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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Before the singer had recorded his debut album in 1986, Sandy Mahl wed the legendary country artist Garth Brooks. Brooks became one of the most successful recordings and touring musicians in music history throughout their 14-year marriage. According to Celebrity Net Worth, however, Brooks' demanding touring schedule and reported adultery proved too much for the couple to bear, and they filed for divorce in 2000.
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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After nearly 30 years of marriage, the pair divorced in 2009. At the time, they were the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium owners. Shortly after Jamie was let go by Frank as the CEO of the Dodgers for "insubordination, non-responsiveness, inability to follow protocols, and inappropriate behavior with a direct subordinate," Jamie filed for divorce.
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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Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy initially filed for divorce from him in 2002. Vanoy hadn't explained her motivations at the time. Still, according to Marie Claire's investigation, private eye Ernie Rizzo told the Chicago Tribune that he saw Jordan in "some uncomfortable circumstances with half a dozen women during 1992-2002."
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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Thirty-one years of marriage were spent together until Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore's divorce was completed in 2011. According to all accounts, Gibson's love story came to an expensive conclusion. At the time, ABC News claimed that Gibson was said to have paid over $425 million in the divorce settlement.

2. Rupert Murdoch and Anna Mann - $1.7 billion

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Media magnate Rupert Murdoch and his ex-wife Anna Mann split in 1999 following a 32-year marriage and their co-parenting of three children. Additionally, according to CNBC, Mann received $1.7 billion from Rupert's assets as part of the deal, including $110 million in cash.
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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Unsurprisingly, one of history's wealthiest individuals also had one of its most costly divorces. After 25 years of marriage and four children, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his ex-wife Mackenzie Scott announced their divorce in January 2019.
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.