It goes without saying that getting a divorce is a tough, long road. However it is usually a private matter, you know, not one that the whole world knows about. Although for these celebrities, that isn’t the case whatsoever. We dug up some of the most expensive celebrity divorce settlements of all time – get ready, some of these numbers are intense.
Steve & Elaine Wynn – $741 million
Steve and Elaine decided to give it another go and got married for the second time in 1991. However they then divorced in 2010. As such, when it came to Wynn Resorts, Steve publicly split his stake. Elaine secured more than $750 million in Wynn stock in the divorce settlement. Currently Steve is still the CEO while Elaine is a board director.
Steve & Elaine Wynn – 741 Million
Paul McCartney & Heather Mills – $48.6 Million
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills tied the knot at a beautiful ceremony at Castle Leslie in Ireland. However neither thought they would consult with a divorce attorney after six years. Moreover Mills represented herself for all of the divorce proceedings. Later on, McCartney said that what Mills did “took guts.”
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills
Madonna & Guy Ritchie – $92 Million
Madonna met director Guy Ritchie, her second husband, back in November 1998. While at Skibo Castle in Scotland in 2000, they got hitched and later that same year, welcomed their son, Rocco. 2006 rolls round and they adopt David, who hails from Malawi. However just two years later and Madonna files for divorce and they marriage is dissolved by decree nisi. Furthermore, they did manage to reach a compromise agreement for their sons.
Madonna & Guy Ritchie – 92 Million
Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey – $150 million
Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphey were married for 25 years, and have two sons together, Jesse and Micah. However Murphey went on to claim that Diamond was unfaithful many times so they got a divorce.
Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey – 150 Million
Demi Moore & Bruce Willis – $90 Million
Just about everyone knows all there is to know about Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. And this includes their divorce. For 11 years, Moore and Willis were married, and together they have three daughters. However by 2000, they got a divorce and Willis publicly said, “he had failed as a father and husband.”
Bruce Willis And Demi Moore
Robert & Sheila Johnson – $400 million
Robert and Sheila Johnson are the founders of BET (Black Entertainment Television). After 33 years of marriage(!), they got a divorce. Shelia’s net worth, after the divorce was finalized, was estimated at a whopping $670 million.
Robert & Sheila Johnson – 400 Million
Dr. Phil McGraw & Debbie Higgins – Approx. $1 Million
When Dr. Phil McGraw was just 20 years old, he married his first wife Debbie Higgins McCall, his first wife, an ex-cheerleader and homecoming queen, in 1970. Since their marriage was annulled in 1973, Higgins has stated that McGraw was domineering.
Dr. Phil McGraw & Debbie Higgins – Approx. 1 Million
Donald & Ivana Trump – $25 Million
At 30, Donald Trump married his first wife, Czech model Ivana Zelníčková. Now as most of us know, they have three children together, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. However after it was revealed that Donald had an affair with actress Marla Maples, Donald and Ivana subsequently got a divorce in 1992.
Donald & Ivana Trump – 25 Million
Bernie & Slavica Ecclestone – $1 Billion
Bernie is a British business man who was married for 23 years to the Croatian international fashion model, Slavica. Even though there is a 28 year age difference between the two plus the language barrier (in the beginning anyways), these two were very much in love. Moreover they have two children together. However both needed a divorce attorney in 2009 to settle the proceedings.
Bernie & Slavica Ecclestone – 1 Billion
Heidi Klum & Seal – $70 Million
Ugh, our hearts. Heidi Klum and Seal were the “it” couple for so long, especially after their wedding in 2005. What’s more is that they would annually renew their vows on their wedding anniversary in front of friends and family. Together they were married seven years and have three biological children together. Seal had adopted Heidi’s daughter from her previous marriage. 2015 is when their divorce was finally finalized.
Heidi Klum & Seal – 70 Million
Rupert Murdoch & Wendi Deng – $1.8 Million
So 17 days after Murdoch divorced Anna Maria Torv, he said “I do” to Wendi Deng. Yes, really. Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng have two daughters together and after 14 years, they got a divorce. Moreover, Murdoch has been married four times and has six children.
Rupert Murdoch & Wendi Deng – 1.8 Million
Alec & Jocelyn Wildenstein – $2.5 Billion
Alec and Jocelyn Wildenstein said “I do” in 1978 and have two children together. However most people remember the couple for their extensive cosmetic surgeries, especially Jocelyn who received “catlike” features in order to please Alec. After 21 years, they got a divorce and Jocelyn received $2.5 billion with an additional $100 million each year for 13 years. Get this though, the judge actually ruled that Jocelyn could not use any of the alimony for cosmetic surgery.
Alec & Jocelyn Wildenstein – 2.5 Billion
Harrison Ford & Melissa Mathison – $118 Million
Harrison Ford, AKA Indiana Jones, AKA Han Solo, was married to his second wife, Melissa Mathison for 17 years. Together they have two children. 2004 is when both consulted with a divorce attorney.
Harrison Ford & Melissa Mathison – 118 Million
Craig McCaw & Wendy Petrak – $450 Million
Founder of McCaw Cellular, Craig McCaw, sold his company for over $12 billion to AT&T. Additionally, McCaw was married to Wendy Petrak for 21 years until of course 1995, when they got a divorce. And can we just say that Petrak had a stellar divorce attorney as her divorce settlement was $450 million.
Craig McCaw & Wendy Petrak – 450 Million
Dmitry & Elena Rybolovleva – $4.5 Billion
Dmitry and Elena Rybolovleva’s divorce is often called the “most expensive in history.” After 26 years together, that was it, and their divorce was a six year long battle. Safe to assume that the divorce attorney for both parties fought exceptionally well.
Dmitry & Elena Rybolovleva – 4.5 Billion
Michael & Diandra Douglas – $45 Million
When Michael was 32 years old, he married 19 year old, Diandra Luker, daughter to an Austrian diplomat. A year after their wedding, they welcomed their son, Cameron. 1995 brings us the year that they divorced.
Michael & Diandra Douglas – 45 Million
Rupert Murdoch & Anna Maria Torv – $1.2 Billion
Anna Maria Torv became Rupert Murdoch’s second wife in 1967. Furthermore, they have three children together. 32 years is how long they remained husband and wife until they divorced in 1999.
Rupert Murdoch & Anna Maria Torv – 1.2 Billion
Lionel Richie & Diane Richie – $25 Million
When Lionel Richie was still married to Brenda Harvey, his first wife, he began a secret relationship with Diane Alexander. After 18 years of marriage, 1993 is when Richie and Harvey get a divorce. Just two years later and Lionel and Diane get married, they have two children together. However in 2003, they got a divorce.
Lionel Richie & Diane Richie – 25 Million
Mel Gibson & Robyn Moore – $425 Million
During the late 70’s, Mel Gibson is just beginning his acting career and he meets a dental nurse, Robyn. 1980 is when Mel and Robyn say “I do” and together they have a daughter and six sons. However after 26 years together, they get a divorce. In 2011, Gibson admits that their divorce was caused by his drunk driving arrest in Malibu.
Mel Gibson & Robyn Moore – 425 Million
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard – $7 million (For Now)
Having begun dating in 2012, it took only two years for the pair to become engaged, and a further one to actually marry. This was 2015. By 2016, Heard filed for divorce? So what exactly went wrong for the pair? A lot, evidently. What began as a simple $7 Million property settlement has blown into a fully fledged mutual defamation trial, with Depp suing Heard for $50 Million and Heard suing Depp for $100 Million. The trial is ongoing…
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard – $$7 million (For Now)
Frank & Jamie McCourt – $130 Million
Frank McCourt owns Dodgers Stadium and Fox Entertainment Group, yup. Back in 1979, Frank married Jamie McCourt, his college sweetheart, and together they have four sons. Although when they divorced in 2011, the divorce attorney for both parties encountered some heavy opposition.
Frank & Jamie McCourt – 130 Million
Harold Hamm & Sue Ann Arnall – $975 Million
Harold Hamm is one of the biggest entrepreneurs when it comes to the gas and oil industry. Hamm and Sue Ann Arnall, an economist and lawyer, got married in 1988, and have two daughters. Although they separated in 2005, their divorce papers weren’t filed until 2012.
Harold Hamm & Sue Ann Arnall – 974.8 Million
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – $400 Million
“Brangelina” were almost everyone’s favorite power couple! They began dating in 2006, got married in 2014, have six biological while three were adopted internationally. However in 2016, the news broke that they were separating. Ugh. As it stands, their divorce will cost around $400 million.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – 400 Million
Jennifer Lopez & Chris Judd – $14 Million
Jennifer Lopez started a relationship with former back-up dancer Cris Judd following her split from Sean Combs. As a result, Lopez and Judd were married only from September 2001 to June 2002.
Jennifer Lopez & Chris Judd – 14 Million
Ron Perelman & Ellen Barkin – $20 Million
Ron Perelman is actually America’s 36th richest man, folks! 1999 is when he met his fourth wife, Ellen Barkin, an actress, while at a Vanity Fair Oscar after-party. Simply a year later and they got married. Five years later though and they got a divorce. Some say that Ellen’s divorce attorney got her a settlement somewhere between $20 million to $65 million.
Ron Perelman & Ellen Barkin – 20 Million
Greg Norman & Laura Andrassy – $103 Million
From 1981 to 2007, Greg Norman, an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur, was married to Laura Andrassy. Although he would leave Andrassy for fellow tennis star Chris Evert, whom he would actually leave after merely a year.
Greg Norman & Laura Andrassy – 103 Million
Kenny & Marianne Rogers – $60 Million
October 1977 to 1993, the Country music legend Kenny Rogers and actress Marianne Gordon were together. Together they also have a son, Christopher. 15 years of marriage later, and a divorce attorney was notified and it was all over for the pair.
Kenny & Marianne Rogers – 60 Million
Johnny Carson & Joanna Holland – $20 Million
Late, great talk show host and comedian, Johnny Carson, was married four times. While at his Carson Tonight Show‘s 10th-anniversary party, he announced his third marriage to the former model Joanna Holland. Which surprised most of his friends and colleagues as they had just gotten hitched that morning. 1985 and their divorce was final.
Johnny Carson & Joanna Holland – 20 Million
Kelsey & Camille Grammer – $30 Million
Fraiser star Kelsey and Camille were put on a blind date in 1996 and that it was. A year later, they tied the knot and have two children. Although by 2010, their divorce was final.
Kelsey Grammer, Camille Grammer
Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren – $750 Million
Tiger Woods was introduced to Elin Nordegren at the 2001 Open Championship and the rest, is well, history. Most of us know they have two children together and that they also were divorced in 2010 after Tiger’s very public infidelity issues.
Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren
Prince Charles & Princess Diana – $23 Million
Prince Charles and Princess Diana seemed to have a fairytale love. In February 1981, the world rejoiced when they announced their engagement. Moreover we watched this wonderful couple raise two sons, Princes William and Harry, all while acting as champions for numerous humanitarian organizations. Furthermore, you probably know their messy, public divorce was finalized in 1996 and that just a year later, our dear Princess Diana tragically passed away in a car crash.
Prince Charles & Princess Diana 23 Million
Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger – Approx. $3 Million
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger fell in love while they played lovers in the 1990 film The Marrying Man. Three years later, they got hitched and have a daughter, Ireland, together. Furthermore, they got a divorce back in 2002.
Alex Baldwin & Kim Basinger – Approx. 3 Million
Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale – $2.5 Million
Gwen Stefani met Gavin Rossdale, guitarist and lead singer for Bush, around mid 1995. By 2002, they said “I do” and have three sons together. However, in 2006, their divorce was finalized.
Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale – 2.5 Million
Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie – $2.5 Million
First of all, let’s make it clear that we adore Hilary Duff! So when we heard that Duff got married to the former professional hockey player Mike Comrie, in 2010, our excitement was intense. Moreover, this couple have a son, Luca. However six years later, they got a divorce.
Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie – 2.5 Million
Teddy Landau & Michelle Branch – Approx. $300 000
In 2004, Michelle Branch, the singer-songwriter and actress, married the bass player Teddy Landau. Just a year later and their daughter, Owen, was born. However in 2015, their divorce was official.
Teddy Landau & Michelle Branch – Approx. 300 000
Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall – Between $15-$20 Million
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall married in 1991 in Bali, but 8 years later, the fairy tale was over. Hall triggered divorce proceedings in January of 1999 after learning of Jagger’s fling with Luciana Morad, and discovering that the Brazilian model was pregnant.
Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall – Between $15-$20 Million
Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving – $100 Million
She was an up and coming young actress, he had just directed his first blockbuster…it’s a classic love story. Well, they got married in 1984, but the union only lasted until 1989. Irving ended up with half of Spielberg’s fortune after a judge invalidated their makeshift prenup – which had been written on a napkin.
Steven Spielberg Amy Irving 100 Million
Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy – $168 Million
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy got their start on a blind date in 1984, and 17 years after their wedding, they filed for divorce. Famous for his many NBA achievements, Jordan set another record with these proceedings – when they finalized the divorce in 2007, the couple had the most expensive celeb divorce ever.
Michael Jordan Juanita Vanoy 168 Million
Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva – $80 Million
Kevin Costner married college sweetheart Cindy Silva in 1978, before he had even a glimpse of fame. 16 years and three kids later, the couple filed for divorce. At that point, Costner had made it big, and Silva was rewarded with an $80 million settlement.
Kevin Costner Cindy Silva 80 Million
James Cameron & Linda Hamilton – $50 Million
James Cameron and Linda Hamilton got their romantic start while working on Terminator 2 together in 1991 – although Cameron was married at the time. Cameron’s and Hamilton’s marriage ended after 18 months when Hamilton discovered that Cameron was at it again – this time, he was cheating on Hamilton with Suzy Amis.
James Cameron Linda Hamilton 50 Million
Phil Collins & Orianne Cevey – $47 Million
Now, these two have a crazy story! They were together, got divorced, and now have reunited – but Cevey hasn’t returned her settlement payment. Well, maybe Collins is so wealthy he didn’t notice the money was missing!
Phil Collins Orianne Cevey 47 Million
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard – $7 Million
After an island wedding ceremony and a brief 15 month marriage, Amber Heard filed for divorce from (and a restraining order against) Johnny Depp. After a messy divorce process, the actress/model donated her settlement to charity, with a specific focus on organizations that stop domestic violence against women.
Johnny Depp Amber Heard 7 Million
Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock – $35 Million
Chris and Malaak were married for 18 years – but no longer. Rock admits to cheating on his now ex-wife with three different women, and seems to have taken the divorce as a wake up call. After the divorce was finalized in 2016, Rock has moved on with actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
Chris Rock Malaak Compton Rock 35 Million
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes – $10 Million
After six years of marriage and a daughter together, Tom and Katie split in 2012, reportedly because of his growing obsession with the Church of Scientology, and her skepticism about it – but more importantly, her fear for their daughter Suri. The details of the settlement, much like the church’s doctrine, are top secret.
Tom Cruise Katie Holmes 10 Million
Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman – $214 Million
This is Cruise’s second time in this article, and his union to Nicole Kidman was also his second marriage. The couple was married for about 10 years, and adopted two children together. According to both parties, the marriage ended amicably, settling privately rather than in a nasty, drawn out court battle.
Tom Cruise Nicole Kidman 214 Million
Britney Spears & Kevin Federline – $1 Million
We’ve all heard so much about Britney Spears and Kevin Federline that you may be surprised to learn that they were only actually married for two years. When Britney filed for divorce, it apparently completely caught Kevin by surprise – luckily he got $1 million out of it (plus child support).
Britney Spears Kevin Federline 1 Million
Burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson – $250K
Burt and Loni may not have been married the longest, but as it dragged on for 22 years, their divorce was certainly one of the nastiest. Reynolds declared bankruptcy before paying Anderson the entire sum, and only paid her the remaining money in 2014.
Burt Reynolds Loni Anderson
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon – $9 Million
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon married in 2008, and split six years later. Carey has custody of their twins, but Cannon contributes monthly to a trust for his kids. In fact, the children are a key part of the divorce settlement – it is written into the paperwork that the famous couple’s kids are not allowed to call anyone except Carey and Cannon mom and dad.
Mariah Carey Nick Cannon 9 Million
Robin Wright & Sean Penn – $60 Million
Nowadays, Robin Wright is well-known for her portrayal of ambitious Claire Underwood in House of Cards, but she used to be best recognized for her on again, off again 14 year marriage to Sean Penn. The divorce was finalized in 2009, and Wright walked away with half of Penn’s fortune.
Robin Wright Sean Penn 60 Million
Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey – $12 Million
No longer “Newlyweds,” Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey split in 2006 after four years of marriage. Their reality show helped make the couple household names, but unfortunately, although the fame lasted, the marriage didn’t.
Jessica Simpson Nick Lachey 12 Million
Christina Milian & The-Dream – $4 Million
The R&B couple eloped in 2009, and announced their divorce a mere 10 months later. Despite (or perhaps because of) the heavy financial settlement, the exes remain civil, and even continue to make music together.
Christina Milian The Dream 4 Million
Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries – $1 Million
Their marriage only lasted 72 days, but it was an expensive 2.5 months, costing a reported 1 million dollars. Reality star wed basketball player in 2011 in a marriage that both allegedly knew was doomed to fail.
Kim Kardashian Kris Humphries 1 Million
Janet Jackson & Rene Elizondo – $10 Million
Spooked by her experience in the public eye, Janet Jackson kept her marriage to Rene Elizondo a secret for nine years – until he filed for divorce in 2000. Although the couple had a prenup, Elizondo sued Jackson for spousal support, and received more than $10 million.
Janet Jackson Rene Elizondo 10 Million
Christie Brinkley & Peter Cook – $2.1 Million
Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook were happily married for a decade before the dramatic ending to their union. In 2006, it came to light that Cook had a secret affair with an 18 year old in the Hamptons – and Brinkley filed for divorce.
Christie Brinkley Peter Cook 2.1 Million
Eddie & Nicole Murphy – $15 Million
The model/comedian longtime pair split in 2006, after 13 years together. With movies like Shrek and The Nutty Professor to his name, Murphy probably could have coughed up a lot more than $15 million – but unfortunately for Nicole, who is apparently in major debt, the pair had signed a prenuptial agreement.
Eddie Nicole Murphy 15 Million
Hulk & Linda Hogan – $10 Million
Although Linda Hogan filed for divorce in 2007, it took the pair over four years to reach a settlement. Both reality stars have now moved on, and Hulk Hogan has even remarried. Linda is dating Charlie Hill, who was 19 years old at the time of her divorce.
Hulk Linda Hogan 10 Million
Kris & Bruce Jenner – $2.5 Million
The longtime reality TV-famous pair split in 2015, and have two (equally famous) daughters together. Although sometimes turbulent, the former couple has maintained relatively good relations, mostly for the sake of their shared daughters and the rest of their large family.
Kris Bruce Jenner 2.5 Million
James Packer & Erica Baxter – $95 Million
The wealthy Australian couple split in 2013, and a year later, James Packer moved on to his next model – Miranda Kerr. Pop singer/model Baxter moved to Los Angeles with her three children from her marriage with Packer – but don’t worry, Packer visits often.
James Packer Erica Baxter 95 Million
Kate Winslet & Jim Threapleton – $4 Million
After three years of marriage, movie star Kate Winslet split from film director Jim Threapleton. The couple are friendly though, mostly for the sake of their daughter, Mia – they’re often spotted out and about as a family.
Kate Winslet Jim Threapleton 4 Million
David Hasselhoff & Pamela Bach – $5 Million
Perhaps one of the weirdest settlements we’ve seen – yes, Pamela Bach got a cool $5 million dollars after the pair split. But, don’t think she won! David Hasselhoff – master negotiator that he is – walked away with ownership of his nickname, “The Hoff.”
David Hasselhoff Pamela Bach 5 Million
Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom – $7 Million
Not the first Kardashian on this list, Khloe walked away from her failed marriage with basketball player Lamar Odom with $7 million dollars, despite their ironclad prenup. Lamar is worth around $116 million though, so that’s pretty much a drop in the bucket for him.
Khloe Kardashian Lamar Odom 7 Million
Cheryl & Ashley Cole – $7.5 Million
Although she originally claimed she didn’t want to touch a bit of Ashley’s large, football-made fortune, Cheryl ended up walking away with $7.5 million dollars after their split. Not bad, especially if she was expecting to get nada!
Cheryl Ashley Cole 7.5 Million
Alex Rodriguez & Cynthia Scuris – $12 Million
Oh look, another infamous athlete divorce? Check! After six years and two children together, Alex and Cynthia got divorced in 2008. While there there plenty of rumors about extramarital affairs, the final settlement remains disclosed! Although it’s speculated at about $12 million.
Alex Rodriguez & Cynthia Scuris
Jeff Gordon & Brooke Sealey – $15 million
In 1994 Jeff Gordon, the Daytona 500 winner, married Brooke Sealey but the couple divorced just eight years later! Despite not having children together, Gordon paid a settlement of $15 million.
Jeff Gordon & Brooke Sealey – $15 million
Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston – $60 million
After two years of dating, in 2000 in a breathtaking ceremony in Malibu, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot! Dubbed as one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples, it was a total blow when they announced their divorce in 2005. We don’t need to go into the details, everyone knows the tale of “Team Aniston” and “Team Jolie” which quickly followed suit after the divorce became public knowledge.
Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston
Ted Danson & Casey Coates – $30 million
Cheers star Ted Danson married his second wife, producer Cassandra “Casey” Coates in 1977. While giving birth to their daughter in 1979, Coates suffered a stroke and Danson spent many years taking care of her and helping her recuperate. Later on, they adopted a second child. However once Danson’s affair with the actress Whoopi Goldberg became public, the pair got divorced in 1993. Moreover, at the time, it was one of Hollywood’s costliest divorces, at a cool $30 million.
Ted Danson & Casey Coates
Pauline Chai & Dr Khoo Kay Peng – $80 million
Most of you probably don’t know that Dr Khoo Kay Peng is a Malaysian Chinese business executive – in fact, he’s the 44 richest person in Malaysia. In 1970, Peng married Pauline Chai, shortly after Chai had won the Miss Malaysia beauty contest. Together they have five children. After 45 years, they are getting a divorce and a LOT of personal information has come up during the divorce.
Pauline Chai & Dr Khoo Kay Peng
Boris Berezovsky & Galina Besharova – $160 million
Just in case you forgot, Boris Berezovsky was a Russian business oligarch, government official, engineer, and mathematician. Not much is known about his wife Galina Besharova, apart from the fact that they were married from 1991 to 2010 – furthermore their divorce cost Berezovsky a stunning $160 million.
Boris Berezovsky & Galina Besharova
Adnan Khashoggi & Soraya Khashoggi – $874 million
Adnan Khashoggi, was a Saudi Arabian billionaire international businessmanSaudi Arabian billionaire international businessman, who after after 20 years in 1980 got a divorce from Soraya Khashoggi. Which cost him an estimated at $874 million – whoa.
Adnan Khashoggi & Soraya Khashoggi
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher (16 years younger) dated for two years and in 2005, they got hitched. By 2011, Moore opened about the pair’s separation and a year later, Kutcher filed divorce papers citing irreconcilable differences. Almost two years later, they were officially married and it is revealed that Kutcher paid more than he should have although the number remains quiet.
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
John & Beverley Charman -$95 Million
Way back when John Charman married his high school sweetheart Beverley, he had absolutely no money, but in their 29 year marriage, he wound up becoming the eighth richest businessman in London. Beverley would give up her job in order to raise their children, and when they eventually separated Beverley received a sweet $95 million.
John & Beverley Charman
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver – $375 Million
For 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were husband and wife – life after their divorce has not been easy. Especially considering their divorce was brought on by Arnold’s affair with their housekeeper. As there was no prenup, Maria received $375 million and also custody of their children.
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver
Reba McEntire & Narvel Blackstock – $47.5 Million
Country superstar Reba McEntire and ex-husband Narvel Blackstock completely shocked fans all across the board when they split in 2015. Even though they’re divorced, they’re still friends who support one another.
Reba McEntire & Narvel Blackstock
Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl – $125 Million
Country super-star, Garth Brooks, got married to his college sweetheart, the songwriter Sandy Mahl, in May of 1986. Together they have three daughters but in 1999, they separated and their divorce was then finalized in 2001.
Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl – 125 Million
Michael Strahan & Jean Muggli – $15 Million
In 1994, Michael Strahan met Jean Muggli and by 1999, they were saying “I Do”. While their marriage proved a bit tumultuous afterwards, it wasn’t until 2006 that they divorced. Muggli received $15 million and $18,000 for their twin daughters in child support each month.
Michael Strahan & Jean Muggli
Jesse Williams & Aryn Drake-Lee – Approx. $4 Million
Recently news broke that the Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and his wife Aryn Drake-Lee are getting an amicable divorce. As of late, no amount has been disclosed, but it is estimated at about $4 million.
Jesse Williams & Aryn Drake-Lee