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Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott – $38 Billion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Scott had the most expensive divorce in history. The couple was married for 25 years before announcing their split in 2019. As part of the settlement, MacKenzie Scott received 25% of Bezos’s Amazon shares, worth about $38 billion at the time. This instantly made her one of the richest women in the world. Despite losing billions, Bezos remained the richest man on the planet for several years after the divorce. MacKenzie Scott has since donated billions to charity, becoming one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore – $425 Million
Actor Mel Gibson and his wife Robyn Moore were married for 31 years before they divorced in 2011. Because they lived in California, where assets are split 50/50 in a divorce, Robyn received half of Gibson’s fortune. The settlement was reportedly worth $425 million, one of the largest payouts in Hollywood history. The divorce was finalized after Gibson’s public scandals and legal troubles, which hurt his career for years. Despite the massive financial loss, Gibson continued acting and directing, eventually making a career comeback.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren – $100 Million
Golf legend Tiger Woods and Swedish model Elin Nordegren had one of the most publicized divorces ever. Their marriage ended in 2010 after reports of Tiger’s multiple affairs became public. The scandal led to a $100 million settlement for Nordegren, plus child support for their two children. Woods also lost several sponsorships from brands like Nike and Gatorade, costing him hundreds of millions in potential earnings. Despite the financial and career setback, Woods made a triumphant return to golf, winning the Masters Tournament in 2019.
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills – $48.6 Million
Legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney married Heather Mills in 2002, but their relationship ended in a bitter divorce by 2008. The legal battle was highly publicized, with Mills demanding hundreds of millions of dollars. In the end, McCartney paid $48.6 million to settle the divorce. While this was a massive amount, it was far less than what Mills had originally asked for. McCartney, worth over $1 billion, didn’t let the financial hit slow him down and continued touring and making music.
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy – $168 Million
NBA legend Michael Jordan married Juanita Vanoy in 1989, and they remained together for 17 years. Their divorce in 2006 resulted in a $168 million settlement, one of the biggest payouts for an athlete. In addition to the cash settlement, Juanita received luxury homes and custody of their children. Jordan later remarried and continued to grow his business empire, including his Air Jordan brand and ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the expensive divorce, Jordan remains one of the richest athletes in history, with a net worth exceeding $2 billion.
Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving – $100 Million
Famous director Steven Spielberg and actress Amy Irving were married from 1985 to 1989. Although they had a prenuptial agreement, it was reportedly written on a napkin and was not considered legally binding. As a result, Irving received $100 million in the divorce settlement. At the time, this was one of the largest divorce payouts in Hollywood history. Spielberg went on to make some of the biggest movies of all time, including “Jurassic Park” and “Schindler’s List”, easily recovering from the financial loss.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie – $92 Million
Pop icon Madonna and British filmmaker Guy Ritchie were married for eight years before divorcing in 2008. Unlike many other divorces, this one ended with Madonna paying Ritchie a settlement of $92 million. The settlement included cash, property, and earnings from their shared business ventures. Despite the financial loss, Madonna continued to dominate the music industry with record-breaking tours and album sales. Ritchie went on to direct major films, including “Sherlock Holmes” and “The Gentlemen.”
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison – $85 Million
Harrison Ford, famous for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, married screenwriter Melissa Mathison in 1983. Their divorce in 2004 resulted in an $85 million settlement. Mathison, who wrote the screenplay for “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” also received a share of Ford’s future earnings from his movies. Ford later remarried actress Calista Flockhart, while Mathison remained active in Hollywood until her passing in 2015.
Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl – $125 Million
Country music superstar Garth Brooks and his first wife, Sandy Mahl, divorced in 2001 after 15 years of marriage. The settlement reportedly cost Brooks $125 million. Despite the financial loss, Brooks made a massive comeback, selling out stadiums and remaining one of the best-selling country artists of all time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver – $250 Million
Former California governor and action star Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver were married for 25 years before their divorce in 2011. Their split came after it was revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a child with their housekeeper. The divorce settlement was estimated at $250 million, one of the highest in Hollywood.
Christian Wiedeck, all the way from Germany, loves music festivals, especially in the USA. His articles bring the excitement of these events to readers worldwide.
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