Jeff & MacKenzie Bezos - $38 Billion
In June 2018, Jeff Bezos was recognized as the richest man in the world. The Amazon CEO/founder always had his wife by his side as he climbed to this status. This is why the news about his split with his wife Mckenzie came as a surprise. They've actually been married for 25 years!
They kept the details of their split relatively private. In April 2019, they announced that Mckenzie had gotten $38 billion out of it. They never had a prenuptial agreement in place, and the settlement made Mackenzie the world’s third-richest woman. Details later emerged that Bezos had fallen for Lauren Sanchez, a private plane pilot/actress.
Elin Nordegren & Tiger Woods - $110 Million
In 2009, pro golfer Tiger Woods attempted to flee from his then-wife, Elin Nordegren, who was wielding a golf club after a heated argument they had. Woods ended up crashing his Escalade into a tree at their Florida home. The incident dominated celebrity news headlines.
Eventually, Woods admitted to carrying on multiple affairs with a staggering number of women. He allegedly confessed that he had 121 of them throughout his marriage to Nordegren. The two officially divorced in 2010, and she reportedly received a $110 million settlement. After everything she went through, Nordegren deserved every penny of it!
Heidi Klum & Seal – No Divorce Settlement
English musician Seal (Henry Adeola Samuel) and fashion designer / TV personality Heidi Klum met in 2004. Back then, she was expecting Flavio Briatore’s child. Seal and Klum were engaged later that year and tied the knot at a Mexican beach in 2005. They went on to have three children, and Seal even adopted Helene officially in 2009.
It was heartwarming that they renewed their vows every year to celebrate their anniversary. They were a couple we would have all wanted to see last. However, they separated in 2012, and their union was officially dissolved two years later. They settled on no spousal support and had a clean break splitting their property.
Morgan Stewart & Brendan Fitzpatrick - $750,000
Morgan Stewart gained popularity for appearing in the reality show called Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, but she is mostly known for working for E! News these days. Back in 2019, she ended up filing for divorce from Brandan Fitzpatrick. They cited irreconcilable differences as the cause of their separation.
There hasn't been any report about their settlement yet, but it might be worth around $750K since their joint fortune as a couple was around $1.5 million. Stewart was seen as a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade in 2020.
Kelsey Grammer & Camille Donatacci – $30 Million
In 1996, after they went out on a blind date, love brewed between actor Kelsey Grammer and dancer/model Camille Donatacci. It took only one year before they decided that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. In 1997, Donatacci became Grammer’s fourth wife.
Two children later and 13 years spent married, the two decided to call it quits. Donatacci cited irreconcilable differences when she filed divorce papers in 2000, receiving a $30 million settlement. Grammer moved on swiftly, marrying Kyte Walsh two weeks after officially divorcing Donatacci.
Caitlyn Jenner & Kris Jenner - $2.5 Million
Kris Jenner is a well-known mom-ager thanks to her skill in capitalizing on her family’s various talents. She was formerly married to the late attorney Robert Kardashian. But in 1991, she tied the knot with former Olympian Bruce Jenner, who now goes by Caitlyn Jenner after transitioning to a woman.
Bruce and Kris separated in late 2013, and the next year, they announced that they were filing for divorce. They cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for parting ways, and their split was finalized in 2015. They reportedly never had a prenup in place, and they expedited the proceedings to sort financial issues. Bruce walked away with a $2.5 million settlement.
Sandra Bullock & Jesse James - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Jesse James is a car customizer and TV personality known for hosting reality shows like Monster Garage and Jesse James Is a Dead Man. He married Sandra Bullock, his third wife, in 2005. They meet when Bullock took her godson on a tour of the Monster Garage set.
In 2010, James became the subject of a cheating scandal after several women claimed to have had dalliances with him throughout his marriage to Bullock. James issued a public apology, but it wasn’t enough to save their marriage. They officially gained their individual single statuses in 2012.
Wendy Williams & Kevin Hunter - $250,000
Wendy Williams is a popular TV host who you might have been watching on The Wendy Williams Show. Her show started airing back in 2008 and is currently in its twelfth season already. After more than two decades of marriage, she parted ways from Kevin Hunter.
The cause of their split was the fact that he got another woman pregnant. Despite not needing to pay any alimony in their settlement, she still ended up giving him $250K, so that he can find a new place to stay in. It's safe to say that Williams really has a big heart.
Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl - $135 Million
Garth Brooks is a successful singer who had several albums that reached a diamond certification already. He and Sandy Mahl said their I Do's in 1986, and they later became parents to three beautiful daughters. Sadly, they decided to end their marriage in 1999.
It took a total of two years before everything was finalized. Reports say that she was able to receive around $125 million in the settlement. Brooks got lucky with his second wife, Trisha Yearwood, because they've remained together for over a decade now. He has a new album called Fun that will be released in 2020.
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon - $5,000 A Month
Mariah Carey has one of the most beautiful voices in the music industry. In case you guys have forgotten, she was once married to rapper and comedian Nick Cannon. Their marriage lasted for a decade, and they had two adorable kids together.
Neither of them received a huge sum in their settlement, but he has to pay around $5K monthly for their kids' trust fund. Carey has reportedly been dating her backup dancer named Bryan Tanaka since 2016. Cannon, on the other hand, welcomed a child with Brittany Bell in 2017.
Harrison Ford & Melissa Mathison - $118 Million
Harrison Ford has been happily married to actress Calista Flockhart since 2010. Still, he can definitely give people some divorce advice since he had two failed marriages in the past. One of his marriages was with Melissa Mathison, and it lasted for about 21 years.
According to Wikipedia, she was able to receive around $118 million in the settlement in 2004. That sum is equal to $165 million in today's dollars. Mathison passed away back in 2015, and her fortune at the time of her death was at $100 million. Ford is set to star in a new Indiana Jones film in 2021.
Michael Douglas & Diandra Luker - $45 Million
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In 1977, actor Michael Douglas got married to Diandra Luker. They have a son together named Cameron, who also pursued acting. When the two decided to end their marriage, she ended up taking home $45 million. Their marriage was doomed for years, but they tried to make it work.
He revealed in an interview back in 2013 that he wished they ended their marriage a decade earlier. He later married Catherine Zeta-Jones and despite separating at one pint, the two worked things out and got back together instead of getting a divorce. Douglas is part of the upcoming What If...? animated series.
Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor - $200 Million
Ben Stiller worked hard for the big paychecks he received in his show business career. He had $200 million on the line at one point when he and Christine Taylor announced their plans to end their marriage back in 2017. She is pursuing acting too, but she isn't as successful as him.
The two stars haven't finalized divorce papers whatsoever, and it looks like they have been getting cozy with each other again. They have yet to give an official update regarding the true status of their relationship today. Stiller is currently producing a new show called Severance.
Larry King & Julie Alexander - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Larry King may have been successful career-wise, but he was quite unlucky when it came to love. He has been married to seven different women and all those marriages didn't last. Julie Alexander was the businesswoman he was married to from 1989 until 1992.
Things between them moved fast, and he apparently asked to marry her on their first date. They separated after a year, but it took two more years before things got finalized. The amount of money she received remains undisclosed. King separated from his most recent wife, Shawn Southwick, back in 2019.
Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries - $10 Million
Kris Humphreys and Kim Kardashian’s union is amongst the list of short-lived celebrity marriages. They walked down the aisle in 2011, and E! aired the preparations as well as the ceremony. They famously managed to stay married for 72 days before ending their union. Allegedly, Humphreys turned down the $10 million settlement.
Kim initiated the split, citing irreconcilable differences, and the media concluded that their marriage had been a publicity stunt. Jonathan Jaxson, Kim’s former publicist, claimed that their nuptials were staged to promote the Kardashian family brand in general. Kim sued Jaxson, and they settled the suit with the inclusion of an apology.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were co-stars for the 2004 film Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and they met on the film’s set. Pitt was married to Aniston at the time, but they split up the following year. After nearly a decade, Pitt and Jolie eventually walked down the aisle in 2014.
Two years after exchanging vows, Pitt and Jolie parted ways. Three years have already passed since then. Yet, the details of their split still haven't been finalized. While they have their individual single statuses restored, they are still figuring out how to share their multi-million fortunes. This includes a French winery that they co-own.
Charlie Sheen & Denise Richards - $40 Million
In December 2001, Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen announced that they were engaged. They walked down the aisle the next year in June, holding their nuptials at the late Gary David Goldberg’s estate. Their marriage yielded two daughters. However, while Richards was pregnant with their second child in 2005, she filed to dissolve their union.
Richards also got a restraining order, alleging that Sheen had threatened her life. A year later, Richards formally filed legal papers to sever their ties. They were officially divorced in 2006. The settlement awarded Richards $40 million as well as $10 million in child support paid annually for 15 years following the judgment.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Back in the late ‘90s, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were one of Hollywood’s power couples. They couldn’t shake off the paparazzi, and everyone was intrigued by their relationship since their lavish Malibu nuptials in 2000. Five years later, they were divorced.
Rumors say that Pitt and Angelina Jolie began seeing each other while he was still married to Aniston. Even though they always maintained that nothing brewed between them at the time, the fact that they got together soon after Pitt and Aniston divorced didn’t help matters. Now that Pitt and Jolie are divorced, fans have been hoping to see him get back together with Aniston.
Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were once such a cute couple. But back in 2019, the world was shocked after they announced that they were going to put an end to their marriage. Thanks to a prenup, their individual fortunes in the bank won't be affected.
A settlement was reportedly reached but they didn't disclose the information publicly. As of today, the two of them have moved on already. Cyrus is currently in a relationship with singer Cody Simpson. Meanwhile, Hemsworth is said to be dating a beautiful woman named Gabriella Brooks.
Steve Harvey & Mary Lee Harvey - $2 Million
Steve Harvey created a successful career for himself as a talk show host, best-selling author, and a film professional. He’s been married thrice, and his second wife was Mary Lee Harvey. They exchanged vows in 1989, and they eventually parted ways in 2005.
Mary later said that their split cut her off from the lavish lifestyle she had enjoyed while married to Steve. Those included designers begging her to don their creations. She made out fine by getting three homes they shared, $40K per month until 2009, and a final lump sum of $1.9 million. Given the lawsuits she’s brought against Steve over the years and vice versa, she might have burnt through the money a long time ago.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard - $7 Million
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard moved in together in 2012 after meeting on set the previous year. In 2015, they solidified their union through a civil ceremony held at their Los Angeles abode. The next year, Heard filed to split from Depp, and she also got a restraining order against him.
She alleged that Depp had been physically and verbally abusive to her during their relationship. Heard blamed it on his heavy drinking and drug use. She later dropped the restraining order. Heard received a $7 million settlement from Depp, and she allegedly donated the sum to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and ACLU.
Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow - $100 Million
Gwyneth Paltrow met Coldplay's Chris Martin backstage in 2002 just three weeks after mourning the death of her father. The following year, they said “I do” at a Southern California hotel. Paltrow was then expecting their first child together. They added a second child to the equation in 2006, and Paltrow shared that she battled postpartum depression at the time.
In 2014, they announced that they had decided to end their marriage with Paltrow describing it as a conscious uncoupling. Two years later and both of them were officially single once again. They split their assets down the middle, each walking away with $100 million.
Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Christina Aguilera started dated Jordan Bratman, a marketing executive, in 2003. Two years later, they were married. Her album Ain’t No Other Man drew inspiration from her marriage, sharing snippets of their happily ever after in 20th-century jazz, soul, and blues.
They welcomed their son Max in 2008 and spared no cost in decking out his nursery at their Los Angeles mansion. They announced their separation in 2010 and finalized their split in 2011. The couple had hired the services of a prenup lawyer in entering their union. Yet, Bratman still walked away with a tidy undisclosed sum as part of the settlement.
Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Musicians Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony became a power couple when they tied the knot in 2004. Four years down the line, they welcomed twins Maximilian and Emme. They attracted a $6 million fee from People magazine, who paid to get the twins' first photos.
The couple made several joint investments together, including becoming stakeholders of the Miami Dolphins in 2009. They also bought two properties in Brookville, New York. In 2011, they broke our hearts when they shared their plans to dissolve their union. Lopez maintained primary custody of their kids, but further details about their settlement remain unknown.
Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr started dating in 2007, and by June 2010, Kerr was spotted with an engagement ring. In 2011, they welcomed a son together, but two years later, they were separated. They stayed kept their uncoupling amicable and spoke fondly about their marriage in later interviews.
They have both moved on, and Kerr is currently married to Evan Spiegel, the Snapchat founder. Kerr and Spiegel have two children together after welcoming their son Myles in October 2019. Bloom, on the other hand, has been engaged to pop songstress Katy Perry since February 2019.
Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise - $400K
Tom Cruise had yet another high profile marriage after exchanging vows with his third wife, Katie Holmes, in 2006. They dated for a year before going to the altar. Cruise famously declared his undying love for Holmes by jumping on the couch during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
They welcomed their daughter Suri just a month before their nuptials in Italy. Theories still stand that the Church of Scientology arranged their union. David Miscavige, the head of the religious sect, was Cruise’s best man. In 2012, Holmes filed separation papers. According to HuffPost, their prenup agreement left her without any spousal support. However, she receives $400K annually in child support.
Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Pamela Anderson tried her second luck at marriage when she exchanged vows with singer Kid Rock in 2006. Their marriage was surrounded by speculations that it had been pregnancy-related, but it wasn’t until later in the year when it was finally revealed that Anderson miscarried.
After barely four months of marriage, Anderson filed for separation citing irreconcilable differences. In 2007, Anderson shared that they had maintained physical intimacy hoping to rekindle their relationship. However, later the same year, she walked down the aisle with producer Rick Salmon, her third husband. They eventually divorced in 2015, though.
Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
In 1989, Nicole Kidman met Tom Cruise while filming Days of Thunder. On Christmas Eve of the following year, they exchanged vows in Telluride, Colorado. The couple grew their family through adoption, welcoming Isabelle Jane and Connor Antony. The stars didn’t align quite right, though. 72 hours before celebrating their 10th anniversary, Cruise announced their separation through their spokesperson.
Kidman was supposedly in the dark about it. Cruise chose that particular moment to end things so that he could avoid hefty costs related to the dissolution of their marriage. The financial terms of their settlement remained private. However, they came to an amicable agreement to share custody of their children.
Pilar Biggers & Deion Sanders - $10 Million
Former baseball and football player Deion Sanders filed papers to part ways with his second wife, Pilar Biggers-Sanders, in 2011. They had been married in 1999, and after 12 years, Sanders decided to separate from her because of the volatile nature of their relationship.
In 2013, Sanders became the primary custodian of their two sons. Pilar maintained sole custody of their daughter. A week later, the ruling turned, and Sanders took over custody of their daughter. He later brought up a defamation suit against Pilar who had made false claims about him in interviews and social media. He received a $2.2 million ruling in his favor in 2015.
Linda Claridge & Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea - $11.44 Million
Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan) made a career out of receiving and inflicting fake punishment as a wrestler. It couldn’t have prepared him for the heartache he had faced, though. His wife, Linda Claridge, filed for separation after 23 years of marriage and two children together. It also didn’t help that she took everything she could, making away with several of his luxury cars.
They finalized their legal split in 2009, and their settlement agreement saw her get $7.44 million in the form of liquid assets. She also received an additional $3 million estate settlement and 40% of Bollea’s companies. That's one big blow!
Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner started dating in mid-2004 after establishing a friendship when filming Pearl Harbor in 2001. In 2005, they tied the knot, making it Garner’s second shot at marriage. On the other hand, it was Affleck’s first walk down the aisle.
They had three children together throughout their decade-long marriage before deciding to call it quits. They jointly filed for legal separation in 2017. By October 2018, they had already finalized their split, agreeing to maintain joint custody over their children. Garner and Affleck have remained amicable and even vacation together with their children.
Alec & Jocelyn Wildenstein - $2.5 Billion
In 1978, the late Frech billionaire Alec Wildstein tied the knot with Jocelyne Périsset. 11 years later, they divorced. Wildenstein made his fortunes from owning racehorses and art dealing. Périsset walked away with a $2.5 billion settlement and an additional 4,100 million annually for 13 years.
Périsset reportedly spent upwards of $2.6 million on plastic surgery and began getting the enhancements when she was still with Wildenstein. He reportedly screamed in horror the first time he saw her face transformation. She had gone under the knife so that she would become more attractive to her husband. However, it had the opposite impact.
Rupert Murdoch & Wendi Deng – Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
After only 17 days since Rupert Murdoch’s split with his second wife, Anna Torv, he exchanged vows with Wendi Deng. She was 38 years younger than him. Murdoch met Deng while he was married to Torv, which was ultimately the reason why they parted ways.
Deng and Murdoch’s union lasted for 14 years. However, they eventually ended up at a divorce law firm as well. Murdoch then ended his friendship with British politician Tony Blair, who he suspected Deng had cheated with while they were married. Murdoch shares two children with Deng, three with Torv, and one with his first wife, Patricia Booker.
Robin Givens & Mike Tyson - $10 Million
Mike Tyson married actress Robin Givens in 1988. While he had an estimated net worth of $50 million at the time, they didn’t sign a prenup. Givens sadly had a miscarriage shortly after their marriage, and it turned their relationship sour.
Nine months into their marriage, she decided to have her single status restored. In 1989, during Valentine’s Day, their split was finalized. Media reports stated that Givens made out with $10 million as part of the settlement. However, Givens denied ever receiving a dime from the split, which didn’t particularly make her popular at the time.
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Demi Moore started dating Ashton Kutcher in 2003. The fact that he was 15 years younger didn’t prevent their relationship from blossoming. Wedding bells rang in September 2005 when they invited 150 guests to witness their nuptials. Moore’s second husband, Bruce Willis, attended the big day.
In 2011, there were speculations about their separation, and Moore eventually announced that they had parted ways. Kutcher filed to dissolve their marriage a year later, and Moore responded with papers requesting spousal support in 2013. They finalized everything at the close of 2013, but the details of their settlement remain unknown.
Kristin Richard & Lance Armstrong - $14 Million
In 1998, a year after their meeting, Lance Armstrong married Kristin Richard. They had three children together, and it was thanks to Armstrong’s forward-thinking. He had frozen his sperm before having chemotherapy. Six years into their marriage, they chose to go their separate ways.
Richard received a $14 million settlement, which was perhaps enough to repay her for standing by his side during his battle with cancer. Armstrong went on to date singer Sherly Crow, designer Tory Burch, and finally, Anna Hansen. Armstrong shares two children with Hansen, who they claim were conceived naturally despite Armstrong having gone through chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer.
Brooke Sealey & Jeff Gordon -$15.3 Million
Former stock car racer Jeff Gordon dated Brooke Sealey in secret because it was prohibited for racers to date Winston Cup models. After she concluded her run in 1993, they finally announced that they were dating. They married in 1994 and stuck it out for eight years.
In 2002, Sealey sued for legal separation, citing Gordon’s dalliance with Deanna Merryman. She asked for exclusive rights to the oceanfront home they shared valued at $9 million. She also asked for alimony as well as two vehicles and periodic access to an airplane and the boats they shared. Despite Gordon arguing that she didn’t deserve such high amounts, she received $15.3 million.
Jean Muggli & Michael Strahan - $15.3 Million
After his successful career as an NFL defensive end, Michael Strahan turned to the TV world. He now co-hosts Good Morning America and Fox NFL Sunday. However, one aspect of his life that wasn’t as successful was his marriage to Jean Muggli, which ended in 2006. They had twin daughters who are now 15.
Muggli got a $15.3 million settlement with a $13K monthly child support payment. The child support amount was initially $18K but it was later reduced to $13K. In 2019, Muggli took Strahan back to court. She wanted a new child support arrangement at $18.378K monthly.
Ben Zobrist & Julianna Zobrist - Divorce Settlement Undisclosed
Ben Zobrist a.k.a. Zorilla is a successful baseball player who played for teams like the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Chicago Cubs. Back in 2005, he tied the knot with Julianna Zobrist, who is known for her career as a singer.
Unfortunately, both of them wanted to put an end to their marriage back in 2019. She filed for divorce while he also filed for legal separation around the same time. Rumor has it that she had some inappropriate marital conduct. Any information about their settlement hasn't been disclosed to the public. Zobrist retired from baseball in 2020.
Adele & Simon Konecki - $180 Million
English singer Adele made a name for herself by releasing a long-list of chart-topping “broken-hearted” singles. However, she fell in love with charity entrepreneur Simon Konecki, and they welcomed a son in 2012. Media speculations suggested that the two had secretly gotten hitched early in 2017.
Adele confirmed the claims during the 59th Grammys when she referred to him as her husband while making her acceptance speech. Adele’s representatives announced that the two had split up in April 2019, and in September, she filed to dissolve their marriage. They reportedly didn’t have a prenup in place, and after finalizing the details of their split, Konecki might receive about $180 million from Adele.