We all have our ups and downs but when you’re living in the limelight everything is different. Come with us as we explore some of the nastiest splits in celebrity history and together we will find out the nastiest and most expensive divorce of all time…
Number 25- EXPENSIVE!
Michael and Diandra Douglas
1988-2000 She received $45 MILLION! Michael recently said “I have nothing against Diandra and in fact I’m very fond of my first wife. But we should have ended that marriage eight or 10 years earlier.”And probably saved yourself a cool 45 million!
Number 24-Shocking!
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner2006-2016Jennifer Garner Blames Herself For Divorce!So heartbreaking! Actress Jennifer Garner, 43, has opened up for the very first time about her marriage to Ben Affleck, 43, and why it came to an end. Even though she worked so hard to make their 10 year marriage a success, she knows she failed along the way, and has said , “there’s no way I get off in this” No matter who’s to blame one thing is certain… Garner is in for a big payday…
Number 23- Expensive!
Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey2002-2008She Received $47 Million! After just six years, the couple had two boys together, but when they split up, Orianne Cevey walked away with a sizable sum and banging on the drums to the tune of $47 million dollars. In early 2016, it was reported that the couple had reunited.
Number 22- Shocking!
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
2013-2013
The millions of dollars spent for the extravagant ceremony was totally worth it for the 72 days of marriage these two shared. They have the shortest marriage on our list, which was very much not a “team” nuptial. The settlement process lasted 7 times longer than the marriage itself. It’s hard not to speculate that Kim’s Fairytale Wedding wasn’t a scheme to boost rating for the show.
Number 21- Expensive!
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills2004-2008
She Received $48.6 Million!As she got $48.6 Million, he had to vigorously defend himself against allegations of spousal abuse.
Number 20- Shocking!
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise2007-2012Shockingly but not too surprisingly, Katie filed for divorce from Tom in June of 2012, after five years and one child together. It has been rumored she left to distance herself and her daughter Suri from Tom’s strong following of Scientology.
Number 19- Expensive!
James Cameron and Linda Hamilton1997-1999She received $50 millionShe received a Titanic payout of $50 million for only 2 years of marriage.
Number 18- Expensive!
Kelsey Grammer and Camille1998-2011She received $60 millionThe Real Housewives star described her cheating ex-husband as a “total dick” and “an ass”. But when it was all said and done, it was estimated that Camille was awarded $60 million dollars.
Number 17-Shocking!
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow2005-2015Divorce? I meant “conscious uncoupling”. Both were disappointed about the end of the marriage, but neither has had trouble moving on to other relationships. For people that named their children Apple and Moses, you would think they are perfect for each other.
Number 16- Expensive!
Kenny Rogers and Marianne1977-1993She received $60 millionWife number 4 of Kenny Rogers’ 5 wives knew when to walk away in the early 90’s carrying a size-able pot of $60 million dollars.
Number 15- Shocking!
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley/ Nic Cage and Lisa Marie Presley1994-1996/ 2002-2004We put these nuptials on the list more because the marriages themselves were shocking, at least more so than the divorces. Though Lisa Marie said she was truly in love with Michael Jackson, the relationship soured and the marriage only lasted just over two years, which is substantially longer than the 108 day marriage to Oscar winner Nic Cage. Just over four months after saying “I do”, Cage filed for divorce, ending the emotionally unstable marriage.
Number 14- Expensive!
Madonna and Guy Ritchie2000-2008She received $76-$92 Million The British director’s split with the ageless popstar siphoned somewhere between $76 and $92 million dollars after their divorced ended after less than a decade. To make matters worse, she reported that he was never really fond of her music and made her question if true love really existed.
Number 13-Shocking!
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson2008-2011Too soon, too young and too competitive? These are the reasons that have been cited as the reasons for the couple to split after only three years. Whatever the reason, they parted with “love and kindness” for each other and have moved on in their careers and other relationship, both remarrying.
Number 12- Expensive!
Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva1978-1994She Received A Crazy $80 Million! College sweethearts called it quits after 16 years of marriage amid rumors of his infidelity and demanding schedule. The couple amicably negotiated an $80 million dollar settlement and joint custody of their children. While the split wasn’t that nasty, it cost the actor a huge chunk of change.
Number 11- Shocking!
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert2011-2015Mutually stating that “it was not the future we envisioned” this country power couple called it quits in 2015 after four years of marriage and almost ten years of being together. When hearing the rumors, most fans, initially, thought the the couple would weather the storm. Unfortunately, a few days later the divorce was finalized.
Number 10- Expensive!
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison1983-2004She received $85 Million Despite attempts to work it out, Melissa Mathison filed for divorce from the philandering actor after a little more than twenty years together. The Dark Side for Harrison Ford was that his ex-significant other would get $85 million dollars and some royalties for 2 upcoming Star Wars and 3 Indiana Jones movies.
Number 09- Shocking!
Sandra Bullock and Jesse JamesEnded in 2010Apparently, opposites attract, but for only so long. His bad boy qualities and a cheating scandal sealed the deal for Bullock to file for divorce in 2010. The marriage lasted five years, with James taking sole blame for his poor judgement and the dissolution of the couple. He says the hardest part was losing the relationship with a child the couple adopted only months before the divorce.
Number 08- Expensive!
Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving1985-1989She received $100 million dollars!Initially, Spielberg tried to submit a prenuptial agreement that was written on a napkin instead of a binding legal document, but the judge somehow, couldn’t get on board and dismissed it. Despite Spielberg’s estimated worth being over $1 billion dollars, she only received around $100 million dollars.
Number 07- Shocking!
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver1986-PresentThat’s right! Shockingly after separating over 4 years ago, the couple is still married as the Terminator refuses to sign the divorce papers. Maria Shriver filed in 2011 after the fact that the former governor had fathered a child with the housekeeper
Number 06- Expensive and Shocking!!
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren2004-2010She received $100 million!Tiger couldn’t get a mulligan after he was caught having numerous affairs while touring the country. The green fees for his divorce cost him $100 million dollars, he also had to get a new set of clubs and a new car after she took some swings at him while he was driving away and wrecked his ride.
Number 05- Shocking!
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston2000-2005Personally, this was the most shocking divorce on the list. The Hollywood “It” couple of the early 2000’s seemed perfect for each other and everyone thought they were gonna go the distance. After co-starring in a movie together, Pitt ditched Jen for Angelina Jolie, and have been together ever since
Number 04- Expensive!
Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahi1986-2001She received $125 Million!Another set of college sweethearts fell by the wayside after 15 years of marriage and cheating allegations from both parties. In the settlement she was awarded $125 million dollars from a man that she met at a bar that turned into on the biggest music stars of the genre. Good thing he has friends in low places.
Number 03- Expensive!
Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphy1969-1994She received $150 Million!Admitting himself that he always put music first, and relationships suffered, so it was no surprise after 26 years of marriage that production assistant Marcia Murphy filed for divorce. She settled for half of his fortune totally $150 million dollars.
Number 02- Expensive!
Michael Jordan and Juanita1989-2006She received $168 Million!6 is the number of championship titles that Michael Jordan has won. It is also the number of zeros on the check that his ex-wife received when the dust had settled in their divorce. She got $168 million dollars and custody of the kids.
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Number 01- Expensive!
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore1980-2006She received $425 Million Dollars!!His arrest for DUI in 2006 helped push Robyn to end one of the longest running marriages in Hollywood, but it was photos of Mel with his new girlfriend that was the final straw, and she filed for divorce. With a settlement of $425 million dollars, theirs became the most expensive divorce in Hollywood History. As a special treat….Amber Heard and Johnny Depp
She recently filed for divorce after an alleged domestic violence attack. Only married for 15 months, we will see how much she gets.
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