You Won’t Believe How Much These Celebrities Paid In Divorce Settlements!

James Paker & Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey is currently demanding $50 million from her ex-fiance James Paker who is a billionaire businessman! The thought of losing his money has angered him so much, that he no longer talks to her and only communicates to her via email!

James reportedly grew tired of Mariah splashing cash unnecessarily on jets and luxury goods that he branded her ‘obsessive’. He then terminated their relationship with immediate effect!

Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva

After 16 years of marriage, it is quite ironic that Kevin Costner was forced to stop working for a little while in order to try and repair their marriage.

Yet Cindy Silva, left with $80 million of his money when they split in 1992…

Phil Collins & Orianne Cavey

So these two love birds got a divorce back in 2008 and Phil Collins was forced to fork out $47 million! After divorcing, they got back together and, funnily enough, Orianne decided to keep all of the money!

After becoming an alcoholic, Phil Collins was left in a crippled state and needed serious looking after. In stepped his ex-wife Orianne and the two got back together!

Steven Speilberg & Amy Irving

Known for his one-of-a-kind visions when in the director’s chair, Steven Speilberg probably didn’t visualize coughing up a massive $100 million of his fortune and full custody of his son, Max, when he divorced Amy Irving.

Speilberg and Irving actually signed a prenup agreement before the marriage and so, technically, he didn’t have to cough up the cash that he did! He claims he gave her the money for their son’s benefit.

Kenny Rogers & Marianne Gordon

Country legend Kenny Rogers has been married a whopping five times but his most costly split came with Marianne Gordon, his fourth wife!

He shelled out $60 million in divorce settlement money to her.

Harrison Ford & Melissa Mathison

When you star in the biggest film series of all-time in Star Wars, not only do you make a hell of a lot of money instantly, but money will roll in forever in the form of royalties.

Melissa Mathison is entitled to some of these royalties, as well as the $85 million she received upfront!

Paul McCarthy & Heather Mills

Paul McCarthy to this day maintains that marrying Heather Mills was the “biggest mistake of his life.” Harsh words, maybe, but Heather made off with $48 million in the divorce settlement after their four-year marriage came to an end back in ’08!

It seems that in the four years they were together, Paul and Heather could never really get along and would spend the majority of their days arguing away. This is a rare picture of conentment between the two.

Michael Jordan & Juanita Jordon

Basketball legend Michael Jordan AKA air Jordan, crashed back down to reality when his now ex-wife targeted his bank account during their nasty divorce! Not only did Juanita hit MJ for $168 million, she also gained custody of their three kids!

Michael Jordan was known for his furious competitive nature, and making him mad meant danger for the opposition! After divorcing his wife of 17 years, the two exchanged a few words where the legend called her an “opportunist”.

Mel Gibson & Robyn Moore

Superstar actor Mel Gibson married Robyn Moore back in 1980 and their relationship lasted for a total of 26 years! When they finally called it quits in 2013, the pair agreed on a $425 million divorce settlement – by far the biggest sum in Hollywood history!

Mel Gibson, quite understandably, was outraged at the amount he had to pay his ex-wife as he lost half of his estimated worth of $850 million in one nasty swoop! Mel continues to star in some of the biggest films in the world and so should make that money back no problem.

Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey

Neil Diamond is one of the industry leaders for records sold with around 150 million units moved, however, this famous singer was lost for words with his now ex-wife Marcia Murphey’s demands of half of his total earnings! She left with a whopping $150 million.

Neil Diamond vows to never go through another divorce again after the split with Marcia Murphey left him short of love and short of cash. However, we’re sure these experiences sparked a few songs from the musical great…

Camille Grammer & Kelsey Grammer

Camille Grammer claims that Kelsey physically and verbally abused her during their rocky marriage and so she really wanted to hit the actor where it hurts, his pockets! $60 million was the sum she walked away with! If he did what he did…

Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren

After cheating on his spouse countless times, Elin Nordegren decided she couldn’t take it anymore and left the golfing legend in 2009! Woods had been winning tournaments for fun at this point and pretty much had to give up all his winnings in a $100 million lump sum!

Tiger suffered from serious psychological issues – he was rumored to have a sex addiction – during their relationship and while many believe that the gorgeous Elin was with him just for the money, insiders claim that she did everything she could to save their broken relationship.

Michael Douglas & Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas received a huge $45 million after she spilt with Michael Douglas because of unwillingness on both their parts to make the relationship work!

Diana passed away in 2015 and Michael still expressed a great sorrow of her passing, despite him currently being in another marriage!

Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl

Country singer Garth Brooks and ex-wife Sandy Mahl were embroiled in a troubled marriage for 15 years before they finally cut their ties back in 2001. As Garth’s music began to catch on around the world.

Sandy decided to cash in and took $125 million!

Guy Ritchie & Madonna

Guy Ritchie often speaks of the depression he fell into during his marriage with Madonna, after he claimed she was far more obsessed with her public image than she was with him. They went through a messy divorce and Madonna had to cough up between $76 and $92 million!

Madonna’s ego not only harmed her husband and bank account but meant her kids also were embroiled, often being dragged around in her traveling circus whilst on tour.