Celebrity divorces often involve substantial financial settlements, reflecting the high stakes of dissolving high-profile marriages. Here are ten of the most expensive celebrity divorces.
In 2019, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott finalized their divorce, with Scott receiving 25% of their Amazon stock, valued at approximately $38 billion at the time.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s 1999 divorce from Anna Torv led to a $1.7 billion settlement.
The 1999 divorce between art dealer Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein resulted in a settlement of $3.8 billion.
Adnan and Soraya Khashoggi
In 1980, Saudi businessman Adnan Khashoggi and Soraya Khashoggi’s divorce resulted in an $874 million settlement.
Dmitry and Elena Rybolovlev
Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev’s 2014 divorce from Elena Rybolovleva led to a $604 million settlement.
Craig and Wendy McCaw
The 1997 divorce between telecommunications magnate Craig McCaw and Wendy McCaw resulted in a $460 million settlement.
Mel and Robyn Gibson
Actor Mel Gibson’s 2011 divorce from Robyn Moore Gibson concluded with a $425 million settlement.
Bernie and Slavica Ecclestone
The 2009 divorce between Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone and Slavica Ecclestone concluded with a $1.2 billion settlement.
Robert and Sheila Johnson
The 2002 divorce between BET founders Robert and Sheila Johnson resulted in a $400 million settlement.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver
The 2011 divorce between actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver led to a $250 million settlement.
These cases highlight the significant financial implications of high-profile divorces, often involving intricate negotiations and substantial asset divisions.
