10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces That Shook The Industry

10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces: Marriage in the entertainment industry is often glamorous, but when it ends, the financial settlements can be staggering. Over the years, many high-profile divorces have resulted in massive payouts.

Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive celebrity breakups.

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1. Hrithik Roshan & Sussanne Khan

Bollywood was shocked when Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan announced their split in 2013 after 13 years of marriage. Reports claimed that Sussanne demanded Rs.400 crore as alimony, though the final settlement amount remains undisclosed. This was one of the costliest divorces in Bollywood.

2. Karisma Kapoor & Sunjay Kapur

After a long legal battle, Karisma Kapoor and businessman Sunjay Kapur parted ways in 2016. As part of the settlement, Karisma reportedly received Rs.70 crore along with a luxurious house. Additionally, a trust fund was set up for their children, making this one of Bollywood’s high-profile separations.

3. Saif Ali Khan & Amrita Singh

Saif Ali Khan’s first marriage with Amrita Singh lasted for 13 years. Their divorce reportedly cost him Rs.5 crore in alimony, apart from financial support for their children, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Saif later admitted that the divorce left him financially drained.

4. Jeff Bezos & MacKenzie Scott

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ divorce from MacKenzie Scott in 2019 remains the most expensive in history. MacKenzie walked away with a jaw-dropping $38 billion settlement, making this split a record-breaking financial separation.

5. Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy

Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s divorce in 2006 resulted in a massive $168 million payout to his ex-wife, Juanita Vanoy. Along with financial settlements, property divisions also added to the enormous cost of this separation.

6. Mel Gibson & Robyn Moore

Hollywood actor Mel Gibson’s divorce from Robyn Moore in 2011 turned out to be one of the costliest settlements in the industry. After 31 years of marriage, Robyn received approximately $425 million, as there was no prenuptial agreement in place.

7. Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

One of Hollywood’s most famous couples, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, went through a highly publicized divorce. Their legal battle over child custody and financial assets has been ongoing for years. Jolie reportedly sought at least $100 million in the settlement, making it one of Hollywood’s most expensive splits.

8. Paul McCartney & Heather Mills

Music icon Paul McCartney’s split from Heather Mills in 2008 became a courtroom drama. Mills was awarded around $48.6 million in the settlement, though she initially demanded a much larger amount.

9. Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren

Golf superstar Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren divorced in 2010 following his highly publicized cheating scandal. Reports suggest Elin received around $100 million as a settlement, making it one of the most costly divorces in sports history.

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver

Hollywood star and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger divorced Maria Shriver in 2011 after 25 years of marriage. With no prenuptial agreement in place, Maria received an estimated $250 million as part of the settlement.

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