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List of most expensive divorces

Most expensive divorces[edit]

• Bill Gates's divorce in 2021 from Melinda Gates is the most expensive divorce with Melinda getting $76 billion.^{[citation needed]}
• Jeff Bezos's divorce in 2019 from MacKenzie Bezos; is the second most expensive divorce with MacKenzie Bezos getting $38 billion ($45.3 billion inflation adjusted).^[1]
• Alec Wildenstein's divorce in 1999 from Jocelyn Wildenstein; $3.8 billion ($7 billion inflation adjusted).^[2][3]
• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's $2.7 billion divorce,^[4] plus $200,000 per month child support paid by West.^[5]
• Rupert Murdoch's divorce in 1999 from Anna; estimated at $1.7 billion ($3.1 billion inflation adjusted).^[6]
• Bill Gross's divorce in 2017 from Sue; estimated at $1.3 billion ($1.6 billion inflation adjusted).^[7]
• Bernie Ecclestone's divorce in 2009 from Slavica; estimated at $1.2 billion ($1.7 billion inflation adjusted).^[8][6]
• Steve Wynn's divorce in 2010 from Elaine; estimated at $1 billion ($1.4 billion inflation adjusted).^[6]
• Chey Tae-won's divorce from Roh Soh-yeong in 2024; approximately $1 billion.^[9][10]
• Harold Hamm's divorce in 2012 from Sue Ann Arnall; estimated at $974.8 million ($1.3 billion inflation adjusted).^[11][6]
• Adnan Khashoggi's divorce in 1980 after 20 years from Soraya Khashoggi; estimated at $874 million ($2.8 billion inflation adjusted).^[12][6]
• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's divorce in 2019 after 15 years from Haya bint Hussein; estimated at $730 million ($787 million inflation adjusted).^[13]
• Tiger Woods' divorce in 2010 after 5 or 6 years from Elin Nordegren in August 2010; estimated at $710 million. ($992 million inflation adjusted)^[14]
• Dmitry Rybolovlev's divorce in 2014 after 26 or 27 years from Elena; estimated at $604 million ($776 million inflation adjusted).^[6]
• Craig McCaw's divorce in 1997 after 21 years from Wendy McCaw; estimated to exceed $460 million ($873 million inflation adjusted).^[15]
• Mel Gibson's divorce in 2006 after 26 years from Robyn Moore Gibson; estimated at $425 million ($642 million inflation adjusted).^[16]
• Robert L. Johnson's divorce in 2001 after 31 or 32 years from Sheila Johnson: estimated at $400 million ($678 million inflation adjusted).^[17]
• Sergey Brin's divorce from Nicole Shanahan in 2023 after five years of marriage: at least $360 million based on SEC filings, with upward estimates up to $1 billion.^[18]
• Roman Abramovich's divorce in 2007 after 15 or 16 years from Irina Abramovich; estimated at $300 million ($441 million inflation adjusted).^[19]
• Charles Edgar Fipke's divorce in 2000 from Marlene Fipke; estimated at $200 million ($354 million inflation adjusted).^[20]
• Invenergy's Michael Polsky's divorce from Maya Polsky, $184 million ($270 million inflation adjusted).^[21]
• Michael Jordan's divorce in 2006 after 16 or 17 years from Juanita Jordan, $168 million ($254 million inflation adjusted).^[22]
• Boris Berezovsky's divorce in 2010 after 18 or 19 years from Galina Besharova; estimated at $160 million ($224 million inflation adjusted).^[23]
• Samathur Li Kin-kan's divorce in 2011 after 8 years from Florence Tsang Chiu-wing; estimated at $157 million ($204 million inflation adjusted).^[24][25][26]
• Neil Diamond's divorce in 1994 or 1995 after 24, 25, or 26 years from Marcia Murphey; estimated at $150 million ($308 or $300 million inflation adjusted).^[27]
• Frank McCourt's divorce in 2011 after 31 or 32 years from Jamie McCourt; estimated at $130 million ($176 million inflation adjusted).^[28]
• Harrison Ford's divorce in 2004 after 20 or 21 years from Melissa Mathison; estimated at $118 million ($190 million inflation adjusted).^[29]
• Greg Norman's divorce in 2007 after 25 or 26 years from Laura Andrassy; estimated at $103 million ($151 million inflation adjusted).^[30]
• Steven Spielberg's divorce in 1989 after 3 or 4 years from Amy Irving; estimated at $100 million ($246 million inflation adjusted).^[31]
• Chris Martin's divorce in 2015 after 11 or 12 years from Gwyneth Paltrow; estimated at $100 million ($129 million inflation adjusted).^[32]
• Madonna's divorce in 2008 after 7 or 8 years from Guy Ritchie; estimated at $76–$92 million ($108-$130 million inflation adjusted).^[33]
• Dr Khoo Kay Peng's divorce in 2017 after 46 or 47 years from Pauline Chai; estimated at $80 million ($99 million inflation adjusted).^[34]
• Kevin Costner's divorce in 1994 after 15 or 16 years from Cindy Silva; estimated at $80 million ($164 million inflation adjusted).^[35]
• Aga Khan IV's divorce in 2011 after 12 or 13 years from Inaara Aga Khan; estimated at $78 million ($106 million inflation adjusted).^[36]
• Kenny Rogers divorce in 1993 after 15 or 16 years from Marianne Rogers; estimated at $60 million ($127 million inflation adjusted).^[37]
• James Cameron's divorce in 1999 after 1 or 2 years from Linda Hamilton; estimated at $50 million ($91 million inflation adjusted).^[38]
• Paul McCartney's divorce in 2008 after 5 or 6 years from Heather Mills; estimated at $48.6 million ($69 million inflation adjusted).^[39]
• Phil Collins' divorce in 2008 for $45.7 million ($65 million inflation adjusted).^[40]
• Michael Douglas's divorce in 1995 after 17 or 18 years from Diandra Douglas; estimated at $45 million ($90 million inflation adjusted).^[38]
• Ewan McGregor divorce in 2020; half of his earnings over the past 20 years plus $432,000 per year spousal support and $180,000 per year child support.^[41]
• Ted Danson's divorce in 1993 after 15 or 16 years from Casey Coats; estimated at $30 million ($63 million inflation adjusted).^[42]
• Donald Trump's divorce in 1991 after 13 or 14 years from Ivana Trump; estimated at $25 million ($54 million inflation adjusted).^[43]
• Kelsey Grammer's divorce in 2011 after 13 or 14 years from Camille Grammer; estimated at $30 million ($41 million inflation adjusted).^[44][45]
• Lionel Richie's divorce in 2004 after 8 or 9 years from Diane Richie; estimated at $20 million ($32 million inflation adjusted).^[38]
• Johnny Carson's divorce in 1985 after 12 or 13 years from Joanna Holland; estimated at $20 million ($57 million inflation adjusted).^[46]
• Mick Jagger's common-law marriage to Jerry Hall was voided in 1999; estimated between $15 and $25 million ($27 and $46 million inflation adjusted).^[38]
• SlashofGuns N' Roses divorce in 2014 after 12 or 13 years from Perla Farrar; $6.6 million ($8 million inflation adjusted) plus $100,000 per month spousal support and $39,000 per month child support.^[47]

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External links[edit]

• The World's Most Expensive Divorce Settlements
• Top 10 Most Expensive Divorce Settlements.