London, Europe Brief News – Here is a list of the most expensive divorce settlements of all-time.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman — $214 Million
Heidi Klum and Seal tied the knot in 2005. Seal is a British singer who sold over 20 million records worldwide. Klum was born in West Germany, and began working as a model before landing gigs as a television host and producer. During their marriage, the couple established a yearly tradition of exchanging vows in front of family and friends. They have three children together, and Seal even adopted Klum’s daughter from her previous marriage. Unfortunately, the couple called it quits after seven years of marriage — with the divorce finalized in 2014.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie — $92 Million
The Madonna and Guy Ritchie marriage just couldn’t work itself out. The pair met in 1998, and Madonna gave birth to their son, Rocco, two years later. In 2006, the Snatch director and the Queen of Pop adopted their second child, David, from Malawi. Just a couple of years later, Madonna had decided she had enough. The iconic singer said that the couple had irreconcilable difference and filed for divorce. The details of the settlement unveiled that Ritchie received the value of the couple’s London pub and 1,100-acre estate. In total, Ritchie — who is now married to model Jacqui Ainsley — received over $90 million in the split.
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis — $90 Million
Shortly after meeting at a film premiere, Demi Moore married her second husband — Bruce Willis — in 1987. Moore was previously married to musician Freddy Moore — who’s surname she adopted as a stage name early in her career — and was engaged to actor Emilio Estevez (though they were never wed). Willis and Moore were married for 11 years and had three children together before announcing their split. The divorce was finalized in 2000. Willis stated that “he had failed as a father and husband.” Hate to break it to you, Bruce, but you also failed as a money-saver. Moore was paid $90 million in the settlement.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston — $60 Million
Kicking it off with one of the most popular couples of the early 2000s. Brad Pitt (Fight Club) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends) met in 1994 and instantly sparked a connection. They began dating in 1998. From then on, every move the pair made was under a microscope as the tabloids couldn’t get enough of the high-profile couple. Pitt — who had recently ended a relationship with Seven co-star Gwyneth Paltrow — wed Aniston two years after the couple began dating in a private wedding in Malibu. Amidst rumors of Pitt getting romantically involved with a co-star (more on that in a bit), the pair announced their divorce in 2005. The paperwork was finalized later that year, and the couple reportedly remained cordial with each other even after the split.
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis — $90 Million
Shortly after meeting at a film premiere, Demi Moore married her second husband — Bruce Willis — in 1987. Moore was previously married to musician Freddy Moore — who’s surname she adopted as a stage name early in her career — and was engaged to actor Emilio Estevez (though they were never wed). Willis and Moore were married for 11 years and had three children together before announcing their split. The divorce was finalized in 2000. Willis stated that “he had failed as a father and husband.” Hate to break it to you, Bruce, but you also failed as a money-saver. Moore was paid $90 million in the settlement.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie — $92 Million
The Madonna and Guy Ritchie marriage just couldn’t work itself out. The pair met in 1998, and Madonna gave birth to their son, Rocco, two years later. In 2006, the Snatch director and the Queen of Pop adopted their second child, David, from Malawi. Just a couple of years later, Madonna had decided she had enough. The iconic singer said that the couple had irreconcilable difference and filed for divorce. The details of the settlement unveiled that Ritchie received the value of the couple’s London pub and 1,100-acre estate. In total, Ritchie — who is now married to model Jacqui Ainsley — received over $90 million in the split.
