The Most Expensive Divorce Settlements
Divorce settlements ain’t cheap, especially among multi-millionaires and billionaires!!! Here is a list of some of the most costly settlements.
Jeff Bazos and Mackenzie Bazos
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There’s no doubt that one of today’s biggest billionaires Jeff Bazos had to cut a big check in his divorce settlement to his ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos. Her stake is estimated at about $35 billion, making her one of the world’s richest women.
Michael Jordan and Juanita Jordan
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In 2002, Michael Jordan’s assets were estimated at $398 million. In 2006 when him and Juanita officially split, she received a $168 million settlement.
Rupert Murdoch and Anna Murdoch
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Rupert and former wife Anna Murdoch split up in 1999. Under the settlement, Ana received $1.7 billion of Rupert’s fortune.
Mel Gibson & Robyn Moore
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In 2011, Mel Gibson and Robyn Denise Moore settled their divorce for $425 million after 31 years of marriage.
Bob Johnson & Sheila Johnson
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Bob Johnson and Sheila Johnson cofounded Black Entertainment Television. They become one of the world’s first black billionaires in 2000 and in 2002 divorced for a settlement of $400 million.
Melissa Mathison and Harrison Ford
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Melissa Mathison received $85 million of Ford’s earnings after 21 years of marriage in 2001, according to Forbes.
