Most Expensive Divorces

George Lopez & Ann

Comedian George Lopez and his wife, Ann, have called it quits, and based on estimates of his net worth the talk show host could be facing an expensive split. From Rupert and Anna Murdoch's breakup to Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving's costly separation, here's a rundown of some of the most lavish celebrity splits.


Kelsey Grammer & Camille Donatacci

Camille Donatacci, who filed for divorce from actor Kelsey Grammer in July, could pocket a sizable settlement. The former Playboy model, who married the "Frasier" star  in 1997, apparently owns half of his company, which made this dark TV show and a comedy. Grammer, who has moved on to a new relationship, is reportedly worth this much.


Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren

Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods' ex-wife and former Swedish model, was rumored to be getting a mind-numbing figure in their divorce settlement before that value decreased to a still-impressive number.

Rupert & Anna Murdoch

After a seemingly amicable split, the 1999 divorce settlement between the newspaper mogul and his wife of 30 years has been called the most expensive in history. The couple had three children together. How soon did Rupert Murdoch remarry?

Adnan Khashoggi & Soraya Khashoggi

The Saudi billionaire divorced his wife of 13 years  in 1980 for a staggering number after she sued for $2.5 billion to help support their five children. When the couple met & married in the '60s, Englishwoman Soraya was relatively young. What is her real name?

Michael Jordan & Juanita Jordan

The NBA legend and his wife were married for a year and a half before signing a prenuptial agreement that served up a huge sum as a result of their 2007 divorce. The couple stayed married for 17 years and have three children. One of their sons made headlines when he decided to do this. But not all was lost in the basketball family.

Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey

Despite having to pay up big-time in his 1994 divorce to Marcia Murphey, the legendary crooner had this to say about her. Why did they end their 25-year marriage?

Harrison Ford & Melissa Mathison

After two children and 18 years of marriage, the movie star and screenwriter divorced in 2001. Mathison, the writer behind a famous 1982 film, walked away with a bundle, including a portion of future earnings from films Ford made while they were together. Ford recently wed his longtime girlfriend.

Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving

After successfully nullifying the couple's unconventional prenup, the budding actress was awarded this impressive settlement after her four-year marriage to the famous director dissolved. The former couple had a son together.

Madonna & Guy Ritchie

Rumors ran wild (who was she reportedly having an affair with?) before the power couple announced their impending divorce in 2008, but the actual number of what the Material Girl  had to fork over to the British director varies.

Paul McCartney & Heather Mills

After the ex-Beatle's four-year marriage to the former model 30 years his junior ended badly, he paid a top sum to end it, as well as annual payments for their young daughter. Mills later starred on one of the most popular reality shows. As for McCartney, he is still making money off his hits.

Michael & Diandra Douglas

The couple knew each other only nine weeks before they embarked on what turned out to be a 20-year marriage that produced son Cameron, who was recently sentenced to prison. But when Diandra began accusing the high-profile actor of indiscretions, they filed for divorce in 1998 and she won a hefty paycheck, as well as half of any cash made on movies he made while they were a couple. The former twosome has been back in the news -- and in court -- lately because Diandra is suing the movie star.

James Cameron & Linda Hamilton

The renowned director's fourth marriage, to the "Terminator" actress, cost him big bucks when they divorced in 1998 after a 17-month marriage. How does it compare to how much he spent making his two biggest films, "Avatar" and "Titanic"? The couple had one daughter together.

Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva

During the movie star's 16-year marriage to his college sweetheart, Costner became one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors. But when the couple's marriage dissolved in 1994, she was awarded an estimated half of his earnings for work he did while they were together. How many children do they have?