Following the shock of the Brangelina breakup one of the first questions on everybody’s lips was, ‘Was there a pre-nup?’
Angelina Jolie has cited “irreconcilable differences” as reason for her divorce to Brad Pitt, as well as sought for sole custody of the children. But in a rather surprising move the humanitarian and activist didn’t seek for spousal support in her filings, so how the couple will divvy up the huge fortune they’ve amassed over the past 12 years.
It could be amicable or it could get messy but one thing is for sure, they wouldn’t be the first high profile pair to spilt and see millions change hands.
Here are some of the famous men and women who’ve lost a fortune in the divorce courts.
It’s been about two years since the two announced their divorce and it’s starting to get bitter. Earlier this week, Angelina claimed that Brad was not paying “meaningful child support” since they filed for divorce.
Brad’s lawyers responded to say that Angelina’s statements were a “thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage.”
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher settled their divorce, two years after they separated, with Demi reportedly receiving a “very generous” payout from her husband of eight years.
Mel Gibson’s divorce from wife Robyn cost an estimated $425 million.
Tiger Woods’ split from Elin Nordegren cost him an estimated $100 million.
Tiger Woods’ split from Elin Nordegren cost him an estimated $100 million.
Paul McCartney’s divorce from Heather Mills cost him an estimated $48.6 million.
Madonna’s split from Guy Ritchie cost her an estimated $92 million.
Lionel Richie’s divorce from Diane Richie was estimated at $20 million.