13 Expensive Celebrity Divorce Settlements That Reveal What Really Happened

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It is usually a sad time for many married couples who have chosen the route to divorce. But when you’re a rich, well-known celebrity, things are very different. The media is longing to catch every little detail into the divorce, such as – was there a third party involved? Who will get the house? Which spouse filed for divorce? And where will the kids live? These well-known faces cannot really escape the ongoings of their personal lives being publicized for all to see. Meanwhile, there is the big question on everyone’s lips: How much will this divorce cost? Here are some of the most expensive celeb divorces ever?

Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren – $750 Million

Tiger Wood’s reputation was shattered when his adulterous behavior with dozens of random women was discovered.

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Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren officially split in 2010 after six years. Tiger was reportedly forced to hand over $750 million in their divorce.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – $400 Million

Since Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, the couple has been working with a private judge.

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She asked for full physical and joint legal custody of their children. It’s too soon to tell, but rumor has it that the divorce will end up costing $400 million.

Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva – $80 Million

16 years of marriage and three children later, the Hollywood couple decided to call it quits as a result of Costner’s alleged infidelity.

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The Hollywood actor ended up having to pay $80 million to Silva in the divorce and later admitted that he had a child on the side with socialite Bridget Rooney.

Alec & Jocelyn Wildenstein – $2.5 Billion

Jocelyn managed to get $2.5 billion out of her ex-husband Alec Wildenstein, French businessman and billionaire.

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Known for her plastic surgery, which cost her a total of $2 million, Jocelyn thought changing her look would keep her husband around.