Expensive Divorce Settlements
We all know how tough a divorce can be on both parties involved. Sometimes, the fans also have a difficult time watching their favorite celebrities’ marriage fall apart. However, we will never truly know what goes on in a marriage, will we? While we may know about the basics of the story, we will never learn the private details. Celebrities are exceptions to this rule, however. Keep reading in order to find out the highest celebrity divorce settlements that the world has ever seen. Brace yourself because these numbers will have you in shock!
What happened to the days of loving the one you married and staying by their side till death do us part? Although who are we to judge – each to their own, they say. But then again, they also say that you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket. Who’s ‘they’ anyway? Let’s get back on track, shall we? Marriages always have their ups and downs and their everlasting challenges. But a couple truly determined to make their lifetime commitment work, will fight through the rainy days and create the sunny ones.
While we all know that Hollywood is riddled with marriages that don’t last very long, there are still many marriages that last forever. Having said that, let’s remember that this list is NOT about those who make it work. This list is about those that walk away, and when they do, they walk away with a pretty hefty amount of money weighing down their pockets. At least that’s true for one of the parties.
Without giving too much away – which is something perhaps these couples should have said before tying the knot – let’s dive into the most costly divorce settlements that Hollywood has ever seen. You’re about to see astronomical numbers, so prepare yourself.
Steve & Elaine Wynn – $741 million
Steve and Elaine Wynn decided to give marriage a second chance when they remarried in 1991. Unfortunately, the two called it quits for the second time in 2010. What does that mean for Wynn Resorts? For Steve, he had to publicly split his shares. Elaine was able to secure over $750 million in stocks after their divorce had been processed. At the moment, Steve is the CEO and Elaine is a director of the board.
Steve & Elaine Wynn – $741 million
