The most expensive divorces in Hollywood history
Madonna and Guy Ritchie: $92 million
They tied the knot in 2000, but eight years later, it was divorce time. Guy Ritchie walked away with a huge payday. Madonna picked up the tab.
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore: $425 million
They got hitched at 26 and raised seven kids together. From 2006 to 2011, they battled in court until Mel Gibson had to pony up a whopping $425 million.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver: $200 million
The divorce from Maria Shriver is estimated to have cost Arnold Schwarzenegger half his fortune.
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: $48.6 million
Hitched in 2002 and split in 2008, Paul McCartney now calls that marriage "the worst decision of my life".
Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci: $30 million
A hefty $30 million was the price tag for the 2012 divorce of Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci. The star of 'Cheers' and 'Frasier' was hitched to his wife for 14 years, though she later claimed the marriage was dead even before the wedding bells rang.
Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker: $45 million
It's almost $2 million for every year of marriage that Michael Douglas had to cough up when he divorced Diandra Luker. After 23 years of marital bliss, the final settlement came after a grueling 10-year negotiation that lasted from 2000 to 2010.
James Cameron and Linda Hamilton: $50 million
Two years of marriage (from 1997 to 1999) and a $50 million divorce. But let's be honest: with an estimated fortune of $700 million, it's just a drop in the the deep blue sea for James Cameron.
Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva: $80 million
They were the perfect couple, sweethearts since their college days. Well, that's what it looked like until the bitter end came in 1994, after 16 years of marriage.
Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving: $100 million
Before there was Kate Capshaw, there was another Mrs. Spielberg. When that marriage ended, the 'Jaws' director had to shell out $100 million.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren: $110 million
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were another seemingly perfect couple until they weren't. In 2010, she walked away with a cool $100 million and some change. Tiger's fortune at the time? A whopping $700 million, give or take.
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy: $168 million
They said "I do" in Vegas in 1989, but by 2001 it was time to say "I don't." After forking over such a monumental sum, Michael Jordan made sure to sign a prenup before marrying Yvette Prieto in 2013.
Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison: $118 million
Married in 1983, they called it quits in 2001. The divorce negotiations alone took three years.
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