Billl Gates, Other Celebrities That Lost Fortunes To Divorce

Divorce can be expensive, even for the rich and famous. Some celebrities have lost millions of dollars in their divorce settlements.

Here is a list of the top 10 celebrities who lost the most money in their divorces:

1. Bill Gates:

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   The Microsoft co-founder's divorce from his wife Melinda French Gates in 2021 was one of the most expensive divorces in history. Gates agreed to pay French Gates $130 billion in assets, including stock in Microsoft and Cascade Investment.

2. Jeff Bezos:

   [caption id="attachment_8862" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Top 10 Celebrities That Lost Fortunes to Divorce | Source: Google[/caption] The Amazon CEO's divorce from his wife MacKenzie Scott in 2019 was another expensive divorce. Bezos agreed to pay Scott $38 billion in assets, including stock in Amazon.

3. Vladimir Potanin:

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   The Russian billionaire's divorce from his wife Natalia Potanina in 2014 was one of the most expensive divorces in Europe. Potanin agreed to pay Natalia Potanina $3.7 billion in assets.

4. Mel Gibson:

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   The actor's divorce from his wife Robyn Moore in 2006 cost him $425 million. This included the couple's Malibu mansion and a private jet.

5. Michael Jordan:

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   The basketball legend's divorce from his wife Juanita Jordan in 2006 cost him $168 million. This included the couple's Chicago mansion and a yacht.

6. Tiger Woods:

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   The golfer's divorce from his wife Elin Nordegren in 2010 cost him $100 million. This included the couple's Florida mansion and a fleet of cars.

7. Kevin Costner:

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   The actor's divorce from his wife Cindy Costner in 1994 cost him $80 million. This included the couple's Aspen home and a ranch in Montana.

8. Arnold Schwarzenegger:

   [caption id="attachment_8869" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Arnold Schwarzenegger | Source: Google[/caption] The actor's divorce from his wife Maria Shriver in 2011 cost him $400 million. This included the couple's Brentwood mansion and a private island in the Bahamas.

9. Eddie Murphy:

   [caption id="attachment_8870" align="alignnone" width="580"] Eddy Murphy and Ex-Wife | Source: Google[/caption] The actor's divorce from his wife Nicole Murphy in 2006 cost him $60 million. This included the couple's Beverly Hills mansion and a fleet of cars.

10. Paul McCartney:

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    The musician's divorce from his first wife Linda McCartney in 1998 cost him $48.5 million. This included the couple's estate in Peasmarsh, England, and a private jet.

The total amount of money that these 10 famous people lost in their divorces is staggering. It is a reminder that even the rich and famous are not immune to the financial costs of divorce.

In addition to the financial costs, divorce can also have a significant emotional and psychological impact on celebrities. Many celebrities have spoken about the challenges of going through a divorce in the public eye.

Despite the challenges, some celebrities have managed to rebuild their lives after divorce. For example, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos have both remarried. Tiger Woods has also remarried.

Divorce is a difficult experience for anyone, but it is especially difficult for celebrities. However, it is possible to rebuild your life after divorce, even if you are a celebrity.