The compilers of the list emphasize that celebrities whose divorce or severance payment information may be unreliable were not included in the list. Probably for this reason, the divorce of Roman Abramovich and his wife Irina, which took place in March 2007, did not make the ranking. According to The Daily Express, the Russian paid his wife about $12 billion, which is an absolute world record.
Topping the list are Michael and Juanita Jordan. Forbes estimated that the famous basketball player will have to pay more than $150 million, considering that over 18 years of marriage Jordan earned more than $350 million, and his wife claims half. Juanita filed for divorce in 2006. Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphy's divorce, who split in 1994, cost almost the same. Then the singer paid his ex-wife $150 million, noting that she was 'worth every penny'. Director Steven Spielberg, who together with Amy Irving came in third place, got his freedom a little cheaper - $100 million.
Next come actor Harrison Ford and screenwriter and producer Melissa Mathison with $85 million, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva with $80 million. According to Forbes, Paul McCartney was going to pay Heather Mills $60 million, but the divorce case dragged on, and now the famous musician is ready to part with £70 million just to become a bachelor as soon as possible.
Based on materials from RIA Novosti