Learn About the World's Most Expensive Divorces
Bill Gates, the fourth-richest person in the world, has announced his separation from his wife. He shared this news via Twitter. After 27 years of marriage, he and Melinda Gates are divorcing. With a net worth of approximately $131 billion, Bill Gates' divorce will likely be among the most expensive in the world. The divorce proceedings are currently underway, and the division of assets will be determined later.
The World's Most Expensive Divorces
(i) Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos
Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, and his wife MacKenzie divorced in 2019. He was required to pay her $68 billion. This was the most expensive divorce in history. MacKenzie became one of the wealthiest women in the world following the divorce.
(ii) Alec Wildenstein and Jacqueline Wildenstein
French-American businessman and art dealer Alec Wildenstein divorced his wife Jacqueline Wildenstein after 24 years of marriage. He was obligated to pay Jacqueline $3.8 billion in settlement.
(iii) Rupert Murdoch and Anna
In 1999, media mogul Rupert Murdoch announced his separation from his wife Anna. The divorce settlement for the couple, who had been married for 31 years, was finalized at $1.7 billion.
(iv) Adnan Khashoggi and Soraya Khashoggi
Adnan Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi arms dealer, divorced his wife Soraya Khashoggi in 1974. He was required to pay her $874 million.
(v) Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
Tiger Woods, one of the top golfers, divorced in 2010. He reached a settlement with his wife Elin Nordegren for $710 million.
(vi) Bernie Ecclestone and Slavica
Bernie Ecclestone, one of the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom, and Croatian model Slavica Radic finalized their divorce in 2009 for approximately $120 million.
(vii) Craig McCaw and Wendy McCaw
Craig McCaw, a pioneer in the cellphone industry, and newspaper publisher Wendy McCaw divorced in 1997. Their settlement was $460 million, which translates to approximately $32.39 billion in today's value.
(viii) Steve Wynn and Elaine
Steve Wynn, a prominent figure in the Las Vegas casino business, divorced Elaine twice. When they separated in 2010, he had to pay his ex-wife roughly $1 billion.
