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In America nearly one half the marriages in recent decades ends in a divorce. In Hollywood, the incidence of divorce is much higher, with the celebrity having been through not one, but many divorces. The cost of divorce is also much higher among those in Tinsel Town. Here is a list of the 10 WORST CELEBRITY DIVORCE settlements in La La Land and, yes, the word “millions” tacked onto the end of the numbers is correct (six zeros!).

ed Danson and Casey Coates were married from 1976 until 1993. A torrid affair with Whoopi Goldberg (believe it or not), during the filming of Made in America, led to their divorce. Ted, years before was at Casey’s side to nurse her back to health after she suffered a tragic stroke, during the birth of their first child. They had a second baby in 1992. Their divorce cost him dearly, at $30 million. Danson married actress Mary Steenburgen in 1995. They are happily married, despite his loss of millions.

9. Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker – $45 million

The gifted Academy Award winner, Michael Douglas, has produced and acted in popular movies for decades. He married Diandra Luker in 1977 while still a struggling actor. In 1997, she filed for divorce, claiming that she was fed up with his constant philandering. The divorce was settled in 2000, with Diandra awarded $45 million. This did leave him with two-thirds of his wealth at the time, and freed him to marry Catherine Zeta-Jones (with whom he’s still happily married). Now the currents news is however, Diandra is after half his fortune.

8. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills – $49 million

In 2008, legendary Rock musician Paul McCartney had to pay $49 million to former model wife Heather Mills. This divorce was gossip fodder, in that she made reportedly “exhorbitant” claims against McCartney. The judge said that she was “less than candid” in her claims, that were also inaccurate. Nonetheless, Mills received the $49 million, or the rate of $34,000 per day of their short four year marriage. Paul is loved by millions around the world, and I’m sure he will have no problem catching a new wife, sans the $49 million. And the latest Hollywood gossip is that  he’s again engaged to be married!

7. James Cameron and Linda Hamilton – $50 million

James Cameron created blockbuster movies, and was the filmmaker for True Lies, the first two Terminator movies and the huge hit movie, Titanic. He romanced Linda Hamilton, star of the second Terminator movie back in 1991, and they finally tied the knot in July 1997.

While working on Titanic, according to Hollywood rumors, Cameron spent much time with Suzy Amis, and less time with Linda Hamilton. Ultimately, after 17 months, and a precious daughter being born, they separated for eight months. Cameron was ordered by the judge to split the revenues from the Titanic, in 1999. This was a whopping $50 million. Ouch!

6. Madonna and Guy Ritchie – $76 million

Guy Richie had a fine divorce lawyer for the settlement with Madonna. He was awarded the money: $76 million! Madonna and Richie fell instantly in love after meeting through Sting and his wife. They were married in a traditional ceremony soon after meeting, and had their son, Rocco, born a year later. The ever-transforming Madonna was too much for him reportedly. After eight years of marriage, they divorced in 2008, and the “Material Girl” gave up $76 million to the new “Material Guy” .

Kevin Costner met Cindy Silva while they were both still merely students at California State University at Fullerton. It must have been true love and not for money, as this was before he became the movie celebrity. After 16 years of marriage, it was reported that she couldn’t deal with his on-set flings with other women any longer. They divorced in 1994. She was awarded custody of their three children and $80 million in the divorce settlement.

4. Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison – $85 million

Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison had a low-profile relationship compared to the rest of Tinsel Town. The megastar actor, and great screenwriter wife were somehow granted their privacy by the paparazzi.
After a year-and-a-half of marriage, they divorced in 2004. Both had staggering incomes. Mathison received a whopping $85 million, as well as a share of all royalties of movies that he starred in while they were married. This includes DVD sales.

3. Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving – $100 million

The famous movie producer, Steven Spielberg and actress Amy Irving were married four years, and had one child together before divorcing. They had a prenuptial agreement jotted on a napkin, which would have awarded Irving much less had it been allowed by the judge. However, the court ruled it was not legally binding. Despite all of Spielberg’s scary clout financially, his dispute over this staggering $100 million was dismissed. He can blow his nose on the napkin, while she can now smile with her new asset of $100 million. This is nothing to sneeze at!

2. Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphey – $150 million

The great singer of many hits over the decades may sing “Sweet Caroline”, but not “Sweet Marcia Murphy” these days. This music legend and beautiful wife of 33 years divorced in 1994. Diamond did say, however, “”She is the most wonderful woman, who stood by me through rough times; she deserves every penny of it”. Neil Diamond is a gentleman and a class act even in real life, and she became $150 million richer in 1994 from their divorce settlement.

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy met in 1989. Next to Manny Pacquio, he may be the wealthiest athlete who ever lived, thanks to capitalizing on fame as the best baskeball player in history (sorry Kobe Bryant). After 18 years of marriage the legend and his banking officer wife called it quits. She was awarded (brace yourself!) $168 million and their three children. She also gets their seven-acre sprawling estate in the windy city, Chicago. Don’t feel too badly for Michael Jordan, as he still had $180 million after the divorce for himself. He can still smile on the golf course these days, while she is being romanced by a wealthy banker.

We have not included our famous golfer ace Tiger Woods and his cheated ex-wife Elin Nordegren because the divorce settlement figure was never confirmed, some Hollywood gossip news are suggesting somewhere between 100 – 110 million, if so that would probably make it as costly as Neil Diamond’s.

As for Mel Gibson and his estranged wife Robyn Gibson’s divorce, it could well be the most expensive one to go down in Hollywood history. According to the latest Hollywood gossip, so far it’s all amicable between the estranged couple but as the current news goes, the divorce has yet to be finalized. Mel and Robyn were married for 28 years, there’s no indication of whether the estranged couple had a pre-nup. Robyn is legally entitled to half of everythingMel earned from their marriage in 1980 to the date of their separation, which is estimated at close to $1 billion! Oh dear! Which could easily make it the most expensive divorce settlement in Hollywood history.

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Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline ( From “The Thank You Australia Concert” DVD)