Million-dollar exes: Richest women in Hollywood who gave big payouts
These famous ladies paid millions in divorce (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
For many celebrities, divorce is not only an emotional challenge but also a serious financial obligation. While the internet debates whether Nicole Kidman really has to pay her husband for sobriety, we've compiled stories of famous women who handed over millions to their exes after breaking up.
Madonna
In 2008, the pop singer ended her marriage to director Guy Ritchie. The couple was married for eight years. They have two children.
According to media reports, the divorce cost the artist $92 million, including cash and property. At the same time, the legal process was reportedly amicable.
Madonna (photo: Getty Images)
Britney Spears
After divorcing Kevin Federline, the singer was required to pay $20,000 per month in support for her ex-husband and children.
Later, this amount increased following a court ruling in Kevin's favor. In addition, she paid nearly half a million dollars for his legal fees.
Britney Spears (photo: Getty Images)
Ariana Grande
In 2024, the artist officially ended her nearly three-year marriage to broker Dalton Gomez. The divorce process was calm and free of public disputes.
Under the terms of the prenuptial agreement, Ariana paid $1.25 million and also covered Gomez's attorney fees, which reached up to $25,000.
Ariana Grande (photo: Getty Images)
Halle Berry
She pays $16,000 per month in child support to model Gabriel Aubry. In addition, she paid $115,000 retroactively (for a previous period) and covered $300,000 in her ex-husband's legal fees.
After divorcing actor Olivier Martinez, Berry agreed to pay $8,000 monthly in child support for her son, plus 4.3% of her income. The agreement was finalized in 2023, almost eight years after the divorce.
Halle Berry (photo: Getty Images)
Kelly Clarkson
The singer's divorce from manager Brandon Blackstock was also costly. Clarkson was required to pay $150,000 per month in spousal support, plus more than $45,000 per month for their children.
In addition, she made a one-time payment of $1.3 million, covering both the settlement and legal fees.
Kelly Clarkson (photo: instagram.com/kellyclarkson)
Nicole Kidman
After 19 years of marriage, the actress is divorcing musician Keith Urban, with whom she has two daughters. The public's attention has been drawn most to reports about a unique clause in the couple's prenuptial agreement, which was signed back in 2006.
It reportedly guarantees payments of $900,000 for each year of marriage if Keith abstains from drugs and alcohol. The divorce has not yet been finalized. According to media reports, the exes may agree to forgo spousal support, limiting the settlement to the division of shared assets.
Nicole Kidman (photo: Getty Images)
Earlier, we wrote about celebrities who lived to 100.
Sources: People, Daily Mail, Radar Online
