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Their 2001 split saw Nic receive a $4.3 million LA mansion, and a house in Sydney. Tom kept the couple’s $10.5 million estate in Colorado and his three planes.

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe were Hollywood’s golden couple until something “inexplicably” came between them. But with Reese commanding a cool $20 million compared to his $2.5 million, Ryan walked away with nothing more than his earnings and joint custody of the couple’s two children.

This bitter divorce saw The Shark ordered by the court to hand over cash and assets worth an estimated $300 million to Laura.

Basketball great Michael paid an estimated $168 million to Juanita, his wife of nearly 18 years, in their 2007 split.

Neil gave an estimated $150 million to second wife Marcia Murphey in their 1996 divorce. He later said she was “worth every penny.”

Ivana “don’t get mad, get everything” Trump received $25 million from Donald in their 1992 settlement.

Mick got no satisfaction out of handing over an estimated $15-25 million dollars to Jerry.

Serial divorcee Susan amassed $39 million from wealthy ex-husbands, but walked away from her fourth marriage to Stuart without a cent of his $97 million.

Brad and Jen seemed like a match made in heaven, but along came Angelina, and the pair split soon after. One of Hollywood’s highest profile divorces ever, Jen was reportedly granted a stake in Brad’s Plan B productions worth around $30 million, and the couple’s Beverly Hills home – worth the same as her company shares.

Spielberg’s first marriage ended in 1989 with Amy receiving $100 million — roughly half of his fortune. Steven and Amy are pictured here with Princess Diana, who is also featured in the next slide for her own divorce.

Charles’s settlement with Diana in 1996 was believed to be $32 million.

An estimated $85 million was paid to Harrison’s second wife, Melissa.

Peter Andre and his wife Katie Price were notoriously tacky in marriage, but the pair ended their relationship with a surprisingly low-key touch: Peter has reportedly claimed he doesn’t want a cent of his wife’s $60 million fortune.

Will’s 1995 divorce led to a $900,000 lump sum awarded to Sheree, plus $24,000 per month in alimony and child support.

Michael reportedly had to pay his first wife $45 million, in 1998.

The former Beatle was ordered on Monday, March 17, 2008 to pay his estranged wife $52.3 million after an acrimonious divorce battle.

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