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The most expensive celebrity divorces

Will Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas join the likes of other famous men and women who have lost millions in divorce?
Melanie Griffiths and Antonio Banderas, Elin and Tiger, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are the latest couple to confirm that they are splitting.

After an almost 20-year marriage the Hollywood couple are vowing to end their relationship “in a loving and friendly manner” but with an estimated $65 million in assets to be divided, the pair have a lot to settle before going their separate ways.

While divorce is never a happy ending, some of these famous men and women were hit right in the hip pocket at the end of their relationship whereas their respective spouses walked away with a coin-jingling skip in their step.

Will Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas join the likes of other famous men and women who have lost their millions in their divorces?

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced their “conscious uncoupling” after more than 10 years of marriage this year. The couple is reportedly still working through as much as $140 million dollars in assets.

In 2013 Wendi Deng and Rupert Murdoch divorced after 14 years of marriage with a speculated $1.8 billion dollar divorce settlement.

After eight years of marriage Demi reportedly received a “very generous” payout from the couple’s enormous $290 million net worth.

Mel Gibson’s divorce from wife Robyn cost an estimated $425 million.

Greg Norman’s divorce from Laura Andrassy cost an estimated $103 million.

Tiger Woods’ split from Elin Nordegren cost him an estimated $100 million.

Harrison Ford’s divorce from Melissa Mathison was estimated at $85 million.

Kelsey Grammer’s divorce from wife Camille was estimated at $60 million.

Donald Trump’s divorce from Ivana Trump cost him an estimated $25 million.

Paul McCartney’s divorce from Heather Mills cost him an estimated $48.6 million.

Madonna’s split from Guy Ritchie cost her an estimated $92 million.

Michael Douglas’ divorce from Diandra Douglas cost him an estimated $45 million.

Mick Jagger’s divorce from Jerry Hall cost him an estimated $20 million.

Steven Spielberg’s divorce from Amy Irvine cost an estimated $100 million.

Kevin Costner’s divorce from Cindy Silva cost him an estimated $80 million.

James Cameron’s divorce from Linda Hamilton cost an estimated $50 million.

Ted Danson’s divorce from Casey Coats was estimated at $30 million.

Lionel Richie’s divorce from Diane Richie was estimated at $20 million.

Michael Jordan’s divorce from wife Juanita cost an estimated $168 million.

Neil Diamond’s split from Marcia Murphey cost an estimated $150 million.

Rupert Murdoch’s divorce from wife Anna was estimated at $100 million.

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