John Charman got married with no money in his bank account, but since his partner Beverly was a big part of his success as the ‘King of the London Insurance Market’, she got $95 million in the divorce.
One of Hong Kong’s most powerful billionaires, Samathur Li-Kan, divorced his wife Florence because she wouldn’t get an abortion. The settlement, which cost $157 million, is still known as the largest in the history of Asia.
Former NBA star Michael Jordan and his partner of 17 years Juanita Jordan decided on a divorce in 2006, and boy was it messy! Jordan ended up settling for $168 million, and that included giving up property and custody of their three kids. Ouch.
Actor, athlete and politican Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver had a hard time splitting after 25 years of marriage. The rumor was that Schwarzenegger had an illegitimate child with the nanny of his children, and since the couple never had a prenup agreement, Shriver ended up getting $375 million.
Country singer Reba McEntire and her band member (and manager) husband shocked their fans when they announced their split in 2015. The two have been working together since 1980 and eventually tied the knot nine years later. Despite this turn of events, the two remain friends and continue to support each other professionally and personally.