Most expensive celebrity divorce? Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan's split from wife of 17 years, Juanita, takes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's list of "The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces." Juanita Jordan, who filed for divorce in December of 2006, could possibly "get more than $150 million in a settlement.[AP file]
NEW YORK – Divorce has its price, and no celeb, it appears, knows that better than Michael Jordan.
The basketball superstar's pending divorce from his wife of nearly 18 years, Juanita, is No. 1 on Forbes.com's list of "The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces."
Juanita Jordan could "get more than $150 million in a settlement, making the Jordan divorce the most expensive in entertainment history," Forbes said. The Jordans filed for divorce in December.
Neil Diamond, whose 1995 divorce from Marcia Murphey cost him an estimated $150 million, holds second place.
Steven Spielberg comes in third for paying former wife Amy Irving an estimated $100 million, which was then half his fortune, when they divorced in 1989. The Oscar-winning director is now worth $3 billion.
Also making the list are estimated settlements between Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison ($85 million); Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva ($80 million); Paul McCartney's divorce from Heather Mills, which could cost him more than $60 million; James Cameron and Linda Hamilton ($50 million); Michael and Diandra Douglas ($45 million and two homes); Lionel and Diane Richie ($20 million); and Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall ($15 million to $25 million).
Forbes said it researched divorces of the past 25 years in compiling the list, posted Thursday on its Web site.
