10 Most Expensive Divorces for Black Celebrities
Have you ever heard the saying “It’s cheaper to keep her?”
Well, Black Enterprise compiled a list of 10 black celebrities that are living that saying right now, with a list of the 10 Most Expensive Divorces For Black Celebrities.
Check the list on the next pages.
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony
(We know neither of them are black, but they’re close enough).
-Lopez and Anthony have yet to settle their divorce but with both celebrities bringing in $40 million plus, if they didn’t sign a prenup, their divorce could get ugly.
-Jennifer Lopez’s Net worth: $150 million
-Marc Anthony Net Worth: $40 million
Shaquille & Shaunie O’Neal
-Shaq pays at least $20,000 per month in alimony and temporary child support to his ex-wife.
Nas & Kelis
-Nas was ordered to pay $10,000 per month in spousal support until he paid off $300,000 he owed Kelis in back child support. Nas also paid over $200,000 in Kelis’ legal fees and accounting expenses.
Nas’ child support payments were reported at $51,000 per month.
Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons
-Uncle Russ lost custody of his daughters and pays $40,000 a month in child support until the girls turn 19.
The Dream and Christina Milian
-The Dream was ordered to pay Milian a $4 million one-time payment and $5,000 per month in child support.
Rene Elinzondo and Janet Jackson
-After suing Janet Jackson for $25 million in spousal support (without a prenup), the couple settled out of court for $10 million.
Eddie and Nicole Murphy
-Eddie was smart enough to have his wife sign a prenup, but she still walked away with a $15 million lump sum payment.
Lionel and Diane Ritchie
-Diane Ritchie was awarded $20 million in her divorce from Lionel Ritchie.
Tiger and Elin Woods
-Elin Woods was awarded between $100 million and $110 million (official figures have not been released to the public).
Michael and Juanita Jordan
-Juanita Jordan collected $168 million of MJ’s money.
Bob and Shelia Johnson
-Shelia Johnson walked away form her marriage with $400 million.
