The 15 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces

May 29, 2011 The Extra List

With Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver heading into a multi-million dollar divorce, "Extra" takes a look at the most costly star divorces.

The 15 Most Expensive Divorces

1. Rupert and Anna Murdoch

In 1999, FOX/News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch divorced his wife, Anna, after 32 years of marriage. The total assets involved: $1.7 billion.

2. Michael and Juanita Jordan

NBA star Michael and Juanita Jordan divorced in 2007 after 17 years of marriage. The total assets involved: $168 million.

3. Neil Diamond and Marcia Murphey

Singer Neil Diamond divorced Marcia Murphey in 1994 after 25 years of marriage. The total assets involved: $150 million.

4. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

Golf champ Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren after six years of marriage. Total assets involved: $100 million.

5. Steven Spielberg and Amy Irving

Producer/director Steven Spielberg and actress Amy Irving divorced in 1989 after four years of marriage. Total assets involved: $100 million.

6. Sumner and Phyllis Redstone

Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone and wife Phyllis split in 1999 after 52 years of marriage. Total assets involved: $100 million.

7. Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Actress/singer Madonna and director Guy Ritchie divorced in 2008 after eight years of marriage. Total assets involved: Between $76 to $92 million.

8. Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison

Actor Harrison Ford divorced screenwriter Melissa Mathison in 2004 after 21 years of marriage. Total assets involved: $85 million.

9. Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva

Actor/director Kevin Costner divorced his college sweetheart Cindy Silva in 1994 after 16 years of marriage. Total assets involved: $80 million.

10. James Cameron and Linda Hamilton

Director James Cameron divorced his second wife, actress Linda Hamilton, in 1999 after only 17 months of marriage. Still, the total assets to divide between them was $50 million.

11. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

Beatles legend Paul McCartney and second wife, Heather Mills, engaged in a nasty divorce in 2008 after six years of marriage. Total assets involved: $48.5 million.

12. Michael and Diandra Douglas

Actor Michael Douglas split with his first wife, Diandra, in 1999 after 22 years of marriage. Total assets involved: $45 million.

13. Donald and Ivana Trump

Real estate mogul Donald Trump divorced his first wife, Ivana, in 1992 after 15 years of marriage. Total assets involved: $25 million.

14. Lionel and Diane Richie

Singer Lionel and Diane Richie divorced in 2004 after nine years of marriage. Total assets involved: $20 million.

15. Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and model Jerry Hall divorced in 1999 after nine years of marriage. Total assets involved: $15 and $25 million.

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