$50 Million – James Cameron and Linda Hamilton
James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) is one of the best directors of all time. He met the Linda Hamilton (Beauty and the Beast) while filming her breakout movie Terminator. She had trained for over a year and a half to get herself into incredible shape for that movie. She was gorgeous, cut, trim and very attractive to James. 18 months of marriage ended in an enormous divorce settlement of $50 Million. Timing is everything. Although their marriage didn’t last two years James was paid $100 Million for directing the Terminator during that period of time.
She got half!
$60 Million – Kenny Rogers and Marianne Rogers
Musician Kenny Rogers (The Gambler) is best known for his music, his facelift and his chicken franchises. He met his future wife Marianne Gordon while filming an episode of Hee Haw. That marriage lasted about 16 years before she asked for a divorce, and a lot of money. He was said to be worth about $250 Million at the time of the divorce. He ended up giving her $60 Million. This was his 3rd divorce. Ouch! He’s got to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them!
$60 Million – Kelsey Grammer amd Camille Grammer
Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, Cheers) starred in one of the most brutal, public, ugly divorces in Hollywood. Camille was famous as a housewife on The Housewives Of Beverly Hills. A very rocky marriage ended in 2010 after 13 years of marriage. A public affair with Kayte Walsh was the final humiliation to Camille and the couple’s divorce finalized in 2010. Even though the financial settlement is done, the bickering and nastiness continues long after the divorce. Kelsey married Walsh in 2011 and have a child together. Camille is still a reality TV celebrity with a tidy $30 Million in the bank. This battle between the former married couple shows no sign of getting away from the paparazzi and tabloids anytime soon.
