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Most Expensive Divorces of All Time: Who Got the Worst Deal?

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SLIDESHOW: Most Expensive Divorce of All Time?

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

Terms of Tiger's divorce were not disclosed, but Elin is expected to walk away with about $100M, according to reports. As if losing his beautiful wife wasn't payment enough.
  1. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

    Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

    Terms of Tiger's divorce were not disclosed, but Elin is expected to walk away with about $100M, according to reports. As if losing his beautiful wife wasn't payment enough.

  2. Michael & Diandra Douglas

    Michael & Diandra Douglas

    The "Wall Street" star paid $45 million (practically a third of his fortune at the time, according to reports) to become a single man again after his wife Diandra filed for divorce in 1997.

  3. Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving

    Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving

    After what was called an amicable divorce, Steven sent "Carrie" star Amy Irving packing with $100 million.

  4. Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva

    Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva

    Costner was reportedly unfaithful to his college sweetheart Cindy, and while she may have lost the '80s hunk, she gained about $80 million.

  5. Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison

    Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison

    Harrison Ford reportedly paid "E.T." writer Melissa Mathison approximately $85 million after 18 years of marriage. Note to single guys everywhere: They didn't have a prenup.

  6. Madonna and Guy Ritchie

    Madonna and Guy Ritchie

    When Madonna ditched director Guy Ritchie to move on to dating young male models, her reps reportedly confirmed the settlement was between $76-$92 million.

  7. Kenny & Marianne Rogers

    Kenny & Marianne Rogers

    Kenny Rogers reportedly gave his wife $60 million, claiming she deserved the money. Generous guy!

  8. Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey

    Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey

    Neil Diamond reportedly gave up $150 million, half his fortune, but like Kenny Rogers, he was also happy to provide so generously for the mother of his children.

  9. Michael and Juanita Jordan

    Michael and Juanita Jordan

    Basketball superstar Michael Jordan and his wife Juanita settled their divorce for a whopping $168 million in 2007. That's a lot of sneakers!

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Tiger Woods and his gorgeous Swedish wife Elin Nordegren were officially divorced on Monday, nine months after his serial infidelity was revealed to the world. But we're sure the most painful part for Tiger is yet to come: When he opens up his wallet to hand over an ungodly sum of money to keep Elin quiet and happy.

That's not to say Elin doesn't deserve the dough. Woods made a public mockery of his wife (and himself) by cheating on her with a variety of surgically enhanced, hard-partying mistresses. We know he has more than enough dough to last five lifetimes, and she is the (humiliated) mother of his two young children.

Terms of the divorce were not disclosed, but Elin is expected to get about $100 million, according to TMZ.

The couple will also "share parenting" of their two children.

Court documents described the marriage as "irretrievably broken" with no point in trying to reconcile. But sadly, Woods has lost more than just his stunning wife. Three major corporate sponsors -- Accenture, AT&T; and Gatorade -- ditched the golf champion as his squeaky-clean image faded into history. And since returning to golf at the Masters, Woods has not won a tournament.

Now, as he prepares to part with his hard-earned Benjamins, we're taking a look back at some of the most expensive divorces of all time. Click through our gallery and tell us ...

Most Expensive Divorces of All Time: Who Got the Worst Deal?

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  • Rita 2010/08/26 02:03:37
    None of the above
    Rita
    +4
    TIGER GOT WHAT HE DESERVES FOR SCREWING A FEW DOZEN SWEETIES, WHILE ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GETTING A VERY EXPENSIVE SCREWING FROM OBAMA AND HIS CHICAGO STYLE MOB FOR 18 MONTHS +!!!
    I Want a divorce, and I want the money back in our National Treasury, right now!
    Watch: "AMERICA RISING" on Youtube....our 'settlement" will come soon!

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  • Vic 2010/09/28 22:00:01
    None of the above
    Vic
    +1
    Our country is ridiculous! Actors, singers, athletes making this kind of $, while most Americans can barely pay their monthly mortgages--- if they even have a house. One of these divorce settlements could balance the budget for many cities, even Albuquerque, in
    one of our poorest states, New Mexico. The whole system is a sham and a shame.
  • besarta Vic 2011/02/17 18:57:05
    besarta
    I absolutely agree with you,there must be a reason why some people can afford to live well.They must have worked for it.I only feel angry when I see those celebrities wasting whereas in some countries there is a knifelike famine...God where are they living???!!!!!
  • yg 2010/09/13 21:15:55
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    yg
    I haven't heard of others but Tiger was expensive.
  • Jasin 2010/09/05 02:45:25
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    Jasin
    i think he deserved what he got it serves him right
  • vwacira 2010/09/02 15:53:03
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    vwacira
    +1
    i feel sorry for tiger, he's reall rich but he shouldn't have cheated on his wife.

    tiger woods deal feel tiger reall rich cheated wife
  • IZZY 2010/08/31 14:46:14
    None of the above
    IZZY
    Each had too much money and too much ego.
    After a while they actually believe the public images sold by their promotors.
    Nothing like fame and money to expose the shallowness of many the media has made appear bigger than life.
    These type of people really need to rediscover their centers and be reminded that " to whom much is given, much is expected".
  • nmdamba 2010/08/29 19:55:00
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    nmdamba
    Tiger Woods messed up bt u can't blame him cause his also huuman and we all make mistakes and learn from them
  • Dave tshilumba 2010/08/28 11:57:32
    None of the above
    Dave tshilumba
    Let them face the music
  • Andrew 2010/08/28 05:19:03
    None of the above
    Andrew
    Cmon these people are filthy stinking rich. and their careers will keep on paying them even more and more money.
  • steve 2010/08/27 05:50:07
    None of the above
    steve
    Sandra Bullock JESSE JAMES SUCKS!!!
  • endgame 2010/08/27 00:47:42
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    endgame
    woods gets the worst deal because he was exposed ( no pun intended) as a phony, lying, misogynist, brainless fool. The money comes and goes. The reputation stays FOREVER. All those sexual encounters and no protection. How important were Elin and the kids? Godspeed Elin and enjoy every penny. You earned it.
  • judy 2010/08/26 15:41:43
    None of the above
    judy
    this is NO BODY'S business but theirs. I couldn't care less
  • Dickens 2010/08/26 08:09:52
    None of the above
    Dickens
    All of them got noodled! Why should these spouses, whose financial contribution was essentially nil, reap such a generous payday??
  • Myrle Hulme 2010/08/26 07:25:04
    None of the above
    Myrle Hulme
    +1
    Most these woman marry with the intention to get the best divorce as soon as possible.
    Tiger Woods wife could'nt of been much good if he roamed as much as they say,
  • Jenn Myrle H... 2010/08/27 17:12:31
    Jenn
    +1
    You are obviously a woman hater. What makes you think it is her fault that he roamed - he is just a horn dog to have to cheat with that many women.
  • Myrle H... Jenn 2010/08/30 10:05:43
    Myrle Hulme
    You have the right to your opinion but as you dont know me me keep your likes and dislikes to your self
  • IZZY Myrle H... 2010/08/31 14:51:34
    IZZY
    You're right. The only thing most of these women love is money and financial security.
    Ms. Nordegren is not the first nanny to begin an affaire with a V.I.P. met thru their employment.
    Tiger Woods was just an immature fool adjusting to life without his daddy to show him the ropes.
  • pantagruella 2010/08/26 04:05:40
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    pantagruella
    +1
    Tiger Woods fall from grace is unfortunate. The American public is increasingly doubtful about the ability of a black President to lead them. The continued failure of black celebrities to act as role models just makes a bad situation worse.
  • mustangluver 2010/08/26 03:06:24
    None of the above
    mustangluver
    +2
    What Tiger's wife got is chump change to what he did...we hear about affairs all the time but 24? He has to go in the Guinness Book of world records as the the biggest adulterer ever!!! I just hope he didn't give his wife Aids..which can take up to 10 yrs to surface...How could he have cheated on such a doll? Any man would have considered himself lucky to have her..Tiger was so full of himself and even admitted he thought he was entitled...LOL...there's that word again...ENTITLED....If it weren't for golf, he'd be nothing. She def could have been an actress..
  • Rita 2010/08/26 02:03:37
    None of the above
    Rita
    +4
    TIGER GOT WHAT HE DESERVES FOR SCREWING A FEW DOZEN SWEETIES, WHILE ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GETTING A VERY EXPENSIVE SCREWING FROM OBAMA AND HIS CHICAGO STYLE MOB FOR 18 MONTHS +!!!
    I Want a divorce, and I want the money back in our National Treasury, right now!
    Watch: "AMERICA RISING" on Youtube....our 'settlement" will come soon!
  • A. White Rita 2010/08/26 03:04:44
    A. White
    Screwing from Obama ? Dont you mean Bush. You are still getting Screwed Royally by The Republicans and you seem to love it. Are you Dumb or racist ?
  • mustang... A. White 2010/08/26 03:09:29
    mustangluver
    LOL...you libs are just grasping to threads now...get over Bush...it is not ever going to help BO be a great pres...Bush wasn't a socialist and he loved this nation and it's ppl...BO loves himself!!!
  • Jenny mustang... 2010/08/26 23:55:44
    Jenny
    +1
    we got screwed by Bush and by Obama when will it stop bot sides are evil evil evil
  • mustang... Jenny 2010/08/27 06:28:15
    mustangluver
    Tell me how your life was negatively affected by Bush...
  • minnie A. White 2010/08/30 23:01:42
    minnie
    +2
    You don't have tto be dumb or a racist to be a democrat!!! Just keep tipping more to the lelft and quit blaming Bush! He done a very good job. He didn't goo out of the country to spend lot's of money on jewelry for his wife or take plenty ofo vacations. Wake up lefties! VOT REPUBLICAN! BE PROUD!
  • Diplo Bear A. White 2010/09/01 12:17:17
    Diplo Bear
    The only screwing we got from Bush is OBAMA; morons like you voting for the Commie Mongrel.
  • Jenny Rita 2010/08/26 23:53:40
    Jenny
    yes yes yes
  • pammerjammer 2010/08/26 01:39:22
    None of the above
    pammerjammer
    +2
    I think the wives deserve the money.
  • jules 2010/08/26 01:28:47
    None of the above
    jules
    +2
    Tiger deserved worse. What a jerk. I hope Elin moves on to better(which wouldn't take much) and continues to rub it in his face. I still feel worse for the kids, they did nothing wrong. Thank God mom keeps them out of the public eye.
  • daya 2010/08/26 01:25:18
    None of the above
    daya
    Wait till you see the Frank and Jamie McCourt (owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers) divorce. This is going to be one for the history books.
  • Patrick Henry 2010/08/26 01:08:17
    None of the above
    Patrick Henry
    I hope the government takes half her 'take' in taxes. Pay for a school.
  • mustang... Patrick... 2010/08/26 03:11:31
    mustangluver
    What? Are you for real? How is she responsible to pay for a school or anything?
  • Patrick... mustang... 2010/08/29 14:29:45
    Patrick Henry
    +1
    Pay for the construction of a school with the 45% tax rate she now is in.
  • sjhorner 2010/08/26 01:00:19
    None of the above
    sjhorner
    +1
    With all the troubles in this country adn around the worl why does anyone really care about this gossipy BS
  • Chaina sjhorner 2010/08/31 23:53:01
    Chaina
    I think people need a release from ALL the horrible things going on in our own back yards- let alone the world--thats why all those stupid gossip rags sell so good.
    Most people are on over- load from all the greedy, corrupt, civil servants and mega companys like BP and feel like 'what can I do about things, I'm only one person.
  • Mythanotos 2010/08/26 00:37:27
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    Mythanotos
    +1
    Tiger lost the money, face, reputation, dignity and a very beautiful and wonderful wife that he'll never find her equal in any other. At least Jordan could do better... Tiger can't.
  • A. White Mythanotos 2010/08/26 03:09:44
    A. White
    You are crazy? She cant hold a candle to Jordan's ex-wife
  • Mythanotos A. White 2010/08/30 21:33:39
    Mythanotos
    Call me crazy, cuz I'd rather have the blond swede then what Jordan had. Any day my friend!
  • Eric 2010/08/25 23:09:35
  • Mily_G 2010/08/25 22:59:09
    In the end, Tiger Woods will get the worst deal.
    Mily_G
    +2
    I hope she gets at least half of his whole fortune...Was he blind or what? She's SWEDISH FFS (All Swedes, men and women, are incredibly GORGEOUS...and she's no exception!). You don't cheat on your beautiful, devoted partner with nasty skanks. You don't do that to the mother of your children, who sacrificed her youth, her own career and years of her life.
    As a woman I know I'd never forgive a man who even think of doing that to me.

    You go Elin!

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