The most expensive divorces in history include high-profile cases like Bill and Melinda Gates, Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott, and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, each involving multi-billion dollar settlements.
Here is a list of the most expensive divorces in legal history, showcasing the immense financial settlements involved in high-profile splits. These cases highlight how personal separations can result in staggering financial consequences for the parties involved.
1. Bill Gates and Melinda Gates
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The divorce of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates from Melinda Gates in 2021 stands as the most expensive divorce in history. Melinda Gates received a staggering $76 billion (approximately ₹60,660 crores) as part of the settlement.
2. Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott
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In 2019, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott finalized their divorce. As a result, Scott obtained a 4% stake in Amazon, valued at over $36 billion (about ₹29,915 crores), making it one of the largest divorce settlements.
3. Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein
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The 1999 divorce between billionaire businessman Alec Wildenstein and Jocelyn Wildenstein was valued at $3.8 billion (around ₹3,158 crores). Alec Wildenstein, known for his art dealings and racehorse breeding, paid this substantial sum in the settlement.
4. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
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The divorce between reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West was finalized with a settlement of $2.7 billion (approximately ₹2,243 crores). Additionally, West has agreed to pay $200,000 per month in child support, totaling around ₹1.66 crores.
5. Rupert Murdoch and Anna Murdoch
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In 1999, media mogul Rupert Murdoch's divorce from Anna Murdoch was estimated at $1.7 billion (approximately ₹1,412 crores). This hefty settlement reflects the high-profile nature of their split.
