Settlements measured in billions, splitting fortunes built on software, retail, Formula One, and casinos. Ranked by the value of the settlement in then-current dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
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Settlements measured in billions, splitting fortunes built on software, retail, Formula One, and casinos. Ranked by the value of the settlement in then-current dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
Bill and Melinda Gates (2021)
When the Microsoft co-founder and his wife of 27 years divorced in 2021, Melinda French Gates is reported to have received around $76 billion, the largest divorce settlement in history.
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos (2019)
The Amazon founder's 2019 divorce gave MacKenzie Scott a roughly 4% Amazon stake worth about $38 billion, which she has since directed into large-scale philanthropy.
Alec and Jocelyn Wildenstein (1999)
The art-dynasty heir's 1999 split from Jocelyn reportedly cost about $3.8 billion, including a large lump sum and years of annual payments.
Rupert Murdoch and Anna Murdoch (1999)
The media magnate's 1999 divorce from Anna, his wife of 32 years, is estimated at $1.7 billion, settled shortly before he married Wendi Deng.
Bill and Sue Gross (2017)
The bond investor known as the Bond King and his wife divided assets estimated near $1.3 billion in their contentious 2017 divorce.
Bernie and Slavica Ecclestone (2009)
The Formula One boss's 2009 divorce from Slavica, who controlled the family trust, is estimated at around $1.2 billion.
Steve and Elaine Wynn (2010)
The Las Vegas casino developer and Elaine split holdings estimated near $1 billion, leaving her a major Wynn Resorts shareholder.
Chey Tae-won and Roh Soh-yeong (2024)
A South Korean court ordered the SK Group chairman to pay his wife about $1 billion in 2024, the largest divorce award in the country's history.
Harold Hamm and Sue Ann Arnall (2012)
The Continental Resources oil magnate's divorce ended with a single check of roughly $975 million to his ex-wife, who cashed it while appealing for more.
Adnan and Soraya Khashoggi (1980)
The Saudi arms dealer's 1980 divorce from Soraya, after 20 years of marriage, was estimated at about $874 million, among the largest of its era.
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