In 2001, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant married at the youthful ages of 21 and 18 -- senza pre-nup.
Two years later, in 2003, a hotel employee accused the NBA star of sexual harassment. While the charges were eventually dropped, Bryant admitted to adultery -- and the couple's marriage took a toll.
On January 20, 2012, Kobe Bryant's soon-to-be ex-wife was awarded a $75 million settlement. The hefty takeaway provides the mother-of-two with half of the couple's estimated $150 million assets, including the couple's three mansions.
The Bryants are from the first pricey split. Here's a look back at some of Hollywood's other costly celebrity divorces.
Just 72 days after saying 'I do' in a ceremony that cost upwards of $10 million, Kardashian filed for divorce from hubbie Humphries.
Ever the businesswoman, Kardashian was sure to sign a pre-nup before the wedding – but even so, the financial fractures are sure to heat up.
So just how much will the divorce cost the former Mrs. Humphries – and what will come of that 20.5 karat diamond ring? Only time will tell – but if these celebrity divorces serve as any form of a litmus test, it's going to cost a lot of $K (Reuters)
In 2004, the model and golf pro married in Barbados but their picturesque marriage hit a major snag late last year. In fall 2009, the couple was plagued by a very public revelation of Wood’s multiple infidelities. Final details have yet to be hammered out, but the settlement is reportedly estimated to be somewhere around $750 million. What does that get Woods? Silence. Nordegren is reportedly never allowed to speak of her ex’s infidelity. No couch sessions with Oprah, no tell-all books….or she loses it all.
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The couple said ‘I do’ in Vegas in 1989 when Jordan was just five years into his NBA career. Eighteen years later, their marriage ended and the public gawked as Juanita walked away with $168 million. At the time, it was the most expensive divorce in celebrity history.
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In 1969, Diamond married the TV production assistant—and the couple enjoyed 25 years of marital bliss. In 1995, Diamond and Murphey divorced with Murphey taking home a whopping $150 million. Still, Diamond wasn’t jaded, claiming she’s “worth every penny.”
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When the couple divorced in 1989, she walked away with $100 million—which at the time, was half his fortune. But had she waited, she might’ve made out better. Spielberg is now estimated to have a net worth of more than $3 billion.
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Their marriage lasted a venerable 21 years, but when they split in 2004, Mathison meant business. On top of her $85 million settlement, she won a portion of his future earnings.
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The couple, who were married nearly eight year years and have two children together, endured a very public and bitter divorce in 2009. Rumors have it the Material Girl didn’t have a pre-nup, leaving Ritchie with a sum reported to range between $76 and $92 million.
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The couple, who met in college and wed in 1978, remained married for an impressive 16 years. During their marriage, Costner rose to fame in epic films including "Dances With Wolves" and "Field of Dreams." Since Costner acquired most of his wealth during their marriage, Silva walked away with $80 million.
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Jaws dropped when fans heard the former Beatle did not sign a pre-nup. Heather walked away with $60 million—a nice cushion but far less than she could’ve with McCartney worth over an estimated $700 million.
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The shortest marriage in this slide show. Cameron and Hamilton’s nuptials lasted only 18 months before they divorced in 1999. Still, Hamilton walked away with $50 million.
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Michael and Diandra Douglas dated only six weeks before they wed, but the romance endured an impressive 20- year marriage. But in 1995, amidst allegations of Michael’s infidelity, the two called it quits. Diandra walked away with $45 million—half of Michael’s total net worth.
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