From broadly publicised breakups to the results for household life, the tales of divorce within the sports activities trade reveal the human features of those outstanding people and the obstacles that include fame and achievement of their private relationships.
Listed below are some divorces that costed a fortune to athletes:
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy:
In 2006, following a 17-year marriage of Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy, the couple’s relationship reached an irreparable level, leading to a divorce settlement of $168 million in Vanoy’s favour. This settlement was the most costly for any celeb or athlete in historical past at the moment.
Regardless of the numerous monetary affect, Jordan has managed to keep up his monetary stability. Nevertheless, the expertise possible influenced his choice to ascertain a prenuptial settlement along with his present spouse, Yvette Prietto.
The settlement stipulates that Prietto will obtain a pay out of 1 million {dollars} for annually of marriage over the following ten years. After the preliminary decade, the pay out will improve to $5 million for each subsequent yr of marriage.
Greg Norman and Laura Andrassy
Australian golfer, Greg Norman, often called “The Shark,” confronted a $104 million divorce settlement along with his spouse of 25 years, Laura Andrassy. Their tumultuous break up concerned relationships with different athletes; Norman left Andrassy for former tennis star Chris Evert, who was married to Norman’s buddy, skier Andy Mill. Norman and Evert married after which divorced 15 months later, marking three divorces amongst three athletes.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
Tiger Woods skilled a dramatic fall from grace as a consequence of his marital infidelities. The fallout not solely ended his marriage to Elin Nordegren, with a $100 million settlement, but additionally price him a number of sponsorships and his standing as a {golfing} legend. Woods’ recreation has by no means totally recovered.
Mike Tyson and Robin Givens
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson’s marriage to actress Robin Givens ended earlier than he reached the height of his profession. On the time of their divorce, Tyson’s web price was between $300 million and $685 million.
Givens acquired a $10 million settlement after simply seven months of marriage. Through the divorce proceedings, Tyson’s web price was roughly $50 million.
Michael Strahan and Jean Muggli
Michael Strahan, now a well-recognized face on tv, had a troublesome monetary hit in 2006. His divorce from Jean Muggli led to a $15 million settlement and ongoing baby help funds of $18,000 per thirty days.
Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia
Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, or A-Rod, parted methods along with his spouse Cynthia in 2008 after 5 years of marriage. Cynthia cited infidelities and emotional abandonment, together with a rumoured relationship with Madonna.
Though the settlement particulars stay non-public, Cynthia’s petition included their $12 million Coral Gables property and “equitable distribution” of property, possible amounting to thousands and thousands extra.
Hulk Hogan and Linda Bollea
Hulk Hogan’s divorce from Linda Bollea price him over $10 million. Linda acquired 70% of their liquid property, 40% possession of Hogan’s corporations, and $three million in property.
