Jordan's divorce 'most expensive' ever among famous

Add one more accomplishment to the long list owned by former NBA star Michael Jordan. The basketball legend’s split last December from his wife of 17 years, Juanita, has given him a cushy spot atop Forbes.com’s tally of "The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces."

Jordan’s ex could possibly "get more than $150 million in a settlement, making their divorce the most expensive in entertainment history," Forbes said. The magazine compiled the list by researching divorces of the last 25 years.


MJ was followed closely by singer Neil Diamond, whose 1995 divorce from Marcia Murphey cost him an estimated $150 million and landed him in second place on Forbes.com’s list.

Steven Spielberg comes in third for paying his ex-wife Amy Irving an estimated $100 million, which was then half his fortune, when they divorced in 1989. The Oscar-winning director is now worth $3 billion.

Also making the list are estimated settlements between Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison ($85 million); Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva ($80 million); Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, whose divorce could cost him more than $60 million; James Cameron and Linda Hamilton ($50 million); Michael and Diandra Douglas ($45 million and two homes); Lionel and Diane Richie ($20 million); and Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall ($15 to $25 million).