Revealed: The Most Expensive Divorce Settlements

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See which celebs gave in to alimony and shared their millions, going down in history as the most expensive divorces ever!

Rupert Murdoch & Anna Maria Torv - $1.2 Billion

Rupert Murdoch & Anna Maria Torv - $1.2 Billion

This couple who lasted 32 years and have three children together split up in 1999. Murdoch ended up amassing a net worth of $8 billion. Torv received $1.2 billion as part of the couple's divorce settlement.

Craig McCaw & Wendy Petrak - $450 Million

Founder of McCaw Cellular, Craig McCaw, sold his company to AT& T for over $12 billion and was married to his wife Wendy Petrak for 21 years. By 1995, the  couple split when McCaw filed for divorce. Petrak received $450 million cash in the couple’s divorce settlement.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt - $400 Million

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt - $400 Million

Since Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, the couple has been working with a private judge. She asked for full physical and joint legal custody of their children. It's too soon to tell, but rumor has it that the divorce will end up costing $400 million.

Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl - $125 Million

Garth Brooks & Sandy Mahl - $125 Million

The famous country crooner and his college sweetheart Sandy Mahl sadly parted ways due to difficult times in their relationship and divorced in 1999 after 15 years of marriage. Mahl was awarded a whopping $125 million in the divorce settlement.