Divorces of the Rich and Famous
Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
EASY LAY-UP Jordan
NBA legend Michael Jordan, whose endorsements with Nike, Gatorade, McDonalds, Hanes, Ballpark Franks, and myriad other corporations made him one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, just signed a $168 million divorce settlement with ex-wife Juanita Jordan. As part of the deal, Juanita will also get the couple's seven-acre estate in Chicago and custody of their three children.
- Cruel ‘Baywatch Curse’ Claims Another Victim: Show Star Michael Newman Killed By 'Heart Complications’ Aged 68 — After Declaring Terminal Illness Gave Him ‘Wisdom’
- Royal on the Run: Desperate Prince Harry 'Battling to Escape Clutches of Diva Duchess Wife' – Even When He's Flying Solo Halfway Across World
- Justin Bieber at Center of New Mental Health Scare as He Posts Video Tribute to Tragic Liam Payne Six Days After Boybander's Death: 'You're Allowed to Cry and Break'
DAILY. BREAKING. CELEBRITY NEWS. ALL FREE.
The Great One isn't alone in the pantheon of astronomical post-breakup payouts. In fact, if you were to rank him alongside some other celebrity cash-outs, he'd be watching from the bench. RadarOnline.com's compiled a list of some of recent history's costliest splits to help put Jordan's settlement in perspective.