No matter the reason, divorce can be very difficult. No one gets out of a breakup easily, though time and hard work can help foster healing and the chance to love again. But the reality is that if you’re in the public spotlight, your divorce (and all the ensuing drama) is going to be shouted from the rooftops. While celebrity and business magnate settlements aren't always part of the public record, estimates are often made based on a couple's overall worth. From what we know, here are some of the most expensive divorces in recent history.

Married in 1970 after a whirlwind romance, the two split in 1978 with rumors of adultery (on both sides). Mrs. Jagger walked away with what seems like a paltry $2.5 million in 1980 (though that's the equivalent of $8.5 million today).

The couple met when he appeared as a dancer on her music video and had a whirlwind romance. The marriage lasted less eight months, however, making the $6 million settlement Cris received seem more than fair.

Married for 23 years, the couple split up in 2009 over his infidelity. She received assets worth $10 million, while he retained about $3 million.

The couple split in 2009 after 16 years of marriage. She ended up with $19 million, while the actor walked away with $16 million. It was his third marriage, and he often joked he had to work to pay alimony.

The actress and the Revlon executive were married for five years when he filed for divorce in 2006 from her, his fourth wife. Their prenuptial agreement granted her $20 million if they stayed together at least five years.

Married in 1998, rumors of the former Today cohost's infidelity circulated even before his downfall with inappropriate sexual behavior and sexual assault allegations in 2017. The couple divorced two years later, and Annette reportedly received $20 million.

The couple was married from 1995 to 2003. Diane, who Lionel met while he was married to his first wife, was his second wife. Her requests included monthly allowances for hair removal, massages, jewelry and plastic surgery. She received an estimated $20 million, though details were never made public.

The couple was married in 1977 before Ted achieved stardom in TV and film, but the stress of the Hollywood lifestyle and Casey's recovery from a stroke during childbirth put a strain on their marriage. They divorced in 1992 when Ted began allegedly seeing Whoopi Goldberg. Casey reportedly received a settlement for $30 million.

Apparently, love is messy for rock stars. Mick got together with Jerry while he was still married to his first wife, Bianca. They finally married in 1990 on the beach in Bali, but the model filed for divorce in 1999 when The Rolling Stones star fathered a child with another woman. Their Bali marriage was deemed invalid in the U.K., so Jerry was granted an annulment instead and a $40 million settlement.

Married when Diandra, a diplomat's daughter, was 19 years old and Michael was 32, the pair divorced in 2000 with Diandra receiving a reported $45 million. Diandra claimed they simply grew apart.

Married in 1999 and divorced in 2008, the couple split and she received a $47 million settlement. However, they rekindled their relationship (but didn't remarry) and she moved back into the family home in 2016. The relationship once again turned rocky, with Orianne asking for another $20 million to move out (meanwhile, she'd moved her new husband into the mansion).

Reba married her manager, Narvel, in 1989, but they divorced amicably in 2015. The split cost her an alleged $47.5 million.

The Hollywood pair was married for two years before splitting in 1999 due to James's reported affair. Linda received a roughly $50 million settlement.

Married in 2002, the couple divorced four years later, citing media intrusion for their marital discord. Despite their brief marriage (and her questionable testimony during the divorce proceedings), Heather received nearly $50 million.

Married to Marianne, his fourth wife, in 1977, the couple divorced in 1993 over irreconcilable differences. She reportedly received $60 million in the settlement.

Married in 1975 shortly after they met in college, the two divorced amicably in 1994. She received an estimated $80 million.

After a secret marriage in 2012, the couple split in 2019 citing irreconcilable differences. A court agreed to keep the details of the divorce private. That said, it's reported that they didn't sign a prenuptial agreement, so estimates are that they'll share Adele's worth, which is valued around $180 million.

After eight years of marriage (and plenty of accusations on both sides), the two split in 2008. Guy was awarded an estimated $92 million in the divorce.

The couple married in 1985 and divorced four years later citing the stress of marriage in Hollywood. She reportedly received about $100 million.

Married in 2004, the couple divorced in 2010 when Tiger admitted to multiple affairs. Elin received $100 million in the settlement, though she had asked for more.

The two separated after 17 years of marriage in 2000 due to reports of his infidelity. She received an estimated $118 million in the split.

Divorced in 2001 after 15 years together, the couple parted on amicable terms. Sandy, who said they had simply grown apart, received a settlement of an estimated $125 million.

The BET co-founders were married for 30 years before they split in 2000 due to his multiple affairs. She received a settlement worth about $400 million. Interestingly, she later married the judge who presided over her divorce.

The couple divorced after 25 years of marriage in 1994. Marcia, Neil's second wife, ended up with a purported settlement of $150 million, though in subsequent years the singer denied it was that large.

The couple met in the '80s, married in 1989, and split in 2002 over irreconcilable differences. She received a $168 million settlement in 2006.

The pair separated in 2011 after she learned he had fathered a child with their housekeeper. There was no prenuptial agreement and divorce proceedings have dragged on for more than 10 years. That said, final paperwork was submitted in summer 2021, meaning they're close to settling. Experts say the pair likely will split their $400 million worth.

Married for 31 years, the couple split in 2011 due to reports of his infidelity. Because there was no prenuptial agreement, Robyn was entitled to half his earnings, walking away with an estimated $425 million.

The casino moguls, who co-founded the Mirage and Wynn resorts in Las Vegas, married in 1963, divorced in 1986, and remarried five years later. They divorced again in 2010. The couple evenly split their stake in Wynn Resorts, with Elaine receiving $955 million in stock.

Married 24 years, the couple split in 2012. There reportedly was no prenuptial agreement, so the oil entrepreneur was ordered to pay his ex-wife $1 billion.

After 32 years of marriage, the couple split up in 2013 (he remarried weeks later, while she remarried a few months afterward). She received $1.7 billion including $110 million in cash. Interestingly, Rupert's quick remarriage dissolved 13 years later, and he married Jerry Hall (Mick Jagger's ex) in 2016.

Married for more than 25 years, the couple split in 2019 over rumors of his infidelity. Mackenzie received $38 billion (yes, billion!) in the split but has since become a prolific philanthropist, donating billions (again, yes, billions!) to various charities since the divorce.

The couple met in 1987, married in 1994, and announced in 2021 they no longer felt they could grow together as a couple. No financial details were released, but it's estimated they're worth more than $160 billion, meaning they could each be worth about $80 billion after the divorce is granted.