A Look at Sports World’s Costliest Divorce Settlements Amidst Tom Brady-Gisele Bundchen Drama
The power couple’s divorce has finally been made public, each through a letter posted on their individual Instagram accounts, following great anticipation and several reports about Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in recent months. The divorce papers were submitted to the court by Gisele, and the seasoned quarterback opted not to dispute them. The couple also splits assets and properties totaling $26 Million.
According to reports, they are negotiating a property settlement with a mediator. How much alimony Tom Brady might have to pay to his wife following their divorce has been the subject of several rumors.
Costliest divorce settlements in sports history amidst Tom Brady divorce saga
Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy:
Juanita Vanoy and Michael Jordan first met at a Chicago restaurant while she worked as a bank loan officer and he already seemed destined to be the next NBA superstar. When they got married in September 1989, the first of their three kids had already been born.
Michael Jordan and wife Juanita Vanoy ended their 17-year marriage in 2006. In the settlement, she won $168 million, the seven-acre estate in Chicago, and custody of their three children. One of the largest settlements in sports history. She was notably missing from #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/tJljXaNe2p
— Twisted History (@twistedhistory) May 28, 2020
They laid the groundwork for one of the most costly divorce settlements in history. Juanita Jordan left the couple with $168 million, their seven-acre estate, and custody of their three kids despite the prenuptial agreement being in existence.
Shaquille O’Neal & Shaunie O’Neal:
Shaquille O’Neal switched to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 from the Orlando Magic. The NBA icon met Shaunie, his then-girlfriend, there. In a private ceremony held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the couple wed in 2002. The husband and wife were split apart by allegations of adultery. Then, in 2011, Shaq and Shaunie were divorced, which resulted in a significant financial loss for the NBA star. According to Bombist, O’Neal had a prenuptial agreement.
Thus, the majority of his assets were safeguarded when the couple filed for divorce in 2011. According to Shaq’s biography, he and his ex-wife reached a pricey private settlement. He still makes alimony payments of $10,000 per month and extra payments of $10,000 per month for each of his four kids.
Tom Brady and Gisele haven’t officially announced their divorce settlement, but many believe that since Gisele has a far bigger net worth than Tom does ($400 million vs. $250 million), Tom may not even be required to pay alimony.
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