Number of Divorces: 2
Settlements: -$15.0 million
Settlement Amount: $15.0 million
David Bowie: a musical genius, pop culture icon, trendsetter and - for anyone who doesn't remember - also a trailblazer in love hits, but not always heart ones. Bowie's shenanigans off the shiny world of the stage totals up to a loss of about $15 million. That's right folks! Making beautiful music doesn't insulate you from sometimes playing a discordant tune in the endless ballet of love.
Here's a real-life rock n roll romantic's tale. The "Major Tom" we all know from Space Oddity had faced some major odds in his personal life too. Angie Bowie, model, actress and the first lucky lady to be Mrs. Bowie can actually be credited for this significant dent in his bank account. Though their romantic space-year journey date back to the 70s when Bowie didn't divorce the stage, Angie had decided to divorce Bowie with around $15 million in orbit around her finger. Can we call it "Breaking up (with a load of cash)" instead of "Space Oddity"?
Chances of Daddy Bowie winning this billionaire battle of the exes? None! But on the brighter side, looks like Starman had to lose at love to discover his “Heroes” within and blow us away with those magic melodies. Remember, sometimes, life on Mars could be more expensive than you think! Keep it grounded to avoid a costly 'Space' separation. Love and peace, fellow Earthlings!