Number of Divorces: 1
Settlements: +$3.5 billion
Settlement Amount: $3.5 billion
Alright ladies and gents, let us embark on a thrilling journey through the kaleidoscopic love life of the one and only Jocelyn Wildenstein. Of all sagas of love, war, and sparkling bankruptcy, this tale certainly ticks every box, plus throws in a few extra for good measure. You thought you had messy breakups? Sorry to burst your bubble, but Jocelyn's got us all soundly beaten with a humdinger of a divorce that resulted in a glimmering prize tallying up to a whopping $3.5 billion. I mean, talk about parting gifts!
In case your eyebrows just shot up faster than your coffee consumption during finals, allow me to break it down for you. Our heroine tied the knot with Alec Wildenstein, a prosperous businessman with a serious flare for art, and investing sprees that would make Wall Street shiver. The marriage seemed straight out of a fairy tale, surrounded by unbelievably expensive artwork, classy thoroughbreds, private hunting reserves, and an endless bevy of zeros tagged to their shared last name until...well, let's just say the story morphed into a more Game of Thrones scenario.
But hold your sympathetic Fidos! From the divorce debacle emerged victorious Jocelyn Wildenstein, waving around by far the most expensive divorce settlement in history: a kingly sum of $3.5 billion! And we thought throwing out our ex's favorite sweatshirt was a monumental victory. So here's to the women who know their worth and aren't afraid to claim it back, even if it's in the form of an endless list of seventeen-figure numbers or extra plush, rebound sweat pants- we toast to you and to Mrs. Wildenstein, the ultimate Divorce Queen! Mind you, when you date next: love is precious and break-ups are pricey, so invest wisely.