1. Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd
In 2000, Jennifer Lopez met Cris Judd, as she was filming the music video for one of her songs, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”. He was a backup dancer for the singer, and he was amazed by the star from the moment he saw her.
In one interview that Cris Judd had given to the press, he stated that they met on set, and they shook hands while looking into one another’s eyes. The dancer added that in his head, he told himself that Jennifer Lopez is going to be his wife.
They started dating secretly, but in 2001, the singer invited her boyfriend to be with her at the Oscars in March. Cris Judd said that his first public introduction as the star’s boyfriend felt like a bedlam, because everyone, especially paparazzi, was starring at them.
They got married in 2001, but their life as husband and wife didn’t last very long. In 2002, the singer filed for divorce. They had a peaceful breakup, but she ended up paying him $14 million as a settlement. As it turns out, love DOES cost a thing!
2. Donald and Ivana Trump
Before getting married to the former supermodel and businesswoman Melania, Donald Trump had two other wives. In 1992, he went down the aisle with Ivana, who was also a model. They have three children together: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump.
They were married between 1977 and 1992. The couple ended their marriage, following some rumors that the businessman had an affair with Marla Maples. Rumors or not, Donald Trump married this woman a year later, in 2003.
For the settlement with his first ex-wife, Donald Trump paid Ivana $20 million.
3. Michael Douglas and Diandra Luker
Actor and producer Michael Douglas was married for 23 years to a beautiful young girl named Diandra Luker. She was the daughter of an Australian diplomat, and she became the wife of the Oscar award-winning actor when she was only 19 years old.
After over two decades of marriage, Diandra Luker filed for divorce in 1995 and she received $45 million from her ex-husband as settlement.
Five years later, the star met the actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. They fell in love and they have been together ever since, despite the huge age gap of 25 years.
