Mel Gibson’s divorce in 2011 cost him around $425 million after almost 28 years of marriage |
If you think Hollywood only serves drama on the big screen, you still haven’t checked out what happens behind the scenes. The real drama unfolds long after the lights, camera and action.
Whether it’s Brangelina’s (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) breakup and legal dispute or Benifer 2.0’s (Ben Affleck and Jenifer López) split, Hollywood divorces and separations never stop making the news. Speaking of broken Hollywood relationships that made headlines, we must mention Mel Gibson’s divorce from Robyn Moore in 2011, which cost him around $425 million. The former couple was married for almost three decades, but due to irreconcilable issues they decided to separate.
Furthermore, due to a missed legal formality, Mel Gibson’s ex-wife, Robyn Moore, was able to take almost half of his fortune from him in the divorce.
How did Mel Gibson lose $425 million to his wife, Robyn Moore, in the divorce?
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore’s divorce is finalized in a Los Angeles court. Married in 1980, the former couple had seven children. According to the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2006, Gibson had a financial portfolio of approximately Rs 850 million and his ex-wife kept half of the fortune because the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement. This made Robyn legally entitled to half of everything Gibson earned during their marriage.Talking about Mel Gibson’s assets back in the day, he earned more than $600 million from ‘The Passion of the Christ’ alone. Additionally, more than $100 million came from real estate investments around the world. The remaining $75 million came from film and television projects he produced.According to People, some of his wealth has already been transferred to Robyn, notably two homes in Malibu worth a combined $22.5 million.
As for the film’s residuals, Robyn was entitled to half of every future check Gibson received for the rest of his life.Needless to say, this divorce became one of the most expensive martial spills in Hollywood.
Why did Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore break up?
According to ABC News, Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore met in the late 1970s, when they were both tenants of a house in Adelaide, Australia. In 1980, they married, and in 2009, Mel Gibson’s wife of nearly 30 years, Robyn Moore, filed for divorce, according to PEOPLE.“Throughout our marriage and separation, we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so,” the couple shared in their mutually issued statement. Moore cited irreconcilable differences and asked the court to help her seek spousal support and attorney fees.
How did Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore meet?
As mentioned above, Gibson and Moore met in 1970. Back then, Moore was just a dental nurse. After marrying on June 7, 1980, they had seven children: Hannah, twins Edward and Christian, William, Louis, Milo and Thomas.
What is Mel Gibson doing currently?
Recently, Mel Gibson shared an update on the long-awaited fifth installment of the ‘Lethal Weapon’ franchise. According to Deadline, the actor reported that although the script is complete, the film remains stuck in development due to studio-related issues. Talking about the characters, he said that they will be different as they have aged over time. One of them is retired, while another has an office job.
