Robert and Sheila Johnson divorce
Top 9 in Top 10 Most Expensive Divorces
Robert L. Johnson, 69, became the first African American billionaire in history after founding Black Entertainment Television and investing in various businesses. Their relationship turned into good fortune in 2000 when they became the first African-American billionaires.
Specifically, he married Sheila Johnson in 1969 and lived together for 33 years before deciding to separate in 2002. As a reward, Sheila was awarded $400 million in damages. Ironically, she married the judge who presided over the divorce hearings and the man she met 30 years ago.
- Settlement: $400 million
