Notorious Celebrity Gold Diggers
Celebrity relationships often grab headlines for their glamour and drama but sometimes the stories behind them reveal motivations tied to wealth and status. Gold diggers in Hollywood and beyond have become part of pop culture lore with tales of quick marriages big settlements and public scandals that keep people talking for years.
These figures come from various backgrounds like modeling acting and music and their partnerships with rich and famous individuals have sparked endless speculation. While some built careers on their own many are remembered more for the financial aspects of their romances than anything else.
Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith started her career as a model and became famous after being named Playmate of the Year in 1993. She met billionaire oil tycoon J Howard Marshall while working as a dancer at a club in Houston Texas and they got married in 1994. At the time she was 26 years old and he was 89 which drew a lot of attention from the media.
After Marshall died in 1995 just 14 months into the marriage Smith claimed she deserved half of his estate even though his will left her nothing. The legal fight lasted for years and went all the way to the US Supreme Court multiple times. She also appeared in her own reality TV show and endorsed products before her death in 2007 from a drug overdose.
Heather Mills
Heather Mills worked as a model and later became known for her charity work especially in landmine awareness. She met musician Paul McCartney in 1999 at a charity event and they married in 2002. Their relationship ended in divorce in 2008 after six years together.
In the divorce settlement Mills received about 50 million dollars which included cash property and annual payments. She had accused McCartney of abuse during the proceedings but the judge found some of her claims unreliable. After the split she continued her activism and appeared on reality shows like Dancing with the Stars.
Kevin Federline
Kevin Federline began his career as a backup dancer for artists like Justin Timberlake. He met pop star Britney Spears in 2004 while she was at the height of her fame and they married that same year. They had two sons together before divorcing in 2007.
Federline received custody of their children for a time and got 13 million dollars in the settlement along with child support payments. He later pursued music releasing an album and appeared on reality TV shows focused on weight loss. He has since remarried and keeps a lower profile.
Amber Heard
Amber Heard is an actress known for roles in films like Aquaman. She met actor Johnny Depp on the set of The Rum Diary in 2011 and they married in 2015. Their relationship became public with allegations of abuse from both sides leading to a high profile divorce in 2016.
Heard received 7 million dollars in the settlement which she pledged to donate to charity. The legal battles continued with defamation suits that drew massive media attention. She has continued acting in major films and advocating for causes like domestic violence awareness.
Courtney Stodden
Courtney Stodden gained fame as a teen model and reality TV personality. She married actor Doug Hutchison in 2011 when she was 16 and he was 51 after getting parental consent. They appeared on shows like Couples Therapy before separating in 2018.
Stodden has released music singles and advocated for animal rights with PETA. She later came out as non binary and shared experiences with mental health. She has been in other relationships and continues media appearances.
Blac Chyna
Blac Chyna started as a model and dancer appearing in music videos like Tyga’s Rack City. She dated rapper Tyga from 2011 and they had a son together before splitting. She then got engaged to Rob Kardashian in 2016 and had a daughter.
Chyna has built a business empire with cosmetics and fashion lines. She appeared on reality shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians. After breakups she pursued legal actions for support and continues her entrepreneurial ventures.
Crystal Harris
Crystal Harris is a model and singer who became one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends in 2009. She married the Playboy founder in 2012 despite a 60 year age gap. They stayed together until his death in 2017.
Harris appeared on The Girls Next Door and released music tracks. She inherited part of his estate including property. She has since dated others and focused on her career in entertainment.
Marla Maples
Marla Maples is an actress and TV personality who started in pageants. She began an affair with Donald Trump in the late 1980s while he was married leading to their wedding in 1993. They had a daughter before divorcing in 1999.
Maples received a settlement including cash and property. She appeared on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Oprah Where Are They Now. She has focused on raising her daughter and wellness pursuits.
Guy Ritchie
Guy Ritchie is a filmmaker known for directing movies like Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. He met singer Madonna in 1998 and they married in 2000. They had a son and adopted another child before divorcing in 2008.
Ritchie received between 76 and 92 million dollars in the settlement including property. He continued directing hits like Sherlock Holmes. He has remarried and expanded his work in TV and film.
Kris Humphries
Kris Humphries is a former NBA player who played for teams like the Nets and Celtics. He met reality star Kim Kardashian in 2010 and they married in 2011 after a whirlwind romance. Their marriage lasted 72 days before she filed for divorce.
Humphries sought an annulment citing fraud but they settled. He returned to basketball and later retired. He has since focused on business ventures like fast food franchises.
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon is an actor comedian and host known for America’s Got Talent. He met singer Mariah Carey in 2008 and they married that year. They had twins before separating in 2014 and divorcing in 2016.
Cannon received a settlement and they co parent their children. He expanded his career with music albums and TV production. He has been in other relationships and hosts multiple shows.
David Gest
David Gest was a music producer and TV personality. He married singer Liza Minnelli in 2002 in a lavish ceremony. Their marriage ended in 2003 with divorce finalized in 2007 amid allegations from both sides.
Gest claimed Minnelli had health issues to void their prenup seeking part of her fortune. He appeared on reality shows like I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. He passed away in 2016.
Dean McDermott
Dean McDermott is an actor known for roles in TV movies. He met actress Tori Spelling on a film set in 2005 while both were married to others. They wed in 2006 and have five children together.
McDermott has appeared on reality shows with Spelling like True Tori. He left his previous family for her hoping to benefit from her connections. He continues acting and cooking pursuits.
Casper Smart
Casper Smart started as a backup dancer for artists like Beyonce. He met singer Jennifer Lopez in 2011 after her split from Marc Anthony and they dated on and off until 2016. He was 18 years younger.
Smart received promotions to choreographer and allowances during their relationship. He has since pursued acting in films and TV. He keeps active in dance and fitness.
Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons began as a fashion model at age 13. She met music mogul Russell Simmons at 17 and they married in 1998. They had two daughters before divorcing in 2009.
Simmons launched her own fashion line Baby Phat with his support. She received a settlement and continued building her brand. She has remarried multiple times and expanded into beauty products.
Rachel Hunter
Rachel Hunter is a model who appeared in Sports Illustrated. She met rock singer Rod Stewart in 1990 when she was 21 and he was 45. They married that year and had two children before divorcing in 2006.
Hunter received 66 million dollars richer from the marriage. She pursued acting in films and TV shows. She has dated other athletes and keeps modeling.
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