Robert & Sheila Johnson – $400 million:
The divorce of Robert and Sheila Johnson, the co-founders of BET (Black Entertainment Television), was a significant event in their lives and the world of media and entertainment. After 33 years of marriage, they decided to part ways in 2002.
What added a unique twist to their divorce was the timing. Two years before their separation, in 2000, Robert Johnson sold BET to Viacom for a staggering $3 billion, and as part of the settlement, Sheila received $400 million. This divorce settlement highlighted the intricate financial arrangements that often accompany the dissolution of long-term marriages, especially when significant assets are involved.
