A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document signed by a couple before they get married. It outlines how assets and debts will be divided in case of a divorce or separation. While prenups are not necessary for every couple, they can be especially important for those with significant wealth or business interests. Over the years, many famous couples have signed prenups that have garnered attention from the media. Here are some of the most famous prenup agreements:
1. Jay-Z and Beyoncé – In 2008, Jay-Z and Beyoncé signed a prenup that reportedly stated if they ever divorced, Beyoncé would receive $5 million for every year they were married, up to a maximum of $100 million. Additionally, the prenup reportedly gave Beyoncé the family home and any other property they acquired during their marriage.
2. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West – Kim Kardashian and Kanye West`s prenup reportedly states that Kardashian will receive $1 million for every year of marriage if they divorce. Additionally, it states that any money Kardashian makes from her reality television show, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” is hers to keep.
3. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones – Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones signed a prenup before they got married in 2000. The prenup stated that Zeta-Jones would receive $5 million if Douglas ever cheated on her.
4. George Clooney and Amal Clooney – George Clooney and Amal Clooney reportedly signed a prenup before they got married in 2014. The prenup stated that if they were to divorce, Clooney would pay Amal $1 million for every year they were married.
5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly signed a prenup before they got married in 2014. The prenup stated that Jolie would receive $50 million if Pitt cheated on her or filed for divorce.
While prenups may seem unromantic, they can provide peace of mind for couples with significant assets or business interests. And, as these famous couples have shown, prenups can be tailor-made to fit the specific needs and desires of each individual couple.