How Celebrities Handle Prenups in the Public Eye

Let's discuss how celebrities handle prenup agreements in the public eye whether they are celebrities in New York City, Miami, or Los Angeles. For many celebrities, a prenup agreement is very common.  A prenup agreement is a document that dictates how financial matters will be handled during divorce and how assets will be distributed. A prenup agreement in New York may include details on how the division of marital and separate property will be handled.  It also includes provisions addressing spousal support. We can learn a lot from how celebrities incorporate and execute prenups when it comes to a high-profile divorce.  However, prenups are no longer just for the wealthy, prenuptial agreements are utilized by those who are not necessary wealthy as well.

 

Here is How 5 High-Profile Celebrity Couples Are Enforcing Prenuptial Agreements

 

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll: Pro-golfer Rory Mcllroy and his wife are divorcing after seven years of marriage. They both agreed to a prenuptial agreement in 2017. Recently, in 2024, Rory sought to enforce the prenuptial agreement that was signed with his wife, Erica.

 

Their prenup comes with potential challenges because his wife Erica may choose to argue that the prenup is not enforceable. She has the right to argue that claim for any reason that is admissible under state law.

 

However, there are lots of clauses that celebrities use that are enforceable. One example is a wealth equalization clause (aka a lump sum payment). Another example of a clause that celebrities generally utilize in prenup agreements that are enforceable are confidentiality clauses.

 

Dr. Lenny Hochstein and Lisa Hochstein: In the case of Dr. Lenny Hochstein and Lisa Hochstein, their prenup dictated that if they stayed married for at least 10 years; then the spouse with more wealth would have to pay the less wealthy spouse a lump sum payment of $1.5 billion. Read more details about their prenup here.

 

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez: Ariana Grande had a prenuptial agreement with her husband Dalton Gomez that did incorporate a confidentially confidentiality clause. The confidentiality clause in their prenup stated that absolutely no book deals, podcast deals. photos or videos could come out of their failed marriage.

 

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner: How did Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner manage to have an ironclad prenup that positioned them for a quick resolution of their financial matters?

 

They were strategic and their prenuptial agreement kept their individual earnings and properties separate. Furthermore, it ensured their marital home was divided equally. ​

 

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: This couple is a good example of how a prenup helped them have a drama-free and low-conflict divorce. This couple was also strategic when it came to their prenup and stated that particular assets would stay part of Sofia Vergara’s “separate property.”  Sofia’s separate property included items such as fine jewelry, artwork and some other personal items. 

 

Furthermore, the prenup declared that all of her assets earned prior to the marriage and during their marriage are to stay as her separate property. For example, all of her earnings from her acting career from her recent show Modern Family will remain as separate property.

 

Protect Your Assets and Handle Prenups Like a Celebrity

 

You can learn a lot from how wealthy celebrities manage their money and prenup agreements. By studying these prenup case studies and understanding the unique strategies that were utilized in their prenup agreements, you can also come out ahead if you decide to have a prenup. If you have questions about what to include in your prenup agreement call Sabra Law Group today to schedule a consultation at 646-472-7971.