Steven Spielberg's 1989's $100 million divorce and the prenup controversy with Amy Irving
Amy Irving walked away with a staggering $100 million from her divorce with Steven Spielberg, a settlement that arose after she contested the validity of their prenup. The prenup, penned carelessly on a cocktail napkin without any legal guidance, was deemed invalid in court, allowing her to claim half of Spielberg’s earnings amassed during their marriage under California law.
