Johnny Depp to give Vanessa Paradis £100m payout?
Published Jun 21 2012, 06:41 BST | By Amy Bell
Johnny Depp may pay ex-partner Vanessa Paradis up to £100 million ($156m) in an out-of-court settlement after their recent split.The former couple announced on Tuesday (June 19) that they were to separate after 14 years together, and according to The Sun, the Dark Shadows star is expected to offer Paradis a large lump sum in order to keep their break-up amicable.
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Hollywood lawyer Robert Nachshin told the newspaper that negotiations over financial support for Paradis and Depp's two children Lily-Rose, 13, and 10-year-old Jack may prove complicated as the stars were never wed.
He said: "If the couple had been married, Mr Depp's wife would be able to simply claim 50%, child support payments and alimony.
"However, because they are not married this does not apply. The partner [Paradis] would have to file a civil suit and go to court."
Nachshin suggested instead that Depp would likely choose to give the French actress and singer a sizeable chunk of his estimated £225m ($350m) fortune to avoid a long and protracted legal battle, adding: "Litigation is expensive, and could run into extremely high figures. This won't be a monthly payment plan - he will make a lump sum payment as a settlement."
Paradis is also expected to retain ownership of a house in Plan-de-la-Tour in southern France, one of the couple's several worldwide properties which also include a mansion in the Hollywood Hills and a home in Venice, Italy.
It was reported yesterday (June 20) that the pair had "tried for months" to save their relationship, but that they had decided to part ways before Paradis travelled to France last week.
Well, it's not like she needs the money. Vanessa Paradis is a big star in Europe. She still makes albums and movies, has countless awards for both and, let's not a forget, she's a Chanel model. I think she would be just fine without his money. These are only speculations. I doubt they are true
June 21st 2012 at 6:35pm
Well I hope she gets a decent amount anyway, but from what I'm hearing she has her own money anyway. However, she's lucky if she gets such a sizeable amount, as even some women or men who've been married don't even get that much when they divorce. Hopefully they'll sort it out like adults, and do what's best for the children & share access.
June 21st 2012 at 4:54pm(+1 like)
"according to The Sun".
June 21st 2012 at 4:15pm(+1 like)
These people don't live in the real world, I'm sure they have never encountered a water or council tax bill. Lol.
June 21st 2012 at 1:46pm
LOL child support payments, as if she's going to struggle without him and have to queue up at the benefit office with the other single mums. i can't imagine depp with be flaking on her, he'll pay for everything they ever need.
June 21st 2012 at 12:11pm(+1 like)