Celebrity Prenup Details: Who Got One, Who Didn't and What They Had to Say About Their Decision

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Photo:Mindy Small/Getty

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Most people don’t get married thinking about their possible future divorce — but most people aren’t major celebrities with tons of assets to protect. That’s where prenups come in.For the uninitiated: A prenup (short for a prenuptial agreement) is a legal document signed before the wedding, which spells out how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce.Celebrities such asKim Kardashian, her sisterKhloéandKatharine McPheehave spoken about the importance of having it all hashed out ahead of time, while others, likeDax ShepardandKristen Bell, have explained why they didn’t feel the move was necessary.Below, find out which celebrities have prenups, who got married without one and what they had to say about it.

Most people don’t get married thinking about their possible future divorce — but most people aren’t major celebrities with tons of assets to protect. That’s where prenups come in.

For the uninitiated: A prenup (short for a prenuptial agreement) is a legal document signed before the wedding, which spells out how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce.

Celebrities such asKim Kardashian, her sisterKhloéandKatharine McPheehave spoken about the importance of having it all hashed out ahead of time, while others, likeDax ShepardandKristen Bell, have explained why they didn’t feel the move was necessary.

Below, find out which celebrities have prenups, who got married without one and what they had to say about it.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024/Getty

Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024/Getty

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot (twice!) in July 2022, and reportedly chose to walk down the aisle without a prenup in place.

The couple placed their $61 million Beverly Hills mansion for sale back in June 2024, as rumors of marital strife began to intensify.

02of 18Gerry Turner and Theresa NistGerry Turner and Theresa Nist.John Fleenor/Disney via GettyDespite the whirlwind nature of their romance,Golden BachelorcoupleGerry TurnerandTheresa Nistdid put a prenup in place ahead of their January nuptials. The couple filed for divorce in April, three months after theirlavish television wedding.

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Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist.John Fleenor/Disney via Getty

John Fleenor/Disney via Getty

Despite the whirlwind nature of their romance,Golden BachelorcoupleGerry TurnerandTheresa Nistdid put a prenup in place ahead of their January nuptials. The couple filed for divorce in April, three months after theirlavish television wedding.

03of 18Gwen Stefani and Gavin RossdaleGwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.WhenGwen StefaniandGavin Rossdaledivorced in 2016, both parties had the option to ask for a 50-50 split of their combined assets, as they didn’t have a prenup.However, a source told PEOPLE Rossdale had agreed to an unequal split of property (giving Stefani the greater share). They did agree on 50-50 joint custody of their sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.For her second marriage to Blake Shelton, the No Doubt singer reportedly signed a prenup, which they finalized after “a few months” of negotiations, perUs Weekly.

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Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.

WhenGwen StefaniandGavin Rossdaledivorced in 2016, both parties had the option to ask for a 50-50 split of their combined assets, as they didn’t have a prenup.

However, a source told PEOPLE Rossdale had agreed to an unequal split of property (giving Stefani the greater share). They did agree on 50-50 joint custody of their sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.

For her second marriage to Blake Shelton, the No Doubt singer reportedly signed a prenup, which they finalized after “a few months” of negotiations, perUs Weekly.

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Christina Hall and Josh Hall

Josh Hall and Christina Hall.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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As news of their divorce became public, Christina posted ascathing messageto her Instagram Stories, referencing an “insecure man” who wanted to “take what they do not deserve,” perhaps hinting at Hall’s plan to pursue her assets in the divorce.

“Over here waiting for the typical Hired PR rep speech of ‘how I was blind-sided and how I’m working on myself and taking time to heal at her ranch …………. Meanwhile, I’m over here not as nice and quiet as I used to be …..,” her message began.

“I have worked my ass off to build this life for myself and my children and anyone who would try and take what they do not deserve/ what they did NOT work for should be ashamed. An insecure man with a large ego can sure try and derail you- but ‘still i rise’ ….” she continued before concluding with, “For those that aren’t aware … divorces do not happen overnight .. & there is always a breaking point. This one is personal…….”

05of 18Kelsea Ballerini Says Even with a Prenup, Things Got ‘Messy’Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesWhen discussing her 2022 divorce from fellow singer Morgan Evans on theCall Her Daddypodcast, Kelsea Ballerini said that, even with a prenup, dividing the couple’s assets made her see her ex in a different light.“Who you marry is not who you divorce,” Ballerini said. “As he’s putting out a song about being blindsided, he’staking half the house that he didn’t pay for.““So you didn’t get a prenup?” host Alex Cooper asked.“I did get a prenup,” Ballerini said, saying that, as his lawyers interpreted their prenup, “It was kind of like [give him the house] or alimony.“In the end, facing down “messy” alimony proceedings, Ballerini decided, “Give him the house. I want out.”

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Kelsea Ballerini Says Even with a Prenup, Things Got ‘Messy’

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When discussing her 2022 divorce from fellow singer Morgan Evans on theCall Her Daddypodcast, Kelsea Ballerini said that, even with a prenup, dividing the couple’s assets made her see her ex in a different light.

“Who you marry is not who you divorce,” Ballerini said. “As he’s putting out a song about being blindsided, he’staking half the house that he didn’t pay for.”

“So you didn’t get a prenup?” host Alex Cooper asked.

“I did get a prenup,” Ballerini said, saying that, as his lawyers interpreted their prenup, “It was kind of like [give him the house] or alimony.”

In the end, facing down “messy” alimony proceedings, Ballerini decided, “Give him the house. I want out.”

06of 18Stassi Schroeder Thinks Prenups Are RomanticBeau Clark, Stassi Schroeder.Michael Tullberg/GettyTheVanderpump Rulesstar toldPage Sixthat she and her fiancé Beau Clark, 39, actuallyfound conversations about their prenupto be romantic ahead oftheir 202 wedding.She said, “I feel like people look at that as like a dirty thing that we shouldn’t talk about, but it’s honestly, I feel like there is some romanticism to it.““Being able to be so close to someone that you’re willing to have those uncomfortable conversations … it’s brought me closer to Beau the more that we talk about it,” the reality star added.

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Stassi Schroeder Thinks Prenups Are Romantic

Beau Clark, Stassi Schroeder.Michael Tullberg/Getty

TheVanderpump Rulesstar toldPage Sixthat she and her fiancé Beau Clark, 39, actuallyfound conversations about their prenupto be romantic ahead oftheir 202 wedding.

She said, “I feel like people look at that as like a dirty thing that we shouldn’t talk about, but it’s honestly, I feel like there is some romanticism to it.”

“Being able to be so close to someone that you’re willing to have those uncomfortable conversations … it’s brought me closer to Beau the more that we talk about it,” the reality star added.

07of 18Jessica Simpson Wishes She Signed a PrenupGregg DeGuire/WireImageThoughJessica Simpsonthought her first marriage to Nick Lachey would last forever, she realizes now thatshe should have signed a prenup.The pair split in 2005 after seven years together and three years of marriage.During an appearance onThe Dr. Oz Show, theOpen Bookauthor, 39, opened about the one thing she would have done differently regarding her divorce from Lachey, 46.“I wish I would’ve signed a prenup,” she said. laughing. “The funny thing is that Nick wanted me to sign a prenup but I was so offended. I’m like, ‘But we’re going to be together for the rest of our lives. We’re saying our vows to God and in front of all of our family and friends. This is never going to end,’ and we didn’t sign a prenup.”

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Jessica Simpson Wishes She Signed a Prenup

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ThoughJessica Simpsonthought her first marriage to Nick Lachey would last forever, she realizes now thatshe should have signed a prenup.

The pair split in 2005 after seven years together and three years of marriage.

During an appearance onThe Dr. Oz Show, theOpen Bookauthor, 39, opened about the one thing she would have done differently regarding her divorce from Lachey, 46.

“I wish I would’ve signed a prenup,” she said. laughing. “The funny thing is that Nick wanted me to sign a prenup but I was so offended. I’m like, ‘But we’re going to be together for the rest of our lives. We’re saying our vows to God and in front of all of our family and friends. This is never going to end,’ and we didn’t sign a prenup.”

08of 18Teresa Giudice Says She Got a ‘No Cheat’ Clause Put Into Her PrenupSteve Mack/FilmMagicTeresa and Joe Giudice, who separated in 2019,signed a prenup before tying the knot in 1999.The Giudices were living apart beginning March 2016, when Joe began his 41-month prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud (Teresa had served a little over 11 months in prison for the same crimes, and wasreleased on Dec. 23, 2015).In an episode ofThe Real Housewives of New Jersey,Teresa revealed in a phone call with Joe (while he was in custody at an ICE facility in Pennsylvania) that he was the one who “made [her] sign a prenup."“A week before we were getting married, Joe asked me to sign a prenup and I just felt when you love someone, you don’t do that,” Teresa then explained in a confessional.Though she said she “wasn’t going to go through with it,” Teresa stressed that she couldn’t imagine actually cancelling their nuptials. “Being Italian, I have old school parents, and it’s an embarrassing thing to call off a wedding,” Teresa said.She did have one condition: “I didn’t even read it, I just said, ‘I want you to put one thing in there. If you ever cheat, the prenup is void.'“The former couple announced their separation in December 2019 before theyfinalized their divorcein September the following year.

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Teresa Giudice Says She Got a ‘No Cheat’ Clause Put Into Her Prenup

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Teresa and Joe Giudice, who separated in 2019,signed a prenup before tying the knot in 1999.

The Giudices were living apart beginning March 2016, when Joe began his 41-month prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud (Teresa had served a little over 11 months in prison for the same crimes, and wasreleased on Dec. 23, 2015).

In an episode ofThe Real Housewives of New Jersey,Teresa revealed in a phone call with Joe (while he was in custody at an ICE facility in Pennsylvania) that he was the one who “made [her] sign a prenup.”

“A week before we were getting married, Joe asked me to sign a prenup and I just felt when you love someone, you don’t do that,” Teresa then explained in a confessional.

Though she said she “wasn’t going to go through with it,” Teresa stressed that she couldn’t imagine actually cancelling their nuptials. “Being Italian, I have old school parents, and it’s an embarrassing thing to call off a wedding,” Teresa said.

She did have one condition: “I didn’t even read it, I just said, ‘I want you to put one thing in there. If you ever cheat, the prenup is void.'”

The former couple announced their separation in December 2019 before theyfinalized their divorcein September the following year.

09of 18Marc Daly Refused to Sign a Prenup With Kenya MooreJamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesReal Housewives of AtlantastarKenya Mooreexplained why she and her estranged husband, Marc Daly,did not sign a prenupon an episode ofRHOAfilmed before their split.Moore said that Daly refused to sign a prenup before the pairtied the knot in June 2017.“You know, Marc didn’t want a prenup. We don’t have one. Like, he wouldn’t even have the conversation,” Moore said, adding that Marc said he “didn’t want one” when she tried to bring up the topic. “That’s how strongly he felt about it.”Daly explained, “We never had a discussion about [a] prenup because for me, you bring up prenup to me, it’s over,” he said. ” I’m not going to marry someone who has a prenup. If you’re with me, you’re all the way with me or you’re not with me.”The pair, who share a child together, announced their divorce in Sept. 2019. It wasfinalized in Dec. 2023.

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Marc Daly Refused to Sign a Prenup With Kenya Moore

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Real Housewives of AtlantastarKenya Mooreexplained why she and her estranged husband, Marc Daly,did not sign a prenupon an episode ofRHOAfilmed before their split.

Moore said that Daly refused to sign a prenup before the pairtied the knot in June 2017.

“You know, Marc didn’t want a prenup. We don’t have one. Like, he wouldn’t even have the conversation,” Moore said, adding that Marc said he “didn’t want one” when she tried to bring up the topic. “That’s how strongly he felt about it.”

Daly explained, “We never had a discussion about [a] prenup because for me, you bring up prenup to me, it’s over,” he said. ” I’m not going to marry someone who has a prenup. If you’re with me, you’re all the way with me or you’re not with me.”

The pair, who share a child together, announced their divorce in Sept. 2019. It wasfinalized in Dec. 2023.

10of 18Seth Rogen Thinks His Wife Is Worth the MillionsElyse Jankowski/GettyWhile talking to Howard Stern in 2011 ahead of his wedding to Lauren Miller, Seth Rogen fielded questions from Stern about whether he had protected his finances with a prenup, which Rogen denied. Though Stern gave him a hard time, Rogen had a sweet answer: “Marriage can be expensive, and if I lose millions, then it’ll be the best millions I’ve spent.”

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Seth Rogen Thinks His Wife Is Worth the Millions

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While talking to Howard Stern in 2011 ahead of his wedding to Lauren Miller, Seth Rogen fielded questions from Stern about whether he had protected his finances with a prenup, which Rogen denied. Though Stern gave him a hard time, Rogen had a sweet answer: “Marriage can be expensive, and if I lose millions, then it’ll be the best millions I’ve spent.”

11of 18Katharine McPhee & David Foster Joke About Their PrenupDavid Foster and Katharine McPhee.David M. Benett/GettyKatharine McPheeandDavid Fostercracked ajoke about having a prenupin a silly video promoting his“Hitman Tour,”in Jan 2020.At one point in the video, Foster joked, “She’s making fun of my song,” after interrupting McPhee, who featured on the tour as a special guest.“You’re using me for my talents,” quipped theAmerican Idolalum to which the 16-time Grammy winner replied, “Totally.”Later on, McPhee also joked about how they would have to keep Foster’s melody intact for a song, “otherwise I’ll have to take five percent.”“You already got 50 percent, so … " he fired back with a laugh, as she turned to the camera and said, “It’s called a prenup.”As the pair both continued to laugh, he added: “Didn’t include theatrical releases though.”

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Katharine McPhee & David Foster Joke About Their Prenup

David Foster and Katharine McPhee.David M. Benett/Getty

Katharine McPheeandDavid Fostercracked ajoke about having a prenupin a silly video promoting his“Hitman Tour,”in Jan 2020.

At one point in the video, Foster joked, “She’s making fun of my song,” after interrupting McPhee, who featured on the tour as a special guest.

“You’re using me for my talents,” quipped theAmerican Idolalum to which the 16-time Grammy winner replied, “Totally.”

Later on, McPhee also joked about how they would have to keep Foster’s melody intact for a song, “otherwise I’ll have to take five percent.”

“You already got 50 percent, so … " he fired back with a laugh, as she turned to the camera and said, “It’s called a prenup.”

As the pair both continued to laugh, he added: “Didn’t include theatrical releases though.”

12of 18Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Have a Prenup ‘at [Her] Insistence’Donato Sardella/Getty ImagesEven your favorite power couple protects their assets. In 2014, before Gabrielle Union wed Dwyane Wade, the actress told Arsenio Hall that she would definitely have a prenup.Union said that she was hoping to avoid the mistakes she made in her first marriage to NFL star Chris Howard, who she divorced in 2005.“The biggest difference between this and the last marriage will be a prenup – at my insistence,” she bluntly told Hall. “When you have your own stuff, you don’t need to worry about anyone else’s stuff. So everyone should go into the relationship knowing ‘I’m here for you and you’re here for me.’ And the reality is, I’ve never seen Dwyane balance a checkbook.”She added, “I’ve got to protect my stuff. It’s the wave of the future, protecting your stuff.“The pair remain happily married.

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Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Have a Prenup ‘at [Her] Insistence’

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Even your favorite power couple protects their assets. In 2014, before Gabrielle Union wed Dwyane Wade, the actress told Arsenio Hall that she would definitely have a prenup.

Union said that she was hoping to avoid the mistakes she made in her first marriage to NFL star Chris Howard, who she divorced in 2005.

“The biggest difference between this and the last marriage will be a prenup – at my insistence,” she bluntly told Hall. “When you have your own stuff, you don’t need to worry about anyone else’s stuff. So everyone should go into the relationship knowing ‘I’m here for you and you’re here for me.’ And the reality is, I’ve never seen Dwyane balance a checkbook.”

She added, “I’ve got to protect my stuff. It’s the wave of the future, protecting your stuff.”

The pair remain happily married.

13of 18Khloé Kardashian’s Advice: ‘You Have to Protect Yourself’(L-R) Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom.Kevin Mazur/GettyKhloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom were together just three weeks before tying the knot in Sept. 2009. The pair officially divorced in Dec. 2016, but Kardashian made it clear during their marriage that the pair was practical when to came to protecting their assets.Kardashian toldE!Newsin 2011 that the pair “of course” had a prenup.“We have a prenup, prenups are…do you know what kind of day and age this is?” Khloé said, adding: “Everybody needs a prenup!“She continued, “I mean, I don’t care if you make $5 or $5 million, in this day and age …people are crazy, you never know. And when you have businesses together, like we do, you have to protect yourself. It doesn’t mean you don’t love them.”

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Khloé Kardashian’s Advice: ‘You Have to Protect Yourself’

(L-R) Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom were together just three weeks before tying the knot in Sept. 2009. The pair officially divorced in Dec. 2016, but Kardashian made it clear during their marriage that the pair was practical when to came to protecting their assets.

Kardashian toldE!Newsin 2011 that the pair “of course” had a prenup.

“We have a prenup, prenups are…do you know what kind of day and age this is?” Khloé said, adding: “Everybody needs a prenup!”

She continued, “I mean, I don’t care if you make $5 or $5 million, in this day and age …people are crazy, you never know. And when you have businesses together, like we do, you have to protect yourself. It doesn’t mean you don’t love them.”

14of 18Kim Kardashian West Says She’s a ‘Smart Girl’ for Having a PrenupJerritt Clark/GettyHer 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries may have ended unexpectedly, but Kim was prepared for all possibilities.In Oct. 2011, just days before announcing their split, Kardashian toldReuters, “I don’t really talk finances. My father was an attorney and I’m a smart girl — I’d like to think so — you can do the math. I wouldn’t worry about that.“Clearly, the second Kardashian sister is consistent. For her third wedding to Kanye West, the couple had a prenup that kept their assets largely separate, so when theyfiled for divorce in 2021, each party’s property was protected.

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Kim Kardashian West Says She’s a ‘Smart Girl’ for Having a Prenup

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Her 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries may have ended unexpectedly, but Kim was prepared for all possibilities.

In Oct. 2011, just days before announcing their split, Kardashian toldReuters, “I don’t really talk finances. My father was an attorney and I’m a smart girl — I’d like to think so — you can do the math. I wouldn’t worry about that.”

Clearly, the second Kardashian sister is consistent. For her third wedding to Kanye West, the couple had a prenup that kept their assets largely separate, so when theyfiled for divorce in 2021, each party’s property was protected.

15of 18Luann de Lessups Said ‘Oh Yeah’ to a PrenupChance Yeh/FilmMagicTheReal Housewives of New Yorkmarried Tom D’Agostino on New Year’s Eve of 2016 anddivorced just seven months later.When asked whether or not they would be signing a prenup, de Lessupstold PEOPLEin Aug. 2016, “Oh yeah, well, we both have assets. He’s got a big business and assets and so do I.”

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Luann de Lessups Said ‘Oh Yeah’ to a Prenup

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TheReal Housewives of New Yorkmarried Tom D’Agostino on New Year’s Eve of 2016 anddivorced just seven months later.

When asked whether or not they would be signing a prenup, de Lessupstold PEOPLEin Aug. 2016, “Oh yeah, well, we both have assets. He’s got a big business and assets and so do I.”

16of 18Sam Asghari Joked that Their Prenup Was to Protect ‘My Jeep and Shoe Collection’GettyWhen Britney Spears wed Sam Asghari in 2022, she had a prenup in place that ensured that her dancer fiancé would not receive any of her earnings from her pop careerin the event of a divorce. But fan speculation swirled enough that Asghari jokingly posted on his Instagram Stories that his own assets were safe.“Thank you everyone who is concerned about The prenup!“the actor and fitness instructor wrote. “Of course we’re getting an iron clad prenup to protect my jeep and shoe collection incase she dumps me one day.”

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Sam Asghari Joked that Their Prenup Was to Protect ‘My Jeep and Shoe Collection’

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When Britney Spears wed Sam Asghari in 2022, she had a prenup in place that ensured that her dancer fiancé would not receive any of her earnings from her pop careerin the event of a divorce. But fan speculation swirled enough that Asghari jokingly posted on his Instagram Stories that his own assets were safe.

“Thank you everyone who is concerned about The prenup!“the actor and fitness instructor wrote. “Of course we’re getting an iron clad prenup to protect my jeep and shoe collection incase she dumps me one day.”

17of 18Wendy Williams ‘Didn’t Think It Would End’ so Didn’t Sign OneGary Gershoff/WireImage; Jennifer Graylock/WireImageIn April 2019, Williams filed for divorce from her husband (and manager) of two decades after he allegedly fathered a child with his mistress.Williamsopened up about her ongoing divorcefrom ex Kevin Hunter during an appearance on SiriusXM’sSway in the Morning,revealing that the pair don’t have a prenuptial agreement.“I didn’t think it would end, first of all, and second of all, that is not sexy to introduce paperwork when you are in love with somebody,” she explained of her decision not to sign a prenup.Years later,Hunter continues to be in legal battles with Williams over finances.

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Wendy Williams ‘Didn’t Think It Would End’ so Didn’t Sign One

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In April 2019, Williams filed for divorce from her husband (and manager) of two decades after he allegedly fathered a child with his mistress.

Williamsopened up about her ongoing divorcefrom ex Kevin Hunter during an appearance on SiriusXM’sSway in the Morning,revealing that the pair don’t have a prenuptial agreement.

“I didn’t think it would end, first of all, and second of all, that is not sexy to introduce paperwork when you are in love with somebody,” she explained of her decision not to sign a prenup.

Years later,Hunter continues to be in legal battles with Williams over finances.

18of 18Dax Shepard Laughs About Saying ‘No’ to a Prenup With Kristen BellKevork Djansezian/NBCShepard and Bell are one of Hollywood’smost candid couples, sharing about everything from theirkids cursingtofights they’ve had.Shepardtold Conan O’Brienthat the pair do not have a prenup. Bell had asked Shepard if he would like a prenup before they tied the knot in Oct. 2013, but the actor said no.“I said ‘No, I don’t want a prenup,’ but Ireallywanted a prenup. Really bad,” he admits. “But Isaid no,I don’t want one.“O’Brien asked why he didn’t just ask for one and Shepard said, “Because something good came over me for once and I made the right decision.““But the joke is now on her because she’s become much more successful than me and has much more money than me,” Shepard said. laughing.

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Dax Shepard Laughs About Saying ‘No’ to a Prenup With Kristen Bell

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Shepard and Bell are one of Hollywood’smost candid couples, sharing about everything from theirkids cursingtofights they’ve had.

Shepardtold Conan O’Brienthat the pair do not have a prenup. Bell had asked Shepard if he would like a prenup before they tied the knot in Oct. 2013, but the actor said no.

“I said ‘No, I don’t want a prenup,’ but Ireallywanted a prenup. Really bad,” he admits. “But Isaid no,I don’t want one.”

O’Brien asked why he didn’t just ask for one and Shepard said, “Because something good came over me for once and I made the right decision.”

“But the joke is now on her because she’s become much more successful than me and has much more money than me,” Shepard said. laughing.

source: people.com