Wow…THIS is a truly stand-up guy! Though he’s entitled to HALF of what his soon-to-be ex-wife Katy Perry made during their 14 months of marriage (which is $44 million, thus $22 mil for him) because the pair didn’t make a prenup, Russell will be passing on the money and letting Katy keep it. We need more men like this in the world! Read more about his decision below.
Russell’s lawyer filed final divorce papers Tuesday … although the judge will make the divorce official on June 30, because there’s a 6 month waiting period.
Informed sources tell TMZ … Russell and Katy did NOT have a prenup. As a result, everything they earned during their 14-month marriage is community property — which means they’re each entitled to 50% of the pot.
Katy made $44 million between May, 2010 and May, 2011 — according to Forbes. The couple married in October, 2010, so Russell could have scored a fortune if he exercised his community property rights.
But here’s the deal. As one source put it, “This divorce is as amicable as it gets, and Russell was a mensch (Yiddish for a good person).” He doesn’t want Katy’s money. He’s happy to walk away with the money he earned — which is far less than what Katy raked in.
Vanessa Bryant should take a page out his book. She stayed in it for the money, but Russell is true stand up guy! Marisa, I think you meant to say we need more women to act like this. #realtalk
Would she have done the same on the behalf of his money?? Doubt it!! I would’ve taken all I could from her as homage to @PaulMcCartney, @MichaelJordan etc. etc.
Real talk. B*tch you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym!!
@ Randy well yes, there are lots of gold-digging women out there that go hard in their divorces to get their husband’s money, but I was referring to the men that turn into bitter a**holes during divorces and fight their exes for everything. When it’s the woman in a celeb marriage that is wealthier than the man, often times the guy looks for a come up at the end. I.e. Kevin Federline, Liza Minelli’s most recent ex, etc.