James Cameron is no stranger to making blockbuster films that get audiences swarming to theaters. From “Titanic” alone, the director has cashed in a 650 million dollar paycheck after its worldwide success, per Celebrity Net Worth. So, seeing as his and Linda Hamilton’s divorce was on the heels of that success, she had no problem requesting a large sum in their settlement.
According to Forbes, the “The Terminator” actor requested half of what Cameron made from “Titanic.” Now, over time the film has earned more money, but back in 1999, it was still doing pretty well. Cameron had already cashed in “upward of 100 million dollars,” thanks to the hit film, per CBS. While it’s unclear if the director was upset about the large request, Hamilton did end up walking away with 50 million dollars. This settlement was an incredibly large sum and has made it one of the most expensive divorce settlements in Hollywood history.
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Although it was probably painful to agree to, Cameron had nothing to worry about. As mentioned previously, “Titanic” earned him 650 million dollars. But, not just that, from both “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” he’s earned 445 million dollars, per Business Insider. That number is sure to climb even higher as time goes on.
