Donald and Ivana Trump tied the knot in 1977 and welcomed three children throughout their marriage. The two weren’t merely husband and wife — they were also business partners in every sense of the word, with Ivana being instrumental in expanding the Trump empire, leading the development of the Trump Tower, managing the Plaza Hotel, and serving as CEO for the Trump Castle, among others. “Donald calls me his twin as a woman,” she told Vanity Fair in 1988.
However, their marriage came crashing down in 1990 when Donald was found to have had an affair with Marla Maples, who would eventually be his second wife. One would think that the divorce would be seamless given the existence of a prenuptial agreement, which they reportedly updated four times, but what ended up happening was the exact opposite. The Washington Post reported that Ivana was seeking an amount between $150 and $500 million for her contributions to the Trump businesses, which was much more than what was outlined in their last round of negotiations. She was initially set to have $25 million, their home in Connecticut, and custody of their kids. “Mrs. Trump seeks only a fair and equitable settlement of the fortune she and her husband have built for their family,” Ivana’s spokesperson said.
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Despite contesting the agreement, Ivana ended up with way less. Per The New York Times, their settlement stipulated that she get $14 million, the Connecticut home, a Trump Plaza apartment, and access to Mar-A-Lago, in addition to $650,000 annual child support payments. “I’m very happy that this is behind me and I think it’s a real positive step for everyone,” Donald said.
