Sandra Oh separated from Alexander Payne before she hit it big, so her financial matters were likely in a different place back then. (Oh is now one of the richest cast members of “Grey’s Anatomy” and currently boasts a net worth of $25 million.) But because finances were a sticking point at the time of her divorce, Parade reported that Oh requested spousal support from her ex. Payne pushed back and denied her ask, sparking the beginning of a messy divorce. This was corroborated by TMZ, who obtained a copy of the divorce decree. The outlet reported that Oh and Payne were in contention over financial differences, in particular, “six money matters, including who gets what when it comes to pension and retirement funds.” Per Extra, the couple’s marriage was dissolved in 2006, even though they still hadn’t resolved their finances. At that time, both parties needed to file separate tax returns.
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Long gone are the days when Oh needed to rely on a partner for financial support. Following her divorce, the actress has gone from strength to strength, making history by becoming the first person of Asian descent to win multiple Golden Globes and starring as the titular character in “Killing Eve.” She is also embracing new roles in an industry that prioritizes younger female actors. “I feel in great creative shape and grateful to work on projects that are challenging the unbelievable pressure of being a modern woman,” Oh told The Cut in 2021.
