In the following, we’re going to take a closer look back at Neil Diamond’s divorce with ex-wife, Marcia Murphey. The settlement was an expensive one.
However, fans were very surprised by Neil’s reaction to it all. We’ll reveal what the artist had to say, while also putting the spotlight on why Diamond decided to remarry years later after the divorce.
In addition, we’ll end things off by taking a closer look at his current marriage.
Neil Diamond Revealed His Wife Was Worth Every Penny After The $150 Million Settlement
It proved to be one of the most expensive divorces in the history of the music industry.
At that point, Neil Diamond was bringing in a cool $14 million and above per year. Factor that in, along with 25 years of marriage, it was going to be an expensive divorce for Neil Diamond. Marcia Murphey filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Unlike others in the past, Diamond had a surprising reaction to the settlement. He said, “(she’s) worth every penny.”
Upon first finding out about his diagnosis, the musician was in complete denial before accepting it.
Despite losing a ton of money, Diamond was content that his ex-wife had enough money to last a lifetime. “She got enough to live on for the rest of her life.”
He continues, “I did feel bad. I don’t have many feelings about my divorce now because it was 20 years ago.” Diamond added that he kept in contact with his ex over the years for the sake of the kids.
Despite The Divorces, Neil Diamond Revealed He Loves The Married Life
In 2012, Neil Diamond married for a third time. Almost two decades after his marriage ended, he tied the knot with Katie McNeil Diamond in 2012.
Opening up alongside Parade, Neil Diamond discussed his new marriage at the time. He said, “I had every possible chance to do it right.
Both are spectacular women. I felt if I couldn’t make something wonderful and lifelong happen with them, then maybe I wasn’t capable of it. But I’m throwing myself back in because I like being married.”
Diamond continues, “I don’t want to end this whole fabulous journey alone. I want someone by my side who I love and who loves me.
I’ve finally found somebody who’s up to the task of being my wife, because I’m very …”—he pauses—“… high maintenance.”
Although they renegotiated the original prenup, Stephanie March had a tough time at the start of her divorce from Bobby Flay.
Diamond was able to find love again with McNeil, but it took some work behind the scenes.
Neil Diamond Admitted His Current Wife Katie McNeil Diamond Was Skeptical About Dating Him
Neil Diamond’s net worth is doing just fine these days, valued at $300 million.
He’s also satisfied with his love life. However, the artist revealed given that he’s “high maintenance,” it took some work to get his life started with Katie McNeil.
“Well, when I need my wife or when I need companionship or someone to talk to, I need it, like, now. So my wife will have to give up whatever she’s doing at that moment to tend to my needs. And in the same way, I would tend to hers. That’s not such an easy thing to do.”
