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Bethenny Frankel Reveals Where She Stands With Ex-Husband Jason Hoppy

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Here’s the skinny on Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy five years after their contentious divorce.

The Real Housewives of New York City alum didn’t hold back while speaking about her ex-husband, revealing that the two are “not exactly” friendly these days.

“We do both exist on this earth, so that’s positive,” Frankel quipped, after Friends Keep Secrets podcast host Benny Blanco asked if the former couple still “coexist” during the Sept. 29 episode. “It’s been a strained year. It’s been a challenging year.”

In fact, the Skinnygirl founder—who finalized her divorce from Hoppy in 2021, nearly 10 years after their breakup—described her legal separation from the businessman as “torture” and “traumatic.”

“There were a lot of circumstances that have been too much,” Frankel continued, adding of their “not garden variety” divorce proceedings, “Ten years on a two-year marriage.”

Indeed, Frankel and Hoppy, both 55, spent years squabbling in court following their 2012 breakup. In 2021, a judge finally signed off on the split, awarding Frankel primary residential custody of their daughter Bryn, now 16, allowing her to stop child support payments to her ex.

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And while the custody battle was “horrible, horrendous, worst of my life,” it was all worth it for Frankel, who considers Bryn to be her best friend.

“I love her so much,” the Just B podcaster raved. “When we vibe and we are watching something and we’re laughing, we connect.”

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However, Frankel, who’s now dating investment banker Shane L. Campbell, noted that she and Bryn are “on different paths” of life, so their relationship “feels almost like a roommate in a way.”

“We’re very much like Thelma and Louise,” she added. “We’re in totally different chapters of our lives, obviously, and we respect each other’s chapters.”

Besides, Bryn doesn’t easily get embarrassed by her mom. So much so, Frankel revealed that Bryn knows exactly how she lost her virginity.

“Sixteen years old to Mike Parish on Valentine’s Day,” she shared. “I tell Bryn. It was a beautiful story and that’s how it should be for every young girl.”

And for look back one some of Hollywood’s more expensive and memorable divorces, read on.

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Tiger Woods & Elin NordegrenTiger Woods‘ reputation was shattered when news broke about his adulterous behavior with not one, not two, but dozens of women. He and Swedish model Elin Nordegren officially divorced in August 2010 after being married for nearly six years and having two children together. Woods reportedly handed over a whopping $750 million in their divorce, although the final settlement was undisclosed.

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Jennifer Lopez & Cris Judd”Love Don’t Cost a Thing…” in theory. After Cris Judd was hired to direct this music video for Jennifer Lopez, the pair married in September of 2001. However, J.Lo filed for divorce after less than a year of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. Although they settled for an undisclosed amount, there are numerous reports Lopez shelled out $14 million.

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Mel Gibson & Robyn MooreIn one of the priciest Hollywood divorces to date, Mel Gibson‘s ex Robyn Moore reportedly received half of his $850 million net worth after ending their 28-year marriage in 2011, thanks to the absence of a prenuptial agreement. The couple share seven children together.

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Madonna & Guy RitchieMadonna had to hand over quite a bit of it when she and Guy Ritchie ended their seven-year marriage in 2008 without a prenuptial agreement. The price tag? Between $72 million and $92 million, the “Material Girl” singer’s spokeswoman said at the time.

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Paul McCartney & Heather MillsFrom the church to the courtroom. The Beatles‘ Paul McCartney and Heather Mills said their vows in 2002, but called it quits just four years later. Following a slew of legal battles, Mills reportedly received nearly $48.7 million of McCartney’s fortune when their divorce was finalized in 2008. In addition, Mills allegedly received an addition $70,000 a month for their then 4-year-old daughter Beatrice.

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Donald Trump & Ivana TrumpDonald Trump and Ivana Trump married in a lavish ceremony in 1977, but divorced in 1992 amidst rumors of his reported affair with former beauty queen Marla Maples. After three children and 15 years together, Ivana reportedly received $20 million, although the settlement remains sealed by courts.

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Kevin Costner & Cindy CostnerOh, the troubles of young love. College sweethearts Kevin Costner and Cindy Costner married in 1978 when the two were both still in school, and divorced 16 years later in 1994. They had three children together: Annie, Lily and Joe. Cindy reportedly received $80 million in the settlement.

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Neil Diamond & Marcia MurpheyNiel Diamond reportedly fell in love with Marcia Murphey, a TV producer, while he was still married to his first wife Jane Posner. The two married in 1969 and welcomed sons Jesse and Micah, before filing for divorce 25 years later. Murphey walked away with half of Diaminds earnings—$150 million. However, the singer isn’t bitter; he later said that “she’s worth every penny.”

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Michael Jordan & Juanita JordanAfter 17 years together and an attempt at reconciliation, Michael Jordan and Juanita Jordan officially divorced in 2006. The duo tied the knot in 1989 in Las Vegas and have three children together. In a massive divorce settlement, Michael reportedly shelled out $168 million.

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Kenny Rogers & Marianne GordonCountry crooner Kenny Rogers is no stranger to divorce—he’s been married five times—but the most expensive split was with his fourth wife Marianne Gordon. After 16 years of marriage and one child together, the couple divorced in 1993 and Rogers reportedly shelled out a cool $60 million.

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Lionel Richie & Diane RichieLionel Richie and Diane Alexander, a former dancer and fashion designer, called it quits in 2003 after seven years, two kids and a slew of irreconcilable differences. In Diane’s alimony petition, she reportedly claimed a monthly clothing allowance of $15,000 as well as a plastic surgery budget of $20,000 a year. The payout? An estimated $20 million from her ex.

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Ron Perelman & Ellen BarkinRon Perelman married Ellen Barkin in June of 2000 after meeting the actress at a Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty. Their marriage ended in 2006. Barkin reportedly received an “enormous” settlement and also allegedly made more than $20 million when she sold off jewelry Perelman had once given her.

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Steven Spielberg & Amy IrvingOn again…off again…on again…then off again for good. Amy Irving dated the director briefly in the late ‘70s—breaking up to momentarily date Willie Nelson, her costar in the film Honeysuckle Rose—and married Steven Spielberg in 1985. Unfortunately, the flame was only rekindled for four years, and in 1989, the two divorced and Irving reportedly walked away with a $100 million settlement.

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Harrison Ford & Melissa MathisonAfter 18 years together, two kids and a brief attempt at reconciliation, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison called in quits in 2001. The couple officially dissolved their marriage in 2004. With no prenup and millions at stake, Mathison reportedly received a whopping $118 million of Ford’s cash.

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Alex Rodriguez & Cynthia ScurtisAlex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis called it quits in 2008 after six years and two children together. The final settlement in the multi-million dollar case remains undisclosed.

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Michael Douglas & Diandra LukerMichael Douglas married Diandra Luker, the daughter of an Austrian diplomat, in 1977 when she was 19. In 1995, Luker filed for divorce and reportedly received a $45 million settlement, as well as a share in projects related to work Douglas did while they were together.

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Hulk Hogan & Linda HoganAfter 23 years of marriage and two children—daughter Brooke and son Nick—Linda filed for divorce from her husband when she heard of the professional wrestler’s affair with Christiane Plante. Linda reportedly received an agreement worth over $30 million, including more than 70 percent of the couple’s liquid assets, a handful of luxury cars, $3 million property settlement and 40 percent ownership in his companies.

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Mick Jagger & Jerry HallMick Jagger married Jerry Hall in 1990. Hall filed for divorce in 1999 after she discovered the Rolling Stones frontman fathered a child with Brazilian model Luciana Morad. After nine years together, Hall was allegedly awarded $25 million in their divorce settlement.

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Jeff Gordon & Brooke SealeyJeff Gordon married Brooke Sealey in 1994, only to divorce eight years later in 2002. Although the former couple didn’t have any children together, the Daytona 500 winner still coughed up a hefty settlement—a reported $15 million.

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