15 Celebrity Couples Had This To Say About Their Prenuptial Agreements
"I was very motivated to make my own money because I signed a document specifically outlining how much I couldn't depend on my husband."
Celebrity prenups tend to spark plenty of curiosity, especially when the couples involved are famous enough to make every personal decision feel public. Behind the headlines, though, these agreements usually come down to one thing: protecting both people before the wedding even begins.
From reality stars to Hollywood power couples, these 15 pairs have all had something to say about prenups, whether they signed one, skipped one, or found themselves talking about the idea later. The details vary, but the tension is always the same, money, trust, and what happens if forever does not last.
Here is how these celebrity couples handled the conversation, and why it kept getting attention.
1. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
The couple is defying Hollywood marriage standards by staying married to each other year after year. The actress said in an interview that signing a prenup wasn't a big deal, and she was actually relieved after it was done.
She joked that the contract has been hidden in a cabinet, hopefully never to be seen again. Catherine said if she ever has to marry someone who is much younger than her, she would also make them sign a prenup.
infusny-220/INFphoto.com/Corbis2. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
If there was one thing Gabrielle Union learned from her previous marriage, it's that a prenup is essential. So before marrying the NBA superstar, she insisted on having the prenup signed because she cheekily said she has never seen Dwyane balance a checkbook.
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Stance3. Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom
It's fortunate they had a prenuptial agreement in place before they split up. Khloé wisely said it was necessary for this day and age, no matter the sum of your assets.
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4. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
After their highly publicized 72-day marriage, Kim should count her lucky stars that they had a prenup. She said that despite her not wanting to talk about finances, she learned growing up with an attorney father, and she considers herself a smart girl.
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5. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
After their controversial separation, the rapper tried to void their prenup. He claimed through his lawyer that "all premarital agreements entered on or after January 1, 2002, are presumptively invalid."
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6. Katharine McPhee and David Foster
Their relationship made waves when it was announced due to the age difference. They joked in an Instagram Live that Katharine already received half of his income thanks to their prenup.
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That trust and money clash is a lot like the AITA argument where a partner demanded a prenup and it blew up into a showdown.
7. Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice
The Housewives pioneer didn't like that her ex-husband asked her to sign a prenup a week before getting married. She said you don't do that if you really love a person, but she added a clause to the prenup that if Joe ever cheats, the contract is rendered null.
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8. Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy
The Real Housewives alum shared that she didn't like the idea of a prenup, but she ultimately signed one. She said she felt embarrassed and that prenups are an awkward ordeal.
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9. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
Nick wanted Jessica to sign a prenup, but she said no, believing they were going to be together for life. She says she now regrets not signing one after their split.
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10. Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
Many expressed their concern when Britney and Sam announced their engagement. Sam thanked everyone and said they definitely have an ironclad agreement, then jokingly added it's to protect his Jeep and shoe collection in the event of a divorce.
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11. Lala Kent and Randall Emmett
Although they never did go through with their wedding, Lala and her ex had a prenup already in place. The Vanderpump Rules cast member said she's all about a clear definition of which assets are whose.
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12. Scheana Shay and Brock Davies
Scheana learned from her previous marriage how important a prenup is. So in this new relationship, she made sure that a contract is in place, and fans got to watch her sign it in an episode of Vanderpump Rules.
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13. Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown
Wedding bells are in their near future, but the former Bachelor said a prenup is not a part of it. He says they're in it for the long haul, and they don't want to "put those vibes out there" if they sign a prenup.
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14. Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley
The Selling Sunset breakout star was probed about a prenup with her ex in an interview. She couldn't say much about it and shared that she did not think she was allowed to answer those kinds of questions.
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15. Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta
Justin's family insisted on the comedian signing a prenup. In hindsight, Ali says signing one, albeit forcefully, was the best thing to happen to her and her career, as it gave her a lot of motivation to make her own money.
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There is always a possibility that a relationship won't work, no matter how long the couple has been together. No one enters into a relationship hoping it will end, but it's always something that could happen.
In that case, it's always best to be prepared and realistic. There is nothing wrong with protecting your assets to safeguard your future in case Plan A, i.e., the marriage, doesn't work.
Before you say “no prenup,” see how OP wrestled with asking their sister’s fiancé for one.
