Mel Gibson could be about to shell out half of his sizable personal fortune in his divorce from his wife of nearly 30 years, Robyn. The couple announced recently that they were to divorce, being married in 1980.

Mel Gibson is said to be worth in the region of $1 billion after building a film career that very few actors have been able to emulate. He is regarded as one of the most successful actors and directors working in Hollywood today, making successful action movies such as the Lethal Weapon series, and more personal films such as The Passion of the Christ.

The couple didn’t agree a pre-nup when they were married, so under US law Robyn is entitled to half of Mel’s substantial fortune.

Clive Bellmore