Why Jessica Simpson Called Marriage To Nick Lachey Her ‘Biggest Financial Mistake’ Revealed – Find Out How Much She Paid Her Ex!
Sept. 14 2015, Published 2:49 p.m. ET
Jessica Simpson recently dubbed her short-lived marriage to Nick Lachey her “biggest financial mistake” in an interview – and it’s because of her first husband’s million-dollar payout!
“The real story is that Jessica paid Nick $12 million in the divorce,” a source told RadarOnline. “That is what she meant when she said her first marriage was her biggest money mistake.”
The songstress-turned-designer’s father Joe refused to let his daughter sign a pre-nup because Nick was worth more when they tied the knot. “That came back to bite her in the a**,” the source said.
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“Nick got more from her than he got from his entire music career,” the insider revealed. “He never needs to work again!”
But the battle of the exes didn’t end when their marriage did, as Nick is outraged with his ex-wife’s comments! “They’re at war again,” the source said. “Her comments have caused him to explode.”
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