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Why Jessica Simpson Called Marriage To Nick Lachey Her ‘Biggest Financial Mistake’ Revealed – Find Out How Much She Paid Her Ex!
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Sep. 14 2015, Published 2:49 p.m. ET
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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!
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“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.”
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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!”
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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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