Introduction
Phil Collins: Back With Ex-Wife After $46 Million Dollar Divorce
Few rock legends have lived lives as publicly scrutinized as Phil Collins. From his iconic drumming with Genesis to his meteoric solo career, Collins has spent decades under the spotlight—not only for his music but also for his turbulent personal life. One of the most talked-about chapters of his story was his highly publicized divorce from his third wife, Orianne Cevey, in 2008, which cost him a reported $46 million—one of the largest divorce settlements in British history. Yet in a twist that stunned fans and tabloids alike, Collins later reunited with Orianne, sparking both fascination and controversy.
Collins and Cevey first married in 1999, and despite a significant age difference, their relationship was marked by devotion and the birth of two sons, Nicholas and Matthew. But by 2006, cracks began to show, and by 2008 the couple divorced. At the time, the settlement dominated headlines, cementing Collins’s divorce as one of the most expensive in celebrity history. For years, it seemed the pair had gone their separate ways—Collins focusing on his career and health battles, and Cevey moving on with her own ventures.
Then, in 2016, the unexpected happened: the two quietly rekindled their relationship. After years apart, Collins and Cevey began living together again in Miami, with their sons at the center of this reconciliation. Collins later admitted that, despite everything, their bond had never completely faded. “We realized what we had as a family was stronger than what pulled us apart,” he told interviewers. Fans were surprised, some supportive, others skeptical, but all intrigued by the dramatic turn of events.
Their reunion was not without its challenges. Critics pointed to the history of their costly split, questioning whether the relationship could truly survive old wounds. Collins himself was candid about the complexities of rebuilding trust. Still, he maintained that family came first, and that being reunited gave him a sense of stability during a time when his health was in decline.
The story took another turn in 2020, when their relationship once again broke down. Cevey married another man, sparking a bitter legal dispute with Collins over their Miami mansion. Headlines once again swirled with reports of court battles, property struggles, and personal accusations. For fans, it felt like déjà vu—a reminder that Collins’s personal life had often been as dramatic as his career.
Yet despite the turmoil, what stands out is Collins’s continued commitment to his children. Through divorce, reunion, and separation, he has remained a devoted father, supporting Nicholas as he followed in his footsteps as a drummer. In many ways, his resilience in family matters mirrors his resilience in music—weathering storms but always finding a way forward.
The saga of Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey remains one of the most captivating celebrity relationship stories of recent decades. From a $46 million divorce to a surprise reconciliation, and ultimately to renewed conflict, it reflects both the unpredictability of love and the challenges of life lived in the public eye.
For Collins, whose songs often speak of heartbreak and longing, the story feels almost poetic—another reminder that behind the fame and fortune lies a man who has lived, loved, lost, and tried again.