December 4th 2024.
In a recent episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, actress Jennifer Tilly surprised fans by revealing that she still receives a portion of the earnings from The Simpsons in her divorce settlement. Tilly, best known for her role as Tiffany Valentine in the Chucky franchise, shared this interesting tidbit during a discussion about separations with her fellow housewives.
Tilly was married to Sam Simon, who co-created the beloved cartoon along with Matt Groening and James Brooks, before his passing in 2015. The couple tied the knot in 1984 but divorced in 1991, with Tilly receiving a percentage of the show's earnings as part of their settlement. As The Simpsons has been on air for 35 years, this has proven to be a lucrative arrangement for Tilly.
Reflecting on her marriage and divorce, Tilly shared, "It takes a really long time to get over a divorce. My ex-husband was Sam Simon, who created The Simpsons. I was married to him for seven years and we were together for about 10 years. When we got divorced, I got a piece of The Simpsons in the settlement." She went on to express her gratitude towards her late ex-husband, saying, "Honestly, every day, I'm like 'Thank you, Sam!'"
While Tilly did not disclose the exact sum she receives, it has been reported that she is entitled to 30% of the net proceeds from The Simpsons, as part of Simon's estate. This revelation left viewers of the show stunned, with many taking to Reddit to discuss the actress's unexpected wealth. Tilly's close friendship with Simon, even after their divorce, was also a point of interest for fans.
Despite their split, the former couple remained on good terms and Tilly even introduced Simon at an event to honor his humanitarian work in 2014. She was also by his side during his battle with cancer before his passing in 2015. In a podcast interview, Tilly shared her initial hesitation towards Simon taking on The Simpsons, stating, "I tried to stop him from doing The Simpsons because I thought he was so talented and had so much potential." She also added, "The rest is history."
As for her financial situation, Tilly explained that no one could have predicted The Simpsons' massive success. "Nobody knew that The Simpsons was going to go on for trillions of years," she said. "They accidentally gave him this crazy deal but they didn't understand... Everything I do now is things I want to do."
It's clear that Tilly's divorce settlement has been a major source of her financial stability, allowing her to pursue her passions without worrying about the financial aspect. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can share it with us by emailing our entertainment team or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We can't wait to hear from you!
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