David Geffen Settles Divorce with David Armstrong After Ugly Legal Fight

Billionaire David Geffen has reached a divorce settlement with his ex-husband David Armstrong, ending their bitter legal battle that lasted nearly a year. The 82-year-old music mogul filed new court documents announcing the deal, though the financial terms remain confidential.

Geffen filed for divorce in May 2024 after less than two years of marriage to Armstrong, a 32-year-old dancer. The couple married in March 2023 but separated in February 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. They never signed a prenuptial agreement, putting Geffen's estimated $7 billion fortune in play.

The divorce turned nasty when mediation failed. Court documents show Geffen accused Armstrong of running a media smear campaign to pressure him into a bigger settlement. The spousal support fight dragged on for months as lawyers battled over how much of Geffen's wealth Armstrong deserved.

Geffen built his fortune as a record executive and Hollywood producer, founding Geffen Records and co-founding DreamWorks. He discovered major artists like Guns N' Roses and Nirvana. This was his first marriage after decades as one of Hollywood's most powerful openly gay executives.