Michael Douglas, the celebrated star of films like Fatal Attraction and Wall Street, is now widely recognized for his lasting marriage to fellow Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones, with whom he shares two children, Dylan and Carys. Yet, before finding stability in his current relationship, Douglas experienced a long and complex chapter with his first wife, Diandra Luker. The two were married for nearly two decades, and their eventual divorce became one of the most expensive in Hollywood history, casting a long shadow over the actor’s personal and financial life.

Douglas and Luker married in 1977, just a year after his critical success as producer of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The couple welcomed their son, Cameron Douglas, early in their marriage. When they divorced in 2000 after 18 years together, Michael was ordered to pay Diandra a hefty $45 million settlement. Along with the financial payout, she also received ownership of their shared estate in Santa Barbara, California—adding to the high-profile nature of the split.

Their legal battles didn’t end there. In 2011, Diandra reignited controversy by seeking a share of the earnings from Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to the film she had supported Douglas on decades earlier. The timing was unfortunate, as Douglas had just been diagnosed with cancer two months prior. Public reaction was swift and largely critical, with many accusing her of targeting her ex-husband during a vulnerable time. Diandra denied knowing about his illness and defended her actions, but ultimately lost the case and received no additional funds.

Following these disputes, Diandra continued to live a life of luxury. Until 2019, she lived at S’Estaca, a sprawling villa in Mallorca that she once co-owned with Douglas. The estate included multiple residences, private sea access, and stunning views, situated on 100 hectares of land. Michael eventually bought out her share, and Diandra later moved to Ibiza. Her social media often features glimpses of her serene life there, suggesting that she’s fully embraced the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Now based in Ibiza, Diandra shares her life with her three children: twins Hudson and Hawk, born via surrogate with ex-partner Zach Hampton Bacon III, and daughter Imara de Morrell Douglas, whom she adopted from Russia in 2005. Her financial standing remains strong—she sold her New York apartment in 2022 for a reported $17 million. While her marriage to Michael Douglas ended decades ago, Diandra Luker’s post-divorce life has been defined by opulence, independence, and a quietly expanding family.