Ted Danson’s $30 Million Loss: The Affair That Shook Hollywood

Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg's clandestine romance took the world by storm, but it came at a great cost.

Their affair not only resulted in a divorce but also emptied Danson's pockets to the tune of $30 million.

Their love story began on the set of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1988, where they first crossed paths.

Although they initially remained friends, their relationship took a romantic turn after co-starring in the film Made in America in 1993.

At the time, Danson was married to his second wife, Cassandra Coates.

However, their marriage had already been on shaky ground for years.

The couple had grown apart over their 16-year union, especially after Coates suffered a stroke during the birth of their second daughter, leaving her paralyzed.

The health scare caused a significant rift between them, leading to a lack of trust.

As Danson put it, “We were adjusting to the fact that we weren't the same people we were before it happened.”

When news of Danson's affair with Goldberg broke, it became the final blow to their already crumbling marriage.

Coates promptly filed for divorce, walking away with their two children and a staggering $30 million settlement.

This divorce became one of the most expensive in celebrity history.

Both Goldberg and Danson moved on relatively quickly after their breakup.

They dated for approximately 18 months before going their separate ways.

Tabloids speculated that Danson's parents disapproved of their relationship, which ultimately led to their split.

However, the veracity of these claims remains uncertain.

Despite the breakup, both parties seemed to have no trouble finding new love interests.

Goldberg tied the knot with her third husband, Lyle Trachtenberg, just a year after the breakup.

Unfortunately, their marriage was short-lived, lasting only a year before they separated.

On the other hand, Danson found love in his co-star Mary Steenburgen while filming Pontiac Moon in 1994.

They got married in 1995 and have remained happily together ever since.

Danson has expressed his gratitude for the relationship, saying, “When I die, I will have known in this life what it is to love as a human being and to be loved, and I am so grateful.”

Looking back on their past romance, Goldberg admits to having one major regret.

The affair was painful and highly publicized, resulting in the loss of Danson's friendship.

They are unable to enjoy a simple soda together, which deeply saddens her.

In other news, the US government once created an episode of the popular TV show ‘Cheers' to promote savings bonds, showcasing their efforts to encourage financial responsibility among Americans.

Despite their inability to maintain a friendship after parting ways, Goldberg remains friends with almost every man she has dated, except Danson.