The Simpsons writer Sam Simon's ex-wife, Jennifer Tilly, is a new cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and attributes her success to her ex-husband. An established actress and professional poker player, Tilly is known for her distinctive voice and comedy.
Her most notable success in film was her supporting role as Olive Neal in Bullets Over Broadway (1994), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The 66-year-old opened up about her divorce from Sam Simon on the December 3 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as the other housewives shared their experiences with their former spouses.
"It takes a really long time to get over a divorce, My ex-husband was Sam Simon, who [co-created] The Simpsons. I was married to him for seven years. We were together for about 10 years, and then when we got divorced, I got a piece of The Simpsons in the divorce settlement."
Jennifer Tilly opens up about the settlement price from The Simpsons after their divorce
Tilly, 66, was married to Simon from 1984 to 1991. In a recent episode of the show, she revealed how her ex-husband's creation contributed significantly to her wealth.
Her estimated net worth of $40 million comes from The Simpsons royalties, acting, reality TV, and poker winnings. This comes as a surprise to her fans, many of whom have commented on her unexpected windfall from Simon's success.
Tilly's claim to a share of The Simpsons royalties stems from their divorce, which entitled her to a share of Simon's earnings. Simon, who died in 2015, reportedly earned up to $10 million a year from the show, thanks to his original contract and the royalties he secured when he left the show in 1993.
Legal claims may still be made after Simon's death, but Tilly's stake in The Simpsons remains an integral and essential part of her estate. What Tilly has now revealed on RHOBH is that sometimes unknown treasures, such as a stake in a famous program, can catapult you from financial distress to greatness.
Tilly is no ordinary reality star, but a financially empowered one who balances acting with sound business decisions.
Jennifer Tilly appears in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Jennifer Tilly first appeared in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season 10 but as a guest star. She made a return in season 14. This time she was back as a "friend of", which is more than just a guest. Now she's opening up more about her life, including details about her ex-husband from her marriage that ended in 1991.
Jennifer married Sam Simon in 1984 before he helped create The Simpsons. The show premiered on Fox in 1989 and went on to become one of the biggest animated series in television history. It still airs on Fox today with new episodes.
When Jennifer and Sam divorced she got a good settlement. She did not specify how much of a "piece" she owns in the famous show. However, it has been reported that she receives 30 percent of the net profits from Sam's estate in the animated show.
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