Jennifer Tilly appeared on the recent episode of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” and she revealed that she is getting a financial share of “The Simpsons,” which her ex-husband, Sam Simons, co-created.
In recent news, she has opened up about her divorce from her ex-spouse and unveiled her post-divorce agreement, which is serving her millions from the popular animated sitcom “The Simpsons,” resulting in her lucrative net worth.
What is the Post-Divorce Agreement that Makes Millions for Tilly Jennifer?
In Tuesday's “RHOBH” episode, she spilled the secret about earning from the long-running popular show “The Simpsons” due to her divorce settlement in 1991. What is there in her divorce agreement that she makes millions from the show? Let us explore.
The 66-year-old actor Tilly Jennifer was married to Sam Simons. Unfortunately, their marriage lasted from 1984 to 1991. They became good friends after their divorce. Tilly is famous for her roles in the Chucky franchise and several others.
As Tilly tells it, she earns about one-third of Simon's continued earnings from "The Simpsons." This profitable earning is all because of her divorce settlement with The Simpsons' co-creator, Sam Simons. Since her divorce from Sam Simons, she has been enjoying the fruits of her ex-husband's labor for over thirty years.
What Tilly says about Sam Simon's Farewell Deal with The Simpsons that makes her earn millions from the show?
"The Simpsons" is an animated sitcom created by Simon, James L. Brooks, and cartoonist Matt Groening. The show premiered on Fox in 1989. Over the years, the show has become famous for the guests who grace it.
The Simpsons is still on Fox and in syndication. It is now in its 36th season, with more than 750 episodes aired, and the 2007 movie grossed over $530 million worldwide.
Simon bid farewell to the show in 1993 but signed a contract to be a part of its earnings. According to the agreement, he would get $20-$30 million from the show’s total gross, royalties, licensing fees from the merchandise, and even from syndication.
In his divorce contract with Tilly Jennifer, Simon includes that she would continue to earn 30 percent of the net proceeds that Simon will get from Fox’s popular show “The Simpsons.”
How Tilly Concluded Her Talk?
That’s how the story goes in Tilly Jennifer, which generated millions from the show. She wrapped up by saying that she is grateful for her share in her ex-husband’s creation, which contributes a lot to her significant wealth.
It is worthwhile to note that Tilly Jennifer is a famous, financially empowered reality star with great acting skills and smart business moves.