In a high-profile Hollywood divorce that captivated the public, 83-year-old billionaire David Geffen has finally settled his contentious split from his 32-year-old former husband, David Armstrong, also known as Donovan Michaels.
The pair, who share a 50-year age gap, tied the knot in a private ceremony in March 2023 without signing a prenuptial agreement, setting the stage for a bitter legal battle.
Geffen, the music and film mogul behind DreamWorks and Asylum Records, filed for divorce in May 2025 citing irreconcilable differences after less than two years of marriage.
The proceedings turned explosive when Armstrong filed a lawsuit alleging Geffen had groomed him and entrapped him in a cycle of dependency, submission, and humiliation.
According to court documents, Armstrong claimed Geffen exerted extreme control over his daily life, dictating his appearance, wardrobe, and even personal hygiene.
Serious allegations included forced cosmetic procedures, being plied with drugs like cocaine and molly to increase dependency, and demands for sexual access at will.
Armstrong, a former go-go dancer and model, also accused Geffen of treating him as a trophy and sexual commodity, including paying for sex early in their relationship.
Geffen vehemently denied all claims, labeling the lawsuit as an attempt at extortion filled with fabricated stories to humiliate him and secure a larger settlement.
The younger man later withdrew parts of his damaging lawsuit, and after months of negotiations, the couple reached a confidential settlement in April 2026.
Details of the financial agreement remain undisclosed, though Geffen’s estimated $9 billion fortune was potentially at stake due to the lack of a prenup.
The settlement brings an end to one of the most talked-about celebrity divorces in recent years, highlighting the complexities of relationships with vast age and wealth disparities.