Simon Fuller Faces Divorce Filing From Wife Natalie Swanston

Simon Fuller, the British creator of American Idol and manager of iconic acts like the Spice Girls, is undergoing a divorce from his wife Natalie Swanston after nearly 17 years of marriage. Natalie filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences and is seeking joint legal custody of their three children, spousal support from Fuller, and a court order to block any spousal support to him. The couple, who married in a high-profile ceremony in Napa Valley in 2008, reportedly had a prenuptial agreement, though financial disputes may arise given Fuller's estimated fortune of around $600 million. Fuller has retreated to a quieter life, having been separated from Natalie for some time, and owns multiple properties across Europe and North America. Despite years of managing top musical talents and producing successful TV franchises, Fuller's personal life is now facing significant challenges. Neither Fuller nor Swanston has publicly commented on the divorce proceedings yet.