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Jennifer Tilly Discusses Financial Gains from Ex-Husband Sam Simon's 'The Simpsons' Royalties

Jennifer Tilly shares how her divorce settlement with Sam Simon provides her ongoing income from 'The Simpsons'.

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Updated: Dec 4th, 2024, 6:28 PM ET

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Jennifer Tilly revealed on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' that she continues to benefit financially from her divorce settlement with 'The Simpsons' co-creator Sam Simon. Despite their divorce in 1991, Tilly receives a portion of Simon's earnings from the show, which premiered in 1989 and is still running. Tilly expressed gratitude for the unexpected financial windfall and discussed her new role on the reality show. Simon, who passed away in 2015, negotiated a lucrative deal that has allowed Tilly to enjoy significant annual residuals.

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