Priyanka to Preity to Brad Pitt: Celebrity couples sold their wedding pics to tabloids at whopping price
The secrecy about Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's wedding is due to their plan to sell of their wedding footage to an OTT giant.
New Delhi: Wedding holds an important place in the life of the groom and the bride. But when it comes down to celebrities, the occasion becomes bigger with several people wanting to have a look at the perfect-romantic shots of the newlyweds. However, all the attention is now on the just-married couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal who tied their knot on December 9 at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
But have you wondered why the grand wedding of the couple is a secret affair? It’s all because Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have signed a deal for Rs 80-100 crore with an OTT giant for their wedding footage. But, this is not the first time popular celebrity couples have decided to sell off their wedding pictures. Here are some couples who have earned a hefty amount by selling their wedding pictures.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in 2018 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Their wedding pictures were released by international publications named People and Hello! According to the reports, the couple sold their wedding footage at $2.5 million (Rs 18 crore).
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
One of the most popular couples tied their knot in Italy. The first picture of their wedding was shared by the couple confirming their wedding on social media. However, later it was reported that the duo sold photographs from their pre-wedding ceremonies as well as D-day to an American magazine. The name of the magazine was not revealed. The couple stated that the earnings by selling their wedding photographs will go to charity.
Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/Scobdiqk7l
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) December 11, 2017
Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough
Preity Zinta married Los Angeles-based financial consultant Gene Goodenough, given that their wedding photos are not posted soon after their marriage. According to the reports, the couple auctioned their wedding photos and donated the money to the charity that Preity Zinta supports.
“The couple has decided to auction their private wedding images, the proceeds of which will be given to a charity that supports educating children and old-age homes. Both Preity and Gene wanted to celebrate this joyous moment in their lives by giving back to society in their own little way,” said a source to the Times of India.
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin had a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy. The couple sold their wedding photos to People and Hello! magazines. TMZ reported that familiar to the sale said, “It was strictly an issue of which mag upped the ante. People won the North America market and Hello! conquered Europe.” The money earned by the couple went to several human rights charities.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
The couple got married in a secret ceremony in 2014 and sold the wedding photos to People Magazine. The reports suggest that they made around $20 million and later the proceeds went to the charity. However, the couple got separated in 2016.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
The couple was married just for 72 days. They had a lavish wedding in the presence of their families and friends. According to the reports of The Hollywood Reporter, Kim and Kris sold their exclusive wedding photos to People Magazine for $1.5 million.
