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Milli Vanilli Star Claims Financial Ruin in Divorce
23 Sep
Summary
- Fab Morvan reports having only $3,845 cash amid his ongoing divorce.
- He claims his partner covers over $5,000 of his $9,261 monthly expenses.
- Morvan disputes a traditional marriage, stating they lived apart for over 25 years.
Fab Morvan, a member of the infamous duo Milli Vanilli, has revealed his dire financial state amidst his ongoing divorce proceedings with Kim Marlowe. Court documents filed on September 23, 2026, indicate Morvan possesses only $3,845 in cash and bank accounts. His monthly expenses total $9,261, with over $5,000 covered by his partner, Tessa van der Steen, with whom he resides outside the U.S. and shares four children.
Morvan, who secretly married Marlowe on December 3, 1998, disputes the nature of their marriage, asserting they separated approximately two years later and have lived apart for over 25 years. He also claims he feared Marlowe would "blackmail" him if he initiated divorce proceedings earlier. Marlowe, who served as his manager until he fired her in 2023, is seeking $75,000 for legal fees and forensic accounting.
Adding to the dispute, Morvan is requesting a financial accounting from their professional relationship, alleging Marlowe handled payments on his behalf. Marlowe has also claimed financial hardship, stating she had only $50 to her name. This battle unfolds decades after Milli Vanilli's Grammy for Best New Artist was revoked due to lip-syncing revelations, impacting Morvan's ability to profit from the group's music.
