David Geffen and Ex-Husband David Armstrong Meet on Yacht After Contentious Divorce
Billionaire David Geffen, 83, and his ex-husband David Armstrong, 33, were photographed together aboard Geffen's superyacht in Mallorca following their contentious divorce settlement in April. The two had been locked in a highly publicized legal battle involving allegations of grooming, drug use, and financial misconduct, all of which both parties denied. The reunion signals at least a partial reconciliation of relations between the two, though sources close to Geffen say they are not getting back together.
David Geffen and former go-go dancer David Armstrong were spotted together on Geffen's 453-foot yacht, the Rising Sun, moored in Mallorca, appearing to converse amicably on deck. The sighting comes after the pair settled their divorce in April following a 23-month marriage, with Geffen having filed for divorce in May 2025 citing irreconcilable differences and without a prenuptial agreement in place. Their split had been extraordinarily acrimonious: Armstrong filed a lawsuit in July 2025 alleging Geffen groomed him, paid him for sex, forced cosmetic procedures on him, and pressured him to use drugs at parties aboard the yacht; Geffen denied all claims. Geffen countersued, alleging Armstrong spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on clothing, cosmetic procedures, and male escorts using Geffen's accounts. Armstrong ultimately dismissed his lawsuit in October 2025, and the divorce was settled on uncontested terms, with the financial terms undisclosed, though estimates place the settlement between $15 million and $30 million. Photos from the reunion show the two men seated together in conversation on the yacht deck, dressed in matching color schemes of white caps and dark tops.
What's missing
The specific terms of the April 2025 divorce settlement, including the confirmed financial payout, have not been publicly disclosed; the $15–$30 million range cited by THR remains unverified. It is also unclear what prompted Armstrong's decision to dismiss his July 2025 lawsuit in October, and the nature or purpose of the yacht reunion has not been explained by either party.
How coverage differed
The Hollywood Reporter framed the reunion with wry, insider humor and focused on the settlement's financial dimensions and social dynamics among Geffen's circle. The New York Post leaned into tabloid framing, using the phrase 'boy toy' in its headline and emphasizing the shock value of the reunion, while providing more granular detail about the legal proceedings drawn from court documents.
What different sources said
- The Hollywood ReporterCenter
David Geffen’s Ex Husband Is Back on the Boat
- New York PostRight
Billionaire David Geffen, 83, reunites with 33-year-old boy toy on his yacht after nasty divorce
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