Legal expert Holly Davis delved into how spousal support is determined by the courts, shedding light on Janet Holden's filing against Eric McCormack. According to Davis, the primary purpose of spousal support is to assist the spouse with less assets. "It would make sense that the non-breadwinning spouse would be in opposition to a Court awarding any spousal support to the breadwinner," she said.
In light of this, it's understandable that the non-breadwinning partner — in this case, Janet Holden — would seek support from McCormack to maintain her lifestyle. According to IMDb, Holden hasn't taken on roles as a second unit or assistant director since 1997, specifically her last credit being for "Mr. Magoo."
McCormack's reported net worth stands at an impressive $20 million (per CelebrityNetWorth). This is largely attributed to his iconic role as Will Truman on NBC's beloved sitcom "Will & Grace," which aired from 1998 to 2020. Attesting to his talent, McCormack almost landed the role of Ross Geller on "Friends." Gratefully he stuck with "Will & Grace," winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001.
A considerable contrast in Holden and McCormack's financial standings would align with Davis' analysis of their divorce documents: "This part of the filing indicates to me that she is the non-monied spouse compared to her husband," the lawyer concluded.
