When considering the richest actors globally, one name stands out, surpassing even Hollywood icons like George Clooney and Brad Pitt. With a jaw-dropping net worth of $3 billion, Jami Gertz, an American actress turned business woman, bags the award, as per Express report
Who is Jami Gertz?
Jami Gertz started his career as a child artist and has featured in 28 films and 174 TV episodes. She has performed notable roles in Twister, Sixteen Candles, Still Standing, and The Last Boys. Her prominent role is considered to be from a famous sitcom The Neighbors, a comedy show about a family living among extraterrestrials.
Despite having an impressive career, Gertz’s acting profession doesn’t play a major role in her massive fortune. By 2023, her net worth climbed to £2.5 billion, surpassing famous personalities like Jennifer Lopez, Robert De Niro and Margot Robbie.
The 59-year-old who is a Chicago native financial success stems mostly from her ventures outside the entertainment industry. She got married to Tony Ressler in 1989, together they have three sons and have a legacy of doing investments. Ressler is billionaire businessman, co-founder of private equity firms like Ares Management and Apollo Global Management, where Gertz plays a pivotal role.
Gertz has earned a total of $1.18 million alone from the work she did in film and television. However, this figure is not inclusive of the commissions, royalties and inflation that can increase her total earnings.
Jami Gertz’s journey from Hollywood stardom to entrepreneurial accomplishments highlights her multidimensional career. While her on-screen roles remain beloved, her strategic business sense has cemented her position as the richest actor in the world.