Money and fame often go hand-in-hand, and when we think of wealthy celebrities, names like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie instantly pop into our minds.
But did you know there’s someone even wealthier than Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts who might just fly under your radar?
This megastar has stepped back from the limelight for quite some time, with only intermittent appearances in the industry.
The richest actor in the world, who you might not be familiar with, is none other than Jami Gertz, famed for her role in The Lost Boys and who boasts a staggering net worth of $3 billion as of 2023.
You might be scratching your head, wondering ‘Who exactly is Jami Gertz?’ Well, she’s been right under our noses all along!
One curious netizen admitted, “I’m off to Google first cos this is giving I don’t know who this person is.”
Another was puzzled about her current undertakings, asking, “How come I hardly see Jami Gertz in movies? Did she make it from acting, or does she have other incomes?”
Indeed!
Even though she’s starred in hits like Twister, Seinfeld, Modern Family, and This is Us, Gertz took a step back from the star-studded path to diversify her ventures well beyond the screen.
She did make a brief return in 2022 with I Want You Back, but largely, she’s stayed out of the spotlight, quietly amassing her fortune.
Together with her husband, they own part of the NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks, and are minority owners of the Milwaukee Beavers.
Their shrewd investments have clearly paid off—talk about securing the bag!
However, some critics believe that Gertz merely married into wealth, thanks to her billionaire investor husband, Tony Ressler.
But it’s not all about the money for this duo. They’re quite the philanthropists as well.
In 2012, the Giving Back Fund recognized Gertz and her husband as the top charity donors after their whopping $10 million contribution to the Ressler-Gertz Foundation, which supports the arts, education, health, and Jewish causes.
So, while the couple enjoys a lavish lifestyle, they’ve also made significant contributions to a number of noble causes over the years.
Can you name another celeb who’s as generous? I’ll wait.