Jami Beth Gertz is an American actress. She has done multiple films in her career and is known for her roles in the films such as Crossroads, Quicksilver, Less than Zero, The Lost Boys and the TV series Square Pegs and Twister. She gained recognition in the movie titled Less than Zero, where she was opposite Robert Downey Jr.
Unfortunately, Jami Gertz has never witnessed box office success as a lead actress and due to this reason, she moved to supporting roles. She appeared in high profile films like Twister in the 90s and TV shows such as Ally McBeal in the supporting roles.
Although, she did not deliver any hit movie in her acting career but surprisingly, she is the richest actress present in the world with a net worth of 8 billion dollars (Rs 66,000 crores).
Who is Jami Gertz?
Jami Gertz is a 58-years-old American actress turned entrepreneur. She is the richest actress on the planet - male or female. She is wealthier than famous personalities including Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Rihanna. She has more money than these three actresses’ combined wealth.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived in the suburb of Glenview. She attended public schools and got graduated from Maine East High School. She was discovered in a nationwide talent search by Norman Lear. She is the daughter of a builder and contractor and she has two brothers, Michael and Scott. She is Jewish and is raised in Conservative Judaism.
Gertz married to American business executive Tony Ressler in 1989. They have three sons and a daughter. Together, the couple has become co-owners of Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Gertz-Ressler High Academy which is a member of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, is owned by Jami Gertz and her husband.
Jami Gertz also has done huge investments in various businesses, which has contributed to her immense wealth and made her the richest actress in the world.
In 2010, The Giving Back Fund had named Jami Gertz and her husband as the number-one donor to charity of any celebrity.