Who is Jami Gertz husband Tony Ressler? Net worth and all we know about Twister star and world’s richest actress

Jami Gertz, 59, is married to Tony Ressler, 65. The couple tied the knot on June 16, 1989, and are parents to three sons. By profession, he is an American billionaire businessman. In 1990, he co-founded Apollo Global Management. Later, in 1997, he became the co-founder of Ares Management.

In comparison to many billionaires, the finance mogul prefers to keep his life more private. In 2015, he spent around $850 million to be the majority owner of the NBA team Atlanta Hawks. As per Bloomberg, he has a spectacular net worth of $11.2 billion.

Recently, Jami Gertz created history by becoming the richest actress with an impressive net worth of $8 billion, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Her overall fortune has exceeded many renowned celebrities associated with Hollywood and other parts of the world.

Everything we know about the world’s richest actress, Jami Gertz

The actress-turned-entrepreneur has stunned the world by amassing a noteworthy fortune surpassing the likes of the biggest names in many industries and fields.

Born on October 28, 1965, Jami is loved by her fans for her performances in famous projects such as Square Pegs, Sixteen Candles, Ally McBeal, The Lost Boys, Twister, Still Standing, and Less Than Zero, among others.

Jami Gertz stepped into the world of films by making her debut in Endless Love in 1981. One of her breakthrough moments was featuring in the CBS sitcom Square Pegs. It opened many doors for her in the upcoming years.

Over the years, she has taken a step back from acting and explored business endeavors and philanthropic roles. Though she appeared in many recent projects, the series This Is Us (2016) being one of her recent ones, she is involved in other aspects more than this industry.

After a successful career in the industry, Jami took a break, given the long hours, travelling all around, and more reasons. Slowly, after her marriage, she bought the Atlanta Hawks in 2015 with Tony Ressler. Soon, the couple started attending press events, matches, and even sat for the NBA Board of Governors meetings.

According to a Daily Mail report, her ownership stakes are a major reason behind her wealth. As per a Celebrity Net Worth report, they hold a minority ownership stake in the Major League Baseball team named the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler own luxury properties in Beverly Hills, Malibu, and other places. Overlooking picturesque views of Los Angeles, their home in Beverly Hills is located on a hill, in a reputed gated community. According to the open market rates, this extravagant property is worth $50 million. However, it is around $30 million, according to tax records.

The couple's house in Malibu is located in a posh area, right above Broad Beach.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Jami Gertz once revealed how many assumed she married Tony Ressler for being a "rich guy." She dismissed the rumors later and clarified,

"But I made more money — way more money — than Tony when I met him."

According to LADbible, the actress further recalled purchasing their house, paying for a holiday, and more.

"I paid for our first house. I paid for our first vacation. I married him because I fell in love with him."

She also revealed,

"He was a nice guy with a job. Which is what any Jewish girl from Glenview would want. It would have been nice if it was a doctor or a lawyer, but a banker was OK, too."

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In 1997, Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler established the Ressler-Gertz Family Foundation. With this development, they have contributed to multiple sectors, spanning arts, health, education, and more. With the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, the Ressler-Gertz Family Foundation donated more than $1 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

They have donated to significant causes, museums, and cultural institutions as an effort to support the arts.

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