Meet Jami Gertz: The world's richest actress, her fortune is more than Shah Rukh, Salman Khan and Tom Cruise

When people think of the richest actors in the world, Hollywood and Bollywood names like Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan often come to mind. But there is an actress who is wealthier than all of them combined. Surprisingly, she isn't known for a blockbuster film career. Jami Gertz, with an incredible net worth of $8 billion (Rs 66000 crore), holds the title of the world's richest actress. Despite not being a household name, her fortune far exceeds that of the biggest stars in Hollywood and Bollywood. So, who is Jami Gertz, and how did she amass such extraordinary wealth? Let's get into her story:

Who is Jami Gertz?

Jami Gertz is a name you might not have heard before, but she is the world's richest actress by a large margin. According to DNA India, Jami Gertz's net worth is $8 billion (Rs 66000 crore), which is over 15 times more than other top actresses like Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lopez, who each have about $400 million (Rs 33,492,200,000). Others like Lady Gaga and Jennifer Aniston have $320 million (Rs 26,793,760,000). She is even richer than top Hollywood actors also like, Tom Cruise - net worth of $620 million (Rs 51,912,910,000), Dwayne Johnson - net worth of $800 million (Rs 66,984,400,000) and many others. Unlike these celebrities, Gertz's wealth doesn't come from a successful film or TV career. In fact, she doesn't have any major hits as a lead actress.

Jami Gertz's Net Worth Compared to Indian Celebrities

Jami Gertz is richest actress in the world

To understand how rich Jami Gertz is, consider this: the total wealth of the ten richest Indian actors¡ªincluding Shah Rukh Khan - with a net worth of Rs 6300 crore, Salman Khan - a net worth of Rs 2900 crore, Akshay Kumar - a net worth Rs 2500 crore, and Aamir Khan - net worth Rs 1862 crore ¡ª is less than half of what she has. This shows just how amazing Jami Gertz's wealth is in the entertainment world.

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Jami Gertz¡¯s Film and Television Career

Discovered in a talent search in the 1980s, Jami Gertz started her career with the movie "Endless Love" in 1981. During the 80s and 90s, she played supporting roles in many films, including well-known parts in "Seinfeld," "Twister," and "Lost Boys." Gertz is best known for playing Judy Miller in the 2002 TV show "Still Standing," which was her most important starring role. Though she received a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actress for "Twister," she also earned praise and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her guest role on "Ally McBeal."

The Secret to Jami Gertz¡¯s Enormous Wealth

Jami Gertz married to Tony Ressler in 1989

The reason for Jami Gertz's huge net worth is her marriage to billionaire Tony Ressler in 1989. A year after they got married, Ressler started Apollo Global Management, and he now has a net worth of $10.5 billion, according to Forbes. Over the years, the couple has invested their wealth in sports teams. Together, they own the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team and the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. These investments, along with other business ventures, have greatly increased Jami Gertz's wealth. Her financial success shows that actors can become very wealthy through smart business investments, not just from acting.

Additionally, Gertz founded her own production company, Lime Orchard Productions, in 2010. Although Ressler is worth more than his actress wife now, Gertz says this wasn't the case when they first started dating. "Everyone thinks I married a rich guy," she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. "But I made more money ¡ª way more money ¡ª than Tony when I met him. I paid for our first house. I paid for our first vacation. I married him because I fell in love with him."

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Philanthropy and Investments: Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler

Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler, with their immense wealth, are dedicated philanthropists who often donate large sums to charity. They even started their own charitable organization, The Ressler-Gertz Foundation.

In 2012, they were recognized as the top celebrity donors to charity, giving an impressive $10 million to their foundation.

Beyond their charitable efforts, Gertz and Ressler have invested millions in their basketball team. They contributed $50 million of their own money to the $192 million renovation of State Farm Arena. The sports stadium reopened in late 2018 after being closed for six months.