Meet the Richest Actor in the World Jami Gertz Who Also Happens to Be Atlanta Hawks Owner

NBA owners are not always the most prominent name behind franchises. However, there are exceptions to this. For instance, Mark Cuban, who owns the Mavericks, was a judge on Shark Tank. Former Hornets owner, Michael Jordan, is also popular as he was a 6-time NBA champion. Despite that, many of the owners and the source behind their wealth remain a mystery to the fans.

Have you heard of Jami Gertz? She is the part owner of the Atlanta Hawks franchise. Interestingly, she is also the richest actor in the world. While that may sound confusing, the article will explain the source behind the unknown wealth of ‘actor’ Jami Gertz.

How is Jami Gertz the Richest Actor in the World?

In a recent post on Twitter from the World of Statistics, Jami Getz is listed on top as the richest actor in the world. With a net worth close to $3 Billion, she far surpasses your favorite stars like Dwayne Jhonson and Tom Cruise.

Now you must be wondering if she is the richest actor, why haven’t you heard of her? That’s because, through two decades of her acting career, she has only appeared in a handful of movies in minor character roles. Her notable work is on television, which is also mostly as a supporting cast member. Yes, it is a far cry from the billion-dollar blockbuster and franchise films superstars Tom Cruise and Dwyane Johnson released each year. So how did she come to acquire the Atlanta Hawks and amass a net worth of billions of dollars more than these stars?

She is married to the other co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, Tony Ressler. Ressler co-founded Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, and made multi-billion dollars in the process. Jami married Tony in 1989 and they have three kids together. The source of ‘actresses’ wealth has been demystified!

What were some of Jami Getz’s roles as an actor?

Jami Gertz’s journey in the entertainment industry began when she was discovered through a nationwide talent search by Norman Lear. She pursued her passion for drama by studying at NYU. As a child actor, Gertz made early appearances in various shows, including a single episode of “Diff’rent Strokes” alongside Andrew Dice Clay and a recurring role on “The Facts of Life” as Blair’s friend Boots St. Clair.

Her film career took off with her debut in the 1981 romance film “Endless Love” and a co-starring role in the 1982?83 TV sitcom series “Square Pegs.” However, she gained significant attention for her role in the 1987 film “Less than Zero,” where she starred as the friend of a drug addict portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. Another notable film in her career was “The Lost Boys” in the same year.

After a stint as a scent designer in Paris, she returned to the United States and landed a key supporting role in the 1996 blockbuster “Twister.” Her diverse filmography includes appearances in “Seinfeld,” the TV movie “This Can’t Be Love,” and a recurring character on “ER.” Interestingly, she was offered the role of Rachel Green in “Friends” but declined.

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Gertz’s television career also thrived, with notable roles in “Ally McBeal,” where she earned an Emmy nomination, and the long-running sitcom “Still Standing.” She further expanded her repertoire with roles in television movies like “Undercover Christmas” and “Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story.”

What is Jami Getz Upto Now?

In recent years, she returned to television with guest appearances in shows like “Modern Family” and played a role in the Academy Award-nominated film “A Better Life.” From 2012 to 2014, she starred in the ABC sitcom “The Neighbors” as the mother of a human family in a neighborhood inhabited by residents from another planet.

Despite her minor stint as an actor, her wealth is beyond measure due to her part ownership of an NBA team. While Hawks are yet to win an NBA championship, when they do Getz’s net worth will probably increase even more.

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