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Actress Jami Gertz: More Than Just a Star
21 Apr
Summary
- Jami Gertz was a successful actress before marrying a financier.
- She claims she earned significantly more money than her husband initially.
- Gertz funded their early life expenses, including their first home.
Jami Gertz, a familiar face from 1980s and '90s films like 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Lost Boys,' is also a successful billionaire. Contrary to the common assumption that she married into wealth, Gertz clarified in 2018 that she possessed greater financial resources than her husband, Tony Ressler, when they first met. She noted that she financed their initial home and a memorable vacation. Gertz emphasized that her marriage was based on love, not financial gain.
Her financial success extends beyond her acting career, as she is now a co-owner of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks alongside her husband. This revelation underscores a career path that has blended Hollywood stardom with significant business achievement.
