When discussing the richest and highest-earning actors globally, names like Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, and Shah Rukh Khan often dominate the conversation. While these stars are incredibly wealthy, their fortunes pale in comparison to the world’s richest actor. With a net worth of $8 billion (Rs 66,000 crore), this individual surpasses all other celebrities by a significant margin.
Jami Gertz, a name that might not be familiar to many cinephiles, holds the title of the world’s richest actress. According to multiple reports, Gertz’s net worth is over 15 times that of her nearest rival among the world’s richest actresses. Interestingly, Gertz has not achieved major success in her film or TV career, lacking a single hit as a lead actress. To put her wealth into perspective, the combined fortunes of the ten richest Indian actors—including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar—amount to less than half of Gertz’s net worth today.
Discovered in a talent hunt in the 1980s, Jami Gertz debuted in the film “Endless Love” in 1981. She went on to play supporting roles in numerous films throughout the 80s and 90s, including parts in iconic shows and movies like “Seinfeld,” “Twister,” and “The Lost Boys.” Gertz is best remembered for her role as Judy Miller in the 2002 TV show “Still Standing,” her most prominent starring role. Despite a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for “Twister,” she earned critical acclaim with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her guest role on “Ally McBeal.”
In 1989, Gertz married billionaire business executive Tony Ressler. Together, they co-own the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). These ventures, along with various other business investments, contribute to Gertz’s substantial wealth, a level of financial success that traditional acting careers alone cannot achieve.
