If someone asked you who the richest actor in the world is, you’d probably say George Clooney or Tom Cruise. I mean, it makes sense. They’ve been box office stars for the past three decades and continue to pump out blockbuster after blockbuster to this day. But, astonishingly, neither of these two, nor anybody else, comes close, and I mean anywhere near, to the world’s wealthiest actor—and odds are you’ve never heard of them. So, who is this mysterious celebrity, whose wealth surpasses that of Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and Demi Moore?

“I’m heading to Google first since this is giving “I’m not sure who this person is,” stated one astonished participant. Another participant expressed concern about her prolonged absence from the spotlight, questioning, “How come I hardly see Jami Gertz in movies?” Does Jami Gertz earn money from her performances, or does she have alternative sources? Although not everyone is familiar with her work, Gertz has a lengthy resume that includes roles in The Lost Boys, Sixteen Candles, Twister, and Crossroads, as well as appearances in Modern Family, Seinfeld, and This is Us. She has been a dormant actor for years, so you may not know her. Therefore, it’s not surprising that her wealth extends beyond her acting career. Gertz married businessman Antony Ressler, who, according to Forbes, has a net worth of $8.9 billion. A year later, in 1990, Gertz’s spouse co-founded private equity firm Apollo Global Management with billionaire Leon Black, who also happens to be his brother-in-law.
Then, in 1997, he co-founded private equity company Ares Management, serving as CEO until 2017, when he stepped down to executive chairman. They are also great sports enthusiasts, and a decade ago they tried to get involved by attempting to buy NBA powerhouses the LA Clippers.

Unfortunately for the wealthy couple, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer purchased the franchise for an astounding $2 billion.
Undeterred by their defeat, they turned their sights to another club, the Atlanta Hawks. Gertz previously told The Rick Risen Show: “We’re going into our fourth season of owning the Atlanta Hawks basketball team, my husband and myself, along with our ownership group, Grant Hill and Sarah Blakely.” A while ago, we were exploring the possibility of buying the Clippers, which sold for a high price. Grant’s announcement of the sale of the Atlanta Hawks shocked me. I had never imagined myself in Atlanta, but the prospect seemed intriguing. The auction took place over four days, and we emerged as the new owners of the Atlanta Hawks basketball franchise. But if you believe Gertz’s fortune is all due to her husband, think again. In an in-depth interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Gertz stated, “Everyone believes I married a wealthy man. But when I met Tony, I was making a lot more money than him. I paid for our first home. I paid for our first trip. I married him because I was in love with him.
So now you know.