Hollywood is packed with A-listers with bulging bank balances but some talent's net worths are more surprising than others.
Jami Gertz is worth a staggering amount of money and can eclipse the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift and George Clooney.
In fact, her amassed fortune is more than them all combined.
But who is Jami and where have you seen her before?
Her movie career
© Getty ImagesOriginally from Chicago, Illinois, Jami carved out a unique path in the entertainment industry and beyond.
While many recognize her for acting in popular films and television shows, her financial success story extends far beyond Tinseltown.
She broke into acting in the early 1980s when she landed roles in movies such as Endless Love, Sixteen Candles and The Lost Boys.
© Getty ImagesJami also made a name for herself on the small screen in the television series Square Pegs and later found success in shows like, Seinfeld, ER, Ally McBeal — for which she was Emmy nominated — and The Neighbors.
Jami also starred in the 1996 movie Twister and more recently in I Want You Back in 2022.
Jami's marriage
© Ron Galella Collection via GettyJami confessed that when she met her businessman husband, Tony Kessler — who she married in 1989 — she was the higher earner of the two. She paid for their vacations and bought their first home in Los Angeles. However, her most significant financial gains are not solely attributed to her acting career.
After they tied the knot, the pair became co-owners of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team and went on to hold a minority stake in the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.
The couple made their debut on the billionaire list in 2015 with a net worth of $1 billion. Tony is also a co-founder of the asset management companies Apollo Global Management and Ares Management which manage assets worth $500 billion and $300 billion, respectively.
How much is she worth?
© Getty ImagesHer business acumen and strategic investments alongside her husband have significantly contributed to Jami's substantial wealth making her one of the richest actors in the world.
According to Celebritynetworth.com, Jami and Tony have a combined net worth of $8 billion.
Philanthropy
© Getty ImagesBeyond the couple's professional endeavors, Jami and Tony are also known for their philanthropy. They co-founded the Painted Turtle Camp, which provides a camping experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and have been recognized as top celebrity donors to various causes.
Fellow entertainer billionaires
© Getty ImagesJami is not alone in her status as a billionaire in the entertainment industry. Oprah Winfrey is worth a staggering $3 billion, Taylor Swift has a net worth of $1.6 billion and Jay-Z has a whopping $2.5 billion fortune.
When it comes to actors in the billionaire club, Tyler Perry has a net worth of $1.4 billion. Jerry Seinfeld also snuck into billionaire category with his fortune standing at $1.1 billion.
