Jami Gertz is an American actress and philanthropist with a net worth of $8 billion, largely due to her marriage to billionaire investor Tony Ressler.
The couple co-owns the Atlanta Hawks NBA team and holds a minority stake in the Milwaukee Brewers. They are also known for their significant charitable contributions.
Tony Ressler co-founded Apollo Global Management and Ares Management, which manage $500 billion and $300 billion in assets, respectively.
Despite his current wealth, when Jami Gertz and Tony married in 1989, she was the primary earner. Jami supported the couple early on, paying for their vacations and buying their first home in Los Angeles.
At that time, Tony worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert, which was undergoing a major financial collapse. A year after their marriage, Tony co-founded Apollo Global with colleagues from Drexel.
Jami Gertz gained prominence in the 1980s with notable film roles in Crossroads, Less Than Zero, and The Lost Boys, showcasing her versatility across drama and horror genres.
She later transitioned to television, where she remained active from the early 1990s onward. Gertz starred in the critically acclaimed series Square Pegs and had recurring roles in popular sitcoms such as Seinfeld and Ally McBeal.
Jami Gertz secured a lead role in the sitcom Still Standing (2002–2006), starring alongside Mark Addy as Judy Miller. More recently, she played Debbie Weaver in the science fiction sitcom The Neighbors (2012–2014). Gertz has also had recurring roles on popular shows like This Is Us and Difficult People.
Real Estate Properties
Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler’s primary residences are in Malibu and Beverly Hills. Their Beverly Hills home, located in the most exclusive gated community at the top of a mountain, offers 360-degree views of Los Angeles.
Their neighbors have included Denzel Washington, Sylvester Stallone, Eddie Murphy, and Mark Wahlberg.
While tax records value the property at $30 million, it could sell for around $50 million on the open market. Their Malibu home is located above Broad Beach, one of the most sought-after areas in the region.
