Richest actor in the world worth £2.5bn - dwarfing George Clooney and Brad Pitt combined
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The wealthiest actor on earth, with a jaw-dropping net worth of £2.5 billion, is none other than American actress-turned-entrepreneur Jami Gertz. This staggering wealth surpasses the combined fortunes of Hollywood heavyweights like Brad Pitt and George Clooney. However, only a small portion of this wealth comes from her acting career. Gertz, who got her big break as a child, has appeared in 28 films and 174 TV episodes throughout her career.
The 59-year-old is best known for roles in Twister, The Lost Boys, Still Standing, and Sixteen Candles, as well as leading the cast of the sitcom The Neighbors. As of 2023, Gertz's net worth was reported to be a whopping £2.5 billion, outstripping stars like Margot Robbie, Robert De Niro, and Jennifer Lopez.
Yet, it's her business ventures outside of Hollywood that have contributed most to her financial success. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1965, she shares three sons with her husband Tony Ressler, whom she married in 1989. For all her film and TV roles combined, Gertz would have earned at least £952,070. However, this figure doesn't account for royalty payments, commission or inflation, so the actual total is likely much higher, reports the Express.
Even so, this sum represents just 0.039 percent of her current net worth. Gertz and Ressler, a businessman, have used their fortune to invest in sports teams and are part owners of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. They also hold minority stakes in the baseball team Milwaukee Beavers.
