{"id":22690,"date":"2026-04-08T10:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=22690"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:56:42","slug":"jami-gertz-left-hollywood-and-became-a-billionaire-baller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=22690","title":{"rendered":"Jami Gertz left Hollywood and became a billionaire baller!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jami Gertz rose to fame in the \u201980s as the all-American girl next door in Square Pegs<\/em> and a rebellious heartbreaker in films like The Lost Boys<\/em>. Known as one of the decade\u2019s \u201cit girls,\u201d she played bold, memorable roles before stepping beyond Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Born in 1965 in Illinois, Gertz built a successful acting career with strong family support. But her life took a major turn after meeting financier Tony Ressler. Though she initially earned more, their partnership grew into one of Hollywood\u2019s wealthiest, as Ressler co-founded Ares Management.<\/p>\n

The couple married in 1989, raised three sons, and shifted focus to business and philanthropy. In 2014, they became part-owners of the Atlanta Hawks, with Gertz playing an active role in the team\u2019s image and community presence.<\/p>\n

Today, she\u2019s known not just as an actress, but as a billionaire philanthropist, devoted mother, and NBA team owner\u2014proving her impact goes far beyond the screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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