Jami Gertz, the celebrated 80s film star, was recently seen in West Hollywood looking almost unrecognizable nearly 40 years after her breakout role. Now 59, she was spotted heading to the exclusive San Vicente Bungalows, a private club popular among celebrities. Sporting a casual look with a powder blue shirt, white pants, and an orange bag, her understated style contrasts sharply with the glamorous image that made her famous.
Gertz is best known for playing Star in the 1987 cult horror hit The Lost Boys, where she starred alongside Kiefer Sutherland as a half-vampire battling the thirst for human blood. She also appeared in the 1981 film Endless Love, which marked Tom Cruise’s debut. On TV, her latest regular role was as Debbie Weaver in the sci-fi sitcom The Neighbors, which ended in 2014. Her most recent movie, the romantic comedy I Want You Back, was released in 2022.
Beyond acting, Jami Gertz has amassed significant wealth, mainly through her marriage to businessman Tony Ressler. They wed in 1989, and Ressler is a leading figure in private equity, co-founding Apollo Global Management and Ares Management. Forbes estimates his net worth at a staggering $14.2 billion, placing the couple among the world’s wealthiest.
Celebrity Net Worth values Gertz’s own fortune at around $12 billion. Together, they own the NBA team Atlanta Hawks, purchased in 2015 with former star Grant Hill. Ressler also once pursued a bid to buy Chelsea Football Club, highlighting their powerful presence in finance and sports.
While Jami Gertz’s current appearance differs from her youthful roles, her status as an iconic 80s star endures. Her memorable performances continue to resonate, but it’s her extraordinary financial success alongside her husband that has elevated her to one of the richest actresses and influential business personalities in the world.
