New Delhi, April 25 -- When thinking about the wealthiest actors in the world, most people might picture Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise, George Clooney, or even rising moguls like Reese Witherspoon and Selena Gomez. But the crown for the richest actor in the world belongs to someone far less expected: Jami Gertz.

Best known for her roles in cult classics like The Lost Boys (1987), Twister (1996), and the sitcom Still Standing (2002), Gertz may not be a household name today-but she holds a jaw-dropping estimated net worth of $8 billion, Dailymail reported.

That figure far surpasses the fortunes of typical A-listers, and the secret lies largely in her marriage to billionaire businessman Tony Ressler. Ressler, a co-founder of Ares ...