Jami Gertz Turns Heads at LACMA Gala — From 'Square Pegs' to Hawks Co-Owner and Major Donor

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Jami Gertz Turns Heads at LACMA Gala — From 'Square Pegs' to Hawks Co-Owner and Major Donor

News (2 / 1) 21.04.2026 17:57 / Günter


Family first, then ownership

Married to Ressler since 1989, Gertz is mother to three sons — Oliver, Nick and Theo — and has said she stepped back from nonstop acting to focus on family. The pair own the Atlanta Hawks; they relocated to Atlanta in 2017 and publicly celebrated buying the team.

Acting legacy and philanthropy

Gertz earned a recurring spot on Ally McBeal (2000–02) and an Emmy nod, led Still Standing (2002–06) and later appeared on shows like Entourage, Modern Family and This Is Us; her most recent film credit is 2022’s I Want You Back. The couple’s donation and long involvement with LACMA underline their commitment to the arts.