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 (1 / 1) 21.04.2026 17:57 / Günter


Hollywood veteran Jami Gertz made headlines at LACMA’s April 16 gala alongside her husband Tony Ressler after the couple’s $50 million gift helped fund the new David Geffen Galleries, with the south wing to be called the Ressler Family Wing. Read on to discover the full story!

A night to remember

The 60-year-old actress arrived in a chic floral coat dress with a white architectural bag, dangly earrings, glasses and socks with heels, while Ressler, 65, wore a classic tuxedo as they joined museum patrons for the opening.

From child actor to screen star

Gertz began on TV, appearing on Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life before starring in Square Pegs (1982–83). She moved into films with Sixteen Candles, Less Than Zero and The Lost Boys, later returning for Twister in 1996 despite a break from features.

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