Jean (Gigi) Pritzker

Jean (Gigi) Pritzker (#751)

The reality of this business is it's extremely mercurial and you don't have control over most pieces...There's a lot of reflection after each film. This isn't a business for the faint of heart.

$ 6 B
Hotels, investments
United States
F
63 Years

About Me

One of 13 billionaire heirs to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, Jean "Gigi" Pritzker is a Los Angeles-based movie producer. In 2015 she founded Madison Wells Media, a media and entertainment company that champions "badass women" and unknown stories. Films she has produced include "Drive," "Rabbit Hole," "Ender's Game," and the Oscar-nominated "Hell or High Water" and Oscar-winning "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." Through her Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation, she donates to the arts, education and community-oriented nonprofits. She was an early investor in Beyond Meat and now owns less than 5% of the company.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Jean (Gigi) Pritzker’s rise and global influence.

#780 Billionaires (2026)
#298 Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jean (Gigi) Pritzker’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.6B (May 4, 2026)