Jean 'Gigi' Pritzker is an American businesswoman, film producer, and billionaire heir, one of 13 billionaire heirs to the Hyatt Hotels fortune (the Pritzker family). Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962, her childhood was marked by the wealth and complexity of one of America's richest families.

Pritzker graduated with a B.A. from Stanford University, where she studied history, literature, and Japanese studies (and spent a year abroad in Nepal studying folktales). Her career is defined by generational stewardship and her commitment to independent film production and socially conscious venture capital.

• Hyatt Hotels (Family Heir): The foundational source of her wealth, tied to the global hotel chain and the diversified Marmon Group assets.
• Madison Wells Media (Founder): Her media and entertainment company focused on championing badass women and unknown stories.
• Film Production: She produced the Oscar-winning The Eyes of Tammy Faye and the Oscar-nominated Hell or High Water.
• Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation (Founder): Her philanthropic vehicle supporting the arts, education, and community-oriented nonprofits.

Gigi Pritzker's strategic genius was her focus on independent film production as a vehicle for storytelling. She co-founded OddLot Entertainment (in 2001) and, in 2015, founded Madison Wells Media (named after the intersection where her great-grandfather sold newspapers). Her companies have produced a portfolio of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Drive, Rabbit Hole, and Ender's Game.

She is an active venture capital investor, notably an early investor in Beyond Meat, and retains a stake in the company. Her structural contribution is cultural, leveraging her wealth to fund independent, diverse storytelling in an industry often dominated by studio blockbusters. Her wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable value of the Pritzker family's assets.

Gigi Pritzker's social impact is structural, stemming from her philanthropic funding of the arts, education, and community initiatives. Her Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation is a major funder of social causes. Her media company, Madison Wells Media, is designed to champion badass women and unknown stories, providing a structural contribution to diverse media representation.

Her career provides a unique example of an heir using her inheritance to pursue independent creative and socially conscious ventures.

Jean (Gigi) Pritzker maintains the professional, creative style of a film producer and investor. Her attire is typically high-quality and elegant, favoring designer wear. Her aesthetic reflects her blend of financial power and artistic sensibility.

Residing in Los Angeles, California, her luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to creative production, venture investment, and the long-term stewardship of the Pritzker family legacy.