# Hollywood Business Managers Navigate AI, Divorces and Market Crises > Hollywood's top business managers tackle AI disruptions, financial chaos and personal crises for A-list stars. - Title: Hollywood Business Managers Navigate AI, Divorces and Market… - Summary: Hollywood's top business managers tackle AI disruptions, financial chaos and personal crises for A-list stars. Hollywood business managers advise clients on… - Keywords: hollywood, business managers, financial planning, client crises, a-list stars, market uncertainty, Business, Managers, Navigate, Divorces, Market, Crises - Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-top-business-managers-2026-1236736392 - Author: Claudia Rosenbaum - Published: 2026-10-21T14:30:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: hollywood, business managers, ai, financial planning, client crises, a-list stars, market uncertainty ## Hollywood Business Managers Hollywood's top business managers oversee stars' finances and advise on contracts, helipads, and global moves. ## AI Impact on Industry AI creates uncertainty, prompting clients to seek real financial guidance over quick fixes. ## Sage Advice for Clients Pay yourself first, invest wisely, and stop lending money to those who won't repay. > Sagest Advice: 'Pay yourself first. Continue to invest, be wise with philanthropy and please stop loaning money to people who will never pay you back.' ## Client Crisis Management Managers handle emergencies like clients locked out of homes or needing marriage officiation. ## AI as Force Multiplier AI helps artists who use it thoughtfully gain significant advantages in the creative economy. > Manzino: 'AI is a force multiplier. The artists and creators who embrace it thoughtfully will have an enormous advantage.' ## Proactive Client Support Managers provide 360-degree support, including tax advice and financial planning for A-list clients. ## Personal Financial Empathy Managers build trust through empathy, treating clients like family for better financial decisions. > Ambrosino: 'I treat my business and my clients like they’re my family.' ## Client Financial Challenges Managers help clients navigate complex financial decisions amid industry uncertainty. ## Outlandish Requests Managers handle unusual requests like scattering ashes with wolves or delivering pets across continents. > Anderson: 'To have her ashes scattered among a wolf pack in the Pacific Northwest.' ## AI Investment Strategy AI increases efficiency and creative possibilities, helping clients focus on long-term value. > Gelfand: 'AI’s greatest value lies in its ability to increase efficiency and expand creative possibilities.' ## 24/7 Client Support Managers offer round-the-clock availability for clients in crisis or need. > Cattalini: 'For Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Carrey, Quentin Tarantino, Will Ferrell, Joe Rogan, Larry David, Chris Miller and Phil Lord, these managers are available 24/7.' ## Financial Crisis Response Managers advise clients on moving abroad, financial security, and emergency funds during downturns. > Sroka: 'How many months can they keep their lifestyle without touching investments if the next job doesn’t come?' ## Client Valuation Requests Clients seek ballpark catalog valuations and private equity opportunities for financial planning. > Boos: 'To provide a ballpark valuation of their catalog or my opinion on a private equity opportunity.' ## AI and Brand Protection Managers help clients protect brands from AI-driven content replication and misuse. > Taylor: 'Many clients are increasingly focused on protecting their brand, image and content as AI makes it easier to replicate, distribute and commercialize digital assets without consent or approval.' ## Personal Financial Stories Managers share personal financial stories to build trust and understanding with clients. > Casden: 'What sets our firm apart is that we take the time to understand each client’s personal money story: their patterns, habits and emotional relationship with money.' ## Client Crisis Resolution Managers resolve crises like clients in jail or needing emergency financial assistance. > DiPerna: 'One of my clients called me from jail. I knew he had the funds, so I offered to put up my house as a short-term guarantee.' ## Key takeaway Hollywood business managers advise clients on AI impacts, financial planning and personal crises amid industry uncertainty.