Jerry Seinfeld Adds Another Layer to Infamous AmEx Black Card Invention
The comedian has long said he convinced American Express to create – and was the first to receive – the coveted credit card for the ultra-rich and famous The post Jerry Seinfeld Adds Another Layer to Infamous AmEx Black Card Invention appeared first on TheWrap .
Jerry Seinfeld claims he played a role in the creation of the American Express Centurion Card, otherwise known as the Black Card, in 1999. During a commercial shoot, a crew member inquired about Seinfeld possessing the illustrious card. Unaware of its existence but desiring it, Seinfeld contacted American Express president Harvey Golub, who informed him the card was merely a rumor.
Undeterred, Seinfeld insisted on making it a reality. He became the first recipient of the Black Card, though he no longer possesses it. Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey are among the card's esteemed holders.
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