8 Celebs Who Also Have Successful Businesses

Showbiz is a lucrative space, and those who make it big here rake in millions every year. Celebs who earn that kind of money often live extravagantly, spending on plush houses, cars, and other luxuries. But some also invest a chunk of their fortune to start their own businesses, which sometimes expand into full-blown companies with several employees and a sizable turnover. These celebrities turned entrepreneurs will both amaze and inspire you!

Jon Bon Jovi

The legendary singer-songwriter took the world by storm with his rock band Bon Jovi, performing hits like Livin’ on a Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive. But as it turns out, music isn’t his only forte. Jon Bon Jovi also has plenty of knowledge of rosé wine, which he has successfully put to use. Along with his son Jesse Bongiovi, the celebrated musician started his own wine company, Hampton Water. His son handled bottle design and marketing, and the duo partnered with Gérard Bertrand, a well-known biodynamic winemaker, to launch their brand. Bon Jovi wishes to make Hampton Water the biggest rosé wine brand in the world.

Jennifer Garner

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Garner runs a company named Once Upon a Farm, which sells organic baby food and kids’ snacks. This enterprise reportedly earns over $100 million in annual revenue. Garner is the co-founder of the business and also plays the role of chief brand officer. Her company’s baby food product line, Advanced Nutrition, was the first of its kind to receive Clean Label Project’s 1,000 Day Promise certification. This certification is a testament that the food meets the regulations for contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals. Besides having her own company, the Dallas Buyers Club actress also has invested in Virtue Hair Care, a healing oil manufacturing company.

Elton John

Besides great music, Elton John is known for his stylish eyeglasses. But what’s interesting is that the singer owns an eyewear company and designs his own glasses. Started in 2021, Elton John Eyewear is known for multicolor lenses, like the ones the pop star likes to wear. The frames have unique names, like Rocketman, Prodigy, and A-List, which add to the brand’s charisma.

John has stated many times that the brand’s emphasis is on self-expression and creativity. “I absolutely love the design process,” John once told The Hollywood Reporter. He continued, “With Elton John Eyewear, I get to spread my wings and play with form and color — something that a career in music hasn’t allowed me to do.” The venture also supports the Elton John AIDS Foundation to increase general public awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Dwayne Johnson

A few years ago, superstar Dwayne Johnson told The Hollywood Reporter, “We’re still a very young company, not even 3 years old, but our valuation is well over $2 billion.” In typically belligerent fashion, The Rock then went on to talk about his company Teremana and how it shattered domestic sales records to become the largest launch in the spirits business history by selling 300,000 cases in its inaugural year.

Johnson showed considerable business acumen by partnering with Mast-Jägermeister, a renowned German liquor company. This firm first became Johnson’s distribution partner and then purchased a stake in his business, helping Teremana become a global player in the spirits game.

Jennifer Lopez

The pop star’s brand, JLo Beauty, is well-known across the globe for selling skincare and body care products with organic ingredients instead of chemical solutions. Lopez believes that running a business requires innovation. She was quoted by The Hollywood Reporter as saying, “Being an entrepreneur is about creativity and limitless ideas, and not putting yourself into one box.”

Apart from JLo Beauty, the singer owns a shoe line, JLo Jennifer Lopez. She is also the principal and founder of Nuyorican Productions and a well-known face of the Coach campaigns. Lopez even has investments in companies like BodyArmor, Virgin Voyages, and Goli Nutrition.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Besides her roles in movies like Sex and the City and L.A. Story, Sarah Jessica Parker is known for her stellar entrepreneurial career. Parker owns a chic footwear brand, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, which sells stylish flats, sandals, boots, and more. The brand resonates with the actor’s winning and infectious personality.

Gwyneth Paltrow

The Iron Man star founded the lifestyle brand and website Goop in 2008. Although the company is successful today, Paltrow has admitted that the journey wasn’t easy. “I think when you are a working mother it is always very difficult (to run a brand). In fact, it’s difficult if you are a mother anyway even if you are not working,” the actress told Viva Magazine. “I have a lot of respect for women who try to do both things, because I really struggle,” she added.

Oprah Winfrey

Even after becoming famous as the host of The Oprah Winfrey Show and earning several accolades for her work, Winfrey kept pushing forward. She founded the production company Harpo Productions in 1986 and later went on to create her television network, OWN. Today, Winfrey has amassed a net worth of around $3 billion!

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