Celebrities Who Own Big Companies

Celebrities not just have the fame and fortune but also have connections and the network necessary to begin their own line of businesses. Most celebrities are known to get into the business of production while a few others would put their money on a line of clothing, perfumes, and jewelry. When the business ventures proved to be a success they would lead to more fame and fortune. Most importantly their businesses created employment and opportunities for a number of people. Given below are a list of celebrities who own big companies.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba is one of the celebrities who owns big companies which has been named The Honest Company and sells products like diapers, shampoos, bubble baths, dish soaps, sunscreens, hand sanitizer and household cleaners.

The products sold by this company are manufactured from eco-friendly products. The conditions used in the products are screened carefully because some of the chemicals used have been linked to diseases like asthma and cancer.

Sandra Bullock

Apart from being one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, Sandra Bullock has also revealed her culinary side by establishing a popular restaurant in Austin Texas which is known as Bess Bistro. She is also the co-owner of Walton’s Fancy and Staple which is a gourmet restaurant offering delicatessen and catering apart from floral services.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner is the man behind The Blue Water Planet Solutions a company which has the patent to a centrifugal force while and water separator. It is perhaps the most effective tool for cleaning up oil spills. Costner is also the owner of Midnight Star a casino in South Dakota and a museum.

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre is Andre Romelle Young and entrepreneur and rapper who has helped the careers of a number of artists like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, And 50 Cent. He has helped to popularize the West Coast G-Funk which is a synthesizer based rap with slow and heavy beats. He is one of the richest individuals in hip-hop and is also the CEO of Aftermath Entertainment And Beats Electronics. Aftermath has released 19 albums from various artists out of which 14 were platinum hits. Beats Electronics is also acknowledged for its audio products and equipment.

Jay-Z

His original name is Shawn Carter but apart from being known as one of the richest men in hip-hop and being the husband of Beyoncé Jay-Z is also the creator of Rocawear and the company offers clothing, footwear, fragrance and fashion accessories. It has a revenue of $700 million. Jay-Z is also the owner of 40/40 club which is a chain of sports bars in New York and New Jersey. He is also a part owner of NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake made a beginning in N-sync before becoming one of the most popular artists of his generation. Not many people are aware that he is also the owner of MySpace after purchasing the social networking site from News Corp. The company has plans to leverage its library of music videos and songs in order to anchor MySpace TV that will allow chatting in real time even as the audience is watching the show.

Mark Wahlberg

Mark is leading the group which is called Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He is also the co-owner of a restaurant with his brother called the Wahlburgers which is a popular joint near Boston and is known for its tasty burgers and the family-friendly atmosphere it has.

Apart from the names mentioned in this list, a number of celebrities have also ventured out into other businesses which have become quite popular. These celebrities have shown to the world that their talents are not just limited to portraying characters on screen but they can also be successful in other businesses.