{"id":2487925,"date":"2026-07-04T13:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T13:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2487925"},"modified":"2026-07-04T13:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T13:13:53","slug":"11-celebrity-women-who-built-iconic-brands-and-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/11-celebrity-women-who-built-iconic-brands-and-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Celebrity Women Who Built Iconic Brands and Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When you think of Hollywood stars, glamour and talent usually come to mind, but there\u2019s major business savvy behind the scenes, too. From beauty empires to billion-dollar fashion labels, these celebrities have turned their star power into thriving brands that influence industries far beyond entertainment. Here are some of the biggest female stars who\u2019ve built successful businesses that are making headlines, breaking boundaries, and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Jessica Alba<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From her roots as a Hollywood actress to her status as a celebrated entrepreneur, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/jessica-alba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Jessica Alba;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jessica Alba&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Jessica Alba<\/strong><\/a> has carved a unique path with The Honest Company. She launched The Honest Company in 2012 after spending three years bringing the business to life, per <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofbusiness.com\/articles\/honest-company-ipo-jessica-alba-controversy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Business of Business;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Business of Business&quot;}\" class=\"link \">The Business of Business<\/a>. The company went public in 2021 with a $1.4 billion valuation, according to <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2024\/04\/jessica-alba-steps-down-from-honest-company\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Observer;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Observer&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Observer<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Kim Kardashian<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rg0dLVf1H4SI4QYL6SLtmw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/cb264a2a4045ceb1d75f58ea783862ea\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Famed for her reality TV stardom, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/kim-kardashian\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kim Kardashian;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kim Kardashian&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Kim Kardashian<\/strong><\/a> transformed her profile into a powerful business platform. Skims was co-founded by the socialite in 2019, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/01\/27\/kim-kardashians-skims-doubles-valuation-to-3point2-billion-after-latest-fundraise-.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:CNBC;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;CNBC&quot;}\" class=\"link \">CNBC<\/a> reported. In 2022, the company increased its valuation to $3.2 billion, per the outlet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Dolly Parton<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1344\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SMSPtWNDeMgt1eIRPAaJYQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/f59bc0bf1a23be324dcb81e3470debd0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A legendary figure in country music, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/dolly-parton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Dolly Parton;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dolly Parton&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Dolly Parton<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s success spans much more than singing. In 2023, Dollywood and Dollywood\u2019s Splash Country welcomed 3.5 million visitors, per <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2024\/08\/23\/dollywood-rank-disney-most-visited-theme-parks-in-the-us\/74908997007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Knox News;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Knox News&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Knox News<\/a>. Dolly\u2019s philanthropic and business achievements are as dazzling as her chart-topping hits. Parton opened Dolly\u2019s Tennessean Travel Stop in June 2026, further expanding her business portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Gwyneth Paltrow<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1106\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mnUQtYNiIFrU_V2pTA7RJA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExMDY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/293a5ee822421b38e07f414366c8d447\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oscar winner <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/gwyneth-paltrow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Gwyneth Paltrow;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Gwyneth Paltrow&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Gwyneth Paltrow<\/strong><\/a> redefined modern lifestyle branding with her business Goop, which was launched in September 2008, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/03\/20\/gwyneth-paltrow-says-goop-is-growing-just-fine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:TechCrunch;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;TechCrunch&quot;}\" class=\"link \">TechCrunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Selena Gomez<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/86vOmcCgBhhmFyAExmjj_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/fd5eed6a89c6adde12d38b644d9cdf69\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From chart-topping music to a bestselling beauty brand, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/selena-gomez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Selena Gomez;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Selena Gomez&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Selena Gomez<\/strong><\/a> proves star power translates to boardroom prowess. She launched her makeup line, Rare Beauty, in September 2020, per <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/musicians\/selena-gomez#rare-beauty-and-activism\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Biography;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Biography&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Biography<\/a>. As of 2025, Rare Beauty is valued at around $2.7 billion, according to <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/10\/22\/selena-gom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Fortune;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Fortune&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Fortune<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Jennifer Lopez<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;MAR \/ Capital Pictures \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hb4gk.702g8cYdv4hXrtcQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/3708756b258cd243321515fe568f2059\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">MAR \/ Capital Pictures \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As a singer, actor, and entrepreneur, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/jennifer-lopez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Jennifer Lopez;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jennifer Lopez&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Jennifer Lopez<\/strong><\/a> built an empire spanning fashion, beauty, production, and more, making her an icon of versatility. She has revolutionized the celebrity fragrance market since launching her namesake perfume line in 2002, which has since exceeded $2 billion in retail sales, according to <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-scoops\/feature\/jennifer-lopez-jlo-beauty-line-what-to-know-1203704794\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:WWD;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;WWD&quot;}\" class=\"link \">WWD<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rihanna<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1344\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/d2EDp__tIGIGcYoOiXiY_A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/f9222ab8e92da12e1a7679231a906292\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">International superstar <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/rihanna\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Rihanna;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rihanna&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Rihanna<\/strong><\/a> also owns multiple businesses, including Fenty Beauty, which launched in 2017. Between that and her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, she reached billionaire status in 2021, per <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/maddieberg\/2021\/08\/04\/fentys-fortune-rihanna-is-now-officially-a-billionaire\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Forbes;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Forbes&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Forbes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Reese Witherspoon<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Lisa O\u2019Connor \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1246\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Nme7Ey9OleNiN1wAibUHlA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNDY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/daf4d241b500d2e76d2c4dfda622bf52\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lisa O\u2019Connor \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Winning awards on screen and accolades in business, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/reese-witherspoon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Reese Witherspoon;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Reese Witherspoon&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Reese Witherspoon<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s Hello Sunshine media company champions women\u2019s voices in Hollywood and beyond. The company, founded in 2016, was sold in a deal worth about $900 million to a media firm supported by Blackstone Group Inc., as reported by <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/media\/reese-witherspoons-hello-sunshine-to-be-sold-to-media-company-backed-by-blackstone-11627914600\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:WSJ;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;WSJ&quot;}\" class=\"link \">WSJ<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Lady Gaga<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Jeffrey Mayer \/ JTMPhotos, Int\u2019l. \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/E0YAtewdJGpUK20j2bckKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNTA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/3e50b291eb281679c7deca6a1cf895d2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeffrey Mayer \/ JTMPhotos, Int\u2019l. \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Never one to follow trends, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/lady-gaga\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Lady Gaga;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lady Gaga&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Lady Gaga<\/strong><\/a> launched her vegan and cruelty-free cosmetic brand Haus Labs in 2019, per <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/lifestyle\/shopping\/haus-labs-lady-gaga-sephora-pride-month-donations-1236235522\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Hollywood Reporter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Hollywood Reporter&quot;}\" class=\"link \">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a><\/em>. The company brings in an estimated $75 million to $100 million in global revenue, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euphoriazine.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/beauty-brand-spotlight-haus-labs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Euphoria;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Euphoria&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Euphoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Patti LaBelle<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;HD1 \/ WENN \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1445\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LEl1ECnJFofsdFmAjBC0ww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/fad91077e8119a4b74023b6633d2dc52\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">HD1 \/ WENN \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The \u201cGodmother of Soul\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/patti-labelle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Patti LaBelle;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Patti LaBelle&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Patti LaBelle<\/strong><\/a> cooks up success far beyond the stage with her lucrative food and lifestyle brands. The Philadelphia native launched Patti\u2019s Good Life in 2008, first selling a line of hot sauces, and has since expanded into a range of comfort foods, per <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/maggiemcgrath\/2023\/08\/01\/this-grammy-winner-now-has-a-best-selling-brand-at-walmart\/?sh=3ee39bbc6ab4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Forbes;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Forbes&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Forbes<\/a><\/em>. In 2022, the company generated $20 million in revenue, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Kate Hudson<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\" &lt;span class=&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;&gt;Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1344\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1LjQzYhB4KpXo0NrgDenSA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/first_for_women_articles_145\/83e299ebf110009a6d6a4b9ca01f8864\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p> <span class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Actress <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/tag\/kate-hudson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kate Hudson;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kate Hudson&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Kate Hudson<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s Fabletics brand revolutionized the athleisure movement with its accessible, stylish activewear. She co-founded the brand in 2013, and it has seen steady success since, including reaching $1 billion in revenue in 2025, as reported by <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/markfaithfull\/2026\/01\/16\/kate-hudsons-booming-fabletics-brand-stretches-beyond-the-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Forbes;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Forbes&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Forbes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This story <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\/11-celebrity-women-who-built-iconic-brands-and-businesses\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:11 Celebrity Women Who Built Iconic Brands and Businesses;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;11 Celebrity Women Who Built Iconic Brands and Businesses&quot;}\" class=\"link \">11 Celebrity Women Who Built Iconic Brands and Businesses<\/a> first appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/firstforwomen.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:First For Women;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;First For Women&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><i>First For Women<\/i><\/a>. Follow <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.yahoo.com\/brands\/first-for-women\/\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:First For Women on Yahoo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;First For Women on Yahoo&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>First For Women<\/strong> on <strong>Yahoo<\/strong><\/a> so you don\u2019t miss what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of Hollywood stars, glamour and talent usually come to mind, but there\u2019s major business savvy behind the scenes, too. From beauty empires to billion-dollar fashion labels, these celebrities have turned their star power into thriving brands that influence industries far beyond entertainment. 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