Businesswomen by country

Ariana Madix is an American television personality, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is best known for her role on the Bravo reality TV series Vanderpump Rules, where she gained popularity for her wit, confidence, and straightforward personality. Born on June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida, she has also appeared in various film and television projects outside of reality TV. In addition to her entertainment career, Ariana is a co-author of a cocktail book and co-owner of a sandwich shop featured on Vanderpump Rules. She has been widely recognized for her resilience and professionalism, especially following her highly publicized breakup that drew significant media attention.

Jennifer Lopez, also known by her nickname J.Lo, is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, to parents of Puerto Rican descent, she is credited with helping to break barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and propelling the Latin pop movement in music.

Lopez began her career as a dancer, notably as a "Fly Girl" on the television show In Living Color (1991–1993). She rose to wider fame as an actress, starring in films like Selena (1997), Anaconda (1997), and Out of Sight (1998). She later became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses with leading roles in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Planner (2001) and Maid in Manhattan (2002).

In the music industry, her debut album On the 6 (1999) was a massive success. Her second album, J.Lo (2001), made her the first woman to simultaneously have a number-one album and a number-one film in the United States. Her hit songs include "On the Floor," "Ain't It Funny," "Jenny from the Block," and "Love Don't Cost a Thing."

She has also ventured into television as a judge on American Idol and World of Dance. Throughout her multi-decade career, she is recognized for her cultural impact through her work in film, music, fashion, and business.

Linnethia Monique "NeNe" Leakes is an American television personality, actress, presenter, businesswoman, author, and fashion designer. She first rose to prominence after becoming the breakout star on Bravo's reality television series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She is widely regarded as one of the most notable personalities from The Real Housewives franchise and a prominent figure in reality television and pop culture.

Kimora Lee Simmons is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, television personality, and former fashion model.

She began her career as a model at a young age, signing with Chanel as a teenager and working under designer Karl Lagerfeld. She walked the runway for fashion houses like Fendi and Valentino, and appeared on the covers of magazines such as Vogue and Elle.

Simmons is perhaps most widely known for launching the global lifestyle brand Baby Phat in 1999, where she served as President and Creative Director, becoming one of the first women of color to preside over a stable of fashion brands. The brand was noted for creating a category of urban lifestyle apparel for women. She later launched her namesake womenswear line, KLS by Kimora Lee Simmons.

Her television career includes starring in the reality series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane and Kimora: House of Fab, and serving as a judge on the first season of America's Next Top Model.

Born Kimora Lee Perkins on May 4, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri, she is of African-American and Japanese-Korean heritage. She is the author of the 2006 book, Fabulosity: What It Is and How to Get It.

Stephanie McMahon Levesque is an American businesswoman and retired professional wrestler, best known for her decades-long tenure in various roles within WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).

* Family Background: She is the daughter of former WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon and former WWE CEO Linda McMahon, making her a fourth-generation wrestling promoter as a member of the McMahon family. She is married to professional wrestling legend and current WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

* Executive and Corporate Career: McMahon held several high-ranking executive positions within WWE, including Chief Brand Officer (CBO). In 2022, following her father's initial retirement, she briefly served as the Chairwoman and co-CEO of WWE alongside Nick Khan before resigning in early 2023.

* On-Screen Role: She has been a prominent on-screen personality since 1999, frequently playing a villainous, powerful authority figure known as the "Billionaire Princess." She was a one-time WWF Women's Champion and was a key figure in major storylines like the McMahon-Helmsley Era with her husband, and later as part of The Authority.

* Other Activities: She has been involved in philanthropic efforts, notably as a co-founder of the pediatric cancer non-profit, Connor's Cure.

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Vanessa Marie Bryant is an American businesswoman and philanthropist who is the widow of American professional basketball player Kobe Bryant. With her husband, she founded the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation in 2007 to provide scholarships to minority college students worldwide. Bryant leads the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting child athletes who are in need. Following the death of her husband and daughter Gianna in a January 26, 2020, helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, Bryant filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, which was settled in 2023.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. After the group disbanded in 2006, she launched a highly successful solo career with albums like Dangerously in Love (2003), B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade (2016), Renaissance (2022), and Cowboy Carter (2024). Known for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and innovative music videos, she has won 32 Grammy Awards, making her the most awarded artist in Grammy history. Beyoncé has also starred in films such as Dreamgirls (2006) and The Lion King (2019), and she runs Parkwood Entertainment and the fashion line Ivy Park. She is married to rapper Jay-Z and has three children.

Kylie Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.

She first gained public recognition for appearing in the reality television series _Keeping Up with the Kardashians_ (2007–2021) alongside her family. She is the founder and owner of the successful cosmetics company, Kylie Cosmetics, which launched in 2015.

Jenner is also widely known for her significant presence on social media, where she has a massive following, particularly on platforms like Instagram, making her one of the most-followed people globally. She has been involved in various business ventures, including fashion and clothing lines. She is the youngest daughter of Kris and Caitlyn Jenner.

Tina Knowles-Lawson (born Celestine Ann Beyoncé) is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist.

She is widely known as the mother of singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles and the former wife of their manager, Mathew Knowles.

Tina Knowles' fashion career began by designing and creating costumes for the girl group Destiny's Child (which included her daughter, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland) in the early stages of their career. She later co-founded the popular fashion brands House of Deréon (named after her mother, Agnéz Deréon) and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles.

Beyond her business ventures, she is an active philanthropist, having co-founded the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth and the Survivor Foundation after Hurricane Katrina. She is also the Chairwoman of the BeyGOOD foundation. She is also a co-founder of the WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles.

She published her memoir, Matriarch, in 2024. She was married to Mathew Knowles from 1980 to 2011, and to actor Richard Lawson from 2015 to 2024. She is often referred to as a "Matriarch" and an influential figure in the careers of her daughters.

Fergie, whose full name is Stacy Ann Ferguson, is an American singer, rapper, and actress.

She initially rose to fame in the early 2000s as the sole female vocalist for the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, contributing significantly to their global success with hits like "Where Is the Love?" and "I Gotta Feeling."

In addition to her work with the group, she launched a highly successful solo career with her debut album, "The Dutchess" (2006), which spawned massive singles including "London Bridge," "Glamorous," and "Big Girls Don't Cry."

She is known for her versatile voice, often blending pop, R&B, and hip hop styles, and for her distinctive fashion sense.