Businesswomen from United States

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    • Ariana Madix
       Occupation: Actress

      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.

      Ariana Madix Instagram: 2.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 237K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Ashley Olsen
       Occupation: Former Actress

      Ashley Olsen is an American actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman, born on June 13, 1986, in Sherman Oaks, California. She gained fame as a child star alongside her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner on the television series Full House from 1987 to 1995. Beyond acting, Ashley co-founded the high-fashion brand The Row and the more accessible brand Elizabeth and James, earning recognition in the fashion industry for her minimalist and sophisticated style. She has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts and remains a prominent figure in fashion and popular culture.

      Ashley Olsen Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Beyoncé
       Occupation: Singer

      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.

      Beyoncé Instagram: 309M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 56M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 28.5M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 6.7M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Drew Barrymore
       Occupation: Actress

      Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, director, author, and talk show host.

      She is known for her roles in films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Charlie's Angels, The Wedding Singer, and 50 First Dates. She is also the host of the daytime talk show The Drew Barrymore Show. She comes from a famous acting family and began her career as a child star.

      Drew Barrymore Instagram: 18.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 10M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 8M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Eva Longoria
       Occupation: Actress

      Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón is an American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. After several guest roles on television, she became recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (2001–2003). Her breakthrough role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) netted her two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. She has appeared in the films The Sentinel (2006), Over Her Dead Body (2008), For Greater Glory (2012), Frontera (2014), Lowriders (2016), and Overboard (2018), winning an Imagen Award for the latter. She guest-starred on the Hulu mystery comedy-drama series Only Murders in the Building (2024), earning her a third Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

      Eva Longoria Instagram: 10.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 6.4M Followers / Subscribers X: 6M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Fergie
       Occupation: Singer

      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.

      Fergie Facebook: 9.4M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 4.7M Followers / Subscribers X: 3.2M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 3.2M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Gwyneth Paltrow
       Occupation: Actress

      Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman. The daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading lady appearing in primarily mid-budget and period films during the 1990s and early 2000s, before transitioning to blockbusters and franchises. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

      Gwyneth Paltrow Instagram: 9.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 3.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 2.4M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Hailey Bieber
       Occupation: Creative Director

      Hailey Rhode Bieber is an American model, socialite, creative director and businesswoman. She is the founder and chief creative officer of skin care brand Rhode, and has featured in campaigns for Guess, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger.

      Hailey Bieber Instagram: 55.7M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 16.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 4.2M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 2.6M Followers / Subscribers
    • Hilary Duff
       Occupation: Actress

      Hilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and producer. She was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas. She first gained fame in the early 2000s for her role as Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel series of the same name, which made her a teen idol. Alongside acting, she launched a successful music career with pop albums such as Metamorphosis and Hilary Duff. Over the years, she has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including A Cinderella Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Younger. Duff is also a businesswoman, author, and mother, known for maintaining a positive public image and evolving successfully from a child star into a respected adult entertainer.

      Hilary Duff Instagram: 27M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 12M Followers / Subscribers X: 4M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.3M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Ivanka Trump
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      Ivanka Trump, born Ivanka Marie Trump on October 30, 1981, is an American businesswoman, author, and former government official. The eldest daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump, she grew up in a high-profile real estate family in New York City. Ivanka attended the Choate Rosemary Hall boarding school and later graduated cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in economics in 2004.

      She joined the family business, The Trump Organization, in 2005, rising to executive vice president and playing a key role in expanding its real estate, hotel, and golf course portfolios. Ivanka launched her own fashion brand, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, in 2007, followed by a clothing and accessories line in 2012, which emphasized affordable luxury for professional women. The brand faced criticism for labor practices and was discontinued in 2018 amid ethical concerns related to her White House role.

      During her father's 2016 presidential campaign, Ivanka emerged as a prominent advisor and surrogate, delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention that highlighted her support for women's economic empowerment. In March 2017, she was appointed as an unpaid advisor to the president, later becoming the first daughter to receive an office in the White House. Her portfolio focused on workforce development, economic opportunities for women, and family leave policies. She authored the book The Trump Card: Taking Charge for the Woman in Charge (2009), a business advice memoir.

      Ivanka left the White House in 2021 after her father's term ended. Since then, she has largely stepped back from public life, residing in Miami, Florida, with her husband, Jared Kushner, a real estate developer and fellow former advisor, and their three children: Arabella (born 2011), Joseph (born 2013), and Theodore (born 2016). The couple married in 2009 in a high-society Bedminster, New Jersey, ceremony. Ivanka has converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2009 to align with her husband's faith.

      As of late 2025, Ivanka has distanced herself from politics, declining to join her father's 2024 campaign or potential future endeavors, instead focusing on family, philanthropy, and low-profile business interests. She remains a polarizing figure, admired by some for her poise and entrepreneurial spirit, while criticized by others for her privilege and perceived conflicts of interest during her White House tenure. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches with a signature blonde bob, she is often described as a modern embodiment of the "Trump brand"—polished, ambitious, and unapologetically glamorous.

      Ivanka Trump X: 11.3M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 8.7M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 7.1M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Jada Pinkett Smith
       Occupation: Actress

      Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, businesswoman, and talk show host.

      She began her career in the early 1990s, with a big break on the sitcom A Different World, and went on to star in films such as Menace II Society, The Nutty Professor, Set It Off, Scream 2, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, and the Madagascar animated film franchise (voicing Gloria the Hippo). She also had starring roles on television in the series Hawthorne and Gotham.

      In addition to acting, she was the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Wicked Wisdom. She is a co-host of the popular multi-generational talk show, Red Table Talk, for which she has won a Daytime Emmy Award. She has also worked as a producer, notably for the Broadway musical Fela! and through the company Westbrook, which she co-founded with her husband, Will Smith. She has two children, Jaden and Willow Smith.

      Jada Pinkett Smith Facebook: 13M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 10.6M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.6M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.4M Followers / Subscribers
    • Jennifer Lopez
       Occupation: Singer

      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.

      Jennifer Lopez Instagram: 247M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 60M Followers / Subscribers X: 40.8M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Jessica Alba
       Occupation: Actress

      Jessica Alba is an American actress, businesswoman, and entrepreneur born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California. She rose to fame in the early 2000s starring as Max Guevara in the TV series Dark Angel and later appeared in films like Honey, Fantastic Four, Sin City, and Good Luck Chuck. She co-founded The Honest Company in 2011, focusing on eco-friendly baby, personal care, and household products. Alba is of Mexican and European descent, has dark brown hair and eyes, and is known for her advocacy in health, wellness, and environmental issues. She is married to producer Cash Warren and has three children.

      Jessica Alba Instagram: 21.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 10M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 9.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 7.9M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Kate Walsh
       Occupation: Actress

      Kate Walsh is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her prominent role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (2005–2012, 2021–2023) and its spin-off, Private Practice (2007–2013).

      Her other notable television roles include Nicki Fifer on The Drew Carey Show, Olivia Baker on the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why, and The Handler in the Netflix superhero series The Umbrella Academy. She also played Madeline Wheeler in the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

      Beyond acting, she is an entrepreneur, having founded the beauty and lifestyle company Boyfriend LLC. She is also involved in various forms of activism, particularly concerning women's rights and ocean conservation.

      Kate Walsh Instagram: 4.2M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 2.1M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.9M Followers / Subscribers X: 900.5K Followers / Subscribers
    • Kimora Lee Simmons
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      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.

      Kimora Lee Simmons Instagram: 2.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Kylie Jenner
       Occupation: Media Personality

      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.

      Kylie Jenner Instagram: 392M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 59.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 39M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 31M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Lindsay Lohan
       Occupation: Actress

      Lindsay Dee Lohan is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. Her career has been characterized by success as a child actress in the 1990s and early 2000s, brief mainstream Hollywood recognition in the mid-2000s, personal and legal issues in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and a resurgence in the late 2010s. Lohan's accolades include three MTV Movie & TV Awards, in addition to nominations for three Critics' Choice Movie Awards, a Saturn Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list from 2004 to 2005.

      Lindsay Lohan Instagram: 16.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 7.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Mary-Kate Olsen
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      Mary-Kate Olsen is an American actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman. She gained fame as a child alongside her twin sister, Ashley Olsen, starring in the television series Full House and in numerous films. Over time, she transitioned from acting to the fashion industry, co-founding luxury fashion brands and earning recognition for her influence in style and design. She is known for her distinctive personal style, often featuring high-fashion and minimalist aesthetics, and has been a prominent figure in both entertainment and fashion circles.

      Mary-Kate Olsen Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • NeNe Leakes
       Occupation: Television Personality

      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.

      NeNe Leakes Instagram: 4.4M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 3.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.8M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 67K Followers / Subscribers

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    • Phoebe Cates
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      Phoebe Cates is an American businesswoman and former actress and model. She was born on July 16, 1963, in New York City.

      She is known for her roles in films aimed at teenage audiences, most notably:

      Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), where she played Linda Barrett.

      The Gremlins franchise (1984 and 1990), where she played Kate Beringer.

      Drop Dead Fred (1991).

      Princess Caraboo (1994).

      She began her career as a model and later transitioned to acting. After retiring from acting in the mid-1990s to focus on raising her children, she made a brief return in the 2001 film The Anniversary Party. In 2005, she founded her own boutique called Blue Tree. She is married to actor Kevin Kline.

      Phoebe Cates Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Rasheeda
       Occupation: Rapper

      Rasheeda (born Rasheeda Buckner-Frost) is an American rapper, reality television personality, and businesswoman from Atlanta, Georgia.

      She first gained attention in the early 2000s for her music career, having started out as a member of the hip-hop trio Da Kaperz before launching a solo career. Known for her Southern hip-hop/crunk style, she has been dubbed the "Queen of Crunk" and released several albums including Dirty South (2001) and GA Peach (2006), which featured the popular single "My Bubble Gum."

      Rasheeda became widely known as a television personality for her main role on the VH1 reality series, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, which premiered in 2012 and documents her professional and personal life, particularly her marriage to Kirk Frost.

      Beyond entertainment, she is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of the fashion and accessory brand Pressed Boutique, and also has a makeup line.

      Rasheeda Instagram: 12.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 2.9M Followers / Subscribers X: 1M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 645.1K Followers / Subscribers

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    • Stephanie McMahon
       Occupation: Former Wrestler

      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.

      Would you like to know more about her on-screen career or her executive business roles?

      Stephanie McMahon X: 3.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 2.6M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Tina Knowles
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      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.

      Tina Knowles Instagram: 4.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Vanessa Bryant
       Occupation: Businesswoman

      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.

      Vanessa Bryant Instagram: 15.6M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
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