Introduction
Everyone needs a side hustle, these days. Even celebrities!
The world of celebrity side jobs is not as glamorous as it seems. It can be difficult to find legitimate companies that will take on your business ventures and help them grow into something big. But in this day and age, where everyone’s trying to get ahead while working part time or full time gigs in their free time (or even during school), celebrities need all the help they can get! It’s no wonder they turn to their side businesses to make ends meet while maintaining their celebrity status it’s less risky than starting up a restaurant or becoming an actor/singer/model etcetera (although those things might still work out). So let’s take a look at 20 celebs who have found success outside of acting.
Everyone Needs A Side Hustle, These Days
Everyone needs a side hustle, these days. You’re probably thinking “Of course I do.” But for some people, it’s hard to find time in their busy schedules to work on their projects or interests.
Side hustles can be fun and creative and they can also be profitable if you’re willing to put in the work. If you don’t have much experience with freelancing or entrepreneurship yet but want to make some extra money while learning new skills along the way, consider picking up one of these unconventional careers:
We asked some celebrities whether they had a side hustle that they were proud of. Here’s what they had to say:
- Keanu Reeves: He has been involved with several companies since he was 16 years old! His first business was selling handmade hats out of his bedroom closet in New York City. Now he has franchises across the world selling cameras, video equipment, and other goods through his company Kaleidoscope Branding Incorporated (KBI).
- Angelina Jolie: The actress is known for her philanthropic work but she does have another part time job as an art dealer at Sotheby’s International Realty & Auction House where she helps others sell their works of art by setting up sales rooms at various locations around New York City every month.
Here’s what you need to know about celebrity side hustles:
Here are 20 Celebrities with Surprisingly Successful Side Jobs!
- Justin Timberlake:
- Jessica Alba:
- Drew Barrymore:
- Whoopi Goldberg:
- Martha Stewart:
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are also two stars who have launched businesses. They started an online clothing company called Katalyst Media in 2012, which has since expanded into other areas like video production and event management. Both celebrities have been featured on the cover of Forbes magazine several times over their careers (Kutcher’s first cover appearance was in 2008).
1. Justin Timberlake’s part owner of the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team
Justin Timberlake’s a part owner of the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team. He invested in them, not just as a celebrity fan but also as an investor, so he can have some control over their operations.
He also owns a small stake in the Tennessee Smokies baseball team and co owns the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team with Magic Johnson.
2. Jessica Alba Runs A Billion Dollar Baby Care Company
Jessica Alba’s company, The Honest Company, sells baby products, personal care products, and home goods. The Honest Company was founded in 2012 and has since expanded to over 20 countries and employs over 1,000 people.
The company is valued at 1.7 billion dollars thanks to its success on Amazon the largest online retailer in the world with more than $100 billion in annual sales which has been a major driver of growth for this start up.
3. Drew Barrymore Has Her Line Of Wine Called Barrymore Wines
Drew Barrymore has a line of wine called Barrymore Wines.
Barrymore Wines is a brand of wine made in California from grapes grown in California. The label features an image of Drew’s mother, Jill Ireland, who passed away before she could see her daughter’s success as an actress and director.
4. Whoopi Goldberg is a Partner in Whoopi & Maya
Whoopi Goldberg is a partner in Whoopi & Maya Medical Marijuana Products, which makes medical marijuana products for women who experience painful menstrual cramps.
Whoopi & Maya Medical Marijuana Products was founded by two doctors who saw the need for safer alternatives to traditional painkillers and other FDA approved treatments that have been known to cause some side effects. The company provides safe, natural options with no THC or psychoactive effects; it’s just CBD oil with no detectable levels of THC (the main ingredient found in marijuana).
5. Martha Stewart Has Her Cannabis Line
- Martha Stewart has her cannabis line called Martha Stewart CBD in partnership with a Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp.
According to Bloomberg, the line is sold through dispensaries and retails for $40 per gram.
You may be surprised to learn that not everyone who can sell an entire line of cannabis products qualifies as a “famous person” but that’s exactly what Martha Stewart does! She’s also one of the partners behind Whoopi & Maya Medical Marijuana Products, which makes medical marijuana products for women who experience painful menstrual cramps.
6. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have invested in more than 60 companies over the years including Airbnb, and Uber (and Kunis has also invested in Nasty Gal), as well as investing in their streaming service called A Plus that covers positive news from around the world. They also have their own entertainment company called Katalyst Media (which they sold to InterActiveCorp in 2015).
Conclusion
The list goes on, but we hope you’ve found some inspiration for your side hustle. It can be hard to start a business when you have no experience and limited resources, but with the right mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, you can turn your passion into something that makes money! We know it might seem like an impossible dream sometimes, but keep in mind that these celebrities achieved their success without taking on huge loans or investing all of their savings into a single venture. Instead, they took small steps like finding a way to make extra money through blogging or creating their brand of clothing (or even just selling products). All it takes is persistence!
