Celebrity SIDE HUSTLES

The Big Names That Are Even Bigger in Business

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From the Block to the Boardroom

JLo Beauty • $75 million

Sure, she’s an actress, a singer and a dancer — but Jennifer Lopez is also a total boss in the beauty biz.

In 2023, JLo Beauty, the skincare line she launched just two years earlier, raked in a healthy $75 million. The brand’s tagline, “Beauty has no expiration date,” isn’t simply a slick slogan — it’s a personal mission. “To me, ageless isn’t just a mindset; you can feel youthful at any age and feel great,” explained Lopez, 56. Her glow-up philosophy runs deeper than just good lighting. “Your skin is something that you have to show up with every single day,” she recently shared on the brand’s Instagram, responding to feedback that the products are pricey. “So, if there is a little bit of splurge in you, I would say do it on skincare.” Because if there’s anyone who proves that self-care can be a power move, it’s J.Lo. Words of Wisdom: “If you have a dream and you believe in something that you think people will respond to, follow that dream and build that thing. If it’s in your heart, then that’s the best investment you can make.”

Eyes on the Prize r.e.m. beauty • $84 million

She may be petite in stature, but Ariana Grande is big in the beauty world. The Wicked star, 32, launched her own cosmetics line, r.e.m. beauty, in 2021 with a range of vegan, cruelty-free products designed to inspire creativity and self-expression. While the brand takes its name from a track on her 2018 album