Whether you aspire to be an actor or musician, getting the shot at a big break is hard enough. But managing to make a career outside of what you were already famous for? Now that’s an art. Here are 25 celebs that made it big beyond music, movies, and TV:
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To start, Kylie Jenner is always hustling between takes on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. From the viral lip kits at Kylie Cosmetics to her newly launched KHY clothing line, she’s got her name in the game almost everywhere — even the alcohol industry with the release of the canned cocktail Sprinter.
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Lady Gaga conquered music, movies, and TV, so it’s no wonder she also found success with the launch of her cosmetics company, Haus Labs.
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Shay Mitchell elevated everyday travel essentials when she founded BÉIS in 2018. Two years later, she teamed with Kelli Adams, Noah Gray, and Max Dworin to create Onda, a tequila seltzer brand.
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker has made a name for herself in the lifestyle and wellness world thanks to introducing us all to Poosh and Lemme.
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Kim Kardashian constantly challenges herself to take her career to the next level, but one of her biggest successes has been the launch of the shapewear and loungewear brand SKIMS with co-founders Emma and Jens Grede.
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Kate Hudson put her focus on activewear when Fabletics was introduced to fitness enthusiasts in 2013.
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In 2013, George Clooney founded the tequila brand Casamigos with his longtime friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman before selling the company in 2017.
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Jessica Alba made a splash in the baby and beauty industries when she founded The Honest Company in 2012.
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Elton John created an exclusive eyewear line inspired by the most prolific periods in his life and music career.
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If you love mac and cheese, Gal Gadot’s Goodles might be on your grocery list next time you hit the store. She’s a co-founding partner of the brand, offering a variety of flavors and gluten-free options.
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In 1999, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker launched his clothing and accessories line, Famous Stars & Straps. He later launched Barker Wellness Co., offering a diverse collection of organic and vegan CBD products.
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Between co-founding Seven Bucks Productions and ZOA Energy, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t afraid to tackle any industry (and these are only a couple he’s involved with!).
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When Pete Wentz isn’t rocking out with Fall Out Boy, you’ll probably find him working on Clandestine Industries. Originally founded in 2005, he relaunched the clothing company in 2023.
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Paramore lead singer Haley Williams is all about edgy, bold hair. So, it only made sense when she launched the Good Dye Young with her hair styling and makeup artist, Brian O’Connor. It’s a vegan and cruelty-free hair color line offering the brightest colors you could ever think of.
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Boring nails are a thing of the past thanks to Machine Gun Kelly’s vegan and cruelty-free polish line, UN/DN LAQR.
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Gabe Saporta might be best known for his musical talents in Midtown and Cobra Starship, but he’s now making his way into the men’s skincare industry with the launch of Brotege.
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From the gourmet cocktails at Betty Booze to the non-alcoholic sparkling beverages at Betty Buzz, Blake Lively gave us everything we needed for happy hour at home.
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In 2016, Khloé Kardashian co-founded Good American with Emma Grede. The clothing company is female-driven, offering stylish pieces for every body type.
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Gwyneth Paltrow became a staple figure in the lifestyle and wellness community when she founded Goop in 2008.
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Kendall Jenner is a model by day, and owner of 818 Tequila by night. She originally debuted the brand anonymously and won the 2020 World’s Best Reposado title, only revealing her true identity as the company’s owner a year later.
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From serving as F45’s chief brand officer to co-owning the restaurant chain Wahlburgers, Mark Wahlberg knows how to keep himself busy (and hustling!).
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