9 Celebrities Turned Successful Entrepreneurs

5. Jessica Alba (Estimated net worth: $340 million)

Jessica Marie Alba is one of the most beautiful stars in Hollywood. From her TV success in “Dark Angel” to her movie roles in “Sin City” and “Fantastic Four” franchise, the actress has been a consistent fan favorite and darling of the press. Alba has been a mainstay in the sexiest and hottest lists of different magazines such as FHM, Playboy, and GQ. She ranked #1 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list back in 2001 and has been on that list consistently up to 2014. Men’s Health named her as one of the 100 Hottest Women of All-Time while People named her as one of 2012’s Most Beautiful At Every Age.

But there’s more to this pretty face than what most people know. Alba owns the very successful startup The Honest Company, which is currently valued at $1 billion. Forbes estimates her wealth at $340 million. She even became the cover of Forbes’ Self-Made Women’s Issue in 2015. It all started with an allergic reaction to a laundry detergent that prompted Alba to put up a company that offers non-toxic, and child-friendly products. Some of them are organic beeswax sunscreens, vegan-leather diaper bags, organic premium formula milk, Immunity Plus vitamins, and more! For a mom like Alba, safety sells. Her company ensures that consumers are getting the safest and best products in the market. And this translates to millions in sales.

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