As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we highlight some of the female celebrities who have made a mark in the music industry and beyond with their diverse business ventures. Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande are among the most successful stars who have tried their hands at various business ventures outside of music.
Rihanna has made a fortune in the fashion and cosmetics industry, with Fenty clothing lines and Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty lingerie line, and Fenty Skin. She owns a 50% stake in the makeup brand, which is the source of the majority of her net worth, estimated at $1.4 billion, according to Forbes.
Selena Gomez’s career began as an actress and musician, but she has also worked as an executive producer on successful television projects, including 13 Reasons Why and Only Murders in the Building. She launched her makeup line, Rare Beauty, and co-founded the mental health media platform Wondermind, which led to the release of her personal album, My Mind & Me. Her net worth is estimated at $95 million, with Rare Beauty generating an eye-watering $60 million in 2021.
Lady Gaga’s creative endeavors go beyond her music career. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her acting role in American Horror Story: Hotel and won the Oscar for Best Original Song with her song “Shallow” from A Star Is Born. She launched her own vegan and cruelty-free makeup line, Haus Labs, which promotes kindness, bravery, and creativity.
Beyoncé’s music career began with Destiny’s Child and has since expanded to seven solo studio albums, five live albums, and three visual albums. She also founded a fitness program, 22 Days Nutrition, and introduced a fashionable line of leisurewear, Adidas x Ivy Park, that had an immediate impact on the fitness fashion industry.
Ariana Grande started in the beauty industry with her fragrance line and has since expanded to R.E.M Excellence, a makeup line that features various collections such as ultraviolet light and Goodnight & Go.
These female celebrities have made their mark in the music industry and beyond with their diverse business ventures. Their success demonstrates the potential for women to excel in multiple fields and inspire others to pursue their passions.
