7 surprising brands you didn’t know were owned by celebrities

Celebrities are mostly remembered for their craft rather than their businesses. But in this modern era, the narrative has shifted, businesses are being taken to the next level, and artists aren’t shying away from flaunting their entrepreneurial skills.

They’re many A-list celebrities that we know who own brands, including, Selena Gomez with Rare Beauty, Hailey Bieber with Rhode Beauty, Rihanna with Fenty Beauty, Kylie Jenner with Kylie Cosmetics. The list goes on.

But what about the brands owned by celebrities that we aren’t aware of? Here is a list of seven shocking brands you didn’t know were owned by celebrities:

George Clooney- Casamigos Tequila

Founded in 2013 by George Clooney, along with his friend Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman. Casamigos Tequila started as a personal beverage only for the founders and their friends, but it later became available to the public in January 2013. The brand was acquired by Diageo in 2017.

Bella Hadid- Kin Euphorics

The 28-year-old supermodel joined Kin Euphorics, a non-alcoholic tonic and wellness drink brand in 2021, per Business of Fashion. However, it is pertinent to mention that the brand itself was established by Saudi Arabia-raised Jen Batchelor in 2018.

Drake – Virginia Black Whiskey

Drake co-founded Virginia Black Whiskey in 2016 in collaboration with Los Angeles-based spirits expert Brent Hocking, who also founded DeLeón Tequila.

Beyoncé – 22 Days Nutrition

The queen of music industry, Beyoncé, teamed up with her trainer and life coach Marco Borges to create 22 Days Nutrition in 2013 after she and her husband Jay-Z announced a 22-day Vegan Challenge on social media, according to The New York Times.

Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto- Reddit

To everyone’s surprise, rapper Snoop Dogg and actor Jared Leto became major investors in Reddit back in 2014. The duo are now partial owners of the site, and their $50 million investment helped Reddit generate a whopping $500 million.

Gigi Hadid- Guest in Residence

Gigi Hadid launched Guest in Residence in September 2022, a luxury cashmere knitwear brand. According to the brand’s official website, it focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable cashmere pieces. The Vogue model has actively promoted her brand on her social media platforms and even mentioned it during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Kate Hudson- Fabletics

Fabletics, established in 2013, is a sportswear and healthy lifestyle brand. It offers a unique twist, as users can take a quiz on their website to receive personalised outfit recommendations or join the VIP program to get a new outfit every month, per Lifestyle Asia.

It is worth noting that these aforementioned celebrities have proven time and again that they’re not only focused on their artistic careers but are also thriving in the universe of business.