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Celebrities who run successful business ventures (15 images)

While some celebrities are content with the income they make from the careers that made them famous, others have chosen to expand their talents and interests into other business ventures. Check out the businesses where some celebrities are picking up extra cash.



Justin Timberlake
The Grammy winner has achieved success in several areas other than his music. Timberlake also earns income from his fashion label William Rast, his restaurant Southern Hospitality, and his tequila company Sauza 901. Above: Justin Timberlake performs at the 41st annual American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 24, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen
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Jessica Alba
The Fantastic Four actress is the head entrepreneur behind the billion-dollar corporation the Honest Company. The business sells child-care goods with eco-friendly standards. Above: Jessica Alba signs copies of her book 'The Honest Life' at Book Review in Huntington, New York on March 12, 2013. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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George Clooney
Clooney founded the Casamigos tequila brand with friend and Cindy Crawford's husband Rande Gerber. The tequila was originally made just for Clooney, Gerber and their closest friends, but then went public in 2013. Above: Actor George Clooney arrives at Tokyo International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on May 24, 2015. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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Jay-Z
Jay-Z has kept busy pursuing multiple other businesses outside of his music empire. The rapper is the founder of the Rocawear clothing line, the owner of the 40/40 Club, and part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets. Most recently, Beyonce's leading man purchased Tidal, a music-streaming service that features music from the likes of Taylor Swift, Nicky Minaj and Kanye West. Above: Jay-Z reacts after the Brooklyn Nets score a basket in the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls in game one of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Barclays Center in New York City on April 20, 2013. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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