11 brands and companies you didn't realize were owned by celebrities
- Some of your favorite websites, clothing brands, and beauty lines have famous names behind them.
- Flower Beauty is a cosmetic line from actress Drew Barrymore
- Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto are partial owners of Reddit.
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Although a number of brands, like Kylie Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics, are obviously linked to their star creators, others are more quietly owned by some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Here are popular brands that are surprisingly owned or founded by celebrities.
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Drake cofounded Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey.
Working with Brent Hocking, creator of Deleón tequila, Drake cofounded Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey, in 2016.
The musician's label sells "two, three and four-year Bourbon finished with a touch of decadence."
Kim Kardashian West was one of the original founders of ShoeDazzle.
In 2009, Kim Kardashian West was one of the founders of the subscription shoewear behemoth ShoeDazzle.
ShoeDazzle was bought by its competitor JustFab in 2013.
Jessica Alba founded The Honest Company.
Actress Jessica Alba created The Honest Company to provide more natural alternatives to products for children and families. The brand's products range from premium diapers to body lotions and bubble baths.
Will Smith is a big investor in the e-commerce website Fancy.
In 2013, actor Will Smith invested in Fancy, an e-commerce site known as "the Pinterest of fashion." Smith and other investors reportedly put $53 million into the shopping-focused website.
Jaden Smith cofounded Just Water with his famous parents.
Alongside his parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jaden Smith founded the eco-friendly company Just Water in 2015. The water brand's packaging is designed to help cut down on plastic pollution in the ocean.
In 2019, Just Water received a $100 million valuation, according to Fast Company.
Gina Rodriguez co-created the lingerie company Naja.
Partnering with investor and CEO Catalina Girald, actress Gina Rodriguez co-created Naja, a brand that uses ethical, environmentally-friendly production tactics to create lingerie.
Reese Witherspoon created the lifestyle line Draper James.
Draper James is a lifestyle line that's actually inspired by Reese Witherspoon's Southern roots.
The "Legally Blonde" actress created the brand, which features everything from apparel to home goods.
Ryan Reynolds owns a major percentage of Aviation Gin.
The "Deadpool" actor has appeared in a few ads for Aviation Gin, but you may not know that he plays a large role in the behind-the-scenes of the brand.
According to Forbes, Ryan Reynolds acquired a major percentage of Aviation Gin in 2018, making him a significant owner.
Drew Barrymore is the founder of Flower Beauty.
Actress Drew Barrymore created Flower Beauty, which launched exclusively with Walmart in 2013. The brand sells a range of cruelty-free products, from brushes to lip glosses.
Over the past few years, Flower Beauty has branched out to other major retailers and has become a cult favorite.
Tan France created the clothing line Kingdom and State.
Kingdom and State was founded by Tan France, fashion advisor of the Netflix reboot of "Queer Eye." The luxury fashion brand sells a range of items, including swimwear, dresses, and tops.
Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto are partial owners of Reddit.
According to Newsweek, musician Snoop Dogg and actor Jared Leto became major investors of the social platform back in 2014.
The two stars are now partial owners of the site, and their $50 million deal skyrocketed Reddit's value to $500 million.
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