Successful Actors with Diverse Ventures: Beyond Acting

Many successful actors are not just confined to the silver screen; they have diverse business ventures that range from film production companies to owning restaurants, and product ranges. The world of acting has seen many talented individuals who have leveraged their success and fame to start their own companies and engage in various side hustles. This article explores some notable actors who have dipped their toes into the business world beyond acting.

Common Business Ventures of Actors

Actors and actresses often have multiple streams of income through their various business ventures. When one thinks of successful actors, one might immediately think of the incredible talent and hard work they put into their craft. However, many actors have also accomplished success in launching their own companies and building empires through their side businesses. These ventures often range from production companies to owning a piece of the business world in unexpected ways, such as through wineries, clothing lines, and even real estate.

Diversified Business Ventures by Notable Actors

Here are some of the notable actors who have diversified their careers and started their own production companies, as well as their non-film industry ventures:

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd ventured into the world of winemaking by establishing his own winery, Dan Aykroyd Wines.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba took the world by storm with The Honest Company, a brand that focuses on children and family products that are safe and natural.

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas's venture into the business world includes the establishment of a winery called Anta Banderas.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore has already produced and starred in many successful films, but has also established herself in the film industry as Flower Films and ventured into the world of winemaking with Carmel Road.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett’s production company, Excellent Cadaver, has been involved in several noteworthy films.

George Clooney

George Clooney has two distinct business ventures: he produces films through Smokehouse Pictures and has a signature tequila brand called Casamigos Tequila.

Glenn Close

Glenn Close’s production company, Trillium Productions Inc., has produced several successful films over the years.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper is known for co-founding Joint Effort, a production company, and also has a film production company called Five Points Productions.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner does not limit himself to acting alone; he also established Tree House Films and has a company called Ocean Therapy Solutions, which focuses on oil-water separation technology.

Tom Cruise

In addition to his acting career, Tom Cruise has founding his own production company, Cruise/Wagner Productions.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon is a double threat as a producer through LivePlanet and a film production company called Pearl Street Films.

Jonny Depp

Jonny Depp, known for his acting roles, also ventures into the business world by founding Infinitum Nihil and co-owning a restaurant, Man Ray, and a vineyard.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to the business world through his production company, Appian Way Productions.

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. established his company, Team Downey, which produces films.

Clint Eastwood

Known for his acting, Clint Eastwood has also ventured into production through his company, Malpaso Productions.

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez, known for his acting roles, also co-founded Casa Dumetz, a wine range.

Will Farrell

Will Farrell is a funny man both on and off-screen; he created Funny or Die, a platform for film, television, and online content.

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman has established Revelations Entertainment, and is known for his ventures into online distribution through ClickStar.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling owns the chic restaurant, Tagine.

Kate Hudson

A style icon and actress, Kate Hudson owns Fabletics, a brand that specializes in sportswear and lifestyle products.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is not only a film star with a successful production company, Plan B Entertainment, but is also involved in the world of wine through his Rose wine with Angelina Jolie.

Natalie Portman

With her own production company, Handsome Charlie Films, Natalie Portman is continuing her journey in the world of films and entrepreneurship.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie has also established her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.

Will Smith

Will Smith, known for his acting, has diversified his business interests through Overlook Entertainment and also has a real estate venture, Treyball Development, with focus on property investments.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron has created her own production company, Denver and Delilah Productions.

Mark Wahlberg

Alongside his acting career, Mark Wahlberg owns the highly successful fast-food chain, Wahlburgers.

Denzel Washington

Another name that stands out is Denzel Washington, known for his production company, Mundy Lane Entertainment.

Reese Witherspoon

Movie stars often have ventures beyond the screen, and Reese Witherspoon’s business journey is notable through her fashion company, Draper Janes.