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Celebrities may be best known for their albums or roles in movies, but many use the platform that comes with fame to do a whole lot of good. Some celebrities start businesses, while others focus on giving back to charity. In any case, it's no surprise that most people have a favorite celebrity whom they look up to. Business News Daily asked entrepreneurs to share their famous role models. From singers and authors to actors, athletes and reality TV stars, here are 5 celebrities entrepreneurs
find inspiring.
Leonardo DiCaprio
"[Leonardo DiCaprio is] a great actor, and front-line fighter for our environment. He hasn't sold out for "rom-coms" and does movies I enjoy through captivating performances. Leo inspires me as a business owner to not succumb to the standards of the industry — the Oscars [for example] — and write your own story, and that the best stories come from those who do good.
Angelina Jolie
"I am inspired by Angelina Jolie. When I look at her, she exemplifies what good should come of fame. She takes issues that are important to humankind and she uses her influence with the media to shed light on the issues and talk about them. She seems to care deeply about our human race. She has accomplished great things in her work with the United Nations speaking on the behalf of refugees and children of Third World countries that have no voice in those forums."
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
"Of all the celebrities out there, I'm most impressed by Dwayne Johnson. This might seem like an odd choice for someone in the makeup business but his clear devotion to appreciating his fans is an inspiration for anyone that runs a business with a focus on customer service and satisfaction. He is always posting on Instagram how grateful he is for his fans while showing the work and long hours that go into producing the movies and TV shows that make us love him. It is a kind of authenticity that doesn't sugarcoat how tough it is to succeed but how very worth it it is to go the extra mile to connect people to both the work and the outcome
Bethenny Frankel
"My inspirational celebrity is Bethenny Frankel. She worked her ass off to create a product and ultimately an entire lifestyle brand out of next to nothing. She finds voids in the market, supports women and puts her time and effort into projects and people she is passionate about. She shoots it straight, and I find her honesty refreshing.
J.K. Rowling
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"As a writer, I am inspired by J.K. Rowling. She was rejected 12 times by different publishers before a small publishing house finally accepted her manuscript. She went from poverty to extreme wealth by following her passion, believing in her dream, and refusing to give up. At the same time, she created a magical reading experience for children around the world."
