celebrities, of course, tend to make money from whatever they’re known for, but once they make it in one Business, they tend to try to go after others. One common side gig happens to be coming up with and promoting their own alcohol Brand.
This can be a smart way for celebrities to cash in on their “brand.” Those who are known for their expensive taste have gotten into the wine business. Those who are known for their figures have created brands that are low in calories. And those who are known for their crazy parties, use their alcohol brand as a way to get the party started.
Some celebrities are very serious about their alcohol brand, while others are more low-key. So it’s possible that you’ve tried a celebrity’s brand without knowing it. So which celebrities have gotten into the business? Here are 25 celebrities who have their own alcohol brands.
1. Bethenny Frankel — Skinnygirl Margaritas
TV Personality, Bethenny Frankel hosts Arizona Beverages SkinnyGirl Sparklers | Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Many reality stars hope to gain fame in order to hawk products to their fans. The Real Housewives of New York star was able to achieve this and so much more with Skinnygirl. She created the brand, which became so successful that she sold it in 2011 to the liquor conglomerate Beam Suntory.
Frankel is still very much involved with the brand after the $20 million sale. The brand itself has expanded past alcohol to Skinnygirl meals, snacks, and more. Her success is what every celebrity hopes for when it comes to making a strong and successful brand.
2. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt — Miraval Rosé
Left: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie | Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images, Right: Miraval | Miraval
It’ll be interesting to see if the divorcing couple will continue to co-own this brand. But for now, they own Miraval Rosé together. It’s a pretty strong brand too! According to Decanter, the first 1,000 cases sold out within hours in 2013. It is Pitt who is reportedly more involved with the business.
3. Justin Timberlake — Sauza 901
Left: Justin Timberlake | Larry Busacca/Getty Images, Right: Sauza 901 Tequila | Theo Wargo/Getty Images
The singer decided to come up with his own tequila by partnering up with Sauza Liquors. It is named after the area code of his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The tequila has been well-reviewed. It is also advertised as being able to be served without the need of a chaser, including a lime to cut the flavor.
4. George Clooney — Casamigos Tequila
Left: George Clooney | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Right: Casamigos Tequila | Joe Scarnici/Getty Images
The two-time Oscar winner also has a side gig. The idea for his liquor brand came from a friend while they were drinking in Mexico. The name “Casamigos” means “house of friends,” which is fitting given the backstory. At first, the tequila was only meant for the actor and his friends, but his business partner, Rande Gerber said that was later changed.
5. Drew Barrymore — Barrymore Wines
Drew Barrymore and winemaker, Kris Kato | Images Courtesy of Barrymore Wines
The actress has been in the acting game for a long time, but she branched out to wine and has strong opinions about it. “I like easy-drinking wines,” she told PopSugar. “What I don’t like is when easy-drinking wines are written off as [having] lack of complexity or made without TLC.” Her brand, Barrymore Wines has a pinot noir, rosé, and a pinot grigio.
6. Marilyn Manson — Mansinthe
Marilyn Manson | The Nachtkabarett
The rock star definitely has a strong brand, which typically includes all that is creepy. So of course, when he came up with his own alcohol brand it had to be green and strong. His liquor is absinthe, called Mansinthe. It is produced in Switzerland and distilled from herbs. The green color is actually natural.
7. Pharrell Williams — Qream With A Q
Left: Pharrell Williams | Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images, Right: Qream | Flair Display
Not very celebrity business venture ends up becoming successful. The singer created the Qream liqueur, which was marketed to women. However, his relationship with his business partner went so awry, that he ended up suing for $5 million. Williams claimed that his partner didn’t produce or distribute the product as promised. The liqueur is no longer available.
8. Fergie — Ferguson Crest
Fergie and sister Dana Ferguson | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
It kind of makes sense for Fergie to get into some kind of wine or food business due to her song, “Fergilacious.” However, she went a different way when it came to the product’s name. The company is actually a family business and the wine has her family’s crest on it. She explains this on the company’s website.
9. Bruce Willis — Sobieski
Bruce Willis | Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
The action star had a deal to be the spokesperson for the brand, Sobieski in exchange for a small stake in the company that would have been worth $26.1 million, according to Business Insider. However, the deal went awry when the stock declined, so the company could no longer pay Bruce Willis back.
10. Danny DeVito — Danny Devito’s Premium Limoncello
Danny DeVito | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
After the actor appeared drunk on The View he was the victim of many pranks. “After that, all of my friends would send me cases of limoncello,” he said according to TV Guide. “Wherever I went, people would say, ‘Hey Danny, you want a limoncello?’”
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