You see celebrities everywhere, not just on screen, but also launching brands and making big business moves. What you might not realize is how strategically they're leveraging their fame to build empires far beyond their original careers.
Oprah Winfrey's recent fashion-related news highlights a growing trend: celebrities aren't just endorsing products; they're becoming serious entrepreneurs.
Oprah's involvement with WeightWatchers, where she was a major shareholder and board member, recently saw her step down and donate her shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.