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These celebs may be best known for their performances on the stage, court, or screen, but they have also invested in ventures outside the entertainment industry. Though many famous people sponsor food brands or appear in advertisements, these stars have taken it a step further by creating their own.
Many of these brands don't just offer delicious food, but have a message behind them as well. These celebrities aren't just focused on offering a quality product, but on giving consumers added benefits, like healthy eating and charitable donations.
Take a look at all the food brands you didn't realize were owned by celebrities.
Grammy winner Patti LaBelle owns Patti's Good Life, a line of baked goods. In her family, she's always been known for her baking.
Patti LaBelle.
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Reality star Bethenny Frankel founded Skinnygirl. It started as an alcohol brand, but now includes snacks, salad dressing, and popcorn.
Bethenny Frankel.
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"Sopranos" star Steve Schirripa also owns a pasta sauce company, Uncle Steve's Sauces.
Steve Schirripa attends Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce cooking demo.
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Jon Bon Jovi owns Bongiovi Pasta Sauces. Growing up, his dad was famous in his neighborhood for his homemade pasta sauce.
Matthew Bongiovi, John Francis Bongiovi Sr., Jon Bon Jovi, and Anthony Bongiovi pose at the Bongiovi Brand chef station.
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Organic baking brand Foodstirs was created by Sarah Michelle Gellar, after she was inspired by baking with her children.
Sarah Michelle Gellar attends the Gilt & Foodstirs Exclusive Cupcake Kit Celebration.
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Jennifer Garner co-owns a baby food company called Once Upon a Farm. It focuses on organic nutrition and local farming.
Jennifer Garner speaks onstage about Once Upon a Farm.
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Sugarpova is a candy brand created by tennis star Maria Sharapova, who loves sweets herself.
Maria Sharapova.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z teamed up with her trainer, Marco Borges, to create the 22 Days Nutrition Meal Planner.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
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Kristen Bell started the granola bar company, This Saves Lives. For each bar sold, food is donated to children in need.
Left to right, Ryan Devlin, Ravi Patel, Kristen Bell, Todd Grinnell, Troian Bellisario, and Patrick Adams.
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