17 companies you didn't know were owned by celebrities

The "Fantastic Four" actress founded The Honest Co. in an effort to develop safe, natural products for children and families, such as premium diapers and toothpaste.

In August 2015 it raised $100 million at a $1.7 billion valuation.

However, in September 2015 the company faced a lawsuit that claimed the products were "deceptively and misleadingly labeled," adding that they are marketed as "natural" but in fact contain "unnatural ingredients."

The company also came under fire when customers took complaints over the brand's sunscreen online after being burnt following use of the product.

In a statement released to Business Insider, Alba said: "The allegations against us are baseless and without merit. We strongly stand behind our products and the responsibility we have to our consumers. We are steadfast in our commitment to transparency and openness.

"I know my children, Honor and Haven, are growing up in a safer home because of our products."

Beyonce is a partner in 22 Days Nutrition alongside her trainer and life coach Marco Borges.

The company, which provides a vegan meal delivery service and sells protein bars, powders, and nutrition guides, is based on the idea that it takes 21 days to break a habit.

The concept began in 2013 when Beyonce and Jay Z announced on social media that they would be completing a 22 Day Vegan Challenge, inspiring others to adopt plant-based eating.

The eating plan is often referred to as "The Beyonce Diet."

The Boston-born Wahlberger brothers, Mark, Donnie, and Paul, founded a gourmet burger chain called Wahlburgers based in their hometown.

While Mark and Donnie are known for acting and singing, Paul is a trained chef who has long been in the restaurant industry.

The restaurants boast a full bar with craft beer, wine, and liquor, and menu items such as the O.F.D — a half-pound beef burger with house-made tomato jam, bacon, Swiss cheese, and sautéed mushrooms.

In March of this year, the chain signed agreements with five franchise groups to open 30 new restaurants in seven states. It also has a location in Toronto, Canada.

Ryan Gosling opened the Moroccan Tagine Restaurant in Beverly Hills in 2004 alongside his friend and head chef, Ben, who has shared his cooking with Gosling, and co-worker Chris Angulo.

According to the restaurant's website, Gosling claimed that Ben's cooking was "the food I want to eat for the rest of my life." It has a 4.4 food rating according to the Zagat guide.

American singer and controversial media personality Marilyn Manson is also the owner of absinthe brand Mansinthe.

The label artwork is a self-portrait watercolour painting done by Manson titled "When I Get Old."

While the drink matches his scandalous personality, it had good reception – it was even the Gold Medal Winner at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirit Competition.

An international tennis superstar may seem like the last person on earth to launch a line of premium gummy candies, but this is exactly what Maria Sharapova did.

The Sugarpova candy business owned by Sharapova, who claims to have a sweet tooth, now sells apparel alongside candy, and is launching a line of Sugarpova Premium Chocolates in 2017.

It seems success in the music industry isn't enough for hip hop artist Drake – in September he launched Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey, a collaboration with L.A.-based spirits maker Brent Hocking.

The LCBO, the liquor retailer in Drake's home province of Ontario, Canada, sold 1,779 bottles on the day of the launch.

Global music phenomenon Jay Z is the owner of Armand de Brignac, also known as "Ace of Spades" because of its logo, produced by the Cattier Champagne house.

While he only bought the company in 2004, it's believed that he has had a financial stake in – and love of – the Champagne, sold in metallic metal bottles, since it was re-introduced to the market in 2006.

Drew Barrymore partnered with Carmel Road winemaker Kris Kato to create an offering of Barrymore Wines.

"I am passionate about wine. There is so much to discover and experience and my travels help me do that," Barrymore says on the brand's website.

Alcohol brands appear to be the way forward for celebrities looking to start a business.

In 2007, P. Diddy formed a deal with drinks giant Diageo to develop their premium Ciroc vodka brand for a 50/50 share of the profits.

Diageo reported in July this year that sales of its reserve brands in the UK were up by 26% partly driven by Ciroc.

Comedy video website Funny or Die likely pops up in your social media news feeds, but did you know it is partly the brain child of funny man Will Ferrell?

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy, all of film production company Gary Sanchez Productions, joined up with the Silicon Valley team to come up with the concept, which allows celebrities, established and up-and-coming comedians, or regular users, to post videos they find funny, all of which are up for vote. If they don't receive votes, they die.

Often admired for her toned physique, actress Kate Hudson is also the co-founder of sportswear and healthy lifestyle brand Fabletics.

Launched in 2013, users of the website can take a quiz to then receive personalised outfit recommendations, or join the VIP programme to get an outfit every month.

According to Forbes, Fabletics grew to a $250 million business in three years.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may not have worked as a couple, but they did produce the award-winning Château Miraval rosé wine..

The pair bought Château Miraval in Provence in 2008 for a reported 40 million euros. They even got married on the estate in August 2014.

While it was believed that Pitt was more involved in the winemaking process than Jolie, in October, the couple announced they would be selling Miraval following their split.

Alongside ITB Worldwide CEO Emma Grede, Khloe Kardashian launched Good American denim in October this year.

The brand claims the launch was the biggest denim launch in apparel history, hitting over a million dollars in sales on the first day of its release.

"We’ve created a product that works on a girl who’s size 00 and looks equally great in a size 24," Kardashian said in a press release.

"I’m so happy with the success we have had in the last month, but we have so far to go. This is only the beginning."

In 2010, Costner claimed he had the "dream machine" that could separate oil from water, saving the Gulf of Mexico from the oil spill disaster.

BP signed a contract with Costner's company, Ocean Therapy Solutions, for 32 units of the machine, costing $16m (£10m), though it was later revealed that the machines had failed their initial field tests.

Pursed by Bear is a range of wines from actor and grape-lover Kyle MacLachlan, in collaboration with Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington.

It launched with a Cabernet Sauvignon in 2005 and has limited production.