Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to live broadcast at the New York Stock Exchange. There are a variety of well-known programs under her belt. Veteran broadcaster with more than 20 years experience of writing about business and economics, she was instrumental in aiding CNBC to become one of the leading channels in business and the economy. It is obvious that she is bound to become a journalist following her career success. Maria had a difficult time picking a path she wanted to take as a woman. In the beginning, Maria wanted to be a singer. In the end, she chose to pursue interior design. After she learned about the thrills and excitement journalism offers, there was no turning back. Not only is she a great journalist, but an inspiration for women looking to make it in a society dominated by men. She was the first female journalist ever to be named as one of 50 Faces that Shaped the Decade. Also, she is an author and columnist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn, an American actor in film and television in theatre as well as film and television. A gifted thespian she is active in the professional world for the last 27 years. She began her career in 1990 in an off Broadway production of The Big Funk, by John Patrick Shanley. The Perfect Tribute was her first TV appearance within a year. Her biggest break in her career came about in 1992 when she played a supporting character in Basic Instinct. The Firm was the film where she became the leading lady for the first and only time. This was opposite Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and others. She worked in the 90s alongside some of the top actors in Hollywood, like Gwyneth Paltrow and Hugh Grant. She recently played Dr. Alex Blake in the internationally well-known crime procedural Criminal Minds.