Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to broadcast live on the New York Stock Exchange. She is the host of several well-known shows under her belt. Broadcasting veteran with more than two decades of experience in reporting about business and economy she played an integral role in the establishment of television channel CNBC as among the topmost within the economic and business segment. It is obvious that this lady is destined to become a journalist once she has completed her success in the field. However, as a young lady Maria was confused as to what career to pursue. In one day, she was going to sing, and then the next day, or an interior designer. Her interest was drawn by the thrilling world of journalism and didn't look back. The feisty lady is not just an excellent journalist but she is also an example for women who dream of making their mark in a dominant society. In addition to being one of "50 Faces of Decade" she was also the first female journalist to be inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. Along with being a columnist and author, Sheila is also one of fifty faces who shaped The Decade.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn was born in America and has worked professionally for 27 years. At the age of 27 she has performed as an active professional thespian. She first made an appearance on stage during an off-Broadway production of The Big Funk by John Patrick Shanley in 1990. The Perfect Tribute. A year later, her television debut was The Perfect Tribute. Her career launched when she was cast to play a role in the movie Basic Instinct. Then, in The Firm, she played the leading female character for the first time. She was cast opposite Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. Throughout the 1990s she worked alongside some of the most renowned names in the field, such as Gwyneth Paltrow as Sliding Doors, Hugh Grant in Mickey Blue Eyes and Julie Andrews in Relative Values. She was the role of Dr. Alex Blake on the famous international thriller Criminal Minds.