Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo - the American television journalist and broadcaster who was one of the very first to broadcast live directly through the New York Stock Exchange - is renowned for several popular shows that have been extremely successful. Broadcasting veteran with more than 20 years of experience covering economics and business, she was instrumental in establishing the TV channel CNBC as being among the topmost in the business and economy segment. One can only conclude that this lady is destined to be a journalist after her career success. Maria had a difficult time picking a path she wanted to take as an adult woman. One day she would want to be a singer one day she would want to be and an interior designer. The thrill of journalism was too exciting for her to ignore. In addition to being an outstanding journalist she is an inspiring figure to young women who wish to achieve success in a world that is predominantly male. Hers was the first journalist from a female perspective to be selected in the list of 50 Faces which Shaped this Decade. In addition to being an author and columnist, Sheila is one of the 50 faces that shaped the Decade.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn (born Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn) is an American actor working on television, film as well as theater. She has been a professional actor for over 27 years. In 1990, she made her stage debut in an Off Broadway production of The Big Funk written by John Patrick Shanley. The Perfect Tribute was her first TV appearance one year later. In 1992, she received her breakthrough when she was cast in the movie Basic Instinct as a supporting role. The Firm was the film where she became the leading woman for the very first and only time. It was a film that featured Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and many others. The 1990s saw her professional career was a collaboration with Hollywood's top stars such as Gwyneth in Sliding doors, Hugh Grant Mickey Blue Eyes, and Julie Andrews Relative Values. She recently played Dr. Alex Blake in the internationally famous crime drama that is a police procedural Criminal Minds.