All the Food and Beverage Companies with Celebrity Investors

Halle Berry, Zac Efron, Kris Jenner and more stars are getting a cut of the culinary world by investing in everything from bubbly beverages to healthy salad chains

01 of 09

Nina Dobrev × SmartSweets

Nina Dobrev Smart Sweets
Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev is no stranger to the drink world, considering her role as co-owner of Fresh Vine Wine with bestie Julianne Hough, but the Vampire Diaries star is now stepping into the snack world with SmartSweets.

"SmartSweets lets me enjoy candy daily, without the crazy amounts of sugar traditional candy has," the actress said in a statement about her partnership with the low-sugar candy brand. "As a fellow Canadian and female entrepreneur, I am honored to invest in SmartSweets and work with the team of incredible women behind one of my favorite products."

02 of 09

Halle Berry × Bev

Halle Berry x Bev
Halle Berry Instagram

In June, California-based Bev announced Halle Berry as a new investor in the company. The woman-founded brand is popular for its refreshing canned wine products.

03 of 09

Zac Efron × Kodiak

Zac Efron holding a spatula and smiling
Kodiak

Zac Efron is all for a well-balanced breakfast! In June, the Greatest Showman actor was announced as Kodiak's first-ever Chief Brand Officer. The company, known for its 100% whole grain products, was a natural fit for Efron.

"My fast-paced lifestyle requires the right food and a good amount of protein, which is why I love Kodiak's products," he said in a release.

04 of 09

Kris Jenner × Health Nut

POPULAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT CHAIN, HEALTH NUT NABS KRIS JENNER AS ITS FIRST INVESTOR
@Pierresnaps/Instagram

Fans of Keeping Up with the Kardashians can attest that the family loves Health Nut salads — but Kris Jenner took things to another level. In May, PEOPLE exclusively revealed that she signed on as the company's first investor. HN Holding LLC, which owns Health Nut restaurants in Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, and Manhattan Beach, California, announced the news that same month.

05 of 09

Drake × Dave's Hot Chicken

Drake investing in a hot chicken restaurant
Dave’s Hot Chicken

In September, the Grammy-winning artist was announced as a major investor in the Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken chain. Drake joins other big names who are also stakeholders at the brand, including Samuel L. Jackson and Red Sox chairman Tom Werner.

06 of 09

Leonardo DiCaprio × Champagne Telmont

Leonardo DiCaprio champagne
Champagne Telmont/Instagram

In February, the Academy Award-winning actor announced that he acquired a "significant" share of Telmont, a French champagne house that's over a century old. The company is known for being eco-friendly, which DiCaprio noted in his tweet announcing the news.

"From protecting biodiversity on its land, to using 100% renewable electricity, @maisontelmontis determined to radically lower its environmental footprint," he wrote. "Proud to join as an investor in Champagne Telmont."

07 of 09

Beyoncé × Lemon Perfect

Beyoncé; Lemon Perfect Hydrating Lemon Water
Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Lemon Perfect

The hydrating lemon water brand announced this spring that Beyoncé is their latest star investor.

"I don't typically enjoy drinks without added sugar, but Lemon Perfect is delicious," the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement. "It was an easy decision to invest in something that not only tastes great and is healthy, but also, and most importantly, allows choosing a healthier lifestyle to be affordable and accessible to everyone."

08 of 09

Kevin Hart × Beyond Meat

Kevin Hart for Beyond Meat
Beyond

The comedian is one of several celebrities to invest in the plant-based meat company. He became an investor in 2019 and joined Snoop Dogg, Liza Koshy, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Paul, Deandre Jordan and Jessica Chastain as star stakeholders in Beyond Meat. In June, Hart took his love of vegan food to another level by announcing he's opening a plant-based fast food restaurant in Los Angeles called Hart House.

09 of 09

Oprah Winfrey × True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen Winter Harvest Community Dinner featuring Oprah Winfrey - Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Pasadena, CA
True Food Kitchen

In 2018, True Food Kitchen announced Oprah Winfrey as a star investor. The fresh food-focused restaurant chain has multiple locations across 17 states around the country, while menu items boast "craveable foods that boost your mood."

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