Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

The first person to broadcast live from the floors of the New York Stock Exchange Maria Bartiromo is an internationally acclaimed American television journalist, with several highly popular shows to her credit. A broadcasting veteran with over two decades of experience in writing about economics and business she played a pivotal role in the establishment of television channel CNBC as one of top-rated within the economic and business segment. Her highly successful journalistic career is a proof that this woman was meant to be in the field. Maria had a difficult time choosing which career path to pursue as an adult woman. At first, she would have liked to sing. In the end, she chose to pursue interior design. Her interest was drawn by the exciting world of journalism and never looked at a different direction. She is not only a great journalist however she serves as an inspiration for women looking to pursue a career in an industry which is predominantly male-dominated. Alongside being a part of "50 Faces of Decade" she was the very first female journalist to be inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. Also, she is an author and a columnist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn, an American actor in film and television and theatre. From the age 27 she has been professional active as a thespian. Her first stage appearance was in 1990, when she performed an Off Broadway production of The Big Funk directed by John Patrick Shanley. The Perfect Tribute was her first role on TV within a year. In 1992, she got her first role as an actor supporting the character the movie Basic Instinct. This marked the beginning of her successful profession. The Firm marked her first role as a female leading actor, playing opposite Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. The 90s saw her working with many top actors in Hollywood, including Gwyneth paltrow and Hugh Grant. In the hit international police procedural Crime Minds the character of Dr. Alex Blake was recently played by her.