Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo - the American television journalist and broadcaster who was among the very first to broadcast live directly from the New York Stock Exchange - is renowned for several of her extremely successful programs. With more than twenty years of experience in the field of journalism, Maria Bartiromo was instrumental in establishing the television channel CNBC as one of the tops in business and economic reporting. It's easy to recognize that her highly successful career being a reporter was meant specifically for women. However, as a young lady Maria was unsure of which career path to choose. Her dream was to be a singer one day and an interior designer next. After discovering the joys of journalism, she never turned around. She is not only an excellent journalist, but also an example to women who want to succeed in a society that is dominated by males. The first journalist of female gender to be recognized in the list of fifty Faces that Shaped the Decade. She is also an author as well as a columnist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn is an American TV and film actress. A gifted thespian she has been performing professionally for over the past 27 years. The first time she appeared on the stage in a production in 1990 of The Big Funk (John Patrick Shanley) Off-Broadway. The Perfect Tribute was her first role on TV a year after. In 1992, she earned her first big break by being a part of Basic Instinct as a supporting character. The Firm was the film that made her the main woman for the very first and only time. This was opposite Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and many others. Over the course of the 1990s, Gwyneth worked with Hugh Grant on Mickey Blue Eyes as well as Julie Andrews for Relative Values. Recently, she was in the role as Alex Blake, Dr. Alex Blake in Criminal Minds.