Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to broadcast live at the New York Stock Exchange. She has a number of highly acclaimed shows under her belt. She's an experienced broadcaster who has over 20 years of journalism experience covering the business world and economics. Her contribution was vital in making CNBC one of the most popular channels in this segment. Maria's phenomenally successful journalistic career leads one to believe that she was destined for this field. Yet as a young woman Maria was very confused about what career to pursue. At one point she wanted to sing, and then the next day, an interior designer. Once she discovered the thrills and excitement journalistic work, she had no stopping her. Not only is she an outstanding journalist but an inspiration for women who wish to be successful in a field dominated by men. Apart from being among the list of "50 Faces of Decade" she was the first female journalist to be inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. She is also an author as well as a columnist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn was born in America. She has performed professionally for 27 years. She's been a professional actor for over 27 years. The first time she appeared on stage in the production The Big Funk (John Patrick Shanley) on Broadway off-Broadway. A year later she was cast in her first role on TV in The Perfect Tribute. Her breakthrough in her career came about in the year 1992, when she acted as a support role in the movie Basic Instinct. It was in The Firm however that she got the role of female lead for the very first time. She was cast in the film alongside famous actors such as Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. In the 90s, her work included working with top Hollywood actors like Gwyneth in Sliding Doors, Hugh Grant Mickey Blue Eyes and Julie Andrews Relative Values. She recently played Dr. Alex Blake in the internationally well-known crime procedural Criminal Minds.