Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

First person to live broadcast from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Maria Bartiromo is an internationally acclaimed American television journalist, with several highly popular shows under her belt. Veteran broadcaster with more than twenty years of experience in covering business and the economy, she was instrumental in making CNBC become one of television's top channels for business and the economy. The success of her journalistic work makes one believe that the lady was destined for this field. Yet as a young woman Maria was very confused about which career path to choose. She would dream of being an artist one day, and an interior designer the next. When she realized the thrill journalism has to offer, there was no turning at her. The feisty lady isn't only an outstanding journalist but she's also a role-model to other women who are trying to be successful in a men-dominated field. In addition to being one of the "50 Faces of Decade" she was the very first female journalist inducted into Cable Hall of Fame. In addition to being an author, columnist and broadcaster Ayala is also a broadcaster, author and columnist. Ayala works as an independent journalist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn (born Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn) is an American actress who is active on television, film and theater. She is a talented thespian who is active in the professional world for over the past 27 years. She started her professional career in 1990 in an off Broadway production called The Big Funk, by John Patrick Shanley. The Perfect Tribute was her first role on TV a year after. The year was 1992 and she got her first role as a supporting character in Basic Instinct. It marked the start of her career professional career. The Firm marked her first role as a female leading actor, playing opposite Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. In the 1990s, Gwyneth collaborated with Hugh Grant on Mickey Blue Eyes as well as Julie Andrews for Relative Values. She was Dr. Alex Blake on the well-known international crime thriller Criminal Minds.