Zooey Deschanel – $25 Million – Plant Company
Zooey Deschanel first made a name for herself as an actress, model, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her roles in 500 Days of Summer, New Girl, and more. In a bid to eat fresh produce and help other people have that green thumb, she put investments in a plant company called Lettuce Grow. The 41-year-old star co-founded this business with Jacob Pechenick with the mission to reconnect people to food.
In an interview, Deschanel said she believes people are becoming more disconnected from their food, and where it comes from. She said that growing your own meals will fix this, and will make you more appreciative and grateful. Lettuce Grows sells home hydroponic systems called Farmstands. Customers can choose from the 200 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit seedlings that the company offers to grow their own food. Deschanel said that through Lettuce Grow, people can become instant backyard or balcony farmers.