Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

The first broadcaster to broadcast live from the floors of the New York Stock Exchange Maria Bartiromo is an internationally acclaimed American television journalist, with numerous highly acclaimed shows under her belt. She's a veteran broadcaster who has more than a decade of journalism experience covering the business and economy. Her contribution was vital in making CNBC one of the most popular stations in this sector. A highly successful journalist, her career is proof that she was always destined to work in this area. But as a teenager, Maria was confused as to the best career choice. Her dream was to be an artist one day, and an interior designer next. She was captivated by the thrilling world of journalism and never looked at a different direction. She is not only an excellent journalist, but also an example for women who wish to be successful in a society that is dominated by males. She was the first journalist from a female perspective to be recognized in the list of fifty Faces that Shaped this Decade. Apart from being writer, columnist and broadcaster Ayala is also a broadcaster, author and columnist. Ayala is also an independent journalist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn, an American actor in film and television and theatre. Gifted thespian, she is working in the world of professional acting for the last 27 years. In 1990, she made her stage debut with an Off-Broadway performance in The Big Funk written by John Patrick Shanley. The following year, she was offered her first role on TV in The Perfect Tribute. Her career established when she was offered for a part in the film Basic Instinct. It was in The Firm however that she was cast as the leading female character for the first time and that too opposite famous actors such as Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. Through the 1990s, Gwyneth was a co-star with Hugh Grant on Mickey Blue Eyes as well as Julie Andrews for Relative Values. Most recently, she played her character of the character of Dr. Alex Blake in Criminal Minds.