Champagne, Lawsuits & Sheer Wins: This Week in Celebrity Business
- Jessica Ramirez
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Champagne launches, skincare lawsuits, and Skims domination — this week in celebrity business is bubbling over with drama, brand wins, and eyebrow-raising moves. Who’s cashing in, who’s getting sued, and why are fans yelling “think of the children”? Dive into the wild world of celebrity business entrepreneurs, trending celebrity brands, and influencer-led empires.
From sparkling new ventures to brand-boosting milestones (and a dash of scandal), celebrity entrepreneurs have been on a business rollercoaster this week. Whether it's pop fizzing over drama or Skims soaring past the competition, the world of celebrity-led businesses remains as dazzling and unpredictable as ever.
Here’s your quick (but juicy) guide to who’s cashing in, who’s clashing out, and who’s just flat-out confusing their fans.
Christina Haack’s Champagne Brand Pops... and Fizzles?
HGTV star and serial house-flipper Christina Haack decided that renovating homes wasn't enough — now she's uncorking the world of bubbly with her new champagne label, Clé Cachée (that’s "Hidden Key" in fancy French).
But her launch ad? Whew. Let’s just say it was less Dom Pérignon and more… Real Housewives after midnight. Featuring her boyfriend Chris Larocca, the campaign leaned into “spicy” vibes — so spicy, in fact, that fans were left clutching their pearls and commenting, “Think of your kids!”
While some praised her for owning her sensuality, others warned that branding and parenting don’t always blend well. (Spoiler: they usually don’t.)
Celebrity branding lesson: Before you go "full Pinot noir" with the marketing, check the vibe with your core demo first. Especially if they wear cardigans.
A Celebrity Esthetician Is Being Sued — Yikes
In the realm of high-end skincare, names matter — and Sonya Dakar has long been known as the “skin whisperer to the stars”. But this week, her brand's polish got a bit... blistered.
She’s now facing a $71,000 lawsuit after a client claimed she was “severely burned and permanently scarred” during a treatment. Even worse? The accusation includes allegedly performing unlicensed procedures.
For a business that relies on glowing skin and glowing reviews, this is a reputational chemical peel of the worst kind.
Takeaway: In celebrity-backed wellness brands, one lawsuit can tarnish years of curated credibility. Keep those licenses updated, folks.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Is Absolutely Crushing It
If business empires were built on selfies and sheer fabrics, Kim Kardashian would already be empress of Earth. But this week, she flexed more than just abs: Skims officially became the world’s top celebrity-led clothing brand, pulling ahead of fellow juggernauts like Savage X Fenty and Yeezy.
With a brand identity that blends body positivity, sleek design, and genius marketing, Skims is the rare celeb line that has actual staying power — not just because it looks good on Instagram, but because it sells like hot, stretchy pancakes.
Kim’s secret sauce? A ruthless grip on brand control, strategic drops, and an ability to turn any controversy into capital.
Celebrity Beauty Brands Are Merging, Morphing, and Making Bank
In the beauty world, 2025 has been an M&A fiesta — and celebrity brands are very much on the menu. Legacy giants are gobbling up indie and celeb-led companies at a rapid pace, from skincare lines with star founders to fragrance startups with big followings.
Whether it’s Hailey Bieber’s Rhode, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, or Selena Gomez’s Rare, these brands aren’t just thriving on fan love — they’re becoming serious players in global M&A markets.
Smart move alert: Celebs are now demanding equity and joint ventures — no more slapping their name on a product for a flat fee. (Yes, we’re looking at you, 2009 perfume deals.)
Gone are the days when being a “celebrity entrepreneur” meant launching a tequila with your name on it and calling it a day. Today’s stars are savvy, equity-holding, brand-building juggernauts.
Whether they’re champagne-popping, shapewear-dominating, or skincare-suing, they’re running real businesses with real stakes. And the public? We’re here for the drama, the dollars, and — of course — the launch-day discount codes. Stay tuned for updates and more in-depth coverage of your favorite celebrities and entertainment news! Create a free membership account with us today!
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References (Because We’re Fancy Like That)
Christina Haack's champagne controversy: People
Celebrity esthetician lawsuit: New York Post
Kim Kardashian’s Skims milestone: The Sun
Beauty industry M&A trends: Vogue
Broader celeb business models: Licensing International
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