Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to live broadcast on the New York Stock Exchange. There are a variety of popular programs under her belt. Being a veteran broadcaster who has a decade of experience in covering business and economies Bartiromo has been instrumental in establishing CNBC as one of the most prestigious in its business and economic segment. Maria's phenomenally successful journalistic profession suggests that she was destined for this field. Maria was a bit unsure when picking a path she wanted to pursue as a woman. At one point she wanted to be a singer the next day an interior designer. When she realized the excitement that journalism has to offer, she had no intention of looking at her. In addition to being a great journalist but she also serves as an inspiration for women who want a career in an industry that is dominated by men. Hers was the first journalist of female gender to be recognized among the 50 Faces who Shaped the Decade. Also, she is a writer and columnist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn is an American film television and theatre actress. Gifted thespian, she is active in the professional world over the last 27 years. She made her acting debut on stage in an off-Broadway production of The Big Funk by John Patrick Shanley in 1990. In the following year she was offered her first role on TV in The Perfect Tribute. She was enlisted as a character supporting in Basic Instinct. It marked the beginning of her impressive career. It was in The Firm however that she got the role of woman leading the film for just the first time and that too opposite stars like Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. In the 1990s, she collaborated with several famous actors from the industry, such as Gwyneth Palow for Sliding Door Hugh Grant Mickey Blue Eyes Julie Andrews Relative Values. In the most recent episode, she played in the role of the character of Dr. Alex Blake in Criminal Minds.