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The Top 15 Influential Power Couples
We are all familiar with the following quotes; “Two’s a company”, “Everything’s better in two’s”.
Finding that right person to spend your life with can bring you success and happiness not only in your personal life but within your professional life also. When you are part of a couple, you share a special connection with one another and if used in the right way, you can do great things with each others love and determination.
Below you will find a list of the top 15 Power Couples (in no particular order) from around the world who combine their forces, and their love to create uber success.
1. Tony and Sage Robbins
In June 2001, Tony Robbins married Bonnie Humphrey (now known as Sage Robbins)
Since their marriage, Tony Robbins has toured the world coaching his followers on the art of peak performance, Sage, is his lovely wife and has contributed a lot to Tony’s inspiration along the way and has created – Love & Passion: The Ultimate Relationship Program, with Tony, which has become known for it’s outstanding influence to every buyer. They have also created a Love and Passion blog together were they share relationship advice and stories.
Anthony & Sage Robbins estimated net worth is $480 Million.
2. Beyonce and Jay-Z
Jay-Z & Beyonce’ are the richest celebrity power couple in the world right now!
This glamorous pair were married on April 4th 2008 and both stand on their own in the music industry. In January, they had their first child, daughter: ‘Blue Ivy Carter’. Only five months later, Knowles hit the stage for a sold-out, four-night performance she dubbed “Back to Business.”
Jay-Z & Beyonce’ have a whopping Net Worth of $775 Million which secures them as the highest paid celebrity couples.
3. Melinda and Bill Gates
Microsoft mogul Bill Gates built up a net worth of $61 billion and his wife Melinda is helping put it to good use. The couple run a foundation “The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation” and to date have made more than $25 billion in grant commitments to poverty eradication, public health and education.
Melinda Gates active role helped her rank fifth on the Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women. Together, Bill and Melinda Gates are saving the world.
4. Kevin and Julia Hartz
Kevin and Julia Hartz met at a friends wedding in Santa Barbara. At the time, Julia was working for MTV (on Jackass) and Kevin was founding Xoom.
In 2006, Julia, Kevin and a 3rd co-founder teamed up to create Eventbrite. Their ticketing startup has risen ~ $80 million in venture capital and over 21 million people attended their events last year.
5. Barack and Michelle Obama
The current ‘First Couple‘ are nothing if not happy together, and nearly every photograph of them captures it, with a smile always on Michelle & Barack Obama’s face! In 1996, Barrack and Michelle Obama discussed their marriage in an interview with the New Yorker stating how happy they both were in their relationship.
Barack & Michelle Obama’s estimated Net Worth in 2012 is $12 Million.
6. Joe Weisenthal and Brooke Moreland
After meeting in college, Joe Weisenthal & Brooke Moreland got married and moved to New York to take on the tech scene. Nowadays, Joe works for Business Insider as their Deputy Editor.
Brooke Moreland founded a startup, Fashism, This mobile app helps users decide what to wear; and was one of the first startups that Ashton Kutcher invested in.
7. Michael and Xochi Birch
Social networking site, Bebo was founded by this happily married couple.
In 2008, Michael and Xochi sold Bebo to AOL for a whopping $850 Million! Since, they have continued to cofound companies together
8. Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki
Sergey Brin, is widely known as the co-founder of Google, his wife Anne was introduced to Sergey when Anne’s sister was renting a garage for google! Wojicicki’s first start-up company was 23andme which is a genetic testing company where she has gained a lot of her success and credibility.
Sergey Brin & Anne Wojcicki’s combined net worth is around $18 Billion. (wow!)
9. Marissa Mayer and Zack Bogue
Marissa Mayer left the world in awe recently when she left Google to continue her thriving career with Yahoo as their CEO. Zack Bogue is the managing director of ‘Founders Den‘, a highly successful angel investor firm for big start up companies.
Marissa Mayer & Zack Bogue have a combined net worth of $300 Million, which makes these two a very powerful pair in the tech world.
10. Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols
When you think back on respected journalists, Diane Sawyer’s name will always be at the top of this list. Mike Nichols is a well known director, famous for his Oscar-winning movies; The Graduate, Working Girl and Closer. The pair have been married since 1988.
Diane Sawyer & Mike Nichols combined Net worth is approximately $40 Million.
11. Ellen and Portia DeGeneres
Actress Portia De Rossi and TV personality Ellen De Generes have been married since 2008.
They are known and loved all over the world and together are rated as one of the top Female Power Couples.
Ellen Degeneres & Portia DeRossi’s net worth is calculate at $110 Million.
12. Giuliana & Bill Rancic
E! News well known anchor Giuliana & Bill Rancic who was Donald Trumps ‘The Apprentice’ Season 1 winner, could quiete possibly be one of Hollywoods most loveable power couples.
They currently have the top-rated reality show, Giuliana and Bill and a handful of business ventures on the go.
Giuliana & Bill Rancic’s Estimated Net worth is $16 Million.
13. Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin
Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin are among media’s most influential couples. Amanpour is the global affairs anchor of ABC News and the chief international correspondent and host of Amanpour on CNN.
Meanwhile, James Rubin is a top editor at Bloomberg News and a former U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary. They are both well respected people in their fields and when combined they are known as a strong and highly knowledgable power couple.
14. Robert & Kim Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki is widely known as the author of the #1 selling financial book of all time ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’. His longtime wife Kim Kiyosaki owns over 3,000 apartments and is an inspiration for women, teaching them how to create their own success in real estate.
Both Robert & Kim travel the world, showing others how to be financially free. Robert & Kim Kiyosaki’s estimated net worth is $500 Million.
15. Matt & Amanda Clarkson
Matt Clarkson started out as a carpenter, he received a hot tip about the internet being a lucrative industry to be in so Matt Clarkson & his wife Amanda decided to immerse themselves in learning how to sell to the masses on eBay. The couple began selling on eBay early 2006 after quitting their jobs so there would be no way out for them and no excuses to not perform (smart move).
Matt & Amanda Clarkson now boast more than $12 million in earnings on eBay and live a comfortable millionaire lifestyle, all thanks to the money making opportunities that eBay has created for online entrepreneurs.
Article By Joel Brown & Charlene Barry | Addicted2Success.com