HAUTE 100: Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Dan Bane, Steve Bing and more

Jeffrey Hyland

CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs

COMPANY: Hilton & Hyland

INDUSTRY: Real Estate

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

He is currently president of Hilton & Hyland, the distinguished real estate firm in Beverly Hills that he founded with partner Rick Hilton. He has personally handled several billions of dollars worth of transactions in Los Angeles, including Candy Spelling’s estate that was listed at a staggering $150 million and was sold to Petra Ecclestone for $85 million. He is also co-author of the book, The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills, which discusses the history of some of the most historic homes in Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air.

Robert Iger

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: The Walt Disney Company

INDUSTRY: Media

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

As President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, this is one haute-lister with clout. Iger efficiently runs and balances the matrix of Disney’s divisions. The careful development of ESPN, its animation studios and an alliance with Apple’s former head Steve Jobs are just a few projects that Iger spearheaded in past years. He has also focused a lot of attention on remaking the Company’s ABC television network.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson

CATEGORY: Athletes

COMPANY: Magic Johnson Enterprises

INDUSTRY: Basketball

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

The retired athlete was one of the NBA’s finest players and the tallest point guard in league history at 6’9”. He now is a commentator for ESPN and participates in HIV education. Magic Johnson Enterprises is a non-profit organization that represents and serves ethnically diverse communities, while the Magic Johnson Foundation develops programs that support the educational, health and social needs of the underprivileged.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

CATEGORY: Power Couples

COMPANY: Television

INDUSTRY: Film

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

Brangelina is easily one of Hollywood’s most photographed, glamorous and powerful couples. With combined earnings of over $50 million a year, two successful careers in the film and entertainment industry and six children, it’s not hard to see why this couple is so envied. Both Pitt and Jolie are also known for their philanthropic efforts and have spent a lot of time overseas, particularly in Africa promoting awareness for the socio-political issues in the Sudan area.

Nick Jones

CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs

COMPANY: Soho House

INDUSTRY: Hospitality

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

He’s the founder and CEO of the exclusive Soho House. And although the savvy business executive says he fell into the club scene by accident, it’s no accident that he’s continued to have success in every market that he touches. He’s the man behind six London restaurants: Balham Kitchen & Bar, Barcelona, Boheme Kitchen and Bar, Café Boheme, Cecconi’s and Electric Brasserie.

Quincy Jones

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: Qwest Records

INDUSTRY: Music

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

This big-shot record producer has earned 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991. He is also responsible for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. In the summer of 2010, Jones released Q Soul Bossa Nostra, his first album in nearly 15 years, with various popular artists paying tribute to classic Jones’ music.

George Joseph

CATEGORY: Billionaires

COMPANY: Mercury General Insurance Group

INDUSTRY: Insurance

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

The self-made billionaire developed Mercury General Insurance Group, an automobile and property insurance company, in 1961. Joseph started the company for people having trouble obtaining auto insurance and the company went public in 1985. Joseph stepped down as chief executive in 2006 at age 86.

The Kardashians

CATEGORY: Entertainers

COMPANY: Kardashian Inc.

INDUSTRY: Television/Fashion

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:

Entrepreneurs, television personalities, models, and socialites, the Kardashians are a celebrity self-branding success story led by equally famous mom-ager Kris Jenner. The Kardashian name has propelled their entrepreneurial ventures – Kim, Kourtney and Khloe’s DASH stores, their clothing line with Sears, a seemingly endless stream of endorsement deals and a television franchise that became the highest-rated series on Sunday nights. Rob is claiming the spotlight with his recently foray into the world of Dancing With the Stars. Even little sister Kendall Jenner, a budding model, has made a name for herself.

Martin Katz

CATEGORY:  Jeweler

COMPANY: Martin Katz

INDUSTRY: Jewelry

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Martin Katz is first and foremost an artist, who has used his vision and passion to design unique and luxurious jewelry.  He has a world-class vintage jewelry collection, which inspires his one-of-a-kind creations.  His pieces have adorned the necks of leading ladies such as Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman on the red carpet for more than 20 years.