Haute 100 Los Angeles Update: Simon Cowell

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city. Today, American Idol judge Simon Cowell, who is winding down his final season on the show he turned into an iconic part of popular culture.

Simon Cowell
Category Thinkers
Industry Entertainment
Company Syco
What MADE Him Haute Cowell made a name for himself in the U.S. for his brutal judgment of talent on American Idol. He also hosts Britain’s Got Talent and Pop Idol, and owns television production and music publishing house Syco.

What Makes Him Haute Now He is but six episodes away from walking away from the American Idol judging chair, thus departing from an empire that he helped create, yet he couldn’t seem happier about his decision. Maybe the reason for the smile on his face is his fiancé Mezhgan Hussainy, whom has reportedly warmed the heart of the cold-hearted television personality. The happy couple are planning four weddings, one in Britain, two in the U.S., and another in the Caribbean. But the lavish nuptials won’t put a dent in the TV tycoon’s wallet; his reported net worth is nearing $185 million.