Renowned for her business acumen, Barbara Corcoran, famed judge on "Shark Tank," is unapologetic about her efforts to maintain a youthful appearance.
Recently, the 74-year-old real estate tycoon candidly shared her journey of age defiance with her 953K Instagram followers. Posting a series of pictures that seemed to defy time over the course of the show's 14 seasons, she playfully captioned, “Two facelifts & 100+ deals later…”
A source close to the star confided to Star that renowned NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono was the mastermind behind Barbara's transformations. “Barbara is going strong in her career and feels much younger than her years, so naturally, she wants her physical appearance to echo that," the insider said, adding, "Her candor is one of the many reasons why fans adore her.”
The surgeon, in turn, lauded Barbara's openness. He took to TikTok to demystify what he had done to yield what he branded “incredibly natural results without the appearance of tightness.” His repertoire of procedures for Barbara included a deep plane facelift, a procedure which starts at $250,000 excluding anesthesia, a temporal or brow lift, and a blepharoplasty to elevate drooping eyelids. Jacono, who views his facelifts as “works of art,” praised the results, stating, “She looks just like a refreshed version of herself.”
As an individual with a reported net worth of $100 million, Barbara is clearly enjoying her rejuvenation journey. This was evident when she posted a photo of herself clad in a swimsuit, playfully imitating 81-year-old Martha Stewart’s striking Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue look. Her caption, “I can’t cook, but I sure can swim," oozed self-confidence and her usual wit, reminding her followers of the vibrant spirit behind her ageless appeal.
Why 'Shark Tank' Star Barbara Corcoran Embraces Her 10% Investment Success Rate
In the cutthroat world of business startups, Barbara Corcoran isn't interested in unsolicited pitches outside the domain of ABC's "Shark Tank." During a recent conversation on Barstool’s “Chicks in the Office” podcast, she confessed that only a meager 10% of her "Shark Tank" investments bear profitable fruit.
The seasoned investor has taken financial leaps with 150 enterprises, of which only around 15 have proven profitable. Corcoran humorously confessed, “The minute someone’s opening their mouth, I feel like I’ve got a 90% chance of losing another $100,000 here. Do I really want to listen?”
Owing to the inherently high-risk stakes of investing, Corcoran, 74, judiciously allocates her funds to a select group of pitches on "Shark Tank." It's not the product or service that grabs her attention, but rather the fervor of the entrepreneurs themselves.
“The No. 1 trait I’m looking for [is] ambition,” she noted, adding, "Someone who envisions where they’re going, and I fall for it when they tell me they’re going there.”
Mark Cuban, a fellow investor on "Shark Tank," shares this perspective. On Twitter last year, he asserted that many of his offers on the show lean more towards nurturing budding entrepreneurs than reaping financial gains from the deals.
Cuban's self-reported success rate outperforms Corcoran's, with one in four of his investments "have done really well or crushed it," as he revealed to a Denver ABC affiliate.
However, Corcoran remains unfazed and asserts that her strategy of investing in the entrepreneur is highly beneficial for nascent startups, which often need to recalibrate their entire business model during their early stages.
She confidently stated that if her instincts about the people at the helm of the business are right, the investment will eventually pay off. Even when her instincts prove wrong, leading her to overlook an entrepreneur who later thrives, Corcoran doesn't dwell on missed opportunities.
She maintained, “I’m not the type of person that cries about that kind of stuff,” and added, “It’s such a waste of time. I’d rather look forward and find somebody else.” This optimistic outlook demonstrates why, despite the odds, Corcoran remains a beloved fixture on "Shark Tank" and a respected figure in the entrepreneurial world.