Everything you need to know about Richard Branson's new HBO Max documentary series "Branson"
Billionaire Richard Branson has been known to the public for decades, and now he's finally telling his story in his own words.
Photo by John Lamparski/Getty ImagesThe Virgin mogul takes fans on his journey to success in a new HBO Max docuseries, "Branson." The four-part series premiered on December 1. She is slated to release new episodes on Thursdays at 10 p.m. EST.
The series features interviews with members of Branson's family who recount the entrepreneur's past, beginning with his first major project, Student magazine, which he launched then that he was only 16 years old. In fact, it was the magazine's need for more money that drove him to enter the recording industry and create the Virgin Records we know today.
From there, the Virgin brand expanded to the skies with Virgin Atlantic Airlines and even beyond with Virgin Galactic. Today, he owns more than 40 companies, according to Bloomberg.
Here's what you need to know when watching the docuseries.
Who is Richard Branson's wife, Joan Branson?
Joan Branson in addition to Richard Branson. Image Credit: Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty
Throughout Branson's journey to success, his wife, Joan Branson, née Templeman, has been a fixture by his side. The pair have been together for more than 40 years after meeting at her Virgin Records store in London in 1976. At the time, Joan was working in a nearby antique shop. The duo married in 1989 on Necker Island and Branson still loves his wife as if they were newlyweds.
"Far beyond the record titles, I owe a lot to Joan," he wrote in an open letter on the 44th anniversary of the day the two met. "Joan has always been a constant source of wisdom and played a significant role in some of my best life decisions."
Who are Richard Branson's children?Richard and Joan Branson are parents to their two children, daughter Holly, 41, and son Sam, 37. His two children work in the family business. Holly works as Chief Purpose and Vision Officer within Virgin's leadership team. She is also president of Virgin Unite and founder and director of Big Change, according to the brand's website. Meanwhile, Sam is focusing more on his production company Sundog Pictures, but he still takes an active role in Virgin's philanthropic efforts.
In the first episode of the documentary, Branson revealed that he and Joan had lost their first baby together, named Clare Sarah.
Joan Branson with her son Sam, Richard Branson and daughter Holly Branson. Image Credit: Photo by JMErnational/Redferns/Getty
Who is Richard Branson's sister?Richard Branson has two sisters, Lindy and Vanessa Branson. Viewers will see Vanessa talk about her brother and their upbringing in the first episode of her docuseries.
Was Richard Branson born rich?If the Virgin entrepreneur has built an impressive name, it's not thanks to family wealth.
His father, Edward James Branson, was a lawyer, according to Wall Street Journal, ...
Billionaire Richard Branson has been known to the public for decades, and now he's finally telling his story in his own words.
Photo by John Lamparski/Getty ImagesThe Virgin mogul takes fans on his journey to success in a new HBO Max docuseries, "Branson." The four-part series premiered on December 1. She is slated to release new episodes on Thursdays at 10 p.m. EST.
The series features interviews with members of Branson's family who recount the entrepreneur's past, beginning with his first major project, Student magazine, which he launched then that he was only 16 years old. In fact, it was the magazine's need for more money that drove him to enter the recording industry and create the Virgin Records we know today.
From there, the Virgin brand expanded to the skies with Virgin Atlantic Airlines and even beyond with Virgin Galactic. Today, he owns more than 40 companies, according to Bloomberg.
Here's what you need to know when watching the docuseries.
Who is Richard Branson's wife, Joan Branson?
Joan Branson in addition to Richard Branson. Image Credit: Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty
Throughout Branson's journey to success, his wife, Joan Branson, née Templeman, has been a fixture by his side. The pair have been together for more than 40 years after meeting at her Virgin Records store in London in 1976. At the time, Joan was working in a nearby antique shop. The duo married in 1989 on Necker Island and Branson still loves his wife as if they were newlyweds.
"Far beyond the record titles, I owe a lot to Joan," he wrote in an open letter on the 44th anniversary of the day the two met. "Joan has always been a constant source of wisdom and played a significant role in some of my best life decisions."
Who are Richard Branson's children?Richard and Joan Branson are parents to their two children, daughter Holly, 41, and son Sam, 37. His two children work in the family business. Holly works as Chief Purpose and Vision Officer within Virgin's leadership team. She is also president of Virgin Unite and founder and director of Big Change, according to the brand's website. Meanwhile, Sam is focusing more on his production company Sundog Pictures, but he still takes an active role in Virgin's philanthropic efforts.
In the first episode of the documentary, Branson revealed that he and Joan had lost their first baby together, named Clare Sarah.
Joan Branson with her son Sam, Richard Branson and daughter Holly Branson. Image Credit: Photo by JMErnational/Redferns/Getty
Who is Richard Branson's sister?Richard Branson has two sisters, Lindy and Vanessa Branson. Viewers will see Vanessa talk about her brother and their upbringing in the first episode of her docuseries.
Was Richard Branson born rich?If the Virgin entrepreneur has built an impressive name, it's not thanks to family wealth.
His father, Edward James Branson, was a lawyer, according to Wall Street Journal, ...
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