Joy Mangano is a renowned inventor and entrepreneur from the USA, known for her innovative creations such as the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers. She is the founder of Comfort & Joy Textiles and Forever Fragrant, and regularly appears on HSN. With annual sales exceeding $150 million, Mangano is HSN’s most successful vendor and has received numerous awards and accolades for her creativity and business acumen. She has also authored a bestselling autobiography and was the inspiration behind the film ‘Joy’.
Quick Facts
- Age: 67 Years
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: Anthony Miranne (m. 1978–1989), father: Rudy Mangano, mother: Terri Mangano, children: Christie Miranne, Jacqueline Miranne, Robert Miranne
- Born Country: United States
- Inventors
- Business Women
- Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)
- Ancestry: Italian American
- U.S. State: New Yorkers
- Education: Pace University
Joy Mangano and her Inventions
In 1990, Joy Mangano introduced her first invention, the Miracle Mop. This innovative plastic mop allowed users to easily wring it out without getting their hands wet. Mangano went on to establish her own company, Ingenious Designs, which she later sold to USA Networks. By the year 2000, her company was selling approximately $10 million worth of Miracle Mops annually.
Other Products by Joy Mangano
In addition to the Miracle Mop, Joy Mangano has created several other successful products:
- Forever Fragrant: A line of odor neutralizers for the home, including sticks, scent stands, wickless candles, finials, shoe shapers, and drawer liners.
- Huggable Hangers: No-slip, velvet-flocked hangers with a slender profile that saves wardrobe space.
- Performance Platforms: Shoes with rubber platform heels that provide extra height. The line includes sneakers, mules, Mary Janes, and sandals.
- Clothes It All Luggage System: Wheeled luggage with various organizational features, such as a padded laptop compartment, a pocket for plane tickets, a toiletry organizer, and removable dividers. The line includes duffel bags, portable dressers, briefcases, and pet carriers.
- Shades Readers: Sets of three or more reading glasses meant to be placed around the home and office for easy access.
- Comfort & Joy Textiles: Bedding made from Supima cotton, featuring a zippered, reversible duvet cover and sheets that are fixed to the bed skirt for easy removal and cleaning.
Personal Life of Joy Mangano
Joy Mangano was born on February 1, 1956, in East Meadow, New York, USA. She attended Pace University and graduated in 1978 with a degree in business administration. Mangano was married to Anthony Miranne from 1978 to 1989, and they have three children together: Robert, Jackie, and Christie.