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So, Who Is Joy?

You've seen the trailers, TV spots, and billboards — but do you know who the real Joy is?

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Who is this woman?

Can you take a guess? Hint: Technically yes, it is Jennifer Lawrence. Admittedly, this isn’t a very good hint.

Her name is Joy Mangano. Born in 1956 on Long Island, New York.

What a happy, middle-class childhood.

Joy's life was tough. Divorced at 33 with three kids, she worked random jobs to make ends meet.

Wouldn't it be great if the world did owe you something, though?

But then she had an idea. A huge idea. A revolutionary idea.

It was Rocky Road ice cream.

Just kidding.

Inspired by her frustration with mopping, she invented the Miracle Mop. Using her own savings, she created a prototype and sold it on a major television shopping network.

*Artist's rendering does not accurately portray the actual Miracle Mop*

But the real Joy didn't just stop there. She went on to create an empire with her inventions, like the super-successful "Huggable Hangers."

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They also totally look kissable, but hugging them is just fine too. Or, you know, using them to hang your clothes.

She even got a bunch of celebs on board — and they love her products.

Remember the part about celebrities loving Joy? Well, they like, really love her. In fact, she's helped launch several celebrity brands.

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Don't you wish you could go into business with Keith Urban? Or create a line of designer handbags with Iman? If you answered "no," then you're actually a real-life liar.

Oh, and Joy's three kids? They're all grown up now and each plays an integral role in her business.

Plus, she's being played by Jennifer Lawrence in a story about her life.

So yeah, Joy is pretty much a major badass.

Head over to HSN to meet Joy and learn more about her products, and see the movie in theaters now!