Joy Mangano is an American inventor and entrepreneur who is best known for inventing the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers. As a divorced mother of three, she held various jobs and invented products to make household tasks easier. Her first invention, the Miracle Mop, sold over 1,000 units at local trade shows. Sales increased to over 18,000 units in under a year. Her other popular inventions include Huggable Hangers, Forever Fragrant scented products, and a mini clothes steamer. Mangano broke sales records on Home Shopping Network and her products have won awards for their mass appeal and problem-solving designs. A film titled "Joy" was made about her life and achievements.