The 30 Richest Models in the World And Their Net Worth
Models are well-known for their luxurious lifestyles, appearing on runways, collaborating, and endorsing top fashion brands and designers worldwide.
They are known for looking good, as their profession is one of elegance and glamour. But, considering how well they live, you would be surprised to learn how much they make.
Modeling is one profession that pays reasonably well. But have you ever wondered who the world’s wealthiest models are?
If you have, today, your curiosity is about to be met as we will be looking at the top 30 wealthiest models in the model today.
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- Paulina Porizkova
Net Worth: $80 Million
As of the 1990s, Czech-American model and actress Paulina Porizkoa was one of the highest-paid models in the world.
She became the first woman from Central Europe to be featured on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover while she was just 18 years old.
Today, from her successful career, Paulina’s net Worth is estimated at $80 million, making her among the richest models in the world.
- Naomi Campbell
Net Worth: $80 Million
Dubbed as one of the most successful models of all time, Noami Campbell, aside from modeling, created a niche in acting.
Although the British model has starred in several TV shows and movies, her net worth is $80 million.
- Alessandra Ambrosio
Net Worth: $80 Million
Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio began modeling at the age of 15.
The Brazilian-born model is one of the highest-paid models of today, and her net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
- Tyra Banks
Net Worth: $90 Million
American model, businesswoman, and television host Tyra Banks is one of the few black models that have attained supermodel status.
Known for being the host of the popular reality show “America’s Next Top Model,” Tyra has made appearances on Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, among others. Her net worth is estimated at $90 million.
- Elle Macpherson
Net Worth: $95 Million
Australia’s former supermodel, Elle MacPherson, can boast a successful modeling career.
She has several bestselling fashion brands in her portfolio. In the 1990s, her lingerie brand was named the UK’s bestselling lingerie brand.
As the 26th most prosperous model globally, Elle has a net worth of $95 million.
- Adriana Lima
Net Worth: $95 Million
At the age of 15, Adriana Lima won Ford’s Supermodel of the World’, which was the beginning of several other achievements to come.
The Brazilian model was named the longest-running Victoria’s Secret model and awarded “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” in 2017.
Lima, who has been a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics, has made a net worth of $95 million.
- Sarah Murdoch
Net Worth: $100 Million
British-Australian model Sarah Murdoch is next on the list. The supermodel and television personality are well known for hosting the television reality show “Australia’s Next Top Model.”
Sarah, who is currently married to billionaire heir Lachlan Murdoch, has $100 million.
- Sale Johnson
Net Worth: $100 Million
Former model and socialite Sale Johnson began her modeling career from quite an early age.
The American model was born into a wealthy family. In 1977, Sale married the billionaire and owner of the Johnson & Johnson Corporation, Woody Johnson, and her net worth is $100 million.
- Sabrina Guinness
Net Worth: $100 Million
Following her retirement from modeling, British former model Sabrina Guinness still had the enormous wealth to show for it.
She is the heiress to the Guinness family, who are well known for their businesses in brewing, banking, politics, and religious ministry. Sabrina is currently No.22 on this list, with a net worth of $100 million.
Richest Models in the World And Their Net Worth
- Lydia Hearst-Shaw
Net Worth: $100 Million
American model, actress, and writer Lydia Heart-Shaw studied communication and technology at Sacred Heart University before becoming famous through her modeling.
The American-born model has appeared in numerous magazines, including the likes of Vogue Italia. Lydia has accumulated a net worth of $100 million from her successful career.
- Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid
Net Worth: $100 Million
After being discovered in Nairobi by a photographer, Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid, popularly known as Iman which means “Faith,” has been very successful in her modeling career, currently retired, her net worth is $100 million, making her the 20th most prosperous model globally.
- Christie Brinkley
Net Worth: $100 Million
Christie Brinkley rose to fame in the 1970s as a Sports Illustrated model. From then till date, the American former model has done pretty well for herself.
At the peak of her career, Christie was among the highest-paid models in the world and quite famous. Her net worth is currently estimated at $100 million.
- Chloe Green
Net Worth: $100 Million
English social media personality and model Chloe Green is the daughter of retail billionaire Sir Philip Green.
The social media personality is best known for her appearance on the “Made in Chelsea” reality series. The “Topshop” heiress has made a net worth of $100 million.
- Amanda Hearst
Net Worth: $100 Million
American model Amanda Hearst appears in Cosmopolitan and International Harper’s Bazaar magazines.
In addition, the socialite and heiress of William Randolph Heart’s ‘Hearst Corporation’ are well known for modeling for IMG.
From her career as a model and being an heiress too, Amanda’s net Worth is estimated at $100 million.
- Heidi Klum
Net Worth: $160 million
Heidi Klum is a German model, businesswoman, singer, and television personality well known in the fashion industry.
In 1999, she became the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Heidi Klum has also appeared on the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover.
With a net worth of $160 million, the German model currently stands at No.16 on the most prosperous model in the world.
- Sofia Vergara
Net Worth: $180 Million
The American model, actress, and television host are entirely known as primetime TV queens.
The Colombia-born model is quite successful in acting as she is well known for her role in “The Modern Family.”
Her net worth of today is $180 million. It is from her career as an actress, model, and entrepreneur.
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- Juanita Jordan
Net Worth: $200 Million
Juanita Jordan is an American former model who currently stands with an impressive net worth of $200 million.
She worked as a secretary for many years in addition to modeling, which helped increase her fortune as she currently stands at fourteenth on the list.
- Jeffree Star
Net Worth: $200 Million
Jeffree Star is an American YouTuber, make-up artist, and social media model who is well known for being one of the highest-paid YouTube in the world.
He is the founder of “Jeffree Star Cosmetics” and has made a net worth of $200 million.
- Jane Holzer
Net Worth: $200 Million
American former model and art collector, Jane Holder, had quite a successful career before retiring.
After modeling, the former model, nicknamed “Baby Jane,” decided to focus on film production and collection. Her net worth is currently estimated as $200 million.
- Irina Abramovich
Net Worth: $232 Million
Irina Abramovich is a former Russian model, best known for being the ex-wife of a Russian billionaire, investor, and politician Roman Abramovich.
Her ex-husband, Roman Abramovich, is the owner of Chelsea Football Club, an English Premier League football team.
The Russian former model’s net worth is estimated at $232 million.
- Tamara Ecclestone
Net Worth: $300 Million
Tamara Ecclestone has created a name for herself in the fashion world, the eldest daughter of former supermodel Slavica Ecclestone.
The British model and socialite premiered her television show “Tamara Ecclestone” in 2012. Her net worth is estimated at $300 million.
- Paris Hilton
Net Worth: $300 Million
Paris Hilton is a New York-based model, reality star, and fashion designer.
She is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels, also an entrepreneur by profession.
Paris runs her shoe line, perfume line, and movie royalties.
She is the world’s ninth wealthiest model. Her estimated net worth is $300 million.
- Rande Gerber
Net Worth: $400 million
Rande Gerber is an American former model and businessman who started before founding nightlife companies “Midnight Oil” and the “Gerber group.”
He is married to former model Cindy Crawford, who is also one of the wealthiest models in the world.
Rande Gerber’s net worth is $400 million from his successful career as a businessman.
- Petra Ecclestone
Net Worth: $400 million
Petra Ecclestone is a British heiress, model, fashion designer, and socialite who became well known for creating the menswear label “FORM” at 19 years.
The brand was sold into retailers including Harrods in October 2008. Today, Petra’s net Worth is estimated as $400 million.
- Gisele Bundchen
Net Worth: $400 Million
The famous Brazilian Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is next on the list. The former model and producer have been the highest-paid model since 2004.
She has had a very successful modeling career, featured in Vogue, GQ, ELLE, Flair, Newsweek.
Gisele Bundchen is currently the 6th wealthiest model globally, with a net worth of $400 million.
- Cindy Crawford
Net Worth: $400 Million
Discovered while working on a cornfield in Illinois at the age of 16, Cindy Crawford soon became among the most famous supermodels in the 1980s and 1990s.
The businesswoman and former model appeared in several magazine covers and walked runways at the prime of her career.
Today, Cindy’s net Worth is estimated at $400 million.
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- Kathy Ireland
Net Worth: $500 Million
American former model, actress, and entrepreneur, Kathy Ireland, established a business after leaving modeling.
The American former model is best known for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues.
Kathy’s net Worth is estimated as $500 million with her own brand company.
- Kylie Jenner
Net Worth: $700 Million
Kylie Kristen Jenner is an American media personality, model, and businesswoman.
She rose to fame for starring in the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She is also the proud owner of her own cosmetic company known as “Kylie Cosmetics.”
Kylie’s net worth stands at $700 million from her numerous ventures, making her the world’s third-wealthiest model.
- Kim Kardashian
Net Worth: $900 Million
Kim Kardashian is an American reality star, model, and entrepreneur who rose to fame for her controversial pictures and appearance on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” alongside her family.
Since then, Kim has become well known in the fashion industry, as she models famous brands and makes fashion statements through her outfits.
Kim is the second wealthiest model globally, with a net worth of $900 million.
- Slavica Ecclestone
Net Worth: $1.2 Billion
Slavica Ecclestone is a Croatian former model known for being the ex-wife of former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone.
The former model who worked with the best designers and models in the world accumulated wealth, thanks to fortunes kept in offshore trust in her name in Jersey.
This today makes her the world’s wealthiest model, with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
