List of the World's Richest Models: Who Are They?

Modeling is synonymous with a luxurious lifestyle, catwalks, and working with fashion designers worldwide. This, of course, requires considerable expense.

However, this cost is not surprising considering the wealth possessed by models. They have the potential to amass wealth from contracts with several renowned beauty, jewelry, and fashion brands.

Based on Wealthy Gorilla, here are the ten richest models in the world currently:

1. Slavica Ecclestone (US$1.2 Billion or Rp 16.9 Trillion (Exchange rate Rp 14,150/US$))

Slavica Ecclestone is the richest model in the world with a net worth of US$1.2 billion or Rp 16.9 trillion in 2021. Born on June 2, 1958, in Croatia, she began her modeling career as a teenager. She is the former wife of Formula One racer, Bernie Ecclestone.

2. Kim Kardashian (US$900 Million or Rp 12.7 Trillion)

Kim Kardashian, sister of Kylie Jenner, began her career in television in 2003 and continued into modeling to this day. Kim is publicly known for the reality show, *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, which aired on E!.

3. Kylie Jenner (US$700 Million or Rp 9.9 Trillion)

Kylie Jenner is the sister of Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner. Born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, United States, she was once an ambassador for the German shoe brand, Adidas. She also owns a cosmetics business called Kylie Cosmetics.

4. Kathy Ireland (US$500 Million or Rp 7.07 Trillion)

Kathy Ireland is an American model born on March 20, 1963. Besides modeling, she is known for her business ventures and has also been an actress. Some of the films she has starred in are *Once Upon a Christmas* and *Twice Upon a Christmas*.

5. Cindy Crawford (US$400 Million or Rp 5.7 Trillion)

Cindy Crawford is an American model. Her success in modeling led her to television and film. She also works as a spokesperson.

6. Gisele Bündchen (US$400 Million or Rp 5.7 Trillion)

Gisele Bündchen, born in Brazil, began her modeling career in 1997. She is the former girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Gisele once held the title of supermodel, receiving the highest pay in the world in 2004.

7. Petra Ecclestone (US$400 Million or Rp 5.7 Trillion)

Petra is the youngest daughter of Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone. Her love for fashion, media, art, and photography led her into modeling. Petra also held a fashion show themed "Amber Fashion Show and Auction" at the Meridien Beach Plaza, Monaco.

8. Rande Gerber (US$400 Million or Rp 5.7 Trillion)

Rande Gerber is an American businessman and former model. He worked as a model for several years before shifting his focus to business. Rande is the owner and operator of a chain of bars and lounges called Midnight Oil.

9. Paris Hilton (US$300 Million or Rp 4.24 Trillion)

Paris Hilton is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels and Resorts. In addition to modeling, Paris Hilton also ventured into singing in 2006 and acting since 1992.

10. Tamara Ecclestone (US$300 Million or Rp 4.24 Trillion)

Tamara Ecclestone is one of the daughters of Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone. Besides modeling, Tamara is known as a television host and reality show star.