The modeling industry has created some incredible fortunes, but many of the wealthiest models have built their massive net worths through business ventures beyond the runway. Let’s look at who has the biggest bank accounts in 2025 among current and former models.

Kim Kardashian – $1.7 Billion

While many debate whether Kim is a traditional model, she’s undeniably built a fortune from her image. With a staggering $1.7 billion net worth, Kim earns $50-80 million yearly from her reality TV shows, modeling, and her expanding business empire including SKIMS and makeup lines.

Slavica Ecclestone – $1.2 Billion

This Croatian former model has amassed a $1.2 billion fortune, largely through her divorce settlement from Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone. Though she started as a model, her wealth now places her among the richest former models worldwide.

Kylie Jenner – $700 Million

Reality star and model Kylie has built a $700 million fortune primarily through her cosmetics empire. She earns between $40-100 million annually from her various business ventures, making her one of the youngest self-made wealthy models in history.

Kathy Ireland – $500 Million

Former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kathy Ireland transformed her modeling fame into a massive $500 million fortune. Her business empire now includes furniture, clothing, and home goods, showing how modeling can be a launching pad for bigger ventures.

Cindy Crawford – $400 Million

Supermodel icon Cindy Crawford shares a $400 million net worth with her husband Rande Gerber. While her modeling career made her famous, her skincare line Meaningful Beauty and other business investments built her fortune.

Gisele Bündchen – $400 Million

Brazilian supermodel Gisele has earned a separate $400 million fortune independent from her husband Tom Brady’s wealth. Her high-paying modeling contracts and business ventures have made her one of the richest self-made models ever.

Petra Ecclestone – $400 Million

Daughter of Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, Petra has worked as a model and fashion designer. Her $400 million fortune comes from her family wealth and her own business ventures in the fashion world.

Rande Gerber – $400 Million

Former model Rande Gerber (husband of Cindy Crawford) built his $400 million fortune through nightlife and hospitality businesses, including a tequila brand he started with George Clooney that sold for nearly $1 billion.

Paris Hilton – $300 Million

Hotel heiress, reality star, and former model Paris Hilton has built her own $300 million fortune separate from her family’s wealth. Her perfume lines alone have generated over $2 billion in revenue, plus she earns millions as a DJ and through other business ventures.

Tamara Ecclestone – $300 Million

Born to former Armani model Slavica and Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, Tamara has worked as a model and TV personality. Her $300 million net worth combines her modeling earnings with her substantial inheritance.

Irina Abramovich – $232 Million

Former model Irina secured a $232 million fortune through her divorce settlement from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Her modeling career provided her initial fame before her marriage and subsequent divorce.

Iman – $200 Million

Somali-American supermodel Iman has built a $200 million fortune through her groundbreaking modeling career and her successful cosmetics company specifically designed for women of color.

Jane Holzer – $200 Million

Former model and Andy Warhol muse “Baby Jane” Holzer turned her modeling career into a $200 million fortune through smart real estate investments and art collecting. Her business acumen proved more lucrative than her modeling career.

Jeffree Star – $200 Million

Controversial model, makeup artist and social media star Jeffree Star has built a $200 million cosmetics empire. His makeup line and YouTube presence generate millions in annual income.

Juanita Vanoy– $200 Million

Former model Juanita Jordan secured her $200 million fortune primarily through her divorce from basketball legend Michael Jordan. In 2006, she received what was then the largest celebrity divorce settlement ever.