Top Richest Model in the World
The richest model in the world is Kylie Jenner, whose net worth is estimated at around 680 million USD as of 2025, according to Forbes. Her wealth comes primarily from Kylie Cosmetics, which she sold to Coty Inc. in 2020 for a large upfront payment and ongoing earnouts. Forbes profile
Kylie Jenner remains the top-earning model globally because her modeling career is closely tied to her cosmetics and social media empire. Her annual earnings have consistently placed her above other high-profile models such as Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, and Cara Delevingne. Forbes top earning models
How the Richest Model Built Her Fortune
Kylie Jenner launched Kylie Cosmetics in 2015 with a lip kit line that generated millions in sales within hours. She later expanded into skincare and makeup collections, building one of the most successful celebrity beauty brands in the world. SEC filing
Key Revenue Drivers
The brand's revenue peaked at over 1 billion USD in annual sales before the Coty acquisition. Jenner's social media presence, with hundreds of millions of followers, drives ongoing product launches and collaborations that support her valuation. Forbes business council
Comparison With Other Top Models
Gisele Bündchen, often cited as the highest-earning supermodel of the 2000s, has a net worth estimated around 400 million USD. Her wealth comes from modeling, endorsements, and investments, but she no longer holds the top spot in the richest model ranking. Forbes Gisele Bündchen profile
Kendall Jenner earns an estimated 40 million USD per year primarily from modeling contracts and the SKIMS and Calvin Klein campaigns. Cara Delevingne and other top models have substantial net worths but remain below Kylie Jenner's total wealth in current rankings. Forbes top earning models