It all started with a line of socks, sold by Kmart in 1993. With Kathy's name on them, the retailer sold a whopping 100 million pairs of them, and they suddenly realized that this woman needed a whole clothing range for herself. This new collection, of swimwear, activewear, sweaters, and more was just the stepping stone. Out of that was born Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a brand marketing firm which would simply rake it in for her.
How much has she made from Kathy Ireland Worldwide and her branded products? Well, by 2004 it was $10 million a year, and these days it's around $2 billion. Her net worth is estimated at a cool half billion dollars, making her by far the richest model of all time. Cap that off with a 30-year marriage (and still counting) and three lovely children, and it's easy to see that this hard-working woman has really got it all. She's earned every last drop of it.