Bar Refaeli

Refaeli rose to fame in the mid-2000s, becoming known for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue work. She debuted in the issue in 2007 and landed the cover in 2009. She appeared on over 50 magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, GQ, and Maxim, and starred in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Escada, and Passionata. She also worked with Victoria's Secret from 2007 to 2010, appearing in catalogs but not in runway shows. She walked the runway for Pierre Balmain and Israeli designers. Her other acting credits include the films Session (2011) and Kidon (2013), and she appeared in an uncredited role in the Goo Goo Dolls' music video for "Iris" (1998).

Refaeli hosted The X Factor Israel from 2013 to 2018 and co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv. She has a strong social media presence, with over 3.7 million Instagram followers and 101,400 followers on TikTok. She is married to Israeli businessman Adi Ezra, and they have three children: Liv, Elle, and David. Refaeli is also an entrepreneur, co-founding the eyewear brand Carolina Lemke and the beauty brand L. Raphael. She lives in Tel Aviv and continues to model selectively. Her net worth is estimated at $30 million. Refaeli faced a tax evasion case in Israel, settling in 2020 with fines and community service. She also had a high-profile relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio from 2005 to 2011. She supports charities like Project Sunshine and Israeli children's hospitals. Her legacy includes helping to elevate Israeli models on the global stage.