CHRISTIE BRINKLEY | $100 MILLION

One’s career can begin at any moment, and for Christie Brinkley, this was when she was studying art in Paris. She had a chance encounter with a photographer, who later volunteered to take her first modeling pictures. Well, thanks to that, she has since found great success as a model, taking credit for appearing in over 500 of CoverGirl’s magazine covers.

Along the way, Christie has also dabbled in other projects, acting in titles such as National Lampoon’s Vacation, Mad About You, and Parks and Recreation, not to mention the infomercials she appeared in alongside Chuck Norris. With that said, she also tried her luck in the writing business, having written Christie Brinkley’s Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Book, a best-seller upon release. Along with her work as a photographer, designer, and illustrator, it comes as no surprise Christie has since accumulated a net worth of $100 million.