Kathy Ireland, 56 – Author & Entrepreneur

Kathleen Ireland is a beautiful former model who made history in the industry. She did so by having a record of 13 consecutive appearances on the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. However, knowing how tricky the modeling industry can be, she decided to invest some of what she had earned so far into a company. Kathy Ireland Worldwide is dedicated to brand marketing, and it has brought incredible wealth to Ireland’s life. She now has a fortune estimated at over $400 million. Also, she has had a successful career as an author of different stories for children. Some of her other projects are dedicated to moms, as well.