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    Bar Refaeli

    Bar Refaeli

    Awards & Honours

    0

    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    4

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Bar Refaeli stands as a trailblazer for Israeli talent on the global stage. Her 2009 cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue broke barriers for models from her region, making her the first Israeli to achieve this feat solo. This achievement, combined with topping Maxim's Hot 100 list and being named Forbes Israel's highest-paid model, marks her as a unique force in fashion. Her ability to transition seamlessly into television hosting and successful entrepreneurship with Livelle demonstrates a rare versatility that few models possess.

    Bar Refaeli receiving an award

    Honours & Distinctions

    Maxim Hot 100 #1

    Maxim·2012

    Voted the number one woman on the annual Hot 100 list by readers.

    Forbes Israel Highest-Paid Model

    Forbes Israel·2013

    Recognized as the top-earning model in Israel for the year.

    Most Beautiful Face

    People Magazine·2013

    Named one of the most beautiful faces in the world.

    Rankings & Lists

    #21

    Global Fame Rankings

    iFANN·2026

    Magazine Covers

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

    2009

    Solo Cover

    Vogue

    Multiple Issues

    International Editions

    GQ

    Various

    Feature Covers

    Cosmopolitan Israel

    2001

    Early Breakthrough Cover

    Records & Feats

    First Israeli Solo SI Swimsuit Cover

    Historic First·2009

    First Israeli model to appear solo on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

    Maxim Hot 100 #1

    Chart Record·2012

    Ranked number one on Maxim's annual Hot 100 list.