In the world of the rich and famous, luxury is always a requirement and there is no doubt that most celebs pay the big bucks to live life in the most extravagant ways. Over the past couple of decades, models have become a staple in the entertainment industry and nowadays they're not only there to show off clothes — they have become celebs with millions of fans across the globe and the power to influence big masses.

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Today, we're taking a look at the richest model of 2021 and just how much that model is actually contributing to charity causes. If you're wondering if it's Gigi or Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, or perhaps Kendall Jenner — then keep on scrolling to find out!

8 The Highest-Paid Model Of 2021 Is Kendall Jenner

To no one's surprise, former reality television star Kendall Jenner is the highest-paid model of the year. Kendall has been super successful in the fashion industry for a couple of years now, and it certainly seems as if every brand out there wants to work with the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star. Currently, Kendall Jenner is estimated to have an impressive $45 million net worth.

7 She Was Also The The Highest-Paid Model Of 2020

Besides being the highest-paid model of 2021, Kendall Jenner was also the highest-paid model of the previous year.

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In fact, it seems as if the brunette has been sitting on that throne since 2017 when she took the crown away from Brasilian model Gisele Bundchen. Yes, four years later, the 25-year-old still sits on that throne and it doesn't seem like she's leaving it anytime soon.

6 For Her 22nd Birthday, Kendall Raised Money For Charity: Water

One of Kendall's most memorable donation moments is definitely when she raised money for the non-profit organization Charity: Water. Here's what Kendall wrote on their website back in 2017:

"Hey, guys! I'm celebrating my 22nd birthday on November 3rd and my wish this year is to help bring clean water to people who need it. I made a donation to fund 25 wells in Ethiopia that will bring clean water to 5,000 people, and I can't wait to see how many more lives we can change together. 100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects for these communities."

5 Kendall Raised Awareness For Wildfire Relief Efforts

Granted, this was something that Kendall Jenner did together with her sisters, but nonetheless, she contributed to a charitable cause.

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When Kendall and her sisters took the stage at the 2018 People's Choice Awards they immediately brought up what can be done to help wildfires — referring to the California wildfires from that year. While it was unclear whether the family donated any money, they definitely used their fame to bring attention to the problem.

4 The Model Collaborated With Zaza World On A Charity Collection

Last year, Kendall Jenner launched a charity collection together with the apparel brand Zaza World. 100% of the sales from the collection went to the non-profit organization Feeding America which has a network of food banks across the country. This was yet another way for Kendall to get involved with a charity project and use her platform for the greater good.

3 She Often Speaks Out On Social Justice And Human Rights Problems

Besides being involved in charities, Kendall Jenner also frequently voices her opinions on current problems in society. In 2018, the model participated in the 'March for Our Lives' in Los Angeles alongside friends Hailey Bieber and Jaden Smith. The model is certainly not afraid to voice her opinions on important matters and over the years she supported multiple movements, including Black Lives Matter.

2 The Model Revealed Her Tequilla Brand 818 Is Donating Back To The Community

When Kendall Jenner launched her tequila brand 818 earlier this year, many quickly accused the model of appropriating Mexican culture. It seems as if in an effort to fix things, Kendall revealed that her company is supporting the community in Jalisco. Here's what the model revealed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: "At our distillery, which I was just at the other day, we found a way to take the agave waste — the agave fibers and the water waste — and build the sustainable bricks that we are actually donating back to the community of Jalisco."

Kendall also revealed that her brand strives to be as eco-friendly as possible. Here's what she said: "I found that, you know, not a lot of brands that I saw were as friendly for the planet as they could possibly be, so I took that upon myself to make that a really big part of us as a brand. So we’ve actually partnered with 1% for the Planet to donate 1% of our revenue to planet-saving initiatives."

1 Lastly, Kendall Tends To Keep Her Charity Donations Private

As most have probably noticed, the charity work we mentioned today mostly revolves around Kendall Jenner using her fame and her social media platforms to raise awareness and raise money for different causes. When it comes to the model's own donations, not much is known about them. Considering that Kendall is one of the wealthiest models on the planet, it's safe to say that she does donate to charity but that she prefers keeping that information private rather than bragging about it.

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