What is Rachel Hunter’s Net Worth?
Rachel Hunter, a New Zealand-born model, actress, and reality television show host, has a net worth of $40 million. She is well-known in the fashion industry, having appeared on numerous magazine covers, and is also recognized for her hosting of “Rachel Hunter’s Tour of Beauty” on Imagination Television.
Aside from her modeling and hosting work, Hunter has also had success in acting, with appearances in various television and film projects. She has also been involved in reality TV, serving as a judge on “New Zealand’s Got Talent” and appearing in a celebrity episode of “Lingo.”
Additionally, Hunter was previously married to musician Rod Stewart from 1990 to 2006, with whom she has two children. Their divorce was finalized in 2007, with Rod paying Rachel a substantial settlement.
Rachel Hunter’s Early Life and Modeling Career
Rachel Hunter was born on September 9th of 1969 in Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she struggled with a rare blood disease that made it impossible for her to pursue her dreams of becoming a dancer.
Despite missing months of her final years in high school due to health issues, Hunter worked at an ice cream parlor and eventually started modeling after her mother suggested it as a way to boost her confidence. She took modeling seriously after being approached on the beach by a photographer and attending modeling school in New Zealand.
At the age of 17, Hunter received a phone call from her mother informing her that “New York wants to see you.” With a promising modeling career ahead of her, she accepted a contract in New York and relocated to the Big Apple.
Rachel Hunter’s Career Highlights
Rachel Hunter began her modeling career in New Zealand at the age of 16 and quickly established herself as a sought-after model in Australia, France, and beyond. After signing with Ford Models in New York, she landed a contract with Cover Girl and appeared on the covers of numerous magazines, including “Sports Illustrated” twice.
Outside of modeling, Hunter has appeared in several films, including “The Drew Carey Show,” “The Benchwarmers,” and several independent films. She also hosted her own TV series called “Rachel Hunter’s Tour of Beauty,” which explores different concepts of beauty around the world.
Music fans may recognize her from her appearance in the Fountains of Wayne music video for “Stacy’s Mom.” In addition, she posed nude for “Playboy” in 2004 and is still signed to Ford Models today.
Rachel Hunter’s Relationships
In the late 80s, Rachel Hunter was in a relationship with high-profile rock musician Kip Winger, but she eventually left him to begin dating another musician, Rod Stewart. They married just three months after meeting each other at a nightclub in LA in 1990 and had two children together. Hunter filed for divorce in 2003 but rescinded the petition. In 2005, Stewart filed for divorce and it was legally dissolved in 2007.
After her separation from Stewart, Hunter began dating Canadian hockey player Sean Avery and later moved on to Stanley Cup winner Jarret Stoll, who is 13 years younger than her. The pair got engaged in 2008 and were scheduled to get married in New Zealand in 2009, but called off the wedding just 7 weeks before.
Rod Stewart’s Divorce Settlement with Rachel Hunter
In 2005, Rod Stewart filed for divorce from Rachel Hunter, whose initial settlement demand was half of his net worth, estimated to be between $120 – $150 million. The majority of his net worth was earned during their marriage, with Rod having already paid a significant amount in a previous divorce settlement to Alana Stewart.
Eventually, the two reached an undisclosed settlement in 2007, with Rod providing funds for Rachel to purchase multiple homes and a large settlement likely worth tens of millions of dollars. He also agreed to provide financial support for their two children, who were 14 and 12 years old at the time.
Rachel Hunter’s Real Estate Ventures
In 2020, Rachel Hunter sold her Hollywood Hills home for $3.45 million, after trying to sell it for over three years. The property was originally listed for $5 million in 2016, but Hunter still made a significant profit from her 2004 purchase of the home for $2.425 million. Despite struggling to sell the property, Hunter considered renting it out for fees ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 over the years. The 4,500 square foot home features wood-beamed ceilings, French doors, and five bedrooms, as well as a flagstone-lined pool and spa.
Additionally, Rachel Hunter and her former fiancee, Jarret Stoll, purchased a traditionally-styled home in Hermosa Beach for $3.65 million in 2007, but Stoll retained sole ownership after their split. In 2004, Hunter sold a 6,000-square-foot, Mediterranean-style property in Sherman Oaks for $2.55 million.
