Is Bar Refaeli A-List?
No — Bar Refaeli is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2009
Sports Illustrated Cover
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — Tax Evasion Investigation
Ranking Timeline
Begins Modeling Career
Starts her modeling career, gaining recognition in Israel.
Sports Illustrated Cover
Appears on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, launching her to international stardom.
Maxim's Hot 100
Voted No. 1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
Go Daddy Commercials
Appears in Go Daddy Super Bowl commercials.
Tax Evasion Investigation
Faces investigation for tax evasion in Israel, impacting her public image.
Eurovision Host
Hosts the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.
Tax Evasion Conviction
Convicted of tax evasion, affecting her reputation and finances.
Continued Modeling Work
Refaeli continues modeling and entrepreneurial ventures, maintaining a solid career.
Last updated: February 25, 2026