Money, not fairness, decides coverage of women’s sport

According to Forbes magazine, the highest earning female model in the world is Gisele Bundchen.

Money, not fairness, decides coverage of women’s sport

Last year, Forbes estimated the “Brazilian bombshell” netted a staggering $45m (€41.8m).

Meanwhile, pay a thought for poor young Sean O’Pry. Considered the top male model on the planet, the American banked just $1.5m (€1.39m) last year. Compared to his female counterparts, O’Pry is practically slumming it. Even the 41-year-old Kate Moss raked in more dough than O’Pry. So old she’s no longer allowed to wear high heels on the catwalk, Moss still earned an estimated $4.5m (€4.1m) last year.

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