The conviction of supermodel Bar Refaeli caused quite a stir, how famous is she?

Bar Refaeli recently made headlines after being convicted of tax evasion. Although, she had a different kind of fame in the past. Photo: AFP

Bar Refaeli recently made headlines. The model was convicted of tax evasion, resulting in a large fine and a sentence of nine months community service.

The 35-year-old Israeli had a very different kind of fame before that though. She commanded attention in the fashion world for her good looks.