Rachel Hunter has insisted that she did not behave like Heather Mills has during her divorce with Sir Paul McCartney - walking away with "almost nothing".

The supermodel, 36, said that she was proud to support herself with her own successful career, and that she did not ask for exorbitant sums of money from ex-husband Rod Stewart.

According to a source at The Sun, Hunter said, "It was never my intention to take Rod to the cleaners. I'd never do what Heather is doing to Paul. I'm not a gold-digger. I earn my own money and enjoy being independent."

She added, "Rod and I have a good relationship now and we're glad we can move on with our lives."

Hunter settled for a contribution towards a house and a healthy trust fund for their two children.