Gisele, Doutzen, Adriana, Kate And The World’s 10 Highest Earning Models
It's no surprise that Gisele Bundchen has topped Forbes' list of the world’s highest paid models for the eighth year running. Earning an astonishing $47 million last year alone, the Brazilian beauty stands head and shoulders above the rest of her fellow catwalkers. But which other models made the list of 2013's highest earners?
1. Gisele Bundchen ($47million)
The reigning queen of the catwalk Gisele had another lucrative year at the top thanks to her contracts with brands such as H&M, Chanel, and Carolina Herrera. Aside from modelling, Gisele also raked in the cash thanks to her other job, designing jelly sandals for Brazilian shoemaker Grendene. But that’s not all, Gisele also has her own line of Hope lingerie, ‘Gisele Bundchen Intimates', which ensures the cash just keeps rolling in for the 34 year old.
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2. Doutzen Kroes ($8 million)
Dutch beauty Doutzen Kroes might now be a mum of two, but that hasn’t stopped her landing some very lucrative contracts in the past year. A Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2008, Doutzen also has deals with L’Oreal cosmetics and Calvin Klein fragrances. The model also manages to supplement her income by designing some very pricey sweaters for the Swiss brand Repeat Cashmere.
3. Adriana Lima ($8 million)
2013 was another lucrative year for the newly single Adriana. The longest serving Victoria’s Secret Angel was last year announced as Desigual’s new brand ambassador during Barcelona fashion week. Lima also once again found herself as the face of Maybelline cosmetics, over a decade since first posing for the brand.
4. Kate Moss ($7million)
British fashion’s queen of cool Kate Moss may have turned 40 this year but that hasn't stopped her from still being one of the world’s most in demand models. Long standing endorsement deals with Rimmel, St. Tropez and Kerastase help keep her on top, while this year she also unveiled her first Topshop collection in over four years.
5. Kate Upton ($7 million)
It’s been a year of firsts for Kate Upton who makes her debut appearance on the Forbes list. This year Kate gained a Bobbi Brown cosmetics contract while also making her feature film debut in comedy The Other Woman, opposite Cameron Diaz.
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6. Miranda Kerr ($7 million)
It's been a busy year for Miranda who has appeared in campaigns for H&M, Swarovski, Reebok, Mango and Shopstyle. The Aussie beauty also landed a seven figure contract with Wonderbra in 2013 adding to her most profitable year so far.
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7. Liu Wen ($7 million)
The first Chinese model to walk a Victoria's Secret runway, Liu Wen has been dubbed the first ever Asian "New Supermodel". Thanks to contracts with Estee Lauder , Esprit, H&M and Calvin Kelin, Wen's income keeps on growing as does her popularity. This year, American Vogue described Liu as having, "by far, the biggest social-media audience of any model".
8. Alessandra Ambrosio ($5 million)
Aside from being one of Victoria's Secret's most recognisable Angels, Alessandra Ambrosia can also be seen modelling for PINKO and H&M. The 33-year-old also likes to design fashions and has her own clothing line with Planet Blue.
9. Hilary Rhoda ($5 million)
The face of Estee Lauder, Hillary has an eight year deal with the cosmetics brand which accounts for most of her $5 million earnings. The Maryland native could also be seen last year in campaigns for Totême, Sarar, and Helmut Lang.
10. Natalia Vodianova ($4 million)
Vanity Fair's September cover star Natalia Vodianova has been the face of Calvin Klein fragrances since 2006 and it's a partnership which just keeps on growing. The mum of four is also a part time fashion designer having launched a range of lingerie with the European brand Etam.