FORBES' THE WORLD'S TOP-EARNING MODELS (TOP 15)



1. Gisele Bundchen

$33 million

The highest-paid model in the world had two high-profile breakups last year: First she split with boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio and then with longtime client Victoria's Secret. But shed no tears for the Brazilian bombshell: The 26-year-old still commands more money and more contracts than any other model on the planet, gracing ads for Apple, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli. Her line of sandals, Ipanema by Gisele, is expanding into the U.S. and Europe. Her latest paramour is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.



2. Kate Moss

$9 million

The 33-year-old superwaif continued her comeback from last year's cocaine scandal: She's the new face of Stella McCartney and Italian sportswear company Belstaff. She also recently launched a clothing line for British retailer Topshop (carried in the U.S. at Barneys New York). Moss has also managed to hang onto modeling gigs with Rimmel, Burberry and Dior. Her relationship with drug-addled British rocker Pete Doherty keeps her in the tabloids.



3. Heidi Klum

$8 million

The 34-year-old model and mother of three (hubby is singer Seal) renewed her Victoria's Secret contract and still helms the hit Bravo reality show Project Runway. She also hosted Germany's version of America's Next Top Model. In her "spare" time, she designs and markets a line of jewelry through Mouawad.



4. Adriana Lima

$6 million

The 26-year-old Victoria's Secret model is probably the most famous Brazilian babe since Gisele Bundchen. She's also the face of Maybelline and Italian phone company Telecom Italia. Her April 2006 GQ cover was the highest-selling issue of the year.



5. Alessandra Ambrosio

$6 million

This olive-skinned beauty, 26, confidently stakes her turf among the Victoria's Secret Brazilian trinity, which is rounded out by former roommate Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima. She also models for Armani Exchange and Next U.K.



6. Carolyn Murphy

$5 million

This native Floridian, 31, is ubiquitous. As the main face of Estée Lauder (a title she took over from Elizabeth Hurley in 2001), she peers down at beauty counters all over the world. She can also be seen in campaigns for Jantzen swimwear, Missoni, Versace, Anne Klein and Tiffany and Co.



7. Natalia Vodianova

$4.5 million

The Russia-born Vodianova, 25, has been a Calvin Klein muse for longer than any other model, including Kate Moss. She also poses for David Yurman jewelry (as does Moss). Vodianova, active in speaking out against eating disorders within the modeling industry, just gave birth to her third child with husband the Honorable Justin Portman, a British real estate heir. So far this year, she's the only model to have the cover of Vogue to herself.



8. Karolina Kurkova

$3.5 million

The 23-year-old Czech model reigns next to Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio as one of the highest-ranking angels in the Victoria's Secret roster. At 16, Kurkova appeared on the February 2001 cover of American Vogue, making her one of the youngest models ever to do so. She can be seen in the upcoming movie My Sexiest Year, starring Harvey Keitel and Frankie Muniz, in which she plays--what else?--a supermodel.



9. Daria Werbowy

$3.5 million

Werbowy's name may not be familiar, but unless you've been living underground, you've seen this 22-year-old Canadian, who is the face of Lancome. She also models for Louis Vuitton, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, Valentino, H&M, Missoni and David Yurman.



10. Gemma Ward

$3 million

The Australian model doesn't yet have an American multiyear cosmetic contract, but give her time. The 19-year-old models for Valentino, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Karl Lagerfeld, Swarovski and Louis Vuitton. Her Kewpie-doll look inspired a new rage in the industry and makes her especially popular in Japan, where she's the face of the enormous Kose cosmetics and skincare line.



11. Liya Kebede

$2.5 million

As the first black model in Estée Lauder's history, the 29-year-old Ethiopian beauty is hailed as a ground-breaker. She also models for H&M, the Gap, Anne Taylor and Givenchy.



12. Hilary Rhoda

$2 million

At 20, Rhoda is being hailed as the new face of fashion. With her heavy eyebrows (a la Brooke Shields) and "heavy" (for the modeling industry) athletic body, she's a throwback to the days of the supermodel. After becoming a favorite in the pages of Vogue and modeling for Donna Karan, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino, she bagged a prized Estée Lauder contract.



13. Shalom Harlow

$2 million

At 33, Harlow is a legendary veteran of the modeling world; she is making a comeback this year with new contracts with Chanel and Tiffany & Co.



14. Doutzen Kroes

$1.5 million

The Dutch model, 22, rapidly rose through the pages of Vogue, where she's been featured in the last three issues (including the May cover). She's also bagged contracts with Calvin Klein's Eternity fragrance and L'Oreal.



15. Jessica Stam

1.5 million

Stam, 21, was discovered by photographer Steven Meisel. In May, the Canadian was featured on the cover of Vogue as one of the hottest new faces in fashion. You may not know her name, but her face should be familiar: She's modeled for DKNY, Dior, Lanvin and Bulgari.

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source:
http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/09/models-media-bundchen-...ml?partner=telegraph

Really very interesting info pstroyer, thnks really
Several conclusions can b reached with this info..
nice finding!

Big gap between #1 and #2 hehe. Funny how Forbes used the worst photogenic pictures for each model in the article. They all look like aliens except 3 models.

Adriana and Alessandra definately deserves more than Kate Moss and that big gap between Gisele and others has come strange to me... Anyway thanks for informing us pstroyer

Forbes video relating to the topic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YceaS_IifGE

quote:

The kind of money the models made back in the 80's when they were doing runway, Christie Turlington, Naomi Campbell, you know, Linda Evangelista, they don't make that kind of money anymore. The designers have become more famous than the models so it's really more an honor or a privilege to be in a designer's show or to be in a designer's ad campaign. Ten years ago a model might have made $100,000 being in an ad campaign. Now she might make $500. So it's really about them getting their face out there, getting recognized, getting popular, getting seen by the right people and making the right connections, and then bagging that multi-year contract with Estée Lauder, Lancôme, or most importantly, Victoria's Secret.

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Originally posted by pstroyer:
Forbes video relating to the topic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YceaS_IifGE

quote:

The kind of money the models made back in the 80's when they were doing runway, Christie Turlington, Naomi Campbell, you know, Linda Evangelista, they don't make that kind of money anymore. The designers have become more famous than the models so it's really more an honor or a privilege to be in a designer's show or to be in a designer's ad campaign. Ten years ago a model might have made $100,000 being in an ad campaign. Now she might make $500. So it's really about them getting their face out there, getting recognized, getting popular, getting seen by the right people and making the right connections, and then bagging that multi-year contract with Estée Lauder, Lancôme, or most importantly, Victoria's Secret.

good information Mr. pstroyer
Thank you for sharing it!

Interesting Info indeed.

Although I think some of those models *cough Gisele *cough* are overpaid in comparison to some of their prettier competition.

it's not the 15 richest model. is the list of the models who made the most money over the last 12 month.

Hence why it says "top-earning" and not "richest".

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Originally posted by Sephy:
Funny how Forbes used the worst photogenic pictures for each model in the article. They all look like aliens except 3 models.

Agree, seems they have chosen the pics on purpose

I knew Gisele is the highest paid, but not that she earns approximately 3.5 times more than the second one.

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14. Doutzen Kroes

$1.5 million

The Dutch model, 22, rapidly rose through the pages of Vogue, where she's been featured in the last three issues (including the May cover). She's also bagged contracts with Calvin Klein's Eternity fragrance and L'Oreal.

what? I have heard that she make 6 millions.

Man is Gisele ugly. Seriously, who made her a supermodel? She has such an unflattering harsh face. The only ones i find attractive of the whole list are Adriana, Heidi, and Doutzen.

You guys need to remember that the Forbes list isn't a popularity contest.

_____Gisele Bundchen, still entrenched firmly in the No. 1 spot with an estimated $35 million in earnings, more than double the $14 million banked by Heidi Klum, who came in second. The 15 models on our list were ranked primarily by estimated earnings over the past 12 months. Where necessary, prestige and relevancy of campaigns, editorials, fashion magazine covers and the opinion of those in the industry were taken into account.Rounding out the top five are usual suspects Heidi Klum ($14 million), Kate Moss ($7.5 million), Adriana Lima ($7 million) and surprise addition Doutzen Kroes ($6 million). The 23-year-old honey from Holland made a long-legged leap up the charts from her second-to-last position last year. In 2008, the Calvin Klein and L'Oréal face expanded her deals and also hit the modeling mother lode: a Victoria's Secret contract.

About Doutzen:
"I wish we had snapped her up a long time ago," says Edward Razek, who has been selecting the company's models for a decade. Her agent, David Bonnouvrier, compares Kroes to Christy Turlington, another Calvin Klein muse. "It's that type of beauty," he says.


Top 15:

1. Gisele Bundchen - $35 Million
2. Heidi Klum - $14 Million
3. Kate Moss - $7.5 Million
4. Adriana Lima - $7 Million
5. Doutzen Kroes - $6 Million
6. Karolina Kurkova - $5 Million
7. Natalia Vodianova - $4.8 Million
8. Carolyn Murphy - $4.5 Million
9. Daria Werbowy - $3.8 Million
10. Miranda Kerr - $3.5 Million
11. Isabeli Fontana & Gemma Ward - $3 Million
12. Selita Ebanks - $2.7 Million
13. Valentina Zelyaeva - $2.3 Million
14. Hilary Rhoda - $2 Million
15. Liya Kebede - $1.5 Million

Conclusion: Doutzen advanced from the n.º 14 to 5

Btw this post is dedicated to you Serge hahahhah

Date: 30/04/08________________Source: forbes.com

I'm so glad Doutzen jumped up that far on the list, she more than deserved it. The two best models are in the top 10 yet again!!!! Adriana and Doutzen.