We Reveal Forbes’ List Of The World’s Top-Earning Models

If you’re an aspiring model, you may like to know that this year, Forbes’ annual list of the world’s top earning models not only included those predictable regulars – ahem, Gisele – but also some refreshingly new faces.

Candice Swanepoel, image via vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com
Candice Swanepoel, image via vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com

If you’re an aspiring model, you may like to know that this year, Forbes’ annual list of the world’s top earning models not only included those predictable regulars – ahem, Gisele – but also some refreshingly new faces.

Of course, way ahead of her fellow models, Brazilian bombshell Gisele Bündchen topped the list for the seventh time! Gisele has transformed herself from supermodel to super-businesswoman and as a result her earnings climbed $20 million over the previous year to an estimated $45 million over the past 12 months.

“Gisele Bündchen is clearly in a class by herself, and has been for a number of years,” said Edward Razek, Chief Marketing Officer of Limited Brands. “She’s an international icon who can also move product–from shampoo to couture.”

However, if Brazilian goddesses aren’t all that relatable, and let’s face it, they’re not, let us leave you with a little inspiration.

Thanks to the Calvin Klein campaign and Victoria’s Secret presence, new faces Lara Stone and Candice Swanepoel replaced Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes for two highly coveted places rounding off the list.

The 10 top-earning female models on the planet made a combined $112 million in the 12 months to May – up 30% from last year – proving that the economic recovery has been rather good to our top models this year!

Here is the full list:

  1. Gisele Bündchen $45 million
  2. Heidi Klum $20 million
  3. Kate Moss – $13.5 million
  4. Adriana Lima – $8 million
  5. Alessandra Ambrosio – $5 million
  6. Daria Werbowy – $4.5 million
  7. Lara Stone – $4.5 million
  8. Carolyn Murphy – $4.3 million
  9. Natalia Vodianova – $4 million
  10. Candice Swanepoel – $3 million