Fashion Report

It's No Surprise Lingerie Models Make Rich List

May 17, 2010

The world's top earning models were announced by Forbes last week including 4 Victoria's Secret beauties

 

 Alessandra Ambrosio is one of the highest paid supermodels according to ForbesIn 1990, supermodel Linda Evangelista uttered what has become the most famous quote in modeling history: "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."

She was referring to herself and fellow supermodel Christy Turlington, both of whom were a core part of the handful of models shaking up the industry by being as famous and powerful as celebrities.

Today, supermodels have become one of the highest paid of our species tuning over a mere $20 million. No. 1 on Forbes Rich List yet again was Bündchen, the 29-year-old Brazilian beauty married to NFL quarterback Tom Brady. She gave birth to the couple's first child in December, lost the baby weight seemingly that very instant and went back to work. Hard to blame her. As the world’s most sought-out face and body, Bündchen made an estimated $25 million in the past year. Aside from starring in campaigns for True Religion jeans, Dolce & Gabbana, Bündchen has her own skin care line and her own lucrative sandals brand--Ipanema by Gisele.

German sensation Heidi Klum is second with $16 million. She parlayed her modeling career into a star slot on the lucrative television series Project Runway, now in its seventh season. She continues to grace Victoria's Secret runways and starred in campaigns ranging from McDonald's to Volkswagen.

Kate Moss ranks third, with $9 million. Despite her well-publicized personal and professional ups and downs, Moss, 36, kept busy in the last 12 months. Aside from designing a fashion line for the British retailer Topshop, Moss released a new perfume, announced she's designing handbags for Longchamp and made headlines--starting a trend--by dying her hair with gray streaks. Moss remains the face of Versace, Longchamp and David Yurman, among others. 

Also on the list: Kroes, Brazilian beauty (and new mom) Adriana Lima, rags to riches Russian model Natalia Vodianova, as well as Alessandra Ambrosio (pictured), Daria Werbowy and Australia's Miranda Kerr. 

 

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