Forbes has revealed its 2014 list of the highest earning models in the world, and – no surprises here – Gisele Bundchen is on top yet again.
That makes it the 8th year in a row for the Brazilian stunner, but can you guess who else has been making serious bank on the catwalks?
Click through to see the models who raked in the most cash during the last 12 months.
Powerhouse Gisele brought in $47 million last year, thanks to campaigns for Chanel, Carolina Herrera, H&M and numerous other projects. Image: Instagram
Dutch model Doutzen Kroes earned $8 million in the last year. Her work with Victoria’s Secret, L’Oreal, H&M, Emilio Pucci, Miu Miu and more helped her nab the second highest spot on the list. Image: Instagram/Facebook
Adriana Lima is a fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel and the face of Desigual and Maybelline. She also earned $8 million last year.
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Kate Moss is one of the only supermodels from the golden era of the ’90s to make the 2014 Forbes list. She earned $7 million last year thanks to deals with Rimmel, Topshop, St. Tropez and Kerastase. Image: David M. Bennett
Newcomer Kate Upton also earned $7 million last year. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model is the new face of Bobbi Brown and has dabbled in acting work as well. Image: Hannes Magerstaedt
Aussie model Miranda Kerr has been in the headlines for her personal life recently, but her professional work with H&M, Swarovski, Reebok, Mango and her own company Kora Organics ensured a $7 million paycheck for her last year.
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Chinese model Liu Wen also earned $7 million, thanks to contracts with Estee Lauder, Esprit, Calvin Klein and H&M.
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Alessandra Ambrosio is another model who’s benefited from being a Victoria’s Secret Angel. That and her other projects saw her rake in $5 million last year. Image: Samir Hussein
Yet another Victoria’s Secret model on the list, Hilary Rhoda ties Alessandra with her $5 million earnings.
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Mum of four Natalia Vodianova was paid $4 million for her work as the face of a Calvin Klein fragrance, Guerlain cosmetics and more. Image: Instagram
All-American model Carolyn Murphy has been in the business for over 20 years and still brings in a substantial amount of cash, earning $4 million last year. Image: Instagram
Taylor Swift’s bestie Karlie Kloss also earned $4 million last year. The Victoria’s Secret Angel is an in-demand runway and editorial model who has posed for many of fashion’s biggest names. Image: Olivier Borde
British model and mum of one Jourdan Dunn earned $4 million last year despite being a relative newcomer to the scene. She’s worked with Maybelline, Burberry, Topshop, H&M and others and is BFFs with Cara Delevingne.
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High-fashion model Anja Rubik brought in $3.5 million during the last 12 months. Image: Instagram
Cara Delevingne also earned $3.5 million in the last year. She’s modelled for YSL, Burberry, DKNY and Mulberry.
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