1. Gisele Bündchen
$25 Million
Though she's no longer the body behind Victoria's Secret, the 28-year-old added Rampage to her list of campaigns this year. She continues to promote Versace, True Religion jeans, Dior and Ebel watches. Bündchen landed her second Vanity Fair cover amid extraordinary press attention following her private marriage to football beau Tom Brady in February.
2. Heidi Klum
$16 Million
While still a successful model at 35 with three kids, the majority of Klum's earnings are driven by her TV and endorsement career. Though she's currently expecting baby No. 4 with husband Seal, Klum remains a member of the Victoria's Secret Angel entourage as well as host of Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. The German beauty also designs a line of Birkenstock sandals and has endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG. This past year, she came out with her own skincare line, In An Instant.
3. Kate Moss
$8.5 Million
The return of lost contracts and the success of her Topshop line marked a successful year for Moss.The 35-year-old icon has been attacked for getting old and heavy, but regardless, she's enjoyed remarkable success in the last year. She's the face of Versace, Longchamp and David Yurman, among others. Her line for British retailer Topshop, which moved stateside earlier this year, continues to do well.
4. Adriana Lima
$8 Million
The new icon of Victoria's Secret continues her rise to the top of her industry thanks to her mass sex appeal.Though her Maybelline contract will lapse later this year, Lima continues to climb to the top of her career thanks to the support of Victoria's Secret. The Brazilian bombshell got her start as the winner of the Ford model competition "Supermodel of the Year." She also appeared on the small screen last September with a guest appearance on Ugly Betty. This month, she announced she's expecting a baby with her husband, basketball player Marko Jaric.
5. Doutzen Kroes
$6 Million
Though her contract with DeBeers lapsed, the 24-year-old promptly replaced it with a campaign for jeans company Seven For All Mankind.The Dutch model known for her lips was named the latest Victoria's Secret angel last fall. Doutzen is also the face of cosmetic company L'Oreal and the fragrance Calvin Klein Eternity.
5. Alessandra Ambrosio
$6 Million
This Victoria's Secret angel returned to the catwalk just three months after giving birth.Another Brazilian model on the list, Ambrosio first made her name as the spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK line and is now one of the brand's angels. Last fall, the 28-year-old gave birth to her first child. Only three months later, she appeared on the catwalk for the VS runway show. She is also on contract with European retail outlet C&A and Mexican department store Liverpool.
7. Natalia Vodianova
$5.5 Million
The new hire of French lingerie company Etam still works for mother Russia through her charitable foundation.Vodianova is one of the clearest examples of rags to riches: She was raised in an impoverished family in Russia before becoming an international model. In addition to her work for Calvin Klein fragrance Guerlain and jeweler Jacob & Co., the 27-year-old signed a three-year contract with Etam. She is the brand's ambassador and will also design a collection each season. She runs the Naked Heart Foundation, a charity that raises money to provide playgrounds in Russia.
8. Daria Werbowy
$4.5 Million
The model who started her career with a modeling contest victory is now the face of major brands from Lancome to Louis Vuitton. The Polish-born Canadian is known for her doe eyes, which are the charm for campaigns for Balmain, H&M, Vogue Eyewear and Roberto Cavalli. Last June, Werbowy was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame along with musician K.D. Lang and filmmaker James Cameron.
9. Miranda Kerr
$3 Million
This Aussie model is best known for being a Victoria's Secret angel, though her profile is on the rise.
The first Australian addition to the cast of angels for Victoria's Secret got her break as the face of Maybelline. Last year, she signed a contract with XOXO. Earlier this year, she lent her legendary dimples to help those affected by the Australian bush fires as a participant in the Australia Unites fundraiser.
10. Carolyn Murphy
$3 Million
The sole American on the list, the 35-year-old maintains her place on the list thanks to a lucrative Estée Lauder contract.Murphy has become an iconic American face. At 35, her Playboy and Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue days may be behind her, at least for now, but she is still incredibly successful as the longtime face of Estée Lauder. As well, she has valuable contracts with Banana Republic and Lord & Taylor.
11. Emanuela De Paula
$2.5 Million
Nicknamed the "next Gisele," De Paula is the newest addition to our list.The biracial Brazilian model has a lucrative contract with British retailer Next, a contract that once belonged to Alessandra Ambrosio. She's also a prominent new face of Victoria's Secret.
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$25 Million
Though she's no longer the body behind Victoria's Secret, the 28-year-old added Rampage to her list of campaigns this year. She continues to promote Versace, True Religion jeans, Dior and Ebel watches. Bündchen landed her second Vanity Fair cover amid extraordinary press attention following her private marriage to football beau Tom Brady in February.
2. Heidi Klum
$16 Million
While still a successful model at 35 with three kids, the majority of Klum's earnings are driven by her TV and endorsement career. Though she's currently expecting baby No. 4 with husband Seal, Klum remains a member of the Victoria's Secret Angel entourage as well as host of Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. The German beauty also designs a line of Birkenstock sandals and has endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG. This past year, she came out with her own skincare line, In An Instant.
3. Kate Moss
$8.5 Million
The return of lost contracts and the success of her Topshop line marked a successful year for Moss.The 35-year-old icon has been attacked for getting old and heavy, but regardless, she's enjoyed remarkable success in the last year. She's the face of Versace, Longchamp and David Yurman, among others. Her line for British retailer Topshop, which moved stateside earlier this year, continues to do well.
4. Adriana Lima
$8 Million
The new icon of Victoria's Secret continues her rise to the top of her industry thanks to her mass sex appeal.Though her Maybelline contract will lapse later this year, Lima continues to climb to the top of her career thanks to the support of Victoria's Secret. The Brazilian bombshell got her start as the winner of the Ford model competition "Supermodel of the Year." She also appeared on the small screen last September with a guest appearance on Ugly Betty. This month, she announced she's expecting a baby with her husband, basketball player Marko Jaric.
5. Doutzen Kroes
$6 Million
Though her contract with DeBeers lapsed, the 24-year-old promptly replaced it with a campaign for jeans company Seven For All Mankind.The Dutch model known for her lips was named the latest Victoria's Secret angel last fall. Doutzen is also the face of cosmetic company L'Oreal and the fragrance Calvin Klein Eternity.
5. Alessandra Ambrosio
$6 Million
This Victoria's Secret angel returned to the catwalk just three months after giving birth.Another Brazilian model on the list, Ambrosio first made her name as the spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret PINK line and is now one of the brand's angels. Last fall, the 28-year-old gave birth to her first child. Only three months later, she appeared on the catwalk for the VS runway show. She is also on contract with European retail outlet C&A and Mexican department store Liverpool.
7. Natalia Vodianova
$5.5 Million
The new hire of French lingerie company Etam still works for mother Russia through her charitable foundation.Vodianova is one of the clearest examples of rags to riches: She was raised in an impoverished family in Russia before becoming an international model. In addition to her work for Calvin Klein fragrance Guerlain and jeweler Jacob & Co., the 27-year-old signed a three-year contract with Etam. She is the brand's ambassador and will also design a collection each season. She runs the Naked Heart Foundation, a charity that raises money to provide playgrounds in Russia.
8. Daria Werbowy
$4.5 Million
The model who started her career with a modeling contest victory is now the face of major brands from Lancome to Louis Vuitton. The Polish-born Canadian is known for her doe eyes, which are the charm for campaigns for Balmain, H&M, Vogue Eyewear and Roberto Cavalli. Last June, Werbowy was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame along with musician K.D. Lang and filmmaker James Cameron.
9. Miranda Kerr
$3 Million
This Aussie model is best known for being a Victoria's Secret angel, though her profile is on the rise.
The first Australian addition to the cast of angels for Victoria's Secret got her break as the face of Maybelline. Last year, she signed a contract with XOXO. Earlier this year, she lent her legendary dimples to help those affected by the Australian bush fires as a participant in the Australia Unites fundraiser.
10. Carolyn Murphy
$3 Million
The sole American on the list, the 35-year-old maintains her place on the list thanks to a lucrative Estée Lauder contract.Murphy has become an iconic American face. At 35, her Playboy and Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue days may be behind her, at least for now, but she is still incredibly successful as the longtime face of Estée Lauder. As well, she has valuable contracts with Banana Republic and Lord & Taylor.
11. Emanuela De Paula
$2.5 Million
Nicknamed the "next Gisele," De Paula is the newest addition to our list.The biracial Brazilian model has a lucrative contract with British retailer Next, a contract that once belonged to Alessandra Ambrosio. She's also a prominent new face of Victoria's Secret.
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she's such an angel and her story's really inspiring.
