^I agree with you about the fact that some models doesn't want to be as huge as Supermodels. I think any supermodels (Trinity's, Kate, Cindy, Claudia etc.) wanted to become a star. I think George Micheal's Freedom video was one of the think that put those girls as Celebraties' statut.
BUT, all business (art especially) have those Icons.
Music = Elvis, Beatles, Madonna, Bob Marley, Mozart, Shubert etc.
Cinema = Brando, Hepburn, Monroe etc.
Art = Piccasso, Munch etc.
PS. I'm happy when models that I like have long carreer.