Gisele tops Top models list again
Posted on May 31, 2009
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So, which model do you think brings home the most money? Supermodel Giselle launched a sandal line with Ipanema this week and had more good news following that for the second year running she tops the Forbes World’s Top-Earning Model list. It is claimed that the Brazilian earned an estimated $35 million in 2007, ahead of Heidi Klum with $14 million, whilst Kate Moss assumed third position with earnings of $7.5 million. It’s hardly surprising that business-savvy Giselle tops this list again. She is the face of Pantene, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors to name but a few. But she also insists on being paid in Euros instead of dollars. The Brazilian shoe company Grendene is endorsed by her and also 20 different ad campaigns.
In 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. Models did talk shows. They landed movie roles. They inspired franchises (the ill-fated “Fashion Café,” which was part-owned by supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Elle MacPherson). They dated or married movie stars (Linda Evangelista and Kyle MacLachlan; Christy Turlington and Ed Burns; Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere). And, of course, they made millions.
Bundchen, 26, parted ways with Victoria’s Secret in May and will see her lucrative contract with the lingerie brand expire at the end of the year. Still, she boasts “more contracts than any other model on the planet,” Forbes.com said, and has appeared in campaigns for high-end brands including Apple, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli. Moss, who recently launched a clothing line at British fashion retailer Topshop, ranks second with $9 million. The 33-year-old fashion icon is the new face of fashion label Stella McCartney and Italian sportswear company Belstaff. Klum, 34, placed third with $8 million. She is a Victoria’s Secret spokesmodel and host of Bravo’s “Project Runway.”
Two more Victoria’s Secret beauties – Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio – rounded out the top five with $6 million each. They were followed by Carolyn Murphy ($5 million); Natalia Vodianova ($4.5 million); Karolina Kurkova and Daria Werbowy (both $3.5 million); Gemma Ward ($3 million); Liya Kebede ($2.5 million); Hilary Rhoda and Shalom Harlow (both $2 million); and Doutzen Kroes and Jessica Stam (both $1.5 million).
In ranking these catwalkers, Forbes.com said editors also factored in a model’s “relevancy” – determined by recent campaigns, fashion magazine covers and opinions of those in the fashion industry – where necessary. The list was posted Monday on the Web site. Below is the top ten list with their previous position and total in brackets afterwards
1. Gisele Bundchen, $35 million (1 – $33 million)
2. Heidi Klum, $14 million (3 – $8m)
3. Kate Moss, $7.5 million (2 – $9m)
4. Adriana Lima, $7 million (4 – $6m)
5. Doutzen Kroes, $6 million (14 – $1.5m)
6. Karolina Kurkova, $5 million (8 – $3.5)
7. Natalia Vodianova, $4.8 million (7 – $4.5m)
8. Carolyn Murphy, $4.5 million (6 – $5m)
9. Daria Werbowy, $3.8 million (9 -$3.5m)
10. Miranda Kerr, $3.5 million (new)
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