Just like every other career in the entertainment industry, modelling has become one of the most lucrative adventures. It’s considered to be one of the most looked into careers outside education, especially for young women.
You will agree with me that some of the most influential women in the world started off as models. This article will highlight the top ten highest paid female models in the world in descending order.
Let’s proceed.
1. Kendall Jenner (22.5 million dollars)
One of the most beautiful girls in the world right now, Kendall comes at number one amongst the world’s highest-paid fashionista. Her ballet skills may have recently come under fire, but Kendall is still smashing records in the industry and she doesn’t seem to be bothered about her haters.
2. Karlie Elizabeth Kloss (13 million dollars)
American Vogue mannequin and entrepreneur Karlie Elizabeth Kloss has an estimated income of 13 million dollars. Kloss, one of all America’s most beautiful mannequins was a Victoria’s Secret angel from 2011 to 2014. She’s one of all America’s most stunning mannequins.
3. Christine Diane Teigen (11.5 million dollars)
Thanks to her giant social media presence, the former Sports Illustrated cover star has branched out beyond modelling into a line of cookware, a second cookbook and hosting television show.
4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (11.5 million dollars)
One of the most glamorous English model, Rosie Huntington widely comes at number four in this list, earning a cool 11.5 million dollars. The homegrown talent cut her own series of lingerie makeup and fragrance lines for department store marks and spencer’s account for the majority newcomer.
5. Gisele Bundchen (10 million)
Gisele Caroline Bundchen is a model, actress and producer from Brazil. Bundchen began her rise as a model in the 90s. By 1999 she is credited with ending the heroin chic era of modelling.
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Sometimes called the only remaining true supermodel today, Bundchen pioneered the horse walk and was part of Victoria’s secret angels from 2000 to mid-2007.
6. Cara Jocelyn Delevingne (10 million dollars)
Perhaps something of a surprise at number six of the 10 highest paid models of 2021, is Cara Jocelyn Delevingne. She’s currently focusing on her film work but still immensely popular in modelling industry with a dedicated instagram following of 43 million, making her one of the most popular earners this year.
Bundchen has for long been associated with many charities like Doctors Without Borders, Save The Children and Red Cross.
7. Gigi Hadid (9.5 million dollars)
At a tender age of 22, Gigi became one of the highest paid models with an estimated earning of $9 million. Her ascendance on the list is partly owing to deals with Maybelline, Tommy Hilfiger, BMW and Topshop.
Gigi was ranked amongst top 50 models at Models.com. In addition, she was named International model of the year 2016 by the British Fashion Council.
8. Joan Smalls (8.5 million dollars)
Puerto Rican model and actress, Joan Smalls Rodriguez walks in more shows than her fellow list members and still finds time to shoot campaigns for Estee Lauder, Moschino Fragrances and more.
9. Bella Hadid (8.5 million dollars)
The youngest member of the list of highest paid models is 24 year old Bella Hadid. She is the face of Dior Beauty, Bulgari and TAG Heuer. In 2016, Bella was voted “Model of the Year” by industry professionals for Models.com.
10. Doutzen Croes (8 million)
At number 10 of the highest paid models of 2021 is Doutzen Croes, a Dutch model and actress. When she was young, Croes aspired to be a professional speed skater. When she became a little older, she went to work for paparazzi model management in the Netherlands and they sent her to New York City. From then on, she has never looked back.
Croes currently works with L’Oréal and has featured on the covers of time 17, Marie Claire Glamour Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed and Confused, Avant-Garde and Numero magazine. Crowes is also a former Victoria’s Secret angel. She actively supports international initiative dance for life.
