Guess which models make the big bucks
- Guess which models make the big bucksBy Julie FishmanWondering who's got the Midas touch in the model stratosphere? While a few household names made Forbes' list of highest-paid posers, some lesser-known beauties have also raked in a pretty penny. Glo brings you the industry's top earners along with ten rising stars. See if you can guess who these in-demand models are (with the help of our surprising clues), then click through to Bing to find out if you got it right.http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/126775_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksWhile her hunky husband (who is he?) brings home the titles, this Brazilian bombshell brings home the bacon, earning an unparalleled $45 million through runway work and endorsement deals with Pantene, Esprit and Versace. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: Photos of her on the runwayFind: Baby bump updateshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126740_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksDespite her hard-partying past, this British model took in $9.2 million and remains a leading fashion icon, boasting lucrative contracts with Longchamp, Topshop and Rimmel. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: See her adsFind: She recently auctioned off some of her earliest workhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126741_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis 30-year-old Russian beauty scored two profitable perfume campaigns and ranks third among the highest-paid models at $8.6 million. Bing: Who's this top-earning model?Search: See her on the runwayFind: Her profitable perfume adshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126742_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis Victoria's Secret Angel has more Facebook followers than any other model, perhaps thanks to two very sexy Super Bowl commercials for Kia and Teleflora. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: Watch her memorable TV adsFind: Her recent post-baby fashion show appearancehttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126743_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksYou'll find a wax statue of this 27-year-old speed skater turned model (and Victoria's Secret regular) at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: Think she and her wax figure look alike? Find: Her post-fashion-show cravinghttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126744_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis 31-year-old model and mom was the first spokesperson for the Victoria's Secret Pink line. She scored $6.6 million this year, partially through deals with Brazilian brands Colcci and Vivari. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: Her Pink gearFind: See her posing with her kidshttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126745_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksWith a $4 million take-home, this dimpled Australian lands seventh on the top-earner list. In 2009, she launched her own brand of skin products, Kora Organics. Bing: Who's this top-earning model? Search: More on her new skincare lineFind: See her with her actor husband and toddler sonhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126746_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksDiscovered on the Paris Metro, this Dutch model—who's known for her gap-toothed smile—brought in just under $4 million, thanks to big-time gigs with Versace, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Prada and Mercedes Benz. Bing: Who's this top-earning model?Search: See her signature smileFind: What's her height?http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/126747_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksA Floridian and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl, this blonde is the oldest supermodel on the Forbes top-ten-earners list and has been the face of Estée Lauder since 2001. Bing: Who's this top-earning model?Search: How old is she? Find: Her well-known adshttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126748_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThe youngest of the top-ten earners, this South African—and Victoria's Secret Angel—has graced the covers of Vogue, ELLE and GQ.Bing: Who's this top-earning model?Search: Her age? Find: See her cover picshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126749_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis 23-year-old American model has flashed her pearly whites for the covers of Muse, Flair and Italian Grazia. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: See her on the runway Find: Her recent breakup with an A-list actorhttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126750_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThough only 20 years old, this leggy Midwestern model has been on the cover of Vogue 12 times. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: Recent controversy over her Victoria's Secret runway lookFind: See her on the cover of Voguehttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126751_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis green-eyed Estonian -- and sports fanatic -- is currently on the ups: She's walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Valentino, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: See her on the runwayFind: Her pre-modeling gighttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126752_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis Puerto Rican model, who's mentioned in the lyrics of Kanye West's Christian Dior Denim Flow (hear it), became a coveted catwalker when she appeared in Givenchy's 2010 show. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: See where she's mentioned in Kanye's songFind: Watch her on the runwayhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126753_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksAs the first Chinese model to walk in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the first Asian face of Estée Lauder, this rising star is a favorite of Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: See her wearing ChanelFind: More of her groundbreaking adshttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/126754_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksAt just 17 years old, this pouty-lipped model is the face of both Alexander McQueen and Mulberry. Bing: Who's the up-and-coming model? Search: Her Mulberry looks Find: More of her most well-known adshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126755_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksFollowing a BCBG runway breakthrough in 2010, this American starlet landed an editorial in Vogue and signed a deal with Prada. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: Her Prada adsFind: See her on the runwayhttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/126756_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksThis azure-eyed Swede is still in her teens but she's scored major campaigns with H&M, Marc Jacobs and Paul & Joe. She's also been featured in W, Vogue and L'Officiel. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?Search: How old is she? Find: See her adshttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/126757_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksOffered a contract with Ford Modeling when she was only 15, this New Jersey native turned heads in 2009 when she won the coveted Calvin Klein jeans ad campaign. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: Her Calvin Klein adsFind: More of her lookshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126758_Original.jpg
- Guess which models make the big bucksOne of the industry's newest rising stars, this long-limbed lady has already been featured on the covers of the Russian, Italian and German editions of Vogue. Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model? Search: See her cover looksFind: She sported this show-stopping look at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Showhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/126759_Original.jpg
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Model Moguls
1 of 21By Julie Fishman
Wondering who's got the Midas touch in the model stratosphere? While a few household names made Forbes' list of highest-paid posers, some lesser-known beauties have also raked in a pretty penny. Glo brings you the industry's top earners along with ten rising stars. See if you can guess who these in-demand models are (with the help of our surprising clues), then click through to Bing to find out if you got it right.
Stellar Strutter
2 of 21While her hunky husband (who is he?) brings home the titles, this Brazilian bombshell brings home the bacon, earning an unparalleled $45 million through runway work and endorsement deals with Pantene, Esprit and Versace.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: Photos of her on the runway
Find: Baby bump updates
Golden Girl
3 of 21Despite her hard-partying past, this British model took in $9.2 million and remains a leading fashion icon, boasting lucrative contracts with Longchamp, Topshop and Rimmel.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: See her ads
Russian Dressing
4 of 21This 30-year-old Russian beauty scored two profitable perfume campaigns and ranks third among the highest-paid models at $8.6 million.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: See her on the runway
Social Butterfly
5 of 21This Victoria's Secret Angel has more Facebook followers than any other model, perhaps thanks to two very sexy Super Bowl commercials for Kia and Teleflora.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: Watch her memorable TV ads
Wax On
6 of 21You'll find a wax statue of this 27-year-old speed skater turned model (and Victoria's Secret regular) at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
That's Rich
7 of 21This 31-year-old model and mom was the first spokesperson for the Victoria's Secret Pink line. She scored $6.6 million this year, partially through deals with Brazilian brands Colcci and Vivari.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: Her "Pink" gear
Sweet Cheeks
8 of 21With a $4 million take-home, this dimpled Australian lands seventh on the top-earner list. In 2009, she launched her own brand of skin products, Kora Organics.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: More on her new skincare line
Mind the Gap
9 of 21Discovered on the Paris Metro, this Dutch model—who's known for her gap-toothed smile—brought in just under $4 million, thanks to big-time gigs with Versace, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Prada and Mercedes Benz.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: See her signature smile
Find: What's her height?
White Hot
10 of 21A Floridian and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl, this blonde is the oldest supermodel on the Forbes top-ten-earners list and has been the face of Estée Lauder since 2001.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: How old is she?
Find: Her well-known ads
Earning Her Wings
11 of 21The youngest of the top-ten earners, this South African—and Victoria's Secret Angel—has graced the covers of Vogue, ELLE and GQ.
Bing: Who's this top-earning model?
Search: Her age?
Find: See her cover pics
All American
12 of 21This 23-year-old American model has flashed her pearly whites for the covers of Muse, Flair and Italian Grazia.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: See her on the runway
A Leg Up
13 of 21Though only 20 years old, this leggy Midwestern model has been on the cover of Vogue 12 times.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: Recent controversy over her Victoria's Secret runway look
Find: See her on the cover of Vogue
Game On
14 of 21This green-eyed Estonian -- and sports fanatic -- is currently on the ups: She's walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Valentino, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: See her on the runway
Find: Her pre-modeling gig
In Stride
15 of 21This Puerto Rican model, who's mentioned in the lyrics of Kanye West's "Christian Dior Denim Flow" (hear it), became a coveted catwalker when she appeared in Givenchy's 2010 show.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: See where she's mentioned in Kanye's song
Find: Watch her on the runway
Runway Pioneer
16 of 21As the first Chinese model to walk in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the first Asian face of Estée Lauder, this rising star is a favorite of Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: See her wearing Chanel
Lip Service
17 of 21At just 17 years old, this pouty-lipped model is the face of both Alexander McQueen and Mulberry.
Bing: Who's the up-and-coming model?
Search: Her Mulberry looks
Stateside Sweetheart
18 of 21Following a BCBG runway breakthrough in 2010, this American starlet landed an editorial in Vogue and signed a deal with Prada.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: Her Prada ads
Find: See her on the runway
Baby Blues
19 of 21This azure-eyed Swede is still in her teens but she's scored major campaigns with H&M, Marc Jacobs and Paul & Joe. She's also been featured in W, Vogue and L'Officiel.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: How old is she?
Find: See her ads
Jersey Girl
20 of 21Offered a contract with Ford Modeling when she was only 15, this New Jersey native turned heads in 2009 when she won the coveted Calvin Klein jeans ad campaign.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: Her Calvin Klein ads
Find: More of her looks
Blond Ambition
21 of 21One of the industry's newest rising stars, this long-limbed lady has already been featured on the covers of the Russian, Italian and German editions of Vogue.
Bing: Who's this up-and-coming model?
Search: See her cover looks
Find: She sported this show-stopping look at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
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