The fashion industry is always changing, but some models manage to stay on top of the game year after year. These are the supermodels who are highest paid models in the world, according to Forbes magazine. They have not only walked the runways for the biggest brands, but also ventured into other fields such as acting, business, and activism.
Top 10 Highest Paid Models in the World
1. Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is the highest-paid model in the world for the fourth consecutive year, earning $40 million in 2024. The 27-year-old star has a huge social media following, with over 200 million Instagram followers and 35 million Twitter followers. She has also appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine 12 times, and has been the face of campaigns for Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder, Adidas, and many more.
2. Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen is the second highest-paid model in the world, earning $33 million in 2024. The 43-year-old Brazilian beauty has been modeling since she was 14, and has become one of the most iconic faces in fashion history. She has walked for over 500 shows, and has been the ambassador for Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and more.
3. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the third highest-paid model in the world, earning $32 million in 2024. The 35-year-old British bombshell has not only modeled for Victoria’s Secret, Burberry, Balmain, and more, but also starred in blockbuster movies such as Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mad Max: Fury Road. She has also launched her own beauty website, Rose Inc., which features tutorials, interviews, and product reviews.
4. Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne is the fourth highest-paid model in the world, earning $31 million in 2024. The 29-year-old British model has been the face of campaigns for Burberry, Chanel, DKNY, and more. She has also made a successful transition to acting, starring in movies such as Paper Towns, Suicide Squad, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. She has also been outspoken about her sexuality, mental health, and feminism, and has supported charities such as UNICEF, Girl Up, and The Trevor Project.
5. Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima is the fifth highest-paid model in the world, earning $30 million in 2024. The 41-year-old Brazilian model is best known for being the longest-serving Victoria’s Secret Angel, having worked with the brand for 20 years. She has also modeled for Maybelline, Versace, Givenchy, and more.
She has also been involved in humanitarian work, such as supporting the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti, and becoming a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
6. Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid, who earned $20 million, and has modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Fendi, and more. She has also become a mother to a daughter, Khai, with singer Zayn Malik.
7. Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid, who earned $19 million, and has modeled for Dior, Versace, Alexander Wang, and more. She has also been vocal about her Palestinian heritage, and has participated in protests against the Israeli occupation.
8. Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls, who earned $19 million, and has modeled for Estée Lauder, Prada, Gucci, and more. She has also been a champion for diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, and has launched a non-profit organization, DonateMyWage, to support social justice causes.
9. Liu Wen
Liu Wen, who earned $19 million, and has modeled for Chanel, Hermes, Michael Kors, and more. She has also been the first Asian model to appear on the cover of American Vogue and to walk for Victoria’s Secret.
10. Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen, who earned $18 million, and has modeled for Sports Illustrated, Revolve, Quay, and more. She has also been a popular TV personality, author, and cook, and has shared her struggles with infertility, pregnancy loss, and online bullying.
