From Forbes, the list of the world's highest-paid models of 2014 shows the million worth of working within the realms of the modeling industry. With the achievements and how these models earned such millions, it proves that it is more than just being a mere fitspo for all of us, or sitting pretty in front of the camera and walking like goddesses on the runway.
Without years of dedication to making a façade of glamour, fame and glory, these models wouldn't be on this list. It is obvious how much commitment they put into maintaining their attractive physical attributes, from a determined workout routine to religiously taking care of their skin. It sounds easy, but the glamourous life of these models is hard work. And without their serious perspective about money and handling it with a vast business expertise, these highest-paid models wouldn't be as such.
Their worth lay inside the appealing exterior; they are about the discipline and maintenance. And without the disciplined lifestyle, no one will hire them for a spread of fashion magazines, for being a brand ambassador, or as a key icon on fashion runways. Here's the list of the highest-paid models of the year, their million worth, and how they earned it:
1. Gisele Bundchen
For eight straight years, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen leads this list with an accumulated $47 million dollars. She is married to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. With profitable contracts under brands like H&M, Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Gisele forms her million-worth pose and smile. Her own business, a lingerie brand named Hope or Gisele Bundchen Intimates, also pumps up her earnings. She has also appeared in two movies, "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Taxi."
Editor's Note: Gisele was discovered at a shopping mall by a model scout for Elite Model Management.
2. Doutzen Kroes
Dutch supermodel and Victoria's Secret angel Doutzen Kroes has an annual net worth of $8 million dollars. She is married to Dutch DJ Sunnery James and has two childrne. Surprisingly, Doutzen Kroes wins against other veterans of the modeling industry, probably because of her own clothing line of cashmere sweaters, plus her contract with Victoria Secret and brand like L'Oreal.
3. Adriana Lima
Also with an annual income of $8 million dollars, another Brazilian supermodel and the longest-running Angel in the Victoria Secret Adriana Lima is in the top earner's list.Her income comes from being the new Desigual brand ambassador and a profitable reunion deal with Maybelline.
4. Kate Moss
The English 90's fashion model icon Kate Moss has an annual income worth of $ 7 million. Topshop is one of Moss' famous campaigns, other than being a Rimmel ambassador and campaigns for Kerastase haircare products.
Editor's Note: Kate was discovered at New York's JFK airport by a model scout.
5. Kate Upton
Also with a worth of $7 million dollars of annual income, the newcomer Kate Upton's income covers her contract with Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Her silver debut for The Other Woman, surely expands her paycheck, plus other fashion campaigns on the line.
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