Let’s be honest, supermodels have a pretty good gig. Not only are the some of the most attractive people on the planet, but they get paid to essentially be good looking while wearing the hottest fashion items from leading designers. Okay, there’s much more to being a supermodel than that, but I don’t think many can argue that they have it rough. While modeling can often be different for many, supermodels have turned their careers into multi-million dollar jobs. Once you’re sponsored by some of the largest names in the business, you can make a lot of money. So which ones are making the most amount of money? Each year, Forbes takes a look at all the supermodels out there and finds out which ones are absolutely killing it. Here are the ten highest paid supermodels for 2015, and you won’t believe just how much they make.
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10. Candice Swanepoel – $5 Million
From South Africa, 26-year-old Candice Swanepoel comes up first on our list, as she drew in around $5 million dollars this year. Candice has been in the modeling business since 2003 and has worked with a variety of companies including Vogue, Tom Ford, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, and Versace. She saw her big break in 2010 when she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and has consistently placed among the highest earning supermodels ever since.
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9. Alessandra Ambrosio – $5 Million
Tied with fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel for earning $5 million in 2015 is Alessandra Ambrosia. From Brazil, Alessandra made her debut as a model in 1996 and has been in the industry ever since. She has worked for brands like Armani, Christian Dior, Exchange, and Ralph Lauren but a large portion of her earnings comes from Victoria’s Secret. Not to bad for a 34-year-old mother of two.
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8. Lara Stone – $5 Million
Lara Stone is a Dutch-English supermodel who has consistently placed as one of the highest earning supermodels in the world for this year. She was first scouted as a model when she was just 12, and has stuck with the gig ever since. Stone has modeled for Givenchy, Fendi, Chanel, Balmain, H&M, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss among many others. She brought in $5 million this year thanks to new campaigns launched by L’Oréal, Stella McCartney, and Calvin Klein.
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7. Joan Smalls – $5.5 Million
From Puerto Rico, Joan Smalls has had a busy modeling year which earned her a place on the list as she netted some $5.5 million dollars. The 27-year-old worked with H&M, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and Estée Lauder this year, which are just a small fraction of all the companies that she has worked with in the past. While many supermodels relay on photoshoots as the days of walking the runway are mostly over, Smalls still makes more appearances on the runway compared to the other women on this list.
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6. Miranda Kerr – $5.5 Million
Tied with Joan Smalls, Miranda Kerr also brought in some $5.5 million dollars through modeling this year. From Australia, she gained a notable following in 2007 when she was brought on as a Victoria’s Secret Angels, the first from Australia. She has since parted ways with the lingerie brand, but continues to work with Clear Hair, Swarovski, H&M, and many others and she is also the face of Escada Joyful Fragrance.
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5. Natalia Vodianova – $7 Million
Hailing from Russia, Natalia Vodianova is next up on our list. The 33-year-old first joined a modeling agency when she was just 15, and by the age of 17 she was already living in Paris. Over her lengthy career, Natalia has worked with Gucci, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Yves Sint Laurent, L’Oréal, and many others. She’s also been on the cover of Vogue, GQ, Allure, Interview, and Vanity Fair. She brought in $7 million this year primarily from Calvin Klein, Etam, and Guerlain. Like most of the other supermodels on this list, she earns the majority of her money from endorsements like her signature fragrances, rather than making runway appearances.
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4. Doutzen Kroes – $7.5 Million
Dutch-born Doutzen Kroes has had a financially successful career in 2015, earning her a number four spot on our list. She picked up modeling as a young girl, and has gone on to work with Versace, Tommy Hilfiger Valentino, Gucci, and Calvin Klein. In 2008 she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel, but has since parted ways with the brand just this year. She is currently the face for Tiffany & Co. and has worked with Calvin Klein, Samsung, and L’Oréal just this year alone, netting her some $7.5 million dollars.
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3. Adriana Lima – $9 Million
From Brazil, Adriana Lima started out as a model when she was just 15-years-old and has been in the industry ever since. She has worked with Armani, Louis Vuitton, Maybelline, Swatch, Versace, Givenchy, and many others in addition to appearing as an actress as some small roles. Her contracts with H&M, Marc Jacobs, and Desigual and her new deals with Maybelline and Vogue Eyewear helped her bring in that $9 million this year.
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2. Cara Delevingne – $9 Million
It’s been a pretty good year for Cara Delevingne to say the least. The 23-year-old from England has skyrocketed to the limelight not only for her modeling work, but for her work as an actress as well. She’s worked with Burberry, Jason Wu, Mulberry, Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY, Zara, Tom Ford, Victoria’s Secret and Chanel. Additionally she has appeared in the film Paper Towns and she will also be appearing in the upcoming London Fields and the DC Comics’s film Suicide Squad. She’s also good friends with Taylor Swift and has a huge Instagram following. Needless to say, Cara is quite popular and it looks like she will be transitioning over towards being an actress.
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1. Gisele Bundchen – $44 Million
And finally the highest earning supermodel in 2015 is none other than the one-and-only Gisele Bundchen. She has come out on top for 9 years in a row now, earning around $44 million dollars this year alone. She’s arguably the most famous supermodel on the planet, and has been able to turn her name into a brand. While she still makes appearances as a model, she makes most of her money from her various product endorsements and goods that are sold under her name.
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