Top 10 Richest Models of the World in 2012

We have been discussing about the top 10 richest series, which has have been appreciated by our readers. We presented the richest Actors Series, shared all about Bollywood, Hollywood, Wrestlers, politicians, Rappers, and now it’s the time to highlight the sizzling, Hot and might be your favorite models on the basis of their Net Worth.

10. Adriana Lima

Net Worth: £22 Million

Nationality: Brazilian

Adriana Lima is someone who began chasing her dreams of modeling at the age of fifteen. She has done her part of hard work for numerous international designers and projects like Armani, Fendi, Guess, Vera Wang, etc. She stands among the top ten richest models of 2012 specially for being Victoria’s Secret Angel. Her annual income on an average is $ 7 million. And has a net worth of 45 million U.S. dollars.

9. Milla Jovovich

Net Worth: £23 Million

Nationality: Ukranian

L’Oreal spokes model Milla Jovovich has a net worth of U.S. $36 million and enjoys being the ninth richest model of 2012. She is not just a model but a music celebrity, a fashion designer and an actress. Her debut album as a singer and song composer titled “The Divine Comedy” was produced in 1994. She has also had acting roles in films such as, Resident Evil: Extinction, A Perfect Get Away, Stone, The Fourth Kind and more. In 2003, she fused with sister model, Carmen Hawk, to craft their own style stroke, “Jovovich-Hawk.” But by 2008 the fashion business was taking much of their time and they decided to shut their business. She is married to Shawn Andrews and has a daughter named Ever Gabo Andrews.

8. Naomi Campbell

Net Worth : £31 Million

Nationality: British
At age 41, Naomi Campbell is still going strong when it comes to her career, appearing in PINKO’s Spring/Summer 2012 campaign as recently as last week. British model and occasional actress and singer, she has a net worth of $48 million. She earned and grabbed most of her dollars by doing the photo shot for more than 500 magazine covers. She has worked with huge names like Vogue Paris and the European edition of Time magazine. She modelled at the early age of seven years.

7. Claudia Schiffer

Net Worth : £35 million

Nationality: German

Model Claudia Schiffer, with an estimated net worth of approximately $40 million, is one of the most financially successful fashion models of all time. Since she resembled the beautiful actress Brigitte Bardot, Schiffer was warmly welcome din the modelling industry. She has endorsed various brands such as Citroen, Pepsi and Fanta. She dabbled for hit series of Richie Rich and then further did cameos in movies like Life Without Dick, TheBlackout, Black and White. She was also seen in the sitcom named Arrested Development.

6. Elle Macpherson

Net Worth: £38 million

Nationality: Australian

Australian supermodel and the host of Britain’s Next Top Model, Elle Macpherson (aka The Body), is reportedly worth approximately AU$56 million. Her lingerie business, Elle Macpherson Intimates, does great business even after 21 years, which accounts for her high net worth.

5. Heidi Klum

Net Worth: £45 Million

Nationality: German

Despite her recent high-profile separation from husband Seal, Heidi Klum appeared at number 5 on the list due to a string of lucrative TV deals, which includes her role as host of Project Runway.

4. Kate Moss

Net Worth: £50 Million

Nationality: British

Kate is 37 and is engaged to Jamie, the guitarist of the band Kills. For a French fashion Kate, released her recent collection. Kate gained a lot of attention on the runway with smoke of cigarette appearing for Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris. In 2005, she gave a successful comeback by emerging on cover of Daily Mirror with cocaine. . From a young model kate, with some obstacles managed to become a popular businesswoman. She is said to be having revenue enough to include her in the top 10 richest series.

3. Christie Brinkley

Net Worth: £51Million

Nationality: American

Extremely well known for her 1970s hat trick of appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Christie Brinkley’s lengthened contract with magazine CoverGirl made her grab all the limelight a model aspires. She also made huge headline when she married Billy Joel. She was not just a model but fulfilled all her duties as a responsible citizen, working actively for the rights of humans and animals, and the environment. Brinklet was a writer, designer, illustrator and photographer. The Daily Mail enlists her as the third richest model of 2012 in their February 2012 issue.

2. Tyra Banks

Net Worth: £57Million

Nationality: American

Despite the fact that Banks has long retired from catwalk duty, the host of America’s Next Top Model came in at number 2 on the world’s richest models list, raking in approximately AU$84 million Beginning her career at the age of 17 after her college, Tyra is one of the popular models. The success of 5’11’ started from the cosmetic company Cover Girl ,in Los Angeles, was the third one to get such an opportunity . Her attractive features soon extended her popularity and she got offers from Ralph Lauren and numerous covers, that include sports and other place, banks introduced her as the first black woman on cover. Excluding ads and fashion appearance she got the films and high class shows, Omar Epp’s love interest in John Singleton’s show Higher learning, catching a turn opposite to Will Smith on TV’s the fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

1. Gisele Bundchen

Net Worth: £96 Million

Nationality: Brazilian

Gisele Bundchen made a successful debut from New York (1996), while showing all her talents in a Fashion week. Having a height of 5’10, which is quite admirable, started her career while she was only 14. She turned out to be lucky enough and is now working as an ambassador for the UNE program. She is enjoying to be known as the highest paid model currently.

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