Forbes Releases 2014 Highest-Paid Models List with Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima and More

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published August 18, 2014

2014’s Money Girls–Business publication Forbes has released its annual ranking of The World’s Highest-Paid Models and we see some familiar faces as well as new faces on the list. Gisele Bundchen tops the list with over $47 million estimated in income while Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima tie for second at $8 million. Newcomers to the list include Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, Anja Rubik and Cara Delevingne. See the full list below.

How Does Forbes Decide the List?

According to Forbes it’s “based on interviews with numerous managers, agents and brand executives.” The earnings are tabulated from June of last year to June 2014 and are calculated before tax and fees to agents, lawyers, etc.

1. Gisele Bundchen $47 million

Gisele Bundchen at 2014 Met Gala
Gisele Bundchen at 2014 Met Gala

2. Adriana Lima $8 million

Adriana Lima for Desigual Fall 2014 Campaign
Adriana Lima for Desigual Fall 2014 Campaign

3. Doutzen Kroes $8 million

Doutzen Kroes for L'Oreal Paris Ad
Doutzen Kroes for L’Oreal Paris Ad

4. Kate Moss $7 million

Kate Moss for David Yurman Fall 2014 Campaign
Kate Moss for David Yurman Fall 2014 Campaign

5. Kate Upton $7 million

Kate Upton for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Kate Upton for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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