From new-wave to seasoned runway veterans, some of fashion's top talents made the list.

It goes without saying that being a model has become one of the most sought-after jobs in history, especially today. Runway superstars have evolved into some of the top earners in both the fashion and entertainment industries. Back in 2017, Forbes declared <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-most-iconic-runway-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner</a> the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-highest-paid-supermodel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highest-paid model</a>, and she still holds that top spot. In a world where models like Alex Consani and Anok Yai are taking over the industry, some names continue to rake in large amounts on and off the catwalk.
Naturally, the range of talents that have appeared in this group has remained the same for quite some time.
As fashion month continues, join L'OFFICIEL to not only explore a handful of the most beautiful women in the world but also round out the list of the highest-paid models in the world (with estimated net worths as a figure to keep in mind).

As a former Victoria's Secret Angel, Jasmine Tookes was a prominent face on the catwalk. With especially buzzy runway appearances and red carpet style moments alike, she has continued to shine as a model. In 2023, the model welcomed a child with her husband, David Borrero, and has slowed down her runway career as she spent time with her family. However, two years later, Tookes returned to Victoria's Secret's runway as the first pregnant woman and second Black model to open the show.

Jasmine Tookes. Getty Images.

Jasmine Tookes: $10 Million

As one of the pioneering plus-size models in the industry, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/ashley-graham-interview-fausto-puglisi-capsule-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashley Graham</a> has paved the way for more body inclusivity and diversity on the runway. The American model has walked in countless runway shows, including Michael Kors, Boss, and Dolce &amp; Gabbana. Graham has also become a frequent face in the front rows of prominent presentations and events alike while being a mother and entrepreneur.

Ashley Graham in DiPetsa and Gianvito Rossi shoes at the 2026 Met Gala. Getty Images.

Ashley Graham: $10-16 Million

Among the leading It girls of the new generation of models in recent years, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kaia-gerber-model-style-evolution-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kaia Gerber</a>, daughter of legendary model Cindy Crawford, has already created a massive presence in the industry at just 25 years old. At 16, Gerber made her runway debut during a Calvin Klein show, and in recent years, has stunned while walking for labels like Prada, Miu Miu, Chanel, Fendi, and Saint Laurent, among others. Recently, she opened for Khaite's Spring/Summer 2027 show and stars in Ryan Murphy's thriller series "The Shards."

Kaia Gerber arrives at the US Open in a black midi dress. Getty Images.

Kaia Gerber: $12-15 Million

Although she had a start in acting, Chrissy Teigen made her splash in the fashion space. From being a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal to fronting the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2010, the star has continued to grow professionally. Since then, Teigen has continued her modeling career, while also making a name for herself as a television personality, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author.&nbsp;

Chrissy Teigen. Getty Images.

Chrissy Teigen: $20-30 Million

Whether you're an avid watcher of runway collections or a casual onlooker, you've definitely spotted <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/irina-shayk-model-street-style-daughter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Irina Shayk</a> on multiple occasions more than you can count on two hands. The Russian model has graced the runways of designers like Valentino, Versace, Burberry, Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bottega Veneta, and Tory Burch, among a variety of others. Shayk is also a frequent face in high-profile campaigns for labels like Max Mara, Giorgio Armani, and Calvin Klein, and is a constant presence at fashion week events and red carpets around the world.

Irina Shayk at the 2026 Venice Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2026. Getty Images.

Irina Shayk: $25 Million

The Hadid sisters have taken over the fashion industry, but <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/science-says-bella-hadid-most-beautiful-woman-in-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bella Hadid</a> has easily become the ultimate It girl. With her sleek runway walk and effortlessly chic street style seen recently at Saint Laurent and Prada, Hadid has become one of the top models to watch. Outside of the space, Hadid is the founder of Orebella, a fragrance brand that launched in May 2024.

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Bella Hadid: $25 Million

Joan Smalls was known as the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder. Since then, the Puerto Rican model has had a top spot amongst the highest-paid models. Along with walking in some of the biggest runway shows, she has even made cameos in many music videos throughout her career. In 2013, Smalls appeared next to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/everything-we-know-about-beyonce-new-album-renaissance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyoncé</a> in her video for the song "Yoncé." Now, she continues her modeling streak in shows and campaigns while furthering her advocacy efforts and attending industry events.

Joan Smalls at the J.Crew dinner on September 5, 2024. Courtesy of BFA.

Joan Smalls: $26 Million

Since the start of her career,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gigi-hadid-best-street-style-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gigi Hadid</a> has dominated runway shows. She has accumulated her wealth with several major campaigns for the likes of Versace and Tommy Hilfiger, earning her a substainal amount of revenue. In 2022, the now-31-year-old model even launched her own clothing line, Guest in Residence. And while she has focused on motherhood since the birth of her daughter, Khai, whom she shares with her former partner, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/best-zayn-songs-of-all-time-gigi-hadid-one-direction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zayn Malik</a>, Hadid is still hitting the catwalk. Most recently, she opened the Vogue World: Milan runway in a Valentino Haute Couture gown.

Gigi Hadid for Stuart Weitzman. Courtesy of Stuart Weitzman.

Gigi Hadid: $30 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/rosie-huntington-whiteley-baby-girl-name-photo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</a> is another model who distanced herself from the runway and became an entrepreneur. She has started several business ventures, including her now-defunct beauty line, and acquired several acting credits in many action-packed films, like&nbsp;Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Although she continues to share her outfits on Instagram and star in social-first campaigns, Huntington-Whiteley is focused on her brand Mémoire and her family with actor Jason Statham.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the 2026 Tiffany & Co. Blue Book party in NYC. Courtesy of BFA/Tiffany & Co.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: $40 Million

After years of experience on the runways of some of the fashion industry's most prestigious designers, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/karlie-kloss-styling-tricks-fashion-age-instagram" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karlie Kloss</a> has made her way to the top as one of the highest-paid models in the world. Although she has graced the runway on fewer occasions in recent years, she continues to work with top labels like Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, and Marc Jacobs in stunning campaigns that have gone down in history as iconic, unforgettable collaborations.

Karlie Kloss. Getty Images.

Karlie Kloss: $40 Million

Chinese model Liu Wen was one of the first Asian models to dominate the fashion industry. In 2016, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/fashion/liu-wen-model-new-york-fashion-week-tommy-hilfiger.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a> declared Wen to be "China's first bona fide supermodel." Since her debut, the model has walked for some of the top names in fashion like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/jean-paul-gaultier-glenn-martens-haute-couture-spring-22-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jean Paul Gaultier</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/tom-ford-fall-winter-2022-collection-womens-mens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Ford</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/chanel-most-iconic-wedding-dresses-wedding-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chanel</a>. In recent years. Wen continues to collaborate with brands like Chopard, Khaite, Tory Burch, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent.

Balenciaga's Winter 2025 campaign featuring Nicole Kidman, Patrick Patrick Schwarzenegger, Liu Wen, and Adut Akech. Photography by Juergen Teller, courtesy of Balenciaga.

Liu Wen: $40 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/cara-delevingne-intimate-nft-charity-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cara Delevingne</a> is no stranger to the limelight. While Delevingne started as a model, the British socialite has slowly been making a name for herself as an actress. Delevingne has starred in Paper Towns and&nbsp;Suicide Squad, and guest-starred in Season 2 of the hit series <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/celebrity-guest-stars-only-murders-in-the-building-hulu-tv-show">Only Murders&nbsp;in the Building</a>. Though she has shied away from the runway, she still dabbles in work as a model. Recently, she has been gearing up for the release of her debut studio album, Not Normal, which is released on September 25.

Cara Delevingne at the 2026 Met Gala. Getty Images.

Cara Delevingne: $50 Million

If you were anywhere near reality television in the early 2000s, you certainly know the name Tyra Banks. Not only did she start her modeling career at the age of 15, but became one of the few Black models to achieve supermodel status. From being the first African American woman to front the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to making splashes across many series and films, Banks has stepped away from the modeling space. Now, she lives in Sydney and operates SMiZE &amp; Dream, an ice cream shop.

Getty Images

Tyra Banks: $90 Million

"The Body." Coined by Time in 1989, that nickname has become synonymous with Australian model Elle Macpherson. With an impressive five covers for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she has walked the runway for Thierry Mugler, Azzedine Alaïa, John Galliano, Donna Karan, and Todd Oldham, to name a few. Even with the occasional modeling endeavor, Macpherson has made a name for herself in the television and film world, especially as an executive producer for NBC's Fashion Star.

Elle Macpherson. Photo via Instagram/@ellemacpherson

Elle Macpherson: $95 Million

Often cited as one of the most beautiful women in the world and one of the first Victoria's Secret Angels, Adriana Lima easily makes the upper half of the highest-paid models. While <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/adriana-lima-anna-sui-victorias-secret-90s-new-york-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lima</a> is no longer an Angel, her face still graces a fashion campaign now and then, though her focus is raising her children. Outside of media events and opportunities, the Brazilian bombshell is still one of the top models in fashion.

Adriana Lima in Ferragamo at "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" Los Angeles Premiere. Getty Images.

Adriana Lima: $95 Million

In the world of fashion, Heidi Klum continues to reign supreme. From becoming the first German model to be a Victoria's Secret Angel to her now-iconic Halloween costumes, the model has continued to garner much success. Once she had slowed down in the modeling industry, she was on Project Runway, Germany's Next Topmodel, and America's Got Talent. Supporting movie roles and spokesmodel gigs aside, Klum has become more of a businesswoman with a model-forward charm.

Heidi Klum. Getty Images.

Heidi Klum: $160 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-celebrity-dating-relationship-timeline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner</a> is the highest-paid model in the world, a title she earned in 2017 and has maintained ever since. Along with her earnings from various runway shows and campaigns, the model also brings in a substantial income from her appearances on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kardashians-hulu-show-release" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kardashians</a>. In February 2021, Jenner founded her own tequila brand, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kendall-jenner-tequila-controversy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">818 Tequila</a>. In today's world, Jenner continues to make appearances on the runway and in campaigns.

Kendall Jenner for FRAME’s Fall 2026 Campaign. Courtesy of FRAME.

Kendall Jenner: $150 Million

Throughout the '80s and '90s, Cindy Crawford was a face, name, and supermodel who lived rent-free in many people's minds. After dropping out of Northwestern University to pursue modeling full-time, she would front multiple magazines, runway collections, and even head into the music video space with George Michael, Jon Bon Jovi, and Taylor Swift. Now, Crawford is focused on the management of her business ventures, making rare appearances at fashion events, and championing her children.

Cindy Crawford. Getty Images.

Cindy Crawford: $400 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gisele-bundchen-birthday-iconic-runway-model-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gisele Bündchen</a> is one of the top supermodels in the world. While she is retired from the runway, the supermodel is still one of fashion's top earners. Bündchen has even earned several acting credits over the years. The supermodel starred in the iconic fashion-forward film <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/the-devil-wears-prada-deleted-scene-meryl-streep-anne-hathaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The&nbsp;Devil Wears Prada</a> and&nbsp;Taxi, where she played the leader of a group of bank robbers. With three children, a husband, and a focus on wellness, Bündchen is in a simpler time in her illustrious life.

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