A pretty earner: Gisele is still world’s top-paid model, as Kendall Jenner climbs the ranks
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen easily remained the highest-paid model in the world with annual income of US$30.5 million, while Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner more than doubled her earnings, according to Forbes’ 2016 list on Tuesday.
Illinois native Karlie Kloss, 24, was also ranked third and doubled her income to US$10 million. The magazine said Kloss had more campaigns than any other model on the list.
Bundchen, 35, has made more money than any other model since 2002 and continues to collect top dollar from endorsement deals with Chanel, Carolina Herrera and Pantene.
Coming in second with US$10.5 million was fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima. The longtime Victoria’s Secret model works with Maybelline and IWC watches.
The 20 models earned a combined US$150 million between June 1, 2015 and June 1, 2016. The results included income from cosmetics, fragrance and other contracts and were based on interviews with managers, agents and brand executives.