The World's Top-Earning Models

Earnings down but Bundchen still managed to rake in $25 million

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 28, 2009 11:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – The downturn didn't spare the catwalk, but the world's top-earning models are still a long way from the breadline. Forbes lists the top 10 earners over the past year.

Gisele Bundchen ($25 million, down $10 million from the previous year)
Heidi Klum ($16 million)
Kate

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The World's Top-Earning Models

Earnings down but Bundchen still managed to rake in $25 million

list • Carolyn Murphy • model • Gisele Bundchen • Kate Moss • Heidi Klum • Adriana Lima • supermodel • Jay-ZTV • Doutzen Kroes • Allesandra Ambrosio • Natalie Vodionova • Daria Webowy • Miranda Kerr

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