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Sexy spells R-I-C-H: The wealthiest models in the world!
The Daily Mail has released a list of the richest catwalk queens in the world, with personal estimates of their individual fortunes. Take a look!
They've built business empires out of their bodies, raking up millions with each assignment.
In the following pages, we bring you the 20 wealthiest women in modelling, as per findings published in the Daily Mail.
1. Gisele Bundchen
They say she's set to become the world's first billionaire model and they may well be right. The Brazilian bombshell, 31, is supposedly worth 96 million pounds and it's hardly surprising -- in addition to cashing in on modelling, Gisele runs a business empire that includes a footwear line, lingerie and skincare products.
2. Tyra Banks
Coming in second is American beauty Tyra, 38. She's not a catwalk fixture anymore, but the '90s supermodel's chat show, fashion and beauty website and other entertainment ventures have netted her a whopping 57 million pound fortune.
3. Christie Brinkley
Hot on Tyra's heels is fellow American and pin-up Christie, now 58, with a cool 51 million pounds. Aside from the fact that she's still a stunner, she's also very active for her age -- Christie's a model, actor, has written a beauty-cum-fitness guide and has signature fragrances and eyewear to her name.
4. Kate Moss
Queen of the British catwalk, Kate, 38, is still very much in-demand in the fashion world and steps into fourth place. Prestigious campaigns with leading international brands keep her rolling in the green -- 50 million pounds of it.
5. Heidi Klum
The German-born blonde looker, also 38, is worth 45 million dollars. Heidi is a former Victoria's Secret Angel and has built her name up into a brand, playing actress, TV host, fashion designer and producer of reality show Project Runway. You name it, she's done it!
6. Elle Macpherson
Her Aussie allure led to her being christened 'The Body' and at 47, it's still not waning. Elle's modelling, skincare line, lingerie range and stints as TV host/producer on fashion-related shows have raked in an eye-popping 38 million dollars over the years.
7. Claudia Schiffer
In seventh place we have gorgeous German Claudia, 41. Now a mother, her family takes priority over work and she's not as active in the fashion world as she once was, at the height of her fame in the '90s. But Claudia's still very much a modelling legend and on the wealthy list, with her personal fortune estimated at 35 million pounds.
8. Naomi Campbell
The fiery British diva has a temper almost as famous as her career. But there's no taking away from the fact that Naomi shook up the fashion world's attitude towards dusky skin and is still dominating the ramp at 41. As a result, she can boast of wealth at the 31 million pound mark.
9. Milla Jovovich
The Ukrainian supermodel-turned-actress, 36, makes her entry into the Daily Mail's list at Number Nine. Her sizzling appearance and talent led to a shining career as model and then actress and a net worth of 23 million pounds.
10. Adriana Lima
Brazilian Adriana is currently one of Victoria's Secret's best-known faces and at the age of 30, is already worth 22 million pounds. She's at the peak of her modelling career at her moment and that seems her main priority, although she has made occasional TV and movie appearances.
11. Daria Werbowy
The youngest femme fatale on the list, Ukrainian-born Daria is 28 and already her riches have been pegged at 19 million pounds. Like Adriana, she's in the best phase of her career, very much in demand and looks set to go higher places.
12. Helena Christensen
Danish damsel Helena is now 43, but you'd never know it from her recent campaigns! Her wealth is pegged at 18 million pounds and she's pursuing a career behind the camera too, as photographer and also as fashion designer.
13. Natalia Vodianova
The 29-year-old Russian hottie is in thirteenth place with 15 million pounds. She is still a catwalk fixture, but has also branched into acting and fashion designing in collaboration with big brands. What's more, Natalia seems to believe in sharing the wealth -- she's an avid philanthropist.
14. Doutzen Kroes
Twenty seven-year-old Dutch stunner Doutzen makes her entry at Number Fourteen, with 13 million pounds. A Victoria's Secret Angel, her blonde haired, blue-eyed charm has seen her bag plum assignment after plum assignment. We doubt she's looking to stop anytime soon!
14. Eva Herzigova
Tied into fourteenth place with Kroes the Daily Mail has Czech beauty Eva, 38. Her 1994 'Hello Boys' campaign for Wonderbra achieved iconic status and she's gone from strength to strength ever since to amass wealth to the tune of 13 million pounds.
16. Christy Turlington
With a cool 11 million pounds in her pocket, American model Christy, 43, comes next. Clothing lines, ayurvedic skincare lines and the founding of lifestyle brands have all supplemented her modelling income -- and may we mention that she still looks like a million bucks too!
16. Linda Evangelista
Remember that famous supermodel quote, 'We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day'? Canadian bombshell Linda, 46, is the one who let that little gem drop back in 1992! And it certainly looks like she practiced what she preached, because like Turlington, she's supposedly worth 11 million pounds too.
16. Cindy Crawford
The 45-year-old American supermodel joins both Turlington and Evangelista in sixteenth place with 11 million pounds. Cindy's still fighting fit and into modelling, besides which she has had beauty lines and home furnishings roll into the market.
19. Carolyn Murphy
At 10 million pounds, fellow American Carolyn, 38, follows Cindy. The Sports Illustrated sex siren is a darling of the fashion world and has signed on with some of the most exclusive labels in the world as the face of their campaigns.
19. Stephanie Seymour
And finally, we have the brunette pin-up who completes a trio in nineteenth place with her 10 million pound slice of the pie. A 43-year-old mother of three, Stephanie's not into modelling anymore, but surfaces occasionally to prove just how fabulous she still looks!