Forbes list of the world's highest-paid models

For measurement, the magazine used pretax earnings, and fees for agents, managers and lawyers are not deducted, based on the report of 2018.

[1] The estimated figures are based on interviews with managers, agents, brand executives, and industry experts.

[1] Models income came from multiples entries, including endorsements, licensing ventures, runway shows, and commercial catalogs.

[5] Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was the highest-ranked model on Forbes earning lists till 2017 before being overtaken by Kendall Jenner, in different measurements, including the largest string of appearances on the top, and the highest sum registered ($47 million in 2014).

Sean O'Pry has the highest sum reported by Forbes for a male model in a year ($1.5 million in 2013).

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Gisele Bündchen has more appearance within the top five, and on the top.
Sean O'Pry became the most "successful" male model on Forbes earning lists
Kendall Jenner ousted Bündchen's string, leading the top since 2017.
Adriana Lima made at least sixteen appearances in the top five.
Kate Moss made at least ten appearances in the top five.
Heidi Klum made at least nine appearances in the top five.
David Gandy is one of the few male models to appear twice in a Forbes -earning list, including the last one dedicated to it (2013).