Forbes has released its annual list of “The World’s Top Earning Models,” and Gisele Bundchen ranks number one.  Again.  The supermodel made an estimated $45 million dollars last year.  She is followed by the usual suspect, Heidi Klum at $20 million, Kate Moss a cool $13.5, Adriana Lima made $8 million and Alessandra Ambrosio rounded out the top 5 at $5 million.  Check the rest of the list below. 

1. Gisele Bündchen – $45 Million
2. Heidi Klum – $20 Million
3. Kate Moss – $13.5 Million
4. Adriana Lima – $8 Million
5. Alessandra Ambrosio - $5 Million
6. Daria Werbowy – $4.5 Million
7. Lara Stone – $4.5 Million
8. Carolyn Murphy – $4.3 million
9. Natalia Vodianova – $4 million
10. Candice Swanepoel – $3 million

In Pictures: The World’s Top-Earning Models [Forbes]

Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum top Forbes’ list of the highest paid models two years in a row.  Gisele earned $25 million and Heidi earned $16 million dollars in 2009.  There are at least six current or former Victoria’s Secret models on this list.  Is that a coincidence?  It apparently pays to be an ‘Angel’.  See the other models who made the list.

Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Models - 2010:

1. Gisele Bundchen – $25 million
2. Heidi Klum – $16 million
3. Kate Moss – $9 million
4. Adriana Lima – $7.5 million
5. Doutzen Kroes – $6 million
6. Alessandra Ambrosio – $5.5 million
7. Natalia Vodianova – $5.5 million
8. Daria Werbowy – $4 million
9. Miranda Kerr – $4 million
10. Carolyn Murphy – $3.5 million

Bundchen Tops Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Models [NBC New York]