Highest Paid Models in the World

In the era of 21st century, the modern fashion industry is at its peak, and everyone wishes to dress and show themselves outwardly as fashionable as possible. Modelling is a profession anyone can try their luck with. Beauty with brains is a concept which came into existence because of this industry. In this article, let us see a few of top 100 highest-paid models in the world who influence and have an impact on fashion trends.

1. Kendall Jenner

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A part of the Kardashian family who is called as the "most natural" in comparison with her other sisters starred first in the TV show called "Keeping Up with the Kardashians". She is a prominent influencer now in social media and is said to be a supermodel too. Forbes highest-paid models 2019 has her name in the list.

Net worth: $22 million.

Personal information:

1. Kendall Jenner is born on November 3, 1995 (age 24) in Los Angeles, California, United States.
2. Her parents are Caitlyn Jenner and Kris Jenner. Siblings are Khloé Kardashian (Half-Sister), Kim Kardashian (Half-Sister), Kourtney Kardashian (Half-Sister), Kylie Jenner (Sister), Rob Kardashian (Half-Brother).
3. She was romantically linked with Jaden Smith, the actor and singer Justin Bieber, and Harry Styles in the past. Currently, she is rumoured to be dating Ben Simmons, an NBA player. 

Attractive features:

1. Symterically speaking, Kendall Jenner has the most perfectly symmetrical face which is because of good genes and a little work of plastic surgery. 
2. Her long legs are also a compliment for her figure. 
3. Her dark hair is a blessing as it goes well with her complexion. 

Most paid model shoots: 

1. She works as a model with international brands likes Adidas, Calvin Klein and Estee Lauder.
2. She is also an active ramp walk artist in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
3. She shoots for many magazines like Marie Claire Indonesia, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Vogue China, LOVE, and Vogue issues and is an Instagram model too.

2. Gigi Hadid

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Most known for her hair flip catwalk in a white dress with a tiny bag in her hand, Gigi Hadid is one of the most acclaimed and successful models in the modelling industry. She is an enthusiastic participator of the Victoria Secret model shows. She was a part of many television shows and music videos of Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik. 

Net worth: 29$ million

Personal information: 

1. Gigi Hadid was born on April 23, 1995 (25 years) in Los Angeles, California, United States.
2. Her parents are Mohamed Hadid and Yolanda Hadid. Few of her famous siblings in the modelling industry is Bella Hadid and Anwar Hadid. 
3. She gave birth to her daughter with her boyfriend, Zayn Malik in this year. 

Attractive features: 

1. She is said to have the "perfect face" which comes close to the idea of ancient Greek perfection. 
2. She has got the perfect height for modelling, which is 5′ feet and 10″. 
3. Her perfect hair colour blonde and eye colour blue-green is also an added advantage to her beauty. 

Most paid model shoots: 

1. Gigi's career kicked off with her debut New York Fashion Week in February 2014 and also appeared in the CR Fashion Book magazine cover page.
2. Hadid started 2018 with multiple high fashion campaigns, including Valentino, Moschino, Versace and Fendi in the year 2018 apart from modelling and cat walking. 
3. She collaborates with many international brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Vogue Eyewear and Messika Jewelry.

3. Cara Delevingne

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A woman who wants to do more than modelling is known for her outgoing character and Instagram posts. Cara Delevingne is very happening in social media with a great passion for food, fashion and celebrities. She is also well known for her movie appearances in Suicide Squad and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Net worth: $ 28 million

Personal information: 

1. She was born in Hammersmith, London, the United Kingdom on August 12, 1992 (28 years).
2. Her parents are Charles Hamar Delevingneand Pandora Delevingne. Her siblings Chloe Delevingne and Poppy Delevingne are famous personalities too. 
3. She has dated Harry Styles and Leonardo DiCaprio in the past but is currently is in relationship with Ashley Benson.

Attractive features: 

1. She is never shy or doesn't restrict herself from showing emotion or her personality during catwalks. 
2. Her thick eyebrows and plumpy pouty lips are her identities in this modelling industry.
3. Her quirky personality is an advantage as it helps her to promote the street style fashion.

Most paid model shoots: 

1. The Chanel Haute-Couture spring show at the Grand Palais and the New York Fashion Week was her breakthrough in the modelling career. 
2. She was found in every fashion weeks from Milan Fashion Week to Paris Fashion Week doing over 50 shows in a row. 
3. Nowadays, she is very selective when it comes to modelling as a large number of catwalks has reduced her acting career. 

4. Karlie Kloss

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Karlie Kloss is an American model who started her modelling career by the ripe age of 16. She is a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder, Adidas, H&M and L'Oreal Paris. She is a feminist and ardent supporter of women's education. She encourages them to pursue STEM courses. She is one of the richest models in the world. 

Net worth: $30 million.

Personal information: 

1. She was born on August 3, 1992 (28 years old) in Chicago, Illinois. 
2. Her parents are Kurt Kloss and Tracy Kloss. Her spouse is Joshua Kushner, who she married in 2018. 
3. She has three sisters, and she is said to be a nerd in both science and mathematics. 

Attractive features: 

1. Her eyes, arched eyebrows and her lips are accurately placed in her face. 
2. Her brown coloured eyes compliment her skin colour and texture. 
3. She is a classic example of beauty with brains with incredibly long legs. 

Most paid model shoots: 

1. Her first modelling shoot was for Teen Vogue and with its success, she was posing for the editorials in American Elle, Allure, American, Australian, Italian, French, British, Teen, and Latin American editions of Vogue magazine.
2. She signed for the contract in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and renewed her contract with Christian Dior. 
3. Kloss was named the new face of Swarovski in the year 2018.

5. Chrissy Teigen

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A model, wife, mother, influencer, author, host, Chrissy Teigen, is an all-rounder. Being quite famous in the world of entertainment now, she started modelling at a very young age. At the later point of life, she realised her passion for food and started a blog to pen and publish her thoughts. 

Net worth: $26 Million

Personal information: 

1. She was born on November 30, 1985, in Delta, Utah, United States. 
2. Her parents are Ron Teigen Sr. and Vilailuck Teigen. She is married to John Legend since 2013.
3. She has two children. The elder one is the daughter and the younger one is a son.

Attractive features:

1. Her olive skin colour compliments her brown hair with blonde highlights. 
2. Her plump cheeks make her face appear younger. 
3. Her dimpled cheeks make her look cute too. 

Most paid model shoots: 

1. Started her career at Deal or No deal, Chrissy was spotted in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2010, from which her career boomed. 
2. She hosted competition series Model Employee on VH1 and cooking Channel special, titled Chrissy Teigen's Hungry. 
3. She collaborated with a fashion company Revolve and released a fashion line. She also collaborated with Target and released cookware. 

By clear calculation, these are the few highest-paid models 2020. These top models 2020 prove that women can be a beauty with brains. As far as India is concerned, the highest-paid model in India is Bhumika Arora. The highest-paid male model is Sean O'Pry and might find a significant place in the highest-paid male model 2020 list. Highest paid model black is Lola Chuil. The world's highest-paid model 2020 list is yet to be published by Forbes, but these models are fit to be in the Forbes highest-paid models 2020 list. 

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Co-author:  Akshaya Saravana Kumar

Akshaya is currently pursuing Masters in English Literature. She is an avid reader, an animal lover and a movie freak. She loves to spend her past time travelling to strange places in different time zones with her imagination and fall in love with fictional characters.