Highest-paid models of 2014
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Highest-paid models of 2014

Published 1929 GMT (0329 HKT) August 19, 2014
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Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is the top-earning model of 2014, according to Forbes, with a whopping $47 million. Endorsement deals with companies such as Pantene and business ventures like a lingerie line helped her secure the top spot. NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images
Doutzen Kroes is not only a Victoria's Secret model, she's the face of a Calvin Klein fragrance. That and other gigs add up to $8 million in earnings for the Dutchwoman. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images
A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000, Adriana Lima is the lingerie giant's longest-running model. The Brazilian is also one of the wealthiest, having earned $8 million to place her third on Forbes' list. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
British modeling veteran Kate Moss, whose fame dates to the '90s, maintains deals with companies like St. Tropez. They contribute to both her longevity and a $7 million annual income. Danny Martindale/Getty Images
Landing the coveted Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover led to big things for American Kate Upton, including a role in the film "The Other Woman." Her 2014 earnings were pegged at $7 million. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Miranda Kerr has her own makeup line, Kora Organics, and other deals that helped the Aussie make $7 million. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Liu Wen made history -- as well as her career -- by being the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret runway. Her earnings are placed at $7 million. LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images
Her own clothing line and deals with H&M and Victoria's Secret secured Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio $5 million. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
A multiyear contract with Estee Lauder translates to $5 million in earnings for American model Hilary Rhoda. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty images
Natalia Vodianova started representing the fragrance Calvin Klein Euphoria in 2006. The Russian's 2014 earnings were placed at $4 million. PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP/Getty Images
Carolyn Murphy started modeling as a teen. Now 39, the American's steady gigs with with Jones New York and Estee Lauder helped her snag $4 million in 2014. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images
American Karlie Kloss is a newcomer on the list and has been busy booking jobs modeling for Neiman Marcus and Coach. Total earnings? $4 million. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Deals with Maybelline, Target and Express earned British model Jourdan Dunn $4 million in 2014. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images