Every time I dig into modeling income data, I’m reminded how misleading the word “model” can be as a job title. The women on this list aren’t just walking runways for a paycheck — they’re founders, creative directors, product developers, and in more than a few cases, better businesspeople than the brands that first hired them. I put this ranking together by looking at estimated earnings, brand equity, and how each name has built (or is still building) a career that outlasts any single contract.
Here’s how the numbers stack up, from the top of the pack all the way down.
Kaia Gerber – $19 Million
Kaia Gerber’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Kaia Gerber’s body measurements are 32-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 8.5 (US). His hair color is Light Brown. His eye color is Dark Brown.
Ashley Graham – $18 Million
Ashley Graham’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 201 lbs / 91 kg. Ashley Graham’s body measurements are 42DDD-37-46 inches. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Dark Brown.
Jasmine Tookes – $10 Million
Jasmine Tookes’s height is 5 ft 9 in / 175 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Jasmine Tookes’s body measurements are 34C-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Brown. His eye color is Brown.
Liu Wen – $40 Million
Liu Wen’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Liu Wen’s body measurements are 32C-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Black. His eye color is Brown.
Joan Smalls – $26 Million
Joan Smalls’ height is 5 ft 10.5 in / 179 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Joan Smalls’ body measurements are 32B-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 9.5 (US). His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Brown.
Bella Hadid – $35 Million
Bella Hadid’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 121 lbs / 55 kg. Bella Hadid’s body measurements are 34-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 8.5 (US). His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Blue.
Irina Shayk – $25 Million
Irina Shayk’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 125 lbs / 57 kg. Irina Shayk’s body measurements are 34C-24-36 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Dark Brunette. His eye color is Green.
Gigi Hadid – $30 Million
Gigi Hadid’s height is 5 ft 11 in / 180 cm. His weight is 128 lbs / 58 kg. Gigi Hadid’s body measurements are 35-25-35 inches. His shoe size is 9.5 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Green.
Adriana Lima – $95 Million
Adriana Lima’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 132 lbs / 60 kg. Adriana Lima’s body measurements are 34C-24-35 inches. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair color is Dark Brown. His eye color is Blue-Green.
Cara Delevingne – $80 Million
Cara Delevingne’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Cara Delevingne’s body measurements are 34B-24-34 inches. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – $32 Million
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s height is 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm. His weight is 121 lbs / 55 kg. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s body measurements are 34B-25-35 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue.
Chrissy Teigen – $40 Million
Chrissy Teigen’s height is 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm. His weight is 134 lbs / 61 kg. Chrissy Teigen’s body measurements are 37-25-35 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Hazel.
Karlie Kloss – $40 Million
Karlie Kloss’ height is 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm. His weight is 126 lbs / 57 kg. Karlie Kloss’ body measurements are 32B-25-34 inches. His shoe size is 9 (US). His hair color is Light Brown. His eye color is Blue.
Gisele Bündchen – $400 Million
Gisele Bundchen’s height is 5 ft 11 in / 180 cm. His weight is 130 lbs / 59 kg. Gisele Bundchen’s body measurements are 34C-26-35 inches. His shoe size is 8.5 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue.
Kendall Jenner – $150 Million
Kendall Jenner’s height is 5 ft 11 in / 180 cm. His weight is 130 lbs / 59 kg. Kendall Jenner’s body measurements are 34B-24-35 inches. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair color is Dark Brunette. His eye color is Brown.
Doutzen Kroes – $35 Million
Doutzen Kroes’ height is 5 ft 10.5 in / 179 cm. His weight is 119 lbs / 54 kg. Doutzen Kroes’ body measurements are 34C-25-35 inches. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair color is Blonde. His eye color is Blue.
What This List Actually Shows
Looking at these sixteen names together, a pattern jumps out: the biggest earnings almost never come from modeling alone. Long-term brand exclusivity (Adriana, Doutzen), crossover into acting or business (Cara, Chrissy), and building a personal brand that outgrows any single campaign (Kendall, Karlie) all separate the top of this list from the bottom. Being booked is one thing. Being irreplaceable to a brand — or building a brand of your own — is what actually moves the number.
Estimated earnings are compiled from publicly reported figures and industry sources; exact contract terms are rarely disclosed, and figures can vary by source and year.
