In Forbes 2016 model rich list, the 36-year-old Brazilian supermodel, who starred in the Rio Olympics opening ceremony, retains three times the earning power of her richest rivals.
Despite a 30 per cent drop in her 2015 haul, mum-of-two Gisele raked in a whopping A$40.5 million in the last year, according to the magazine.
Deals with Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Pantene – and her own lucrative lingerie and skincare ranges – have combined to keep her at the top since 2002.
Fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima, also a mum-of-two, came in second with $14 million.
Adriana has been a Victoria’s Secret model since 2000, making her the longest serving ‘Angel’.
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But her income is not limited to the underwear brand. She also rakes in the cash from endorsement deals with the likes of Maybelline, Vogue Eyewear and IWC watches.
Kim Kardashian’s younger sister Kendall Jenner, 20, is the biggest mover over the last 12 months, rocketing into equal third place on the list with Karlie Kloss on $13.2 million.
Kendall’s earnings have jumped 150 per cent from 2015 thanks her savvy social media skills and Estée Lauder deal.
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Our own Miranda Kerr, who recently became engaged to Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegal, squeaks into the top-10 richest models with a comparatively modest $8 million.
The 33-year-old mum to Flynn, 5, showcased her perfect curves and sun kissed tan in a set of skimpy swimwear from BONDS latest range BONDS SWIM available in September.
One of the original BONDS girls, Miranda first worked with the brand in 2002. She joins BONDS again to celebrate its 100th birthday.
The top 10 earners are:
1. Gisele Bündchen $40.5 million
2. Adriana Lima $14 million
3. Kendall Jenner $13.2 million
3. Karlie Kloss $13.2 million
5. Gigi Hadid $11.9 million
6. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley $11.5 million
7.Cara Delevingne $11.2 million
8. Candice Swanepoel $9.3 million
9. Liu Wen $9 million
10. Miranda Kerr $8 million
