What separates a random runway chick at a fashion show from a diva who deigns to stride in at the end? What makes a model super?
The price tag, of course. Forbes has just released its 2007 list of the highest earning supermodels in the world. Here's a look at the five ladies with the staggering figures -- and the fattest paychecks.
1. Gisele Bundchen, $33 million
Wow. Starring in the latest U2 video, Leonardo DiCaprio's onetime lover leads the pack by far, with a $5 million contract for lingerie giant Victoria's Secret keeping her numbers enviable -- a far cry from the girl who used to be likened to Popeye's scrawny girlfriend Olive Oyl when in school.
The curvy 5'11" Brazilian is better known than most designer brands she works with. And coincidentally, she just turned 27 today, July 20.
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2. Kate Moss, $9 million
On the contrary, curves are the one thing Brit star Kate Moss doesn't have at all -- triggering the waifish thin revolution with her Calvin Klein ads in 1993. Much debate over anorexia continues to dog the 5'7" model, and with a life seeing much of both drugs and rockstars, she and controversy go hand in hand.
To put the 33-year-old's $9 million in perspective -- it is despite a spectacularly bad 2005-06, with a majorly publicised cocaine scandal and several brands replacing Kate with other models.
3. Heidi Klum, $8 million
Understandably considered by many as the most beautiful woman in the world, the 34-year-old German seems to have the idyllic life of a princess. Married to British vocalist Seal, Klum's led a constantly successful life, rather free of controversy.
She might not be a natural blonde, but this 5'9" stunner seems to be having quite a bit of fun.
4. Adriana Lima, $6 million
Last year, GQ Magazine voted this sizzling 26 year old as The World's Most Voluptuous Virgin. While it may seem a tall claim, Lima -- best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret angel -- the girl who has once dated Lenny Kravitz says she's waiting for marriage.
This is one good 5'10" reason for commitment phobes to buy rings.
5. Alessandra Ambrosio, $6 million
Now-retired supermodel Tyra Banks described 26-year-old Ale as the future of the modelling world.
Unofficially considered the Angel Leader among the Victoria's Secret flock, this 5'10" Brazilian has come a long way after having been inspired by a magazine picture of Karen Mulder -- Alessandra was eight at the time.
She appeared (as 'tennis girl') in a fleeting two-second cameo in the last James Bond film, Casino Royale. Daniel Craig must have sighed.
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