Richest Supermodels by Net Worth, Ranked

Many people try modeling, and while a few rise to lasting fame, only a handful turn that success into enduring wealth and business empires. Below are some of fashion’s wealthiest supermodels, ranked by estimated net worth and noted for how they built careers beyond the runway.

14. Kendall Jenner (Tie)

Net worth: $60 million

Summary: Kendall Jenner has become a fixture in fashion, appearing on runways and in major magazines while maintaining a television presence through the reality series “Kardashians.” Signed with Wilhelmina Models at 13, she quickly walked for top couture houses including Prada, Chanel and Givenchy. Jenner has served as an ambassador for Estée Lauder and earns from brand partnerships with Proactiv, Longchamp, Stuart Weitzman, Adidas and Pepsi. In 2021 she launched 818, a tequila brand that contributes to her business portfolio.

14. Miranda Kerr (Tie)

Net worth: $60 million

Summary: Australian model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr began modeling at 14, gaining early recognition in beachwear before relocating to New York and walking major runways from 2004 onward. By 2007 she had joined Victoria’s Secret and become a well-known name. Kerr launched the KORA Organics skincare line and authored a self-help book, “Treasure Yourself.” She is married to Evan Spiegel and is a mother of two.

12. Claudia Schiffer (Tie)

Net worth: $70 million

Summary: Discovered at 17, Claudia Schiffer became one of the defining faces of 1990s fashion. Karl Lagerfeld signed her to Chanel while she was still a teenager, propelling her to supermodel status with a decade of international runway work and magazine covers. Although largely retired, Schiffer still appears occasionally in fashion projects and lives a quieter life in the British countryside with her family.

12. Kate Moss (Tie)

Net worth: $70 million

Summary: Kate Moss emerged as a distinctive figure among 1990s models with her waif-like look and controversial “heroin chic” image after her Calvin Klein campaign. She has maintained a steady career with campaigns for Dior, Burberry, Chanel, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana. Moss has also launched product lines and partnerships, including clothing for Topshop, handbags for Longchamp, a jewelry collaboration with Messika, and the beauty and wellness brand Cosmoss, launched in 2022.

11. Alessandra Ambrosio

Net worth: $80 million

Summary: Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio spent 13 years as a Victoria’s Secret Angel beginning in 2004 and was the first spokesmodel for the PINK brand. She has modeled for designers such as Dior, Armani, Gucci and Ralph Lauren and developed her own fashion and lifestyle label, Ále by Alessandra, along with endorsements for brands like Next and Colcci.

9. Naomi Campbell (Tie)

Net worth: $90 million

Summary: Discovered at 15, Naomi Campbell has had a long, influential career on the runway and in print, appearing on more than 500 magazine covers. A trailblazer for diversity, she was the first Black model on the covers of French and British Vogue and has spoken publicly about racism in fashion. Campbell has also pursued acting and music and remains active in modeling.

9. Tyra Banks (Tie)

Net worth: $90 million

Summary: Tyra Banks launched her runway career at Paris Fashion Week in 1991 and became one of the few prominent Black supermodels of the 1990s. She has worked with leading designers and made history as the first Black cover model for Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue in 1997. Banks transitioned into television and production, creating and hosting America’s Next Top Model for 24 seasons, and has occasionally returned to modeling for campaigns like SKIMS.

7. Adriana Lima (Tie)

Net worth: $95 million

Summary: Adriana Lima began competing in beauty pageants as a child and won Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” at 15, later placing as a runner-up in Ford’s “Supermodel of the World.” She became the longest-serving Victoria’s Secret Angel with an 18-year tenure and has represented brands from Maybelline to Puma throughout her career.

7. Elle Macpherson (Tie)

Net worth: $95 million

Summary: Elle Macpherson entered modeling while planning to attend law school and quickly rose to international fame. She became the face of Biotherm early in her career and has been featured in campaigns for Revlon, Diet Coke and more. Macpherson founded Elle Macpherson Inc., launched calendars, workout videos and product lines including Elle Macpherson Intimates and The Body beauty products, and co-founded wellness company WelleCo. She has also appeared on screen, notably in an episode of “Friends.”

6. Christie Brinkley

Net worth: $100 million

Summary: Christie Brinkley gained fame as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model in the 1970s and became one of the most recognizable faces of the 1980s, appearing on over 500 magazine covers and representing major designers. She spent 25 years as a CoverGirl ambassador and has launched several businesses, including a skincare line, eyewear, hair accessories and a Prosecco brand.

5. Heidi Klum

Net worth: $160 million

Summary: German model Heidi Klum has maintained a decades-long presence in fashion while diversifying into business and entertainment. She operates Heidi Klum Intimates and a fashion line sold in Lidl stores, and she has built a successful career as a television host, producer and judge, notably on America’s Got Talent.

4. Iman

Net worth: $200 million

Summary: Somali-born model Iman rose to prominence in the 1970s and became an influential muse and entrepreneur. She launched Iman Cosmetics in 1994 to focus on makeup shades that were hard to find at the time; the brand became a multimillion-dollar business. Iman has also co-founded the fashion label Mataano and released fragrances and a Global Chic caftan collection available through home shopping channels.

2. Cindy Crawford (Tie)

Net worth: $400 million

Summary: Cindy Crawford is a defining supermodel with more than 1,000 magazine covers and a high-profile presence in 1990s media, including hosting MTV’s “House of Style.” While her modeling earned her recognition, much of her wealth stems from her long-running skincare brand, Meaningful Beauty. Crawford still models occasionally and her daughter Kaia Gerber also works as a model.

2. Gisele Bündchen (Tie)

Net worth: $400 million

Summary: Gisele Bündchen became one of the world’s most recognizable models as a top Victoria’s Secret Angel and a frequent collaborator for global designers. Beyond modeling, she developed a line of sandals (Impanema), owns hotels and properties, and authored the bestselling memoir “Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life,” with proceeds directed to charitable causes. Her business ventures have contributed significantly to her personal fortune.

1. Kathy Ireland

Net worth: $500 million

Summary: Kathy Ireland parlayed a successful modeling career in the 1980s and 1990s into a major business enterprise. In 1993 she founded kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), and her name now appears on more than 17,000 products spanning home goods, fashion and beauty. She also owns hospitality assets and is a bestselling author, with the majority of her wealth stemming from her expansive licensing and business operations rather than modeling alone.