Today the top-models are no longer solely the faces of a mark or a creator. The friend is ephemeral beauty, not the portfolio. The beauty queens invest in other sectors and become formidable businesswomen. Because in the words of the top model Heidi Klum, host of Project Runway: In the world of fashion, one day you are trend and the next day you’re finished. The most beautiful young women are also entrepreneurs, actresses… The list, compiled by Forbes presented the 2008 winners of the top 10 best-paid models.

Gisele Bündchen - 35 million $

It is 14 years since the young Brazilian, born in 1980, takes over modelling. Quickly spotted by an agency, it begins its international contracts and then left Sao Paulo to New York in 1996. It now accounts for nearly 500 magazines coverage. Her 5-year relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio has boosted its international image. With nearly 35 million dollars a year, it is also the top-paid model best in history.

Heidi Klum - 14 million $

The model of 34 years, mother of three children won new contracts with McDonald’s, Volkswagen and the giant Schwarzkopf hair products. But it is also TV host and executive producer mainly of a program to success…

Kate Moss - 7.5 millions $ 

At 34, Kate Moss has terminated its collaborations with Burberry, Stella McCartney, Dior and Versace. His clothing line sold in 29 countries makes this top-model an icon of fashion.

Adriana Lima - 7 millions $

Elected dauphine the international agency Ford Supermodel, she signs a contract with the Elite agency. Coverage of magazines, advertising campaign, Adriana scrolls for Victoria’s Secret. The origins of superb top Brazilian are manifold: Portuguese, Japanese, Indian, African,… a nice mixture that is one of the top-model the best in the world. Discreet, it has nevertheless maintained a relationship with the media ultra singer Lenny Kravitz.

Doutzen Kroes - 6 million $

This beautiful lady Netherlands 23 years made a huge leap in the rankings (it was penultimate on the list last year). In 2008, the face of Calvin Klein and L’Oreal won more contracts and discovered the main vein of the modelling industry: a contract with Victoria’s Secret.

Karolina Kurkova - 5 million $

Appeared on Vogue magazine for only 16 years, Karolina’s career is long. It is a friend who sends his photo to a modeling agency in Prague. It will immediately be under contract. Karolina then sign with the biggest brands and scrolls for Channel, Yves Saint Laurent…

Natalia Vodianova - 4.8 million $

Natalia is also interested in cinema. She toured the film CQ by Roman Coppola, son of Francis Ford Coppola, a company Élodie Bouchez and Gérard Depardieu.

Carolyn Murphy - 4.5 million $

A 32-year, the American model has replaced Liz Hurley as muse of Estée Lauder. A contract for which it would have received more than $ 4 million.

Daria Werbowy - 3.8 millions $

Born in Poland, she emigrated to the age of three in Canada. As reported by the photographer Steven Meisel who shot for the catalogue Prada autumn / winter 2003, she joined the agency IMG New York. Daria is the muse of Lancôme and was the face of several world-renowned brands: Gucci, Chanel, David Yurman and Missoni.

Miranda Kerr - 3.5 million $

A 23-year, the Australian is the new face of magical Victoria’s Secret. In 1997, Miranda wins a modelling contest of Australia. She arrived in New York, a sign at the agency and went Next campaigns pub (Maybelline, Levi’s, Roberto Cavalli…), the covers of magazines and fashion shows. Côté love, Miranda fate since the beginning the year with actor Orlando Bloom, Buddhist like her.