Beautiful and rich: The 9 highest-paid Victoria’s Secret angels in the world
The highest paid Victoria’s Secret angels in the world in 2017 are not only incredibly beautiful, they are also internationally famous millionaire models.
Last night the glamorous Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2017 took place in Shanghai, China and according to a report, the most coveted girls of this elite mega event pocketed a colossal $154 million (€131 million) during 2016.
Several of these supermodels appeared on the prestigious Forbes list this year, when the ranking of the world’s highest paid models was announced.
In some cases, the youth of these girls, who have managed to swell their bank accounts despite their young age of 21, is striking.
Young stars like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid (Bella’s sister) are coming on strong with earnings over the last year of $10 million and $9 million respectively.
Let’s take a look at the 9 highest paid Victoria’s Secret Angels in the world:
9. Jasmine Tookes, 26 years old: $4 million (€3.4 million)
California model Jasmine Tookes received the honor of displaying the new $3 million (€2.8 million) Victoria’s Secret “Fantasy Bra” at the Paris show.
Looking at her annual earnings, she might buy this bra as a souvenir.
8. Taylor Hill, 21 years old: $4 million (€3.4 million)
This rising star just turned 21, and is already on the Forbes list of the highest paid models in the world.
7. Lily Aldridge, 32: $4 million (€3.4 million)
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Lily’s husband is the lead singer of the band Kings of Leon, Caleb Followill, but the model has no need to ask her husband for money.
The 32-year-old star is the image of prestigious brands such as Bulgari and Rag & Bone.
6. Joan Smalls, 29: $4.5 million (€3.8 million)
Puerto Rican supermodel Joan Smalls, 29, who is also a psychologist, has made her own way to the top of the fashion world.
5. Alessandra Ambrosio, 36: $5 million (€4.2 million)
Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, who closed this year’s show in Paris with fellow model and fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima, was selected to be Pink Line’s brand ambassador in 2006.
Ambrosio has since launched her own fashion line.
She has worked with the famous brands Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.
4. Liu Wen, 29: $7 million (€5.9 million)
In addition to being the first Chinese model with a pair of wings on the Victoria’s Secret runway, Liu Wen was also the first from her country to appear on the Forbes list, in 2013.
The sexy 29-year-old has amassed a fortune thanks to contracts made with Estée Lauder and underwear brand La Perla.
3. Gigi Hadid, 21 years old: $9 million (€7.6 million)
Kendall’s best friend, Gigi Hadid, is one of the most famous young faces of the moment.
The beautiful blonde was listed in the Forbes list of the highest paid models in the world, and is also an ambassador for brands such as Topshop and Tommy Hilfiger.
2. Kendall Jenner, 21 years old: $10 million (€8.5 million)
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Kendall Jenner grew up surrounded by fame thanks to the popularity of her sister Kim Kardashian.
Despite being just 21 years old Kendall has quickly seen her fortune grow due to her stellar modeling career and smart use of her social media.
Kendall’s earnings skyrocketed after landing a lucrative Estée Lauder campaign in addition to her status as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
1. Adriana Lima, 36: $10.5 million (€8.9 million)
Veteran Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima got her wings in 2000 and is the second highest paid model in the world after the famous Gisele Bundchen.
Lima also earns a fortune from deals with brands such as IWC, Vogue Eyewear and Maybelline.
This image summarizes the ranking of the highest paid Victoria’s Secret supermodels in the world.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is one of the most anticipated fashion shows of the year, as it features some of the world’s most famous models and great artists.