They’re the look (and body) of the world’s biggest lifestyle brands. They are supermodels, and they aren’t cheap. They are the top paid models in the era, arguably the most beautiful women from across the globe. To salute them and their pocketbooks, here is a list of the 16 highest paid supermodels in the in every way…

16. Liya Kebede

This 30-year-old Ethiopian stunner has made quite a name for herself in the world of modeling. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Liya Kebede earned her hesitation in 2000, when Tom Ford offered her an exclusive contract for a Gucci fall/winter fashion show. Since then, she’s been a everyday covergirl, a regular on the catwalk and one of the modeling world’s top earners– pulling in $1.5 million last year alone…

15. Hilary Rhoda

Not to be perplexed with Hillary Rhodham (whose image would entirely ruin this list), this 21-year-old supermodel is the puss of the Estee Lauder brand of cosmetics. This and her editorial/runway work has earned her around $2 million a year, which ties her as the 14th highest paid dummy in the world. Born and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Hilary Rhoda had worked to become an athlete, which didn’t cripple her chances of have the right form to be a model.

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