From newcomers to retired runway veterans, here are the world's highest-paid models.

Chinese model Liu Wen was one of the first Asian models to dominate the fashion industry. In 2016, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/fashion/liu-wen-model-new-york-fashion-week-tommy-hilfiger.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>&nbsp;declared Wen to be "China's first bona fide supermodel." Since her debut, the model has walked for some of the top names in fashion like&nbsp;Jean Paul Gaultier,&nbsp;Tom Ford, and&nbsp;Chanel.

Liu Wen - $19 Million

Joan Smalls was known as the first Latina model to represent Est&eacute;e Lauder. Since then, she's had a top spot amongst the highest-paid models. Along with walking in some of the biggest runway shows, Smalls has even made some large music video cameos in her career. In 2013, the Puerto Rican model appeared next to&nbsp;Beyonc&eacute;&nbsp;in her video for the song "Yonc&eacute;."

Joan Smalls - $19 Million

The Hadid sisters have taken over the fashion industry.&nbsp;Bella Hadid&nbsp;has become the ultimate it girl. With her sleek runway walk and effortless street style, Hadid has become one of the top models to watch.

Bella Hadid - $19 Million

Gigi Hadid&nbsp;has dominated runway shows since the start of her career. Hadid has accumulated her wealth with several editorial covers and campaigns. Earlier this year, the 27-year-old model even released a bikini collection with Frankie's Bikinis.

Gigi Hadid - $20 Million

One of the first Victoria's Secret Angels. While&nbsp;Adriana Lima&nbsp;is no longer an angel, her face still graces a fashion campaign every now and then. The Brazillian bombshell is still one of the top models in fashion.

Несмотря на то, что Лима супермодель, она не новичок в актерском мастерстве. Лима снялась в фильмах «Последователи» вместе с Микки Рурком, «Безумцы» с Робином Уильямсом, а также в популярном шоу «Как я встретил вашу маму».

Adriana Lima - $30 Million

Cara Delevigne&nbsp;is no stranger to the limelight. While Delevigne started as a model, the British socialite has slowly been making a name for herself as an actress. Delevigne has starred in&nbsp;Paper Towns&nbsp;and&nbsp;Suicide Squad, and recently joined as a guest star on the hit series&nbsp;Only Murders&nbsp;in the Building.

Cara Delevigne - $31 Million

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley&nbsp;is another model who distanced herself from the runway. However, since her departure, she has started several business ventures and acquired several acting credits in many action-packed films, like&nbsp;Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - $32 Million

Gisele B&uuml;ndchen&nbsp;is one of the top supermodels in the world. While she is retired from the runway, the supermodel is still one of fashion's top earners. B&uuml;ndchen has even earned several acting credits over the years. The supermodel starred in the iconic fashion-forward film&nbsp;The&nbsp;Devil Wears Prada&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taxi, where she played the leader of a group of bank robbers.

Хлоя Осень/Зима 1999 г.

Gisele Bündchen - $33 Million

Kendall Jenner&nbsp;is the highest-paid model in the world, a title she earned in 2018, and has maintained this status ever for the last four years. Along with her earnings from various runway shows and campaigns, the model also brings in a substantial income from her appearances on&nbsp;The Kardashians. Jenner also recently founded her own tequila brand&nbsp;818 Tequila.

The TOP-9 Highest-Paid Models in the World

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