Bold And Beautiful
From catwalks to scandals, models have a way of keeping all eyes on them. Considering the beauty, grace, glitz, and glam they exude, this comes as no surprise. This list covers the 20 most influential models worth keeping up with.
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1. Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid is practically a household name at this point. Born in Los Angeles to a Palestinian-American father and a Dutch-American mother, Gigi is known for her striking features and ethereal blonde hair. She has made dozens of appearances in acclaimed magazines like Vogue.
2. Bella Hadid
Modeling seems to run in the Hadid family. Bella is known for her elegant and timeless features and was named in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. She has since made over 35 international Vogue cover appearances.
3. Adriana Lima
Hailing from Brazilian origins, Adriana Lima was a defining Victoria’s Secret Angel. Her career spanned from 1999 to her graceful retirement in 2018. She also has strong ties to Maybelline and has been their spokesmodel since 2003.
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4. Kendall Jenner
Part of the Kardashian-Jenner kingdom, Kendall is both a media personality and an American model. Due to her socialite ties, she quickly climbed the ranks, landing herself on the Victoria's Secret runway.
5. Barbara Palvin
This Hungarian model is known for her angelic features and stunningly sweet eyes. She started off in Sports Illustrated before making her way onto the Victoria’s Secret runway as an Angel in 2012. She now has ties to Armani Beauty.
6. Cara Delevingne
Known for her iconic eyebrows and fierce features, Cara Delevingne does it all. From acting in movies to winning Model of the Year, this English model has made quite a name for herself.
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7. Candice Swanepoel
With an enviable athletic build and piercing eyes, this South African model is known for her daring Victoria's Secret catwalks. She became an Angel in 2010 and even garnered a coveted spot on Forbes’ top-earning models list in 2016.
8. Naomi Campbell
This British fashion model has won numerous accolades for her electric modeling career. Topping the cover of Vogue France and Time magazine, she is considered a supermodel. Now 54 years old, she continues to stun fans through her media appearances.
9. Emily Ratajkowski
Emily started her career early, quickly signing with Ford Models before getting her big break starring in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video. She has since been featured in Esquire magazine as Woman of the Year.
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10. Tyra Banks
Everyone knows Tyra Banks, from her illustrious modeling career to her hosting shenanigans on America’s Got Talent. With appearances in Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Elle, Tyra now prefers sticking to television.
11. Gisele Bundchen
This Brazilian fashion model has always been influential and held the record for one of the world’s highest-paid models since 2001. Now one of the richest women around, she works with Vogue Paris, Ralph Lauren, and Versace.
12. Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber is an American model who has worked for numerous high-stakes fashion brands, including Vogue, Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent, and Pop Magazine. One of her earliest accomplishments was starring in the fall campaign for Marc Jacobs’s Daisy fragrance.
13. Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum has done it all, from television host to producer, to supermodel. This German-American woman has even acquired quite a reputation for her outlandish Halloween costumes, with some considering her a direct competitor to Elvira.
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14. Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow changed the modeling game by fostering inclusivity and bringing awareness to the vitiligo skin condition. Aside from her unique look, she’s undoubtedly a hard-working woman who gained popularity through her appearance on America’s Next Top Model.
15. Miranda Kerr
With soft feminine features and a timeless face, Miranda Kerr is an Australian model who rose to fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She also represents David Jones, an Australian department store.
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16. Cindy Crawford
Undoubtedly one of the biggest models in the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford has walked runways and led fashion campaigns around the world. She has also made numerous appearances on fashion magazine covers.
17. Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham rose to popularity by bringing awareness to plus-size modeling. She preaches body acceptance and positivity and was a striking addition to Sports Illustrated, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue.
18. Stella Maxwell
Stella exudes luxury, known predominantly for her work with Max Factor and Victoria’s Secret. Aside from her fame as an Angel, she also worked with Urban Outfitters, H&M, and Chanel.
19. Karlie Kloss
Here’s a fun fact about Karlie Kloss: not only is she a top American model and Victoria’s Secret Angel, but she’s also a computer programmer who teaches coding to young girls. Talk about a jack of all trades.
20. Kate Moss
Kate is an English model who was all the rage during the late supermodel era. Her claim to fame is undoubtedly her work with Calvin Klein, where her unique figure allowed her to shine. She has won numerous awards throughout her career and now runs her own agency.
