The fashion world is scattered with unique, amazing clothing and those clothes sit perfectly on some of the world's most beautiful people, top models. They strut their stuff down catwalks all over the world with attitude and poise and have made a living from not only being immensely beautiful and desirable, but great at what they do. Forbes has recently come out with the top 10 highest paid models in the world and in this article we look at the top 5 female models – not only to drool at their perfectly formed figures, but their pay checks too.

5. alessandra ambrosio

The first gorgeous lady on our list is a hot Brazilian import and one of the world's top female models. She is one of Victoria's Secret's alluring angels and is worth a whopping $5 million! Alessandra Ambrosio is the face of top fashion brands dolce & gabbana, Moschino and a Brazilian sportswear brand called Colcci along with the male model that features with her, Ashton Kutcher.

4. adriana lima

Another Brazilian beauty, who knows what they put in the water in Brazil, is Adriana Lima. She is one of the top models in the world and is also a heavenly angel for Victoria's Secret. Adriana Lima is the face and spokesperson for many a famous and luxury brand from loewe to Megacity by Votsu and enjoys a partnership with Ricardo Tischi of Givenchy. This lady of the catwalks earns a cool $8 million.

3. Kate Moss

This beautiful lady is amongst the top models in the UK and has had her fair share of controversy but has emerged strong and popular as ever. Kate Moss is the face of many well known brands, her biggest client being TopShop. Other big brands that she enjoys modelling for are Dior and YSL, which all add to her pay cheque of $13.5 million.

2. heidi klum

Heidi Klum is one of the world's top female models with an astounding $20 million in profits. This German beauty is one of the earliest Victoria's Secret angels and is not only the face for many top fashion brands but also many endorsements and TV ventures.

1. gisele bündchen

Topping the top 10 most highly paid female models in the world is another Brazilian bombshell, Gisele Bündchen. This top model makes an astounding $45 million in profits and is one of Victoria's Secrets most well known angels. Having a baby has not stopped this top model from looking absolutely gorgeous and she is the famous face for many a fashion line including H&M, Dior and versace.

These are the world's top models; they are magnificently beautiful, successful and rich!