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The Optima is the white car, I discovered on YouTube, where the Sandman ad — the babe is Brazilian supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima, by the way — has been viewed 3.3 million times. Kia is the fastest growing car company, its sales up 30 percent over last year. Maybe Obama needs to place a call to Adriana Lima. http://www.suntimes.com/news/steinberg/13178798-452/obama-needs-a-brazilian-supermodel.html lmao

I didn't say I didn't like those polls, I said I thought they were unnecessary. But u can keep putting words in my mouth. And why would i act like I'm talking about her looks when I mentioned success and I said agian I meant success. So because u say I meant beauty then that has to be it? This is some double standard shit going on here. It's almost laughable how u make yourself seem like the perfectly normal Adriana fan and make the rest of us seem like the obsessed stans. I'm outta here... U may go on.

Babe, success and beauty aint the same thing. Surely u know that. I wasn't talking about her beauty, I was talking about her SUCCESS. So I don't know where you're going with this. Speak for yourself, I do not find her perfect. And I'm not asking anyone else to

oh please save me this self righteous talk. This sound like something you've been trying to say for a while now.My comment came out more harsh than intended..s.But Adriana sure has a lot of haters and some will say they find her unattractive even if they don't...And who exactly are u to tell me my comments are absurd just because u disagree with them? I suggest u get yourself used to seeing my 'absurd' comments because I'm not gonna change them anytime soon.I'm actually not asking anyone not to find Adriana unattractive. It's just u who take it as not allowing Adriana not to be found unattractive.

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 5 - Doutzen Kroes $6.9 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 27-year-old Doutzen Kroes is a powerhouse in the modeling world based largely on her work as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels. She also works for L'Oreal and Tiffany & Co. Born in the Netherlands, Kroes now has a wax statue in Madame Tussauds Amersterdam. Her passion as a kid was speed skating. Kroes gave birth to her first child in January 2011. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-5-doutzen-kroes-2/#gallerycontent

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 5 - Doutzen Kroes $6.9 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 27-year-old Doutzen Kroes is a powerhouse in the modeling world based largely on her work as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels. She also works for L'Oreal and Tiffany & Co. Born in the Netherlands, Kroes now has a wax statue in Madame Tussauds Amersterdam. Her passion as a kid was speed skating. Kroes gave birth to her first child in January 2011. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-5-doutzen-kroes-2/#gallerycontent

No. 3 - Natalia Vodianova Fragrance campaigns with Guerlain and Calvin Klein Euphoria have boosted Natalia Vodianova's earnings into the highest echelons of modeling. She also designs lingerie collections for Etam and shoes for Centro. The 30-year-old Vodianova was born in Nizhny Novgorod in the Soviet Union. She is an ambassador of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games and founded the Naked Heart Foundation, which builds playgrounds in downtrodden urban areas in Russia. Vodianova, who lives in the UK, has three children with husband Justin Portman, but they are currently separated. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-3-natalia-vodianova-2/#gallerycontent

The World's Highest Paid Models Natalia Vodianova, a Russian model whose name may be less familiar, was third with $8.6 million. Fragrance campaigns with Guerlain and Calvin Klein Euphoria have boosted Vodianova’s earnings into the highest echelons of modeling. The 30-year-old, who now lives in the UK, also designs lingerie collections for Etam and shoes for Centro. “There was a time where the odd beauty was in style, and that created a backlash for a time when advertisers couldn’t use those girls,” said David Bonnouvrier, chairman of DNA Models, which represents Vodianova, along with fellow top models Doutzen Kroes (#5) and Alessandra Ambrosio (#6). “The top girls now represent a return to a true representation of beauty, not the odd beauty or a fashion-diverted version of beauty.” http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/06/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-models/

No. 1 - Gisele Bündchen Even in her early thirties, Gisele Bündchen remains an unparalleled force within the fashion world. As the world's most powerful supermodel, she racks up modeling gigs, endorsement deals, and independent licensing ventures, but still has time to be a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program. Bündchen's marriage to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also writes headlines; after the 2012 Super Bowl, she landed in hot water over critical marks she made about the lackluster performance of Brady's receivers. The veritable endorsement queen, especially in her native Brazil, shills for brands such as Pantene, Esprit, and Versace, and makes a percentage of profits on Ipanema flip-flops and other products bearing her name. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-1-gisele-bündchen-2/#gallerycontent

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 10 - Candice Swanepoel $3.1 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 South African model Candice Swanepoel, 23, is the youngest model on Forbes' top ten highest-earning list. She was first spotted in, of all places, a flea market. Swanepoel has since become one of the highest paid models in the world, mainly based on her work with Victoria's Secret. She's one of the most active of the company's young angels. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-10-candice-swanepoel-2/#gallerycontent

Erin almost made the Forbes list this year Looking ahead, it’s tough to see anyone who might be able to dethrone Bündchen in the near future, given her sizable earnings lead. But there are young models coming up who may eventually challenge for the top spots. Candice Swanepoel, while only ranked 10th, is the youngest supermodel on the list. The 23-year-old South African has become a staple in Victoria’s Secret advertising. Same with Erin Heatherton, another 23-year-old who just missed the list. http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/06/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-models/

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 9 - Carolyn Murphy $3.5 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 Former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl Carolyn Murphy has been the face of Estee Lauder since 2001. She also has contracts with Ann Taylor Loft and Tom Ford, among others. Born in Panama City, Florida, Murphy was discovered at the age of 15. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-9-carolyn-murphy-2/#gallerycontent

No. 8 - Lara Stone The World's Highest Paid Models $3.8 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 Lara Stone is the second Dutch supermodel among the top ten highest-paid. She was discovered in the Paris Metro at age 12 and competed in the Elite Model Look competition when she was just 15. Her gap-toothed smile and stunning curves have set her apart from other models. Stone has contracts with Versace, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Prada, and Mercedes Benz. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-8-lara-stone-2/#gallerycontent

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 7 - Miranda Kerr $4 million Earnings from May 2011-May 2012 Australian model Miranda Kerr won the Dolly Magazine modeling competition before she left high school in 1997, but returned to finish her studies. She burst onto the top levels of the modeling scene in 2008 with Victoria's Secret, where she's still one of the company's vaunted Angels. Unhappy with existing organic skin care lines, Kerr launched her own brand of products, Kora Organics, in 2009. Many cite her prominent dimples as one reason for her success. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-7-miranda-kerr-2/#gallerycontent umm what happened?!

The World's Highest Paid Models No. 6 - Alessandra Ambrosio $6.6 million Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio has become a familiar star as a Victoria's Secret Angel since she emerged into the modeling world as part of the late 1990s Brazilian invasion. She was the first spokesmodel for the company's Pink line. Ambrosio also models for leading Brazilian fashion brand Colcci, with Ashton Kutcher, and Brazilian jewelry company Vivari. The 31-year-old gave birth to her second child in May 2012. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimh45elij/no-6-alessandra-ambrosio-2/#gallerycontent

he World's Highest Paid Models Coming up a distant second in the rankings is British supermodel Kate Moss, with earnings of $9.2 million. Moss is known for her party-hard ways, but she remains one of fashion’s biggest icons, with big endorsement deals with Longchamp, Mango, Rimmel, and Vogue Eyewear. She also has a lucrative design deal with TopShop going back to 2007. http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/06/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-models/

The World's Highest Paid Models Coming up a distant second in the rankings is British supermodel Kate Moss, with earnings of $9.2 million. Moss is known for her party-hard ways, but she remains one of fashion’s biggest icons, with big endorsement deals with Longchamp, Mango, Rimmel, and Vogue Eyewear. She also has a lucrative design deal with TopShop going back to 2007. http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/06/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-models/

The World's Highest Paid Models Just like last year, the Brazilian bombshell Bündchen leads the pack with a stunning $45 million in earnings (all estimates from May 1st, 2011 to May 1st, 2012). Even in her early thirties, Bündchen remains an unparalleled force within the fashion world. As the world’s most powerful supermodel, she racks up modeling gigs, spokesperson deals, and independent licensing ventures at every turn. The veritable endorsement queen shills for brands such as Pantene, Esprit, and Versace, and makes a percentage of profits on Ipanema flip-flops and other products bearing her name. While in the United States many know her as the wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Bündchen’s effect as a spokesperson, especially in her native Brazil, can make a huge difference. Bündchen’s success combining business with modeling is influencing young, ascendant models. “The ones that are coming up, their model for excellence is Gisele. They’re looking at her and saying ‘that’s what I want to shoot for,’” Razek said. http://www.forbes.co...st-paid-models/ Seems like she stuck to her 45 million

The World's Highest Paid Models Adriana Lima, who’s primarily known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, registered $7.3 million in an exciting year. In addition to announcing that she’s expecting her second child, Lima made a big splash in early 2012 when she appeared in two attention-grabbing Super Bowl commercials, one for Kia and another, more seductive spot for Teleflora. Crossing over from the fashion world to a more mainstream audience, she now has more Facebook followers than any other model, and grabbed the final spot on Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list. “Adriana’s a very modern, diverse beauty,” said her agent, Chris Gay, president of Marilyn New York. “She’s an ethnic mix of a girl, where quite frankly because she has such a multi-racial, multi-cultural background, everybody is accepting of her. That has always been her huge benefit.” I already posted in in the NEWS thread, but I wanted to post it here too lol. seems like the only improvement on the list this year is Natalia Vodianova http://www.forbes.co...st-paid-models/

The World's Highest Paid Models Adriana Lima, who’s primarily known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, registered $7.3 million in an exciting year. In addition to announcing that she’s expecting her second child, Lima made a big splash in early 2012 when she appeared in two attention-grabbing Super Bowl commercials, one for Kia and another, more seductive spot for Teleflora. Crossing over from the fashion world to a more mainstream audience, she now has more Facebook followers than any other model, and grabbed the final spot on Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list. “Adriana’s a very modern, diverse beauty,” said her agent, Chris Gay, president of Marilyn New York. “She’s an ethnic mix of a girl, where quite frankly because she has such a multi-racial, multi-cultural background, everybody is accepting of her. That has always been her huge benefit.” http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2012/06/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-models/

I couldn't have said it better I've always wanted to know how Gisele became known as angel but also did other things asides. I think Miranda Kerr is trying too.. Why the other models of Vs don't do it?? Sorry about the off topic question... Love this pic... She looks incredible (minus the cigarette ) To answer your question princess - Gisele was already well known before VS hired her - she actually made them even more popular . She was named "The Body" (I think by Alexander Mc Queen??), she was the runway queen, everyone wanted to work with her. So did VS. She never stopped working outside of it, but that all depends on the individual girl - Gisele is a business woman and has a great manager (her sister) and I hope Barbara will do the same and Candice as well. They are far more than just "VS girls". Aside from this, I agree with Kiki absolutely (as always *sigh* ). You hella woman!! That flaunt ed is priceless!! i'm side eyes this post tbh. Tell me you meant to say VS made her more popular? Because before VS, she was just another high fashion queen who wasn't well known.That said, Barbara could be a very got model if she played her cards right. She has VS L'Oreal and is doing editorial. All she needs to do is start walking the fashion weeks.

Adriana of course

she is shooting with Testino, Kroes and Anja for Vogue Spain

Anja is shooting with Isabeli, Doutzen and Testino for vogue spain

Doutzen is workinging with Testino, Anja and Isabeli for Vogue Spain