Kendall Jenner to Gigi Hadid, here are 10 highest paid models of 2021

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A lot of people try their luck in modelling but only a few manage to survive and make it big. Here are 10 highest paid models of 2021.(Instagram)

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Kendall Jenner ($40 Million): Kendall, 24 began modelling at the age of 14 with a gig for Rocer Baes. She has done several campaigns, editorials and cover shoots for various international magazines like Vogue and LOVE and is also the brand ambassador for Estée Lauder.(Instagram/@kendalljenner)

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Chrissy Teigen ($39 Million): Being one of the world's highest-paid models, Chrissy still takes out time for her family and is raising two kids. (Instagram/@chrissyteigen)

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Rosie Huntington-Whitely ($32 Million): 34-year old Rosie, is an English model and actor who is best known for her work for lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret. She was also one of their brand "Angels".(Instagram/@rosiehw)

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Adriana Lima ($31 Million): This former Victoria's Secret Angel has been the world's second-highest-paid model since 2014. She is currently the brand ambassador for top brands like IWC, Puma, Maybelline, and Chopard. (Instagram/@adrianalima)

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Cara Delevingne ($31 Million): English model, actor, singer Cara, earns a whopping amount of ₹$31 million annually. She got her first job as a model at the age of 10 in an editorial shot by Bruce Weber for Vogue Italia. (Instagram/@caradelevingne)

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Gigi Hadid ($20 Million): Gigi was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2016. In four years, she has made 35 appearances on the cover of the international magazine, Vogue.(Instagram/@gigihadid)

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Bella Hadid ($19 Million): This 24-year-old beauty and Gigi Hadid's younger sister began her modelling career at the age of 16 with a commercial project for Flynn Skye.(Instagram/@bellahadid)

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Joan Smalls ($19 Million): This Puerto Rican model became the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder cosmetics in 2011. (Instagram/@joansmalls)

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Liu Wen ($18 Million): Liu is the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She became the second Chinese model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 2017. (Instagram/@liuwenlw)

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Doutzen Kroes ($17 Million): Kroes began her modelling career in 2003 and was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2008-2014. She has been one of the highest-paid models since 2008 with an estimated income of more than $5 million per year. (Instagram/@doutzen)