Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is the top-earning model of 2014, according to Forbes, with a whopping $47 million. Endorsement deals with companies such as Pantene and business ventures like a lingerie line helped her secure the top spot. 
Doutzen Kroes is not only a Victoria's Secret model, she's the face of a Calvin Klein fragrance. That and other gigs add up to $8 million in earnings for the Dutchwoman. 
A Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000, Adriana Lima is the lingerie giant's longest-running model. The Brazilian is also one of the wealthiest, having earned $8 million to place her third on Forbes' list. 
British modeling veteran Kate Moss, whose fame dates to the '90s, maintains deals with companies like St. Tropez. They contribute to both her longevity and a $7 million annual income. 
Landing the coveted Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover led to big things for American Kate Upton, including a role in the film "The Other Woman." Her 2014 earnings were pegged at $7 million. 
Miranda Kerr has her own makeup line, Kora Organics, and other deals that helped the Aussie make $7 million. 
Liu Wen made history -- as well as her career -- by being the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret runway. Her earnings are placed at $7 million. 
Her own clothing line and deals with H&M and Victoria's Secret secured Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio $5 million. 
A multiyear contract with Estee Lauder translates to $5 million in earnings for American model Hilary Rhoda. 
Natalia Vodianova started representing the fragrance Calvin Klein Euphoria in 2006. The Russian's 2014 earnings were placed at $4 million. 
Carolyn Murphy started modeling as a teen. Now 39, the American's steady gigs with with Jones New York and Estee Lauder helped her snag $4 million in 2014. 
American Karlie Kloss is a newcomer on the list and has been busy booking jobs modeling for Neiman Marcus and Coach. Total earnings? $4 million. 
Deals with Maybelline, Target and Express earned British model Jourdan Dunn $4 million in 2014.
- Bundchen reportedly made $47 million
- She's topped the list the past 8 years
- Next highest-earning models made $8 million
(CNN) -- Gisele Bundchen is more than just a pretty face.
According to Forbes, she is the highest-earning model of 2014. The publication estimates her fortune at "$47 million before taxes and fees in the last 12 months." It's the eighth year in a row that Bundchen has topped the list of beautiful women pulling in a pretty penny.
Contracts with companies like H&M and Chanel and gigs like being the face of Pantene hair products helped build an empire for Bundchen, who is married to football player Tom Brady.
Bundchen far outpaced the next highest-earning models, Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima, whose earnings were pegged at $8 million each.
The two Kates -- Kate Moss and Kate Upton -- Miranda Kerr and Liu Wen all pulled in $7 million.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Upton is the highest-earning newcomer on the list.
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