In 2017, Adriana Lima was cited as Victoria’s Secret most valuable angel in the world. She worked for the brand from 1999 until 2018 and was a prominent spokesperson for the organization. She reportedly earned almost $10 million annually at some point and maintains her streak as one of the highest-paid models in the world.
Lima also served as the brand ambassador for the clothing brand Desigual, and the Beachwear collection brand, Calzedonia. Recently, the model has taken a few unique turns in her career, but with overall beauty like hers, there’s no doubt she’ll be working for many more years to come.
Emma Watson
What makes English actress Emma Watson such a unique entry on this list, is the fact that we’ve been following her ever since she was a kid. The actress proved herself as a talented on-screen presence in the iconic 'Harry Potter' series, and has boldly ventured into Hollywood and theater.
Watson starred in award-winning films such as 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. She is also known as a passionate women’s rights advocate, and often travels around the world to promote female causes. The actress won many awards over the years, transitioning from a bushy-haired little girl into an international beauty before our very eyes.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
With more than eight million Instagram followers, a Miss World 1994 win, and many successful film appearances, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the world's most established and beautiful entertainers. She has been voted several times as the most beautiful woman in the world and used the title for various modeling gigs.
Aishwarya's best movies include some very serious drama films, and her acting has been critically acclaimed over the years. She recently celebrated her 46th birthday and looks just as good as ever. Behind the scenes, the actress is also a brand ambassador for various humanitarian ventures.
Bar Refaeli
Bar Refaeli is without a doubt Israel’s most successful model and TV host but is also a talented actress and entrepreneur. She rose to fame after appearing in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was quickly discovered by fans all across the world.
So far, Bar Refaeli is Israel’s best-paid model, especially after being nominated into first place on Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list of 2012. Her beauty translates all across the world, which is what makes her so timeless in our eyes.
Doris Day
Doris Day was an iconic presence in 1950s Hollywood, known for her conservative ideal wife image. Her influence as a celebrity is illustrated markedly in pop culture. Day’s name is sung by The Beatles, Elton John, Wham! and Billy Joel. Pillow Talk was her most famous film, opposite the late, great Rock Hudson.
She also starred in ' Calamity Jane,' ' The Man Who Knew Too Much,' ' Lucky Me,' ' Love Me, or Leave Me' and headlined her own television show. She died at 97. She was a card-carrying Republican who once dated co-star Ronald Reagan.