1. Hannah Jeter
Hannah Jeter is an American model and television host best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, including the cover of the 2015 edition.
2. Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker, an American model and actress, has carved a distinctive path in the entertainment industry. Born on April 12, 1987, she grew up in Kettering, Ohio, before her family relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. A chance encounter at a shopping mall led to her discovery by a talent scout, which marked the beginning of her modelling career at the age of 16. She swiftly climbed the modelling ladder, working for prominent brands such as Victoria’s Secret and The Gap, further enhancing her credibility in the fashion world.
3. Kim Smith
Kimberly Katherine “Kim” Smith (born March 3, 1983) is a former American fashion model and actress.
4. Joanna Krupa
Joanna Krupa, a Polish-born American model and actress, has made a name for herself both on the runway and on the screen. Born on April 23, 1979, in Warsaw, Poland, she immigrated to the United States with her family while she was just a child. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois, before moving to Los Angeles in her early career. A testament to the power of determination and hard work, Krupa’s career rose from modelling gigs to international stardom. Krupa’s striking beauty propelled her into the world of modelling, initially making waves as a lingerie model for Frederick’s of Hollywood. Her international breakthrough came when she graced the covers of globally acclaimed magazines such as Maxim and FHM.
5. Amanda Hearst
Amanda Randolph Hearst (born January 5, 1984) is an American socialite, activist, fashion model, and heiress to the Hearst Corporation, William Randolph Hearst’s media conglomerate. She is an associate market editor at Marie Claire and the founder of Friends of Finn, an organization dedicated to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills. She also served as a co-chair of Riverkeeper’s Junior Council.
6. Emily DiDonato
Emily DiDonato (born February 24, 1991) is an American model.
7. Cindy Crawford
The epitome of an American supermodel is Cindy Crawford, with that distinctive mole on her face; she was a sensation and household name in the late 1980s and 1990s. Discovered at 16 and hailing from Illinois, she had more rejection in the early days of her career than probably any other model on this list. Although she was inarguably beautiful, Cindy pushed past rejection to become one of the original “supermodels,” having appeared on more than 500 magazine covers. Her work was more than skin deep; Cindy was a recognisable model for her strong work ethic and down-to-earth personality, making her the supermodel she was.
8. Gisele Bundchen
Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian model who soared to international fame in the 90’s. She was discovered at the age of 14 in a shopping mall. She moved to New York after she placed 4th globally in the agency’s Model contest. She is best known as the face of ‘Victoria’s Secret” Her physical characteristics were different from the thin models that were the norm those days. She forged her own path in the fashion industry and was known as one of the original supermodels.
9. Nicole Linkletter
Nicole Linkletter Nathanson (born February 27, 1985) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 5 of America’s Next Top Model. Her prizes were a contract with Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl, and her photo appearing in a Ford Fusion (Americas) national advert. She is the first of two America’s Next Top Model winners from North Dakota, the second being CariDee English, winner of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 7.
10. Lily Aldridge
Lily Maud Aldridge (born November 15, 1985) is an American model. She is a Victoria’s Secret Angel and a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model, appearing as a rookie alongside Chrissy Teigen and Nina Agdal in 2014 for the cover of the issue’s 50th anniversary.
