They are a mix of fabulous looks, glamour, fame and gray matter. They have graced the pages of magazines from 'Playboy' to 'Sports Illustrated' and their faces have launched numerous products. Take a look at the top five supermodels of all time.
This Brazilian bombshell may be in the news for her engagement to American footballer Tom Brady but she has plenty of oomph and chutzpah to make the world go round. The face of brands like Dolce and Gabbana, Christian Dior, Missoni and Ralph Lauren, Gisele Bundchen is one of the most successful and wealthiest models. She also dazzled the silver screen in 'The Devil Wears Prada'. In photo: Brazil's top model Gisele Bundchen wears a creation by Colcci during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo.
Christie Brinkley has appeared on the cover of three consecutive 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit editions. The former Mrs. Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley also appeared as 'The Girl in the Ferrari' in the movie 'National Lampoon's Vacation'. In photo: Model-actress Christie Brinkley models a dress by Calvin Klein at the 2005 Red Dress Collection fashion show in New York's Bryant Park.
American supermodel best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances, Christy Turlington ruled the fashion world with her innocent sensuality. Designers like Chanel, Gianni Versace, and Azzedine Alaia always wanted her for their fashion shows. In photo: Model Christy Turlington arrives for the amfAR Annual New York Gala in New York.
Kathy Ireland graced the pages of 'Sports Illustrated' 13 times and also appeared on the cover of magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar. In photo: Kathy Ireland arrives at Elizabeth Taylor's Diamond Jubilee birthday party at the Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas.
She has done it all, from appearing on magazine covers to movies to exercise videos. Cindy Crawford was the highest paid model in the world at one time and was a host for MTV's House of Style for six years. In photo: Cindy Crawford arrives at the Louis Vuitton Gala Murakami Exhibition in Los Angeles.
