Introduction

Tyra Banks is an American television personality, producer, businesswoman, and model with an estimated net worth of $90 Million. 

Despite earning millions annually as a Victoria’s Secret model between 1996 and 2005, Banks built the majority of her net worth later on when she transitioned to television. Both The Tyra Banks Show and America’s Next Top Model have contributed significantly to Tyra’s wealth, helping her earn as much as $30 million in a single year.

Quick Facts

• Peak annual income of $30 million in 2009
• Secured endorsement deals with CoverGirl, COSMÉ, and Victoria’s Secret

Earnings History

In the early to mid-2000s, during the peak of her modeling career, Tyra Banks typically earned between $4 million and $6 million annually. She was featured on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Models list three times (2000, 2004, 2005). She earned an estimated $5.5 million in 2000, $4 million in 2004, and $6 million in 2005.

However, these would not be the highest-earning years of her career. She began earning significantly higher paydays after transitioning to television with shows such as America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. 

In 2006, Forbes reported that Tyra Banks earned an estimated $18 million in the previous twelve months. This was primarily due to her salary from both America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. The exact split was unknown, but it was reported that she earned approximately $3.5 million annually from her talk show at the time.

By 2009, her earnings had increased to an estimated $30 million. During this period, Banks was heavily criticized after contestants on America’s Next Top Model alleged they were paid only $38 per day while filming the show. 

Based on the figures above, Tyra Banks’ estimated earnings for just five years (2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2009) total $63.5 million.

Endorsement Income

In the late 1990s, as her modeling career was in full swing, Tyra Banks began signing numerous endorsement contracts with global fashion brands, including CoverGirl, COSMÉ, and Victoria’s Secret. Based on the figures mentioned above, it is clear that Banks’ earnings during this period and until the mid-2000s were primarily generated by her modeling contracts and brand deals. 

Victoria’s Secret Partnership

Perhaps the most notable of these was her partnership with Victoria’s Secret, which she initially signed in 1996 and maintained until 2005. Here’s an interesting fact for you: When Banks first appeared on the cover of the Victoria’s Secret catalog in 1996, she was the first black woman in history to do so. Tyra continued modeling for Victoria’s Secret, appearing in both catalogs and runway shows. Some sources suggest she was paid approximately $3 million per year at the time, which would make the partnership responsible for roughly 60% of her total income. 

Mainstream Endorsements

Before Banks transitioned to television, the bulk of her endorsement deals were in the fashion sector. However, in the late 2000s, she also added more mainstream brands to her portfolio, such as Pepsi and Nike. Additionally, she secured various fashion endorsements from prominent brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Real Estate

In April 2004, Tyra Banks paid $3.085 million for a 5,740-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Beverly Hills, California. The home was purchased through the Crizzo trust controlled by her mother. Banks owned this property for over a decade before selling it for $6.33 million in July 2016.

In October 2014, Banks purchased a 3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in the Pacific Palisades for just under $3.3 million. She sold this home for $4 million in September 2018, and it later burned down in the 2025 California wildfires.

Shortly before the sale, Tyra paid just under $7 million for a 6,160-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence, also located in the Pacific Palisades. This property features an outdoor pool, home gym, and rooftop terrace with a hot tub. Banks sold the home three years later for $7.9 million. Again, this property has also since been destroyed by the California fires.

In February 2021, Banks acquired a 4,089-square-foot, beachfront property in Malibu for $4.72 million. She still owned this home at the time of the wildfires, and yet again, this property also burned to the ground. According to Zillow, the empty lot is valued at $1.47 million.

Introduction

Amanda Cerny is an American professional model and actress with an estimated net worth of $10 Million.

Net Worth History

When we first started tracking Amanda Cerny’s career in 2020, her net worth was estimated at approximately $8 million. Since then, she’s continued to diversify her income streams, potentially earning between $1 million and $2 million annually from social media sponsors, YouTube revenues, OnlyFans, and the increased value of her property in California. Based on recent estimates, Amanda Cerny’s net worth is currently sitting at close to $10 Million.

Zeus Network

In July 2018, media executive Lemuel Plummer, along with social media stars Amanda Cerny, King Bach, and DeStorm Power, launched Zeus Network, an online streaming platform service. The three creators were instrumental in building the platform, and it’s believed they held some form of equity in the business. That said, the specifics have never been disclosed, but Power stated it was a “good amount of equity.” DeStorm was the first creator to partner with Plummer, and he personally reduced his own equity stake to bring on Amanda and Bach as equal partners.

However, all is not well between the company’s co-founders. DeStorm Power has publicly claimed that he repeatedly had to put in more of his own capital to keep the company afloat, which Plummer would reportedly repay him. 

Since its launch, Zeus has signed deals with dozens of creators to join the platform, including Omarion, Nick Cannon, Blac Chyna, and Blueface. By 2025, Zeus had accumulated more than 100 million users, a portion of whom paid either a $5.99 monthly or a $59.99 annual subscription to watch exclusive shows on the Zeus Network. It reportedly had a valuation of up to $250 million at the time.

According to DeStorm, himself, Amanda, and King Bach never received any partner payouts. He also claims that they were left with tax liabilities for income they had never even received. We’re not sure exactly what happened to the trio’s equity. However, assuming they each own/owned between 10% and 20%, Amanda’s stake could be worth between $25 million and $50 million.

Real Estate

Valley Village Home

In February 2019, Cerny paid $2.36 million for a 3,729-square-foot, newly built home in Valley Village, California. According to records, she listed the house for rent in 2021 at $20,000 per month. Someone rented it out for six months in 2022, from February to August, paying an estimated $17,900 per month. A year later, it was listed for sale at $3.75 million. The house has been on and off the market since then, but is currently listed for $3.5 million.

Introduction

Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television personality, fashion designer, and actress with an estimated net worth of $160 Million. 

Earnings History

Between 2003 and 2011, Heidi Klum consistently ranked among the world’s highest-paid models. In the mid-2000s, she typically earned between $7 million and $8 million annually, primarily from her contract with Victoria’s Secret, supplemented by her television appearances on Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model.

Due to her increasing television work, her earnings nearly doubled to $14 million in 2008; by 2011, they were $20 million per year. Around the same time, she renegotiated her contract with Victoria’s Secret, paying her an estimated $3.8 million annually. 

In 2020, Forbes ranked Heidi Klum the 82nd-highest-paid celebrity worldwide, with annual earnings of approximately $39.5 million.

Business Ventures & Endorsements

Outside her modeling career, Klum has been involved with various business ventures and brand endorsements. She has hosted several TV shows, including Project Runway, Germany’s Next Top Model, America’s Got Talent, Queen of Drags, and Making the Cut. She has also appeared in shows such as Sex And The City, How I Met Your Mother, and Spin City. Klum has also appeared in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, The Perfect Stranger, and Ocean’s 8.

Away from the big screen, Klum has launched lingerie, swimwear, and fragrance lines: Heidi Klum Intimates, Heidi Klum Swim, and Heidi Klum Fragrances. She released a clothing line in partnership with Lidl, Esmara by Heidi Klum, and has managed multiple endorsements. Brands she has worked with include Victoria’s Secret, Birkenstock, Astor Cosmetics, Perfectil, McDonald’s, Volkswagen, Wix, and Samsung. Klum’s impressive business ventures and endorsements have helped her build a highly profitable career beyond the runway.

Van Cleef & Arpels Lawsuit

In 2007, Klum’s company and Mouawad USA were sued by Van Cleef & Arpels for $25,000 in damages. The suit alleged that Klums and Mouawad’s collaboration on a clover-shaped motif was too similar to their vintage Alhambra clover jewelry design. Van Cleef & Arpels alleged that Klum and Mouawad sought to profit from the brand’s reputation and infringed its intellectual property.

No financial settlement was disclosed publicly, and the case is believed to have been settled outside court. Klums & Mouawad’s collection was discontinued after the dispute, which was likely part of their agreed-upon settlement.

Trademark Dispute Günter Klum

In 2021, Heidi sought legal counsel after her father trademarked her teenage daughter’s name, Leni Olumi Klum, and nickname, “Mausekatze,” without her consent. This made it difficult for her daughter to use her name while pursuing her modeling career. Günther Klum claimed it was done to protect the family brand.

However, if this proved untrue and he had acted maliciously, he faced six months in prison or a $274,000 fine. Although legal counsel was retained, no formal lawsuit was filed, and the dispute was resolved privately.

Seal Divorce Settlement

After seven years of marriage, Klum filed for divorce from Seal in 2012, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized in 2014. Although the couple had not signed a prenuptial agreement, they did sign a postnuptial agreement during their marriage. This meant that neither party was required to provide spousal support, and their earnings remained separate.

Klum’s net worth was estimated at approximately $70 million, while Seal’s was estimated at approximately $15 million. The postnuptial agreement enabled Klum to maintain her net worth. It also allowed her to retain her earnings from various income streams, such as modeling, TV appearances, business ventures, and endorsements. Seal kept the rights to his royalties and personal assets. The couple’s real estate investments were divided amicably, and both shared joint custody of their children. The postnuptial agreement was instrumental in the couple’s amicable divorce proceedings and precluded significant financial settlements.

Custody Dispute With Seal

In 2020, Klum had an emergency custody hearing with her ex-husband, Seal. Klum wanted to take their four children to Germany for a few months while she filmed Germany’s Next Top Model. Seal denied the request on the grounds that Klum intended to relocate their children to Germany permanently.

However, the family court overruled him, and Klum was granted permission to travel with the children. Seal was given extended time with the children before and after the trip and was allowed to visit them in Germany. It was also made clear that the children’s primary residence remained in Los Angeles.

The ruling did not alter the couple’s existing custody agreement. Although this was a legal dispute, there was no official lawsuit. The case was resolved in family court with no further legal action.

Philanthropy

Klum has been an active philanthropist for many years. She is well known for her generosity and dedication to helping others. Klum has supported UNICEF since 2011, traveling to countries worldwide to promote children’s health and safety and education. In 2011, she also led the “Walk For Kids” fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to raise funds for ill children and their families.

Klum is also a long-time advocate for the prevention and support of HIV/AIDS. She has supported the Elton John AIDS Foundation and amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. In 2014, Klum was awarded the Crystal Cross Award by the American Red Cross for her volunteer contributions during Hurricane Sandy. She worked with the charity for over a decade before receiving the reward.

Klum has used her celebrity status, fame, and money to support important causes close to her heart, helping numerous children, families, and communities worldwide.

Real Estate

Brentwood Mansion

Klum is undoubtedly not shy about investing in real estate. Her assets exceed most people’s wildest expectations. In 2010, while married to Seal, Klum purchased a Mediterranean-style mansion in Brentwood, California, for $14.2 million. The 12,300-square-foot property was built in 1999 and features eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a double-height entrance hall, stone fireplaces, a library, and a wood-paneled dining room. The 8.5-acre grounds include extensive terraces and patios, a koi pond, a rose garden, an infinity pool, and a spa. After her divorce from Seal in 2014, Klum listed the mansion for $25 million, reportedly selling it to a billionaire for $24 million later that year.

Bel Air Mansion

Following her divorce, Klum purchased a $9.8 million mega-mansion in Bel Air, California. The 11,600-square-foot home is located in the exclusive Stone Ridge Guard gated community. It sits on 5.8 acres and has a gym, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and stunning hilltop views. Klum lives in the home with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, and her four children.

Soho Penthouse

In 2018, Klum bought a Penthouse apartment in Soho, New York City, for $5.1 million. The 4772-square-foot industrial-style apartment dates back to the late 1800s and was used as an artist’s studio for many years. It features exposed-beam ceilings, original wooden columns, and panoramic city views. It is believed to have undergone major renovations and a significant transformation, bringing it in line with Klum’s exacting standards.