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Tyra Banks

4. Tyra Banks - $90 million
Tyra Banks's career started at age 16 when Banks moved to Milan under Elite Model Management. Tyra's unique looks landed her 25 shows in her first runway season in 1991. She became a staple model as the fashion industry demanded her for high profile runways. She did work for Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, and Nike, and was asked to be one of Victoria's Secret original Angels. Beyond her looks lies a firey personality that Tyra put to work when she became more involved in television. She has appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video, Tina Turner's "Love Thing," Mobb Deep's "True Life" and George Michaels "Too Funky." [Photo via] From Model to Mogul: Tyra Banks is most well known for her television shows America's Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. In 2011, Tyra published a young adult novel, Modelland. She also founded TZONE, a life skills and leadership development program. Her other philanthropic ventures include a grant called "The Tyra Banks Scholarship." Banks is also in charge of her own production company, Bankabale Productions, which develops TV shows.
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