Super models often serve as a sort of example of extreme beauty for women. While models have come and gone, the following are among the most popular and influential in the world today. This list will give you some insight into the ways the fashion industry has changed and how it will be influenced by models like these in the future.

Gisele Bundchen
This stunning super model and wife of Tom Brady is one of the most beautiful women in the world. She's been credited with beginning a new era of modeling and has gone on to have several supporting acting roles in a few major movies.

Jessica White
One of the world's most famous African American super models, White broke the mold by appearing in the "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit Issue and making film appearances in movies like "Big Momma's House 2."

Adriana Lima
More proof that Brazil makes gorgeous women, Lima is one of the world's most popular super models. She was already winning awards at the age of 15 and is currently the ambassador for clothing brand Desigual.

Tyra Banks
Just as sexy now as she was when she first hit the scene, Tyra Banks is true royalty among super models. Beyond her groundbreaking work as an African American model is a career in film and television, including various modeling shows.

Liu Wen
This Chinese super model was the first ever model of East Asian descent to get the chance to participate in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She was also the first Chinese model to appear on the cover of American "Vogue".

Pia Trivedi
India's most famous super model, Trivedi has a gorgeous style and an all-natural look that scream beauty. She is particularly well-known for her work at India International Jewelry Week.

Ashley Callingbull-Burnham
Callingbull-Burnham's fame as a super model came when she was the first Canadian and first First Nations person to win the Mrs. Universe Contest. She has primarily worked in politics and television since her modeling debut.

Sheetal Mallar
Another gorgeous Indian model, Mallar is one of the first models of Indian descent to work with major fashion labels. She has posed for Armani, Fendi, and even Maybelline, and her list of credits just keeps getting bigger.

Irene Bedard
Though a little older than some of the women on this list, Irene Bedard was one of the first Native American models to make a big splash. Primarily an actress, her biggest role was the voice of Pocahontas in the animated film of the same name.

Bar Refaeli
As one of Israel's most beautiful women, this super model has it all. She is not only a model and television personality but an entrepreneur who has brought some incredible beauty products to the market.

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