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The 25 Hottest Instagram Models You Must Follow
There are thousands of attractive women in the world. No matter where you go, you will see hot chicks. Social media has made this even easier, especially Instagram. The image sharing platform has transformed into a multi-million dollar business for those blessed with sexy bodies and beautiful faces. Whether a professional model or someone looking to get into the business, Instagram is the ideal tool for people to flaunt their bodies and get noticed. The more likes and follows, the more chance of crossing over into the mainstream and making a career out of being a model. But with so many models using Instagram it is hard to get noticed. To make sure you are in the know, we have compiled a list of the 25 hottest Instagram models that are a must follow.
These models are scattered across the globe but they all have one thing in common: they are hot. From blondes and brunettes to Victoria’s Secret models and budding actresses, these are the hottest Instagram models in the world.
1. Jen Selter
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Jen Setler is one of the most successful fitness models on social media. If you need any convincing, she currently has 13 million followers on Instagram. Not only is Setler a well known model, but she co-owns health shake company BlendJet, is involved with the personal training app Fitplan, and has founded multiple brands that create sugar-free protein bars. Like all good Instagram celebrities, she is also active on other social media platforms, particularly YouTube and TikTok.
2. Candice Swanepoel
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This South African model has a whopping 17.2 million followers. A ballet dancer while growing up, Candice Swanepoel was spotted by a model scout at a Durban flea market at the age of 15. Since then she has gone on to be one of the world’s most successful models of the 00s. She has been a Victoria’s Secret girl since 2010 and appeared on the covers of some of the most prestigious magazines. She has also walked numerous catwalks for brands such as Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy, and Dolce and Gabbana. With an estimated net worth of $30 million, it’s safe to say the 33-year-old can comfortably retire anytime she likes.
3. Bella Hadid
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At just 25 years of age, Bella Hadid has revolutionized the modeling industry. Along with her older sister Gigi, the Hadid’s have fast become the go-to women in the modeling world. Bella has set numerous records during her short time being photographed. She holds the record for the most Vogue September covers in one year (2017), appearing in five international editions (China, Spain, Brazil, Australia, and Arabia). As well as modeling, Bella is co-founder of Kin Euphorics, a nonalcoholic adaptogenic beverage brand, and is a known supporter of many great charities.
4. Tammy Hembrow
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Aussie Tammy Hembrow got noticed after she appeared on the cover of the 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Since then she has appeared on the cover of magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Elle and modeled for some of the biggest brands in the world. She also owns the luxury athleisure label Saski Collection and her own fitness app, TammyFit. Hembrow also hosts her own podcast, Hanging Out With the Hembrows. The 27-year-old is currently pregnant with her third child.
5. Sommer Ray
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Another model who got her start as a teenager, Sommer Ray is one of the most popular influencers on Instagram. She has over 26 million followers and has recently started her own beauty brand, Imaris Beauty. Getting into fitness at an early age, she used Instagram to her advantage, posting workout pictures and gaining a massive following. She is also known for her short-lived romance with Machine Gun Kelly which ended after the rapper turned rocker cheated on Ray with Megan Fox.
6. Irina Shayk
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Irina Shayk is the first Russian model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. An industry icon, she has done it all. From walking the catwalks of Milian to featuring in the film clip for Kanye West’s Power, Shayk is a true star. She has also had a couple of high-profile romances, having dated both Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper, the latter is the father of her only child.
7. Kendell Jenner
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With 230 million followers, it’s safe to say Kendell Jenner has a decent-sized fan base. Arguably the most famous member of the Kardashian family (it has to be her or Kim Kardashian), Jenner joined Wilhelmina Models modeling agency at the age of 14. Since then she has been everywhere and is one of the first to truly monetize Instagram. It’s rumored she charges $400,000 per post, which is just ridiculous.
8. Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne is one of the few models on this list who has managed to transition into other areas of the entertainment world. She first found fame after leaving school and joining elite modeling agency Storm Management in 2009. After winning Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2012, her catwalk career was set in stone. Not wanting to be just known as a model, Delevingne got into acting, with her most notable role coming in the big-budget comic book adaptation of the Suicide Squad. She has also dabbled in music, design, and writing, releasing her first young adult fiction book, Mirror, Mirror, in 2017.
9. Chantel Zales
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This international bikini model is one of many Instagram models to make it big. Based in Los Angeles, Chantel Zales first started getting recognition after appearing in men’s magazines such as Maxim and FHM. As her Instagram account began to get more views, she started posting regular bikini shots, leading to more model work. She might best be known for her cameo in the 3D horror comedy movie Pirahna where she played a character known only as Bikini Girl. She also has an OnlyFans account if you want to see a little more skin.
10. Emily Ratajkowski
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Born in London but raised in America, Emily Ratajkowski is one attractive woman. She got her start as a child actor appearing in the Nickelodeon series iCarly. She made her modeling debut on the cover of erotic magazine treats! before going on to feature in several music video clips. The most infamous was Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines, where she dances topless with Thicke. In her book, Body, she accused him of groping her breasts, although she has gone on to say the media construed her comments about the incident. Ratajkowski is big on body positivity and expressing ones sexually.
11. Cindy Kimberly
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Cindy Kimberly is a model from the Netherlands. Along with her native tongue, she also speaks fluent Spanish, English, and Italian. Kimberly rose to fame when Justin Bieber posted a picture of her on his Instagram account in December 2015. The next thing she was splashed all over the tabloids and soon found herself with a professional modeling contract. Since then she has modeled all over the globe for several big brands and appeared on countless magazine covers.
12. Hailey Bieber
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Hailey Bieber (formerly known as Hailey Baldwin) is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. She signed with the acclaimed modeling agency Ford Models as a 14-year-old and made her runway debut for Topshop in 2014. Since then she has done it all in the modeling world, from campaigns with Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld to featuring on the cover of Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also the wife of musician Justin Bieber, with the two getting together in 2018 and later marrying that same year.
13. Alexis Ren
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American model and social media superstar Alexis Ren got her big break as a 13-year-old. She was discovered by Brandy Melville and became a brand ambassador for the company. At 15 she blew up online when photos of her in a skimpy black bikini were posted to Tumblr. Since then she has appeared on the cover of Maxim magazine, was named Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2018 Rookie of the Year, and showed up in the music video for Ed Sheeran’s South of the Border. She also finished fourth on the 27th season of Dancing With the Stars. She is currently dating male model Noah Centineo.
14. Kelly Gale
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Victoria’s Secret model Kelly Gale first got noticed at the tender age of 13. While her parents weren’t keen on her getting into the modeling world, it turned out to be a great decision as Gale is one of the most recognized Victoria’s Secret Angles in the world. Her first big fashion show was with Chanel in 2012. She has also been part of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show five times, in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She was also the Playboy Playmate of the Month for September 2016 and is engaged to famous actor Joel Kinnaman.
15. Jessica Wilde
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Unlike most Instagram models who make it big walking catwalks, Jessica Wilde found her niche appearing on the cover of tattoo magazines. The Canadian has been featured on the cover of every major tattoo publication, with her first cover coming in 2015 when she was splashed over the pages of Inked Magazine. As well as being a model, Wilde writes a column for Inked Magazine and runs her own tattoo studio.
16. Jourdan Dunn
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The first black model to walk a Prada runway in over a decade, Jourdan Dunn is a British model signed to Squad Management in London. She first stepped foot on an international runway in 2007 and has been praised by the fashion world. Many consider her a modern day supermodel and she is one of the few models who has been in music videos for Beyonce, Kanye West, Drake, and Little Simz. Dunn is also extremely hot.
17. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is another Instagram model who got her start as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s been involved with some major brands, including Burberry, Marks & Spencer, and denim brand Paige, as well as playing a major role in two wildly successful movies, Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mad Max: Fury Road. Huntington-Whiteley is also in a relationship with British action star Jason Statham. The two have been a couple for 12 years and have two children together.
18. Sierra Skye
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American swimwear model Sierra Skye began getting a following on Instagram after her first modeling job with Boutine Los Angeles. Like many Instagram models, she uses her account to promote products and is constantly posting thirst traps sure to brighten your day. As well as her Instagram account, which has over four million followers, Sky is also very active on TikTok and OnlyFans. She also runs a wellness blog and runs courses on how to be a successful social media star.
19. Miranda Kerr
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The first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel, Miranda Kerr first started modeling at age 13 after winning the 1997 Dolly magazine model search competition. Since then she has gone on to become one of the biggest models on the global stage. As well as modeling, Kerr has her own brand of organic cosmetics and has written several self-help books. She is currently married to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel.
20. Audreyana Michelle
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A relative newcomer, Audreyana Michelle is certainly making an impact. She got her start opening Prada’s A/W fashion show at the tender age of 16. She followed that up by walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2018. The 22-year-old American is also the first African-American to be signed by Louis Vuitton. Along with her regular Instagram account, she also has another dedicated to her love of travel.
21. Desi Perkins
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Desi Perkins first shot to fame through her YouTube channel sharing beauty tips and secrets. She brought her following across to Instagram where she currently has over four million followers. As well as endorsing a slew of beauty brands, Perkins has launched her own beauty line Dezi Skin and her own sunglasses brand called Dezi. While she might not have as many followers as some, Perkins has built up a loyal following over the past 12 years and is well respected in the world of social media.
22. Josephine Skriver
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Here is another beautiful Victoria’s Secret model. Josephine Skriver is a Danish model who signed with Unique Models at the age of 15. She has appeared on catwalks around the world for brands such as ers, like Calvin Klein, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. Her profile got even bigger in 2020 when she was announced as a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, going on to win Rookie of the Year.
23. Liu Wen
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Encouraged to model by her mother to help with her posture, Liu Wen soon found herself traveling the world as an international model. She is considered China’s first big supermodel and has broken down many barriers for Asian models. Wen is the first Chinese model to be part of a Victoria’s Secret fashion show, the first Chinese person to appear on the cover of American Vogue twice, and is the first Asian model to ever make Forbes magazine’s annual highest-paid models list. She has done so much for the Chinese modeling industry and continues to lead the way.
24. Karlie Kloss
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Standing at six foot two inches, Karlie Kloss is the tallest Instagram model on this list. The Chicago-born Kloss has appeared on 40 international Vogue covers, hosted seasons 17 and 18 of Project Runway, and is one of the owners of fashion magazine W. Not only is she stunning, but Kloss has brains. She is a computer programmer and has launched an initiative with Flatiron School and Code.org offering scholarships to young girls interested in programming.
25. Daphne Joy
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Her name might not be familiar, but Daphne Joy’s face probably rings a few bells. Best known for being the baby momma of 50 Cent’s youngest child, Joy also has quite the following on Instagram. Born and raised in the Philippines by her Filipino mom and Puerto Rican dad, Joy first found fame as a model before expanding into the world of entertainment. She has dabbled in acting (Joy played a mermaid in The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), has appeared in music video clips, owns a swimwear line, and supported numerous charities.
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