The mega-rich supermodel and her sports star partner took home a joint income of $75 million (£46 million) in 2010, according to the list compiled by Forbes Magazine.

Beyonce and Jay-Z came second after they earned $70 million (£43 million). The Bootylicious singer enjoyed earnings of $34 million (£21 million) thanks to her music career and a string of high-profile fashion endorsements, and her husband took around $36 million (£22 million), which largely consisted of music earnings.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie earned $49 million (£30 million) between them, David and Victoria Beckham netted $44 million (£27 million), and Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart round out the top five with earnings of $36 million (£22 million).