In the history of music videos, models will go down as some of greatest cameos of all time. From Helena Christensen rollicking around on the beach in Chris Isaak's Wicked Game to the video that made Emily Ratajkowski EmRata, these iconic castings are often as memorable as the videos themselves. Here, CR has assembled the ultimate index of catwalker music video appearances featuring Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, and so many more.
Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, and Tatjana Patitz in "Freedom" by George Michael
The phenomenon of models in music videos came full circle during this October's blockbuster Versace finale, when original '90s supers channeled both this iconic video and Gianni's 1991 runway show.
Kate Moss in "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" by The White Stripes
It truly doesn't get better than Moss pole dancing to rock 'n' roll in a gritty Sofia Coppola-directed video.
Iman in "Remember the Time" by Michael Jackson
Nine minutes of over-the-top cinema featuring Iman as an Egyptian queen.
Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn, and Chanel Iman in "Yoncé" by Beyonce
The phrase "black excellence" comes to mind when considering this powerful trio alongside Bey.
Helena Christensen in "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak
Christensen's raw sexual energy made this video one of the defining pop culture moments of the early '90s.
Naomi Campbell in "In the Closet" by Michael Jackson
Yes, the King of Pop earns another top spot on this list for his sensual video (directed by Herb Ritts) featuring Campbell dressed in Azzedine Alaïa.
Emily Ratajkowski in "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
It was the song of the summer in 2013―and the video totally launched Ratajkowski's career.
Christie Brinkley in "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
Back in 1983, all-American Brinkley starred in Joel's video, then famously married the singer two years later.
Gigi Hadid in "How Deep Is Your Love" by Calvin Harris
Hadid has starred in several music videos, and while her cameo in boyfriend Zayn Malik's Pillowtalk is undeniably epic, the consensus is she's even sexier here.
Selita Ebanks in "Runaway" by Kanye West
Ivanka Trump reportedly convinced West to cast Ebanks in his epic 34-minute film, in which she plays a phoenix who rises from the ashes―or falls from heaven.
Alek Wek in "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" by Busta Rhymes
Blink and you'll miss Wek (0:42) as a handmaiden emerging from a jewel-encrusted pool in Hype Williams' reimagination of the opening scene from Coming to America.
Rachel Hunter in "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
Who could forget Hunter as the ultimate M.I.L.F. (see: no. 20 below) in a red bikini?
Jasmine Tookes, Stella Maxwell, Sara Sampaio, Romee Strijd, and Martha Hunt in "2U" by David Guetta feat. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber + Victoria's Secret Angels = over 315 million views.
Stephanie Seymour in "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses
Even more impressive with 914 million views is this GNR opus, which was the most expensive video ever made when it dropped in 1992. Seymour, who plays Axl Rose's wife, was his actual girlfriend at the time.
Naomi Campbell, Jessica White, Omahyra Mota, Eugenia Volodina and Liliana Domínguez in "Change Clothes" by Jay-Z feat. Pharrell
A runway show meets music video? Sexy sexy.
Laetitia Casta in "Te Amo" by Rihanna
Casta sizzles as Rih's love interest as they grind and swing from a bondage-inspired set.
Cindy Crawford in "Please Come Home for Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi
What's not to love about a fun, sexy holiday romp featuring vintage Crawford plus gratuitous butt-grabbing and lip locking?
Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge and Martha Hunt in "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift
A-list models make up a core part of Swift's bionic, star-studded girl squad in this quintessential anthem about frenemies.
Karlie Kloss in "I'll Be There" by CHIC feat. Nile Rogers
An unexpected, brilliant combination of Kloss gyrating Flashdance-style to a disco track by the legendary band that brought you Le Freak and I Want Your Love in the '70s.
Alessandra Ambrosio, Devon Aoki, Gemma Ward, Angela Lindvall, Isabeli Fontana, Amber Valetta, and Natasha Poly in "M.I.L.F. $" by Fergie
The crème de la crème of hot model moms (not to mention Kim Kardashian West, Ciara, and Chrissy Teigen).
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