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Naomi Campbell Profile |
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Birth Date: May 22, 1970
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Birth Place: Streatham, London, England, UK
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Birth Name: Naomi Campbell
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Height: 5'9˝"
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Biography |
At the age of 27, British born Naomi Campbell had already
conquered the fashion world, setting modeling runways and
magazine covers ablaze with a sophisticated, sultry style
that has made her both a media star, and international
celebrity. After only a few years in the modeling business,
she quickly began breaking new ground, becoming the first
black model to appear on the covers of Time Magazine, as
well as French and British Vogue. Since then, she has become
a veritable renaissance woman proving herself exceptional
beyond the realm of supermodel.
In 1995, she made her debut as a recording artist with
Babywoman, released by Epic Records. Her release La, La, La
Love Song with Japanese singer Toshi, reached #1 in Japan.
Naomi has also appeared in numerous music videos, including
Michael Jackson's sizzling video,In The Closet, directed by
Herb Ritts.
Naomi is also now making a name for herself in the world of
film and television. She appeared in Spike Lee's Girl 6,
co-starring Madonna and Theresa Randle, and will be seen in
the upcoming An Alan Smithee Film, starring Sylvester
Stallone, Whoppi Goldberg and Jackie Chan.
Campbell's other film credits include Miami Rhapsody
opposite Antonio Banderas, Sarah Jessica Parker and Mia
Farrow, and Tony Hickox's Invasion of Privacy. Naomi's
television credits include NY Undercover and Fresh Prince of
Bel Air, among others.
Naomi, who co-authored a bestselling novel, Swan, published
by Heinemann/Mandarin, followed up with the photo book
titled Naomi. The book is a personal selection of photos
from photographers Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon,
Ellen Von Unwerth and Peter Lindbergh.
Proceeds from the sales of the book are being donated to the
Red Cross Somalia Relief Fund. Naomi is also active in many
other initiatives supporting underprivileged children.
She recently joined the Dalai Lama in fundraising efforts to
build kindergartens for poor communities worldwide, through
UNESCO. The first is being built in Campbell's name in her
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Other
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Studied at the London Academy For Performing Arts.
Discovered at age 15.
First black female model on the cover of French Vogue,
British Vogue, and Time Magazine.
She, along with Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer, opened
the "Fashion Cafe" in New York.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful
People in the world. [1991]
Dated Mike Tyson.
Dated Robert De Niro.
Has a scar on her nose.
Pleaded guilty to 1998 assault charges [February 2000]
Has the letters F.B. tattooed on her arm.
Has a successful line of perfumes and colognes
Was in Guerre du feu, La (1981) at age 9.
Was engaged to the legendary group U2's Bassist Adam Clayton
in the 1990s.
Attended the renowned Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
in London
Has written a book titled "Swan". It is about a supermodel
and is Miss Campbell's first novel. (1994)
Wears size 9 shoe. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Measurements: 32-33-32 (first modeling card), 34C-22-34 (in
1995), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Was once the step-sister of Richard Blackwood.
One of the five supermodels. The others are Claudia Schiffer,
Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista.
Has been photographed by noted fashion photographers Steven
Meisel, Helmut Newton, and Seb Janiak.
Was ranked #4 in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".
Along with Nicole Richie, Beyoncé Knowles, Veronica Webb,
Kelly Osbourne, Angie Everhart, Alexandra Richards, Irina
Pantaeva, Marisa Miller, Wyclef Jean, Rachel Hunter, and
Janice Dickinson, she participated in the "Fashion for
Relief" show on 16 September, 2005 in New York, a benefit
for AmeriCares to support victims for Hurricane Katrina.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were among the celebrities
who attended.
Appeared on The Tyra Banks Show (2005) to end rivalry with
host and fellow black supermodel 'Tyra Banks' .
Appears in photographs taken for Madonna's coffee-table book
"Sex."
Was among the guests at Usher Raymond's 26th birthday party. |
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