15 Amazing Facts On Naomi Campbell’s 50th Birthday!

Queen Naomi Elaine Campbell turns 50 years old today!!!

The category is…BOW DOWN BITCHES!

There is no other model in the world that possesses the walk, the face, the read, the IT factor – like Naomi Campbell. We owe her all of our respect and adoration, for this Jamaican-reppin’ supermodel has paved the way for so many people, in and around the fashion world.

Today we celebrate Naomi Campbell’s 50th Birthday!

15 Amazing Facts About Naomi Campbell

1. Campbell was born to a Jamaican mother in South London and she’s of Afro-Jamaican and Chinese -Jamaican heritage.
2. She is one of 6 models of her generation (during the 1980s-1990s) to be declared a certified SUPERMODEL.
3. In 1978, at the age of 7 years old, Campbell made her first public appearance in the music video for Bob Marley‘s “Is This Love.”
4. In December 1987, she became the first black woman to cover British Vogue at the age of 18 years old.
5. She starred as Michael Jackson’s love interest for the “In the Closet” music video. Check out these 10 classic music videos featuring Naomi.
6. In 1992, she appeared in nude photos with Madonna and rapper Big Daddy Kane, in Madonna’s controversial book, Sex.
7. Add pop star to the list! Even though her album Baby Woman didn’t do well on the UK charts, it did gain commercial success in Japan!
8. Upon meeting former South African president Nelson Mandela in 1994, the global leader adopted Campbell as his “honorary granddaughter.” She also holds high respect toward record producers Quincy Jones and Chris Blackwell as adopted father figures,
9. The supermodel has been engaged twice, but has never been married.
10. Naomi Campbell has a whopping 66 Vogue Magazine covers!
11. In 1999, Campbell entered rehab after a five-year cocaine drug addiction and alcohol addiction. She has also quit smoking.
12. Add actress to her resume, as Campbell has appeared in blockbuster films, independent movies and sitcoms. She even had a recurring role in New York Undercover and Fox’s Empire, as character – Camilla Marks
13. As an activist, Campbell has fought for equality, on and off the runway, for models of color.
14. Philanthropy is dear to her heart. She is a diehard supported of Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, founded non-profit organizations We Love Brazil and Fashion for Relief. In 2007, Campbell has been the honorary president of Athla Onlus, an Italian organization that works to further the social integration of young people with learning disabilities and in 2009, Campbell became a goodwill ambassador for the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood.
15. In 2019, Campbell received the first beauty contract of her career, with NARS Cosmetic.

Naomi Campbell covers Essence Magazine May 2020, as both black icons celebrate their 50th birthday!

READ: Naomi Campbell Makes ESSENCE History As Her Own Photographer For Our 50th Anniversary Issue

Queen Mother Naomi Campbell…we salute you on your 50th birthday and wish you another half century of fabulousness!

Photo Credit: Naomi Campbell for Essence Magazine.