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Naomi Campbell at FashionWeekLive in San Francisco, March 15, 2007. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Photo by Jesse Gross.
Date of birth May 22, 1970 (1970-05-22) (age 38)[1]
Place of birth Streatham, London,
England
Height 1. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Streatham is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth in the United Kingdom. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland 77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Eye color Brown
Measurements 34B"-24"-34"
Official website

Naomi Campbell (born May 22, 1970) is an English supermodel, singer, author, philanthropist and fashion designer. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A supermodel is a highly-paid élite fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in Haute couture and commercial modeling An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material Fashion design is the Applied art dedicated to Clothing and lifestyle Accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time

Contents

Childhood

Campbell was born in Streatham, London, England. Streatham is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth in the United Kingdom. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Her mother, Valerie Campbell (née Morris), is a former ballet dancer of Jamaican descent. Ballet is a formalized form of Dance with its origins in the French court further developed in France and Russia as a Concert dance Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. In accordance with her mother's wishes, Campbell has never met her unnamed father, who left then-18-year-old Valerie two months after the birth of their daughter. [2][3] Campbell is three-quarters Afro-Jamaican and one-quarter Chinese; her paternal grandmother was Chinese Jamaican (family name Ming). The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following A person who resides in and holds citizenship of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Chinese Jamaicans' are the descendants of migrants and immigrants from China, who are citizens of Jamaica, or descendants of Jamaicans [4] Of her appearance, Campbell has said: "My features are completely ethnic, and I'm proud of them. "

As a young child, Campbell was left in the care of a nanny while her mother travelled across Europe with the dance troupe Fantastica. Aged 10, she was accepted into the Italia Conti Academy stage school, where she studied ballet. The Italia Conti Academy is Britain's oldest theatre arts training school. [5] She attended Dunraven School, a comprehensive school run by Inner London Education Authority in Streatham. A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic The Inner London Education Authority (ILEA was the education authority for the 12 inner London boroughs from 1965 until its abolition in 1990 The London Borough of Lambeth ( is a London borough in South London, England and forms part of Inner London.

Career

Modeling

Campbell's first public appearance came aged 7 in February 1978 when she was cast as a pupil to appear in a music video for Bob Marley's song Is This Love?. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6 1945 – May 11 1981 was a Jamaican Musician, Singer-songwriter and Rastafarian " Is This Love " is a Song by Bob Marley, released on his 1978 album ''Kaya''. In 1982, she appeared in another music video, this time as a tap dancer for Culture Club's I'll Tumble 4 Ya. Culture Club were a Grammy Award -winning British pop group that formed in the early 1980s

Aged 15 and while still a student at the Italia Conti Academy, Campbell was spotted by Beth Boldt, a former Ford model and head of the Synchro model agency, while window-shopping in Covent Garden. The Italia Conti Academy is Britain's oldest theatre arts training school. The Ford Modeling Agency or as it is known today Ford Models, was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W Covent Garden (Pronunciation kɒvʌnt is a district in London, England, located on the easternmost parts of the City of Westminster and the southwest Campbell soon opted to become a fulltime model, signing with Elite Model Management. Elite Model Management ( Elite) is a Modeling agency founded in Paris, France, in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Although Campbell started her career as a catwalk model, she was quickly hired for various high-profile advertising campaigns, including Lee Jeans and Olympus Corporation, which introduced her to the American market. Lee is a brand of Denim Jeans first produced in 1889 in Salina Kansas. ( is a Japanese company specializing in Optics and Imaging. Olympus was established on October 12 1919 initially specialized in microscope The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Campbell also completed campaigns for Ralph Lauren and François Nars. For the company see Polo Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lifshitz on October 14, 1939) is an American Aged 15 in April 1986, Campbell appeared on the cover of Elle, replacing a model who had canceled out of the appearance. Elle is a Worldwide Magazine that focuses on Women 's Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Entertainment.

In August 1988, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris as that publication's first black cover girl. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. The term black people usually refers to a racial group of Humans with dark Skin color, but the term has also been used to categorise a number of diverse In addition to Vogue Paris, Campbell also became the first black model to appear on the cover of Vogue UK, Vogue Nippon and Time magazine. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and She has also posed nude for Playboy and appeared in Madonna's 1992 book Sex, in a set of photos with Madonna and rapper Big Daddy Kane. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Sex is a highly-designed Coffee table book written by Madonna with photographs by Steven Meisel and Film frames taken from film Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968 in Brooklyn New York) better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an African-American In total, Campbell has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers.

She famously starred in George Michael's music video Freedom! '90, where she lip-synched to his song along with fellow supermodels Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz. Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου (born 25 June 1963 best known as George Michael, is a two-time Grammy Award winning " Freedom! '90 " (also known simply as "Freedom" is a song written and performed by George Michael, and released on Epic records in 1990 Lip-sync or Lip-synch (short for lip Synchronization) is a technical term for matching lip movements with voice Linda Evangelista (born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian model. Early life Evangelista was born to Italian parents Christy Nicole Turlington (born January 2, 1969) is an American fashion model best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Crawford (born February 20 1966 is an American model and actress. Tatjana Patitz (born March 25, 1966) is a German model and Actress. In 1992, Campbell appeared in Madonna's music video for Erotica, which featured filmed footage from photoshoots for the book Sex. Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American " Erotica " is the first single from Madonna 's fifth studio album Erotica. Sex is a highly-designed Coffee table book written by Madonna with photographs by Steven Meisel and Film frames taken from film In addition to the previously mentioned music videos, Campbell has appeared in videos for artists such as Michael Jackson, Nelly, Jagged Edge, Jay-Z, P.Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G, Macy Gray, Prince and Usher. Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman Cornell Haynes Jr (born November 2 1974 Highly successful Nelly has sold over 20 million records in the United States Jagged Edge is an American R&B singing group that were originally signed through Jermaine Dupri 's So So Def Records to Columbia Records Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Sean John Combs (born November 4 1969 known by his Stage names Puff Daddy, P Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21 1972 – March 9 1997 popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a Gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre on September 6 1967; also credited as Natalie Hinds in her music is an American Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician Usher Raymond IV (born October 14 1978 known simply by his first name Usher, is an American R&B and pop Singer - Songwriter

The highpoint of Campbell's career was in the early 1990s, when she was part of the two major supermodel powerhouses: the Big Six, alongside Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss, and The Trinity, alongside Turlington and Evangelista. Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Crawford (born February 20 1966 is an American model and actress. Claudia Schiffer (born August 25, 1970) is a German model and actress who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s due to her close resemblance Christy Nicole Turlington (born January 2, 1969) is an American fashion model best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances Linda Evangelista (born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian model. Early life Evangelista was born to Italian parents Kate Moss (born January 16 1974) is an English model who has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. Christy Nicole Turlington (born January 2, 1969) is an American fashion model best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances Linda Evangelista (born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian model. Early life Evangelista was born to Italian parents

Campbell is signed to IMG Models (New York City), Storm Model Management (London), Marilyn Agency (Paris), and d'management group (Milan). IMG Models is a top international Modeling agency. It's mother office is in New York City, and branches in Paris, London, Milan and The City of New York Storm Model Management is a major international Modeling agency with offices in London and South Africa London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Milan (Milano Milan (listen) is one of the largest cities in Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy. [6]

Other projects

Music

In 1991, Campbell was featured on Vanilla Ice's single Cool as Ice. Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967) best known as Vanilla Ice, is an American Rap artist known for the 1990 smash hit Three years later, she sang on the Heaven's Girl track on Quincy Jones's album Q's Jook Joint. Quincy Delight Jones Jr (born March 14, 1933) also known as Q, is an American Music Impresario, conductor In 1995, Campbell released her debut album, Baby Woman, which produced the unsuccessful single Love and Tears. Although panned by critics and a commercial flop in the UK, where it failed to chart higher than 75,[7] Baby Woman was a success in Japan and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Campbell's collaboration with Toshinobu Kubota, La La La Love Song, the second single from Baby Woman and the theme song to Long Vacation, became a No. Toshi Kubota (KUBOTA Toshinobu 久保田利伸 is a Japanese singer who is originally from Shizuoka, Japan. Long Vacation is a Japanese television drama from Fuji Television, first shown in Japan from 15 April to 24 June 1 hit in Japan, with the single selling approximately 1,856,000 copies.

Literature

Campbell's 1994 novel Swan told the tale of a supermodel being blackmailed over dark secrets in her past. It is no secret, however, that the novel was actually written by author Caroline Upcher,[8] with Campbell later explaining: "I just did not have time to sit down and write a book. "[9] Campbell later released a photo collection titled Naomi, featuring pictures of Campbell taken by Richard Avedon and other leading fashion photographers. Richard Avedon ( May 15, 1923 &ndash October 1, 2004) was an American Photographer.

Fashion

In 1999, Campbell developed a spin-off company, the Design House of Naomi Campbell. So far Campbell has created seven fragrances for women, most of which were released in Europe. In 2000, Campbell introduced her first perfumes, Naomi Campbell and Naomagic, a portmanteau of Campbell's name and the word "magic". In 2001, Campbell introduced her third perfume, Cat Deluxe, and in 2003 released Mystery. A year later a fifth fragrance was made, Sunset, and in 2005 another fragrance was released, Paradise Passion. Campbell's latest fragrance is a new version of her Cat Deluxe perfume called Cat Deluxe at Night.

Charity

Since 1997, Campbell has been involved in charity work mainly focused on the children and people of Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa is a geographical term used to describe the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara, or those African countries She has worked with Nelson Mandela, and has said that one of her greatest joys in life is knowing Mandela, stating that his kindness, passion and intelligence make him a modern world leader. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative In 2005, she helped create and participated in Fashion Relief, raising over a million dollars for Hurricane Katrina victims. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States [10] On July 7, 2007 she hosted the South African leg of Live Earth in Johannesburg. Running order May not be Complete Danny K and The Soweto Gospel Choir - "Something Inside" "Homeless" Live Earth is an annual event developed to to combat climate change. Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa.

Personal life

Campbell has several adopted father figures, including Quincy Jones and Chris Blackwell, and an adopted grandfather, Nelson Mandela. Quincy Delight Jones Jr (born March 14, 1933) also known as Q, is an American Music Impresario, conductor Chris Blackwell (born June 22, 1937) is the founder of Island Records. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (xolíɬaɬa mandéːla born 18 July 1918 is a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative [11][12]

On February 26, 2008, Campbell was hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she underwent abdominal surgery. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common São Paulo ( is the largest city in Brazil, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld [13] Campbell was released from the hospital three days later. [14]

Acts of violence

Campbell has been accused of and arrested for physically and verbally abusing others. Documented accusations against Campbell include the following:

Filmography

References

  1. ^ http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Naomi_Campbell
  2. ^ Naomi Will Never Know Her Dad
  3. ^ Naomi's Mum: Rapist Is Not Her Father
  4. ^ Naomi Campbell: A model of privacy?
  5. ^ Naomi Campbell: A model of privacy?
  6. ^ "MODELS.com's Icons - 5-1". Cool as Ice is a 1991 film loosely based on Rebel Without a Cause, and often referred to as the Vanilla Ice Movie. " In the Closet " is a song by American rock, R&B and pop singer Michael Jackson from his 1991 album " Erotica " is the first single from Madonna 's fifth studio album Erotica. Prêt-à-Porter (English Ready to Wear) is a 1994 satirical Black comedy written directed and produced by Robert Altman Miami Rhapsody is a 1995 romantic comedy Film starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Gil Bellows, Antonio Banderas To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a 1995 Film, starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo as Girl 6 is a 1996 Film by American director Spike Lee about a Phone sex operator An Alan Smithee Film Burn Hollywood Burn (the onscreen title is simply Burn Hollywood Burn) was made in 1997 and released in 1998 Trippin is a 1999 comedy film starring Deon Richmond, Maia Campbell, Donald Faison, and Guy Torry. Ali G Indahouse The Movie is a 2002 movie directed by Mark Mylod starring the fictional character Ali G, performed by the British comedian The Fat Slags is a Comic strip appearing in the " alternative " British Comic Viz. Ugly Betty is an American television Comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera in the title role along with Eric Mabius  
  7. ^ "The worst album in the world... ever!".  
  8. ^ A true ghost story. The Spectator (October 21, 2000). Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  9. ^ Funny Girl. Independent on Sunday (May 20, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  10. ^ Official website
  11. ^ Interview with CNN's Larry King
  12. ^ "Supermodel seeks Mr. Right", The Observer, 8 January, 2006.  
  13. ^ "Model Naomi Campbell hospitalized", CNN, 26 February, 2008.  
  14. ^ "Naomi Campbell leaves hospital, flies off in helicopter", CNN, 29 February, 2008.  
  15. ^ New York Times story
  16. ^ CBS News story
  17. ^ News of the World story
  18. ^ FindLaw: N.Y. v. Naomi Campbell
  19. ^ BBC News story
  20. ^ "Judge threatens 'no-show' Naomi with arrest", People, Reuters, 28 September, 2006.  
  21. ^ "Model bailed again over 'assault'", BBC News, 26 October, 2006.  
  22. ^ "Naomi's A Brutal Bigot, Suit Says", New York Daily News, 15 November, 2006.  
  23. ^ "Supermodel, Despotized, Seeks Community Service in Assault Case", The New York Times, 15 November, 2006.  
  24. ^ "Supermodel Naomi admits assault".  
  25. ^ "Naomi Campbell's Punishment: Mopping Floors".  
  26. ^ "Campbell begins community service in NYC", The Associated Press, 19 March, 2007.  
  27. ^ Judicial Directory: Judge Michael Stallman
  28. ^ a b FindLaw: Gaby Gibson v. Naomi Campbell, et al. Find Law (August 20, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  29. ^ Naomi Campbell Arrested At London Airport!. People magazine (April 3, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-04-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.
  30. ^ Naomi arrested after row on plane. BBC News (3 April, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  31. ^ Campbell banned from BA flights. BBC News (8 April 2008). Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  32. ^ Campbell charged over 'assault'publisher=BBC News (29 May 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the

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NAME Campbell, Naomi
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION English model
DATE OF BIRTH May 22, 1970
PLACE OF BIRTH Streatham, London
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
The Fashion Model Directory ( FMD) is an Online Database of information about female fashion models, modeling agencies and fashion Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Streatham is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth in the United Kingdom. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
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