Naomi Campbell is a British model and actress with an impressive net worth of $80 million. This article discussed Naomi Campbell Net Worth, early years, career, personal life, controversies, awards and achievements.

Naomi Campbell Net Worth

Early Years

Naomi Elaine Campbell was born on May 22, 1970, in Streatham, South London, England. She was raised by her mother, Valerie Morris, a dancer, and her stepfather, Richard Campbell. Despite never meeting her father, Naomi embraced her stepfather’s last name. She has two half-brothers, Pierre and Richard.

Career

Naomi Campbell began her career early, making her first public appearance at age 8 in Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” music video. She pursued dance from ages 3 to 16 and appeared in music videos for Culture Club in 1983 and 1984. In 1986, while studying at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, she was scouted and soon graced the cover of British Elle just before her 16th birthday.

From 1987 to 1997, Campbell became a prominent figure in the fashion industry, walking for designers like Versace and appearing in major magazines. Alongside Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, she formed the “Trinity” and faced racial discrimination with support from her peers. In 1987, she became the first black model on the cover of British Vogue since 1966, and in 1988, the first on French Vogue, thanks to designer Yves Saint Laurent’s influence. She appeared on American Vogue’s cover in 1989, marking the first time a black model featured on its September issue.

In the 1990s, Campbell appeared in George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” music video and starred in Michael Jackson’s “In the Closet.” She continued to break barriers, becoming the first black woman to open a Prada show in 1997. Despite challenges, including being dropped by Elite Model Management, she remained influential in fashion and media.

From 1998 to 2012, Campbell expanded her career into writing, music, and acting. She released the novel “Swan” and the album “Baby Woman” and appeared in films and TV shows. Even after the declared end of the supermodel era, she continued modeling, launched signature fragrances, and appeared in major magazines like Playboy and Vanity Fair. Campbell remained a fashion icon, participating in significant events like the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony, representing British fashion in a design by Alexander McQueen.

2013-2020

Naomi Campbell continued to make significant strides in her career from 2013 onwards. She appeared on the inaugural cover of Numéro Russia in March 2013 and became involved in reality TV through “The Face” and its international versions, serving as a coach and judge in the U.S. and hosting the British and Australian versions.

In 2014, Campbell covered several major magazines, including Vogue Australia, Vogue Japan, Vogue Turkey, and multiple editions of Harper’s Bazaar. She was named TV Personality of the Year by Glamour Magazine. The following year, she closed Zac Posen’s Fall/Winter show and featured in campaigns for Burberry and Agent Provocateur. Campbell also ventured into acting, appearing in “Empire” and “American Horror Story: Hotel “in 2015 and “Star” in 2016.

Campbell continued to make high-profile appearances, including the Versace Spring/Summer 2018 show and closing Kim Jones’ final menswear show for Louis Vuitton in 2018. She received the Fashion Icon award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in June 2018 and signed a beauty contract with NARS Cosmetics in 2019.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched a web series, “No Filter with Naomi”, on YouTube, featuring various guests. She partnered with Studio71 to optimize and curate her content.

2020-present

Campbell faced controversy in 2020 when her PR firm was caught whitewashing her Wikipedia page. In 2021, she was appointed a tourism ambassador by Kenya and received an honorary doctorate from the University for the Creative Arts in 2022.

Campbell executive produced the film “Invisible Beauty”, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. She featured in Victoria’s Secret’s Icon Collection and Hugo Boss’s campaign in 2023 and debuted a new collaboration with PrettyLittleThing during New York Fashion Week. She is part of the Apple TV+ docuseries “The Super Models” and serves as a special advisor to the music company Gamma.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will feature Campbell in a solo exhibition in summer 2024, showcasing her philanthropic work and activism, with 100 curated outfits. Throughout her career, she has worked with numerous top designers and brands, maintaining her status as an iconic figure in the fashion industry.

Personal Life

Naomi welcomed a daughter in May 2021 and a son in June 2023, via surrogacy.

Controversies

Naomi Campbell has had various legal troubles and scandals. She was convicted of assault four times between 1998 and 2009, including events involving her personal assistant, housekeeper, police officers, and a paparazzo photographer. Despite her convictions, she frequently made headlines for her fashion choices while doing community service, and she even chronicled her experiences in an article for *W* Magazine.

Campbell testified in a trial against former Liberian President Charles Taylor in August 2010, as part of the “blood diamonds” affair. She acknowledged to obtaining diamonds from Taylor’s colleagues and then giving them to Jeremy Ractliffe of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Ractliffe retained the diamonds because he suspected they were illegal, and South African authorities eventually took them. Campbell was not charged because he lacked criminal intent.

In 2002, Campbell also won a lawsuit against the Daily Mirror for violating her confidence by releasing an image of her exiting a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. The High Court awarded her £3,500 in damages.

Notably, she once showed up for court-mandated garbage duty wearing a Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Awards and Achievements

Naomi Campbell has received numerous awards, including:

– British Fashion Awards: Outstanding Contribution to Fashion (2019)
– CFDA Fashion Awards: Fashion Icon Award (2019)
– Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Arts London (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions About Naomi Campbell

1. What is Naomi Campbell’s net worth?

$80 million

2. When was Naomi Campbell born?

May 22, 1970.

3. What is Naomi Campbell’s height?

1.77 m.

4. What is Naomi Campbell’s ethnicity?

Jamaican and Chinese.

5. How did Naomi Campbell start her modeling career?

Discovered at 15 by a modeling agent in Covent Garden.

6. Has Naomi Campbell won any awards?

Yes, including British Fashion Awards and CFDA Fashion Awards.

7. Does Naomi Campbell have children?

Yes, two children.

8. What is Naomi Campbell’s controversy?

Assault charges, receiving blood diamonds, and accusations of racism and bullying.