E! True Hollywood Story Season 10 Episode 34 Naomi Campbell
- June 25, 2006
Naomi Campbell is one of the most iconic supermodels of all time. Known for her fierce presence on the runway and her captivating beauty, her career spanned decades and made her an international celebrity. In this episode of E! True Hollywood Story, we dive deep into the life and career of Naomi Campbell.
We begin with her humble beginnings in Streatham, South London, where she was born in 1970. Her mother was a Jamaican-born dancer and her father was an unknown man who left when Naomi was a baby. She was raised by her mother Valerie and attended a Catholic school, but her life changed when she was discovered as a model at the age of 15.
Campbell's career began to take off in the late 80s and early 90s when she became one of the original "supermodels" along with Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington. She quickly became known for her exotic beauty and her willingness to take on new challenges, from walking the runway in towering heels to posing in scandalous lingerie. Her career highlights include walking for Versace, appearing on the cover of the September issue of American Vogue in 1989, and becoming the first black model to grace the cover of French Vogue in 1988.
As her fame grew, so did the scrutiny of her personal life. Campbell was famously known for her temper and her diva-like behavior on set, as well as her high-profile relationships with famous men like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro. She was also dogged by rumors of drug use and a tumultuous relationship with fellow supermodel Tyra Banks.
Despite the controversies, Campbell continued to be a dominant force in the fashion industry well into the 2000s. She launched her own fashion line in 1999 and continued to make headlines for her runway appearances, such as the time she walked for Louis Vuitton in 2018 wearing a full-length fur coat and heels.
But as she approached her 50s, Campbell began to contemplate the legacy she wanted to leave behind. She became increasingly involved in philanthropy, especially in her home country of Jamaica, where she founded the Fashion for Relief charity in 2005. She also began to speak out on issues of diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, a cause that she continues to champion to this day.
E! True Hollywood Story: Naomi Campbell is a comprehensive look at this iconic supermodel's life and career, featuring interviews with friends and colleagues who have followed her from the beginning. From her early struggles as a biracial child in London to her rise to fashion superstardom and beyond, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the woman behind the persona.