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Naomi Campbell Recalled Feeling Insecure And “Awkward” When She Was Younger After Her Classmates Made Fun Of Her Appearance


“I used to try to shrug my neck down so it wouldn’t be so long. I felt awkward.”

The now-54-year-old has long been open about the discrimination she’s faced in the modeling industry. Today, as well as being deemed a global fashion industry icon, she’s frequently praised for paving the way for Black models in high fashion. Naomi explained that her passion for dancing eventually helped her embrace her physique.

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