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“The word reality scared me. I just looked at reality as everybody follows me around with a camera, and I'm not that kind of person. I fought for my privacy in England. And I didn't see another way it could be done.”

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Naomi Campbell, born on May 22, 1970, in London, is a globally renowned model. She made a name for herself in the fashion industry with her unique charm and exceptional presence, becoming one of the most influential models of the 1990s. more

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