It appears that Naomi Campbell made fun of Vogue editor Anna Wintour when she was in New York City presenting an award.
On Tuesday, September 3, during the Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards, the renowned supermodel, 54, was presented with the Fashion Icon Award. 74-year-old Wintour made a reference to Campbell during her presentation to the audience, stating, “I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late.”
After Wintour departed the event, Harper’s Bazaar editor Samira Nasr gave Campbell the prize on her behalf.
I have something to say. Everything is supposed to happen the way it is supposed to. According to social media footage, Campbell stated on stage, “It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady,” seemingly alluding to Wintour. She said, “I would much rather have this,” and made a gesture in Nasr’s direction.
The women’s comments quickly went viral online and were picked up by TMZ, who revealed on Wednesday, September 4, that Campbell had really shown up “at the time she was instructed by the event’s producers,” rather than being late for the event.
The outlet claims that Wintour moved her presentation to an earlier time slot in order to attend the Queens U.S. Open. Later on Tuesday, the renowned magazine editor was spotted in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands.
Despite the apparent scheduling error, Wintour and Campbell continued to talk well of one another.
Wintour told the Style Awards audience that Campbell is “bold, bright and entirely, unquestionably herself,” according to a report from USA Today.
She said, “Naomi is truly one of the most fearless individuals I know; this trait was demonstrated right from the beginning of her career when she started speaking out against injustice and inequity. Additionally, this occurred during a period when doing so was uncommon.
Wintour went on, “The fashion industry as a whole has benefited from Naomi’s bravery.” However, I can assure you that experiencing such fearlessness firsthand may be, well, what can I say? Pretty thrilling, huh?
But what really makes her amazing to be around—a muse and source of inspiration for designers—is her honesty.
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Later that evening, in a speech, Campbell commended Wintour for having supported her modeling career from the beginning.
“Despite my absence, we still owe Anna Wintour a debt of gratitude for taking the time to come here and present me with the award,” Campbell remarked. “I would like to express my gratitude to Anna Wintour for her unwavering support throughout my career, starting in 1987 when we met in the British Vogue offices.
She took a chance on me and gave me a shoot.” Therefore, I also want to thank you for your influence and ongoing assistance in advancing fashion.
Us Weekly has requested a statement from the representatives of Campbell and Wintour.
Wintour has a well-known passion for tennis.
Tennis player Roger Federer exclusively discussed his two-decade bond with her with Us earlier this year.
Federer, 43, said, “She invited me to dinner parties that she hosts for all her friends and their partners and so forth.” “I discovered she is an avid tennis player. She loves my game, oh my god. After that, she and my wife Mirka got along incredibly well.
He revealed to Us that she even skipped work to see his tennis matches.
He remarked, “We saw each other occasionally, and she started skipping some of those fashion shows to come watch my games at the U.S. Open. She’s always been there for me more as a friend, and I could always count on her for some amazing advice.”
Federer gave up competitive tennis in 2022. U.S. Open competitors Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz both made it to the semifinals on Tuesday.
Regarding Campbell, the famous runway model has been content with her life as a new mother these days. She stated that both of her children were received via surrogate in a recent interview with The Sunday Times.
When the outlet inquired if she needed assistance growing her family, she responded, “I did.”
Despite not sharing the names of her son and daughter, who she welcomed in 2023 and 2021, respectively, Campbell was all smiles when talking about her two little children.
“My children are my entire world. I’m afraid for what’s ahead,” the woman said. For my kids, I wish for a better world. They have my whole attention. On their first day of school, I had to be there for them.