Naomi Campbell confirms she welcomed both children via surrogate and says she was 'never looking' for a father for them after the supermodel become a mother aged 50

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Naomi Campbell has confirmed that she welcomed both her children via surrogate after becoming a mother for the first time in 2021 aged 50 and posed with the newborn on the cover of Vogue. 

The supermodel, now 54, shocked the world when she announced the surprise birth her daughter followed by a son in 2023, both of who's names the catwalk queen has not made public.

Naomi previously admitted that her daughter, three, wasn't adopted before now clarifying that she hadn't been pregnant herself as she discussed how much her children mean to her.

Telling The Times: 'My babies are everything to me. It's made me fear for the future'.

Naomi went on to explain that she was never looking for a father for her kids and happy being 'a single mother of a single mum'.

Naomi Campbell has confirmed that she welcomed both her children via surrogate after becoming a mother for the first time in 2021 aged 50 and posed with the newborn on the cover of Vogue.

The supermodel, now 54, shocked the world when she announced the surprise birth her daughter followed by a son in 2023, who's names the catwalk queen has not made public

Naomi previously admitted that her daughter, three, wasn't adopted before now clarifying that she'd not been pregnant herself as she discussed how much her children mean to her 

When asked wether she used a surrogate the model replied: 'I did. I hope for a better world for my children. They are 110 per cent my priority. I have to be there for them on their first day at school.' 

Her daughters arrival sparked widespread speculation that she used a surrogate, a popular approach among older celebrity mothers, because she was not spotted with an obvious baby bump in the months leading up to the birth.

Naomi also spoke of her concern that younger generations are not interested in having children and she insisted parenthood is always 'worth it', no matter how difficult the circumstances.

Saying: 'I have heard a lot of young girls saying that it is too expensive to have children and they may not want them, and I have said, "You will change your mind. You will want to be a mum"'.

'I understand economically it is tough. But my mum had nothing and she made it work. It's worth it. It is so amazing'.

She continued: 'We have to depend on the younger generation to change this world. I trust my children more than us to do the right thing.'

Elsewhere in the interview she revealed that she won't let her daughter go into the world of work at 15 like she did, after starting her own career in her teenage years when she did her first cover shoot.

The beauty, who was whisked abroad to model in her first photoshoot for Elle in New Orleans aged 15, said she would be uncomfortable with her now two-year-old to start working so young. 

Naomi went on to explain that she was never looking for a father for her kids and happy being 'a single mother of a single mum' 

When asked wether she used a surrogate the model replied: 'I did. I hope for a better world for my children. They are 110 per cent my priority. I have to be there for them on their first day at school' 

Naomi also spoke of her concern that younger generations are not interested in having children and she insisted parenthood is always 'worth it', no matter how difficult the circumstances

The mother-of-two said: 'I'm not sure I would let her start working at 15. It's a ruthless world.' 

Friends recently dismissed reports of a romance between the model and her close pal Mohammed Al Turki.

Al Turki ('Mo' to his friends) is the boss of the Red Sea Film Festival. He accompanied Naomi to the BAFTAs in London in February, and the pair were seen holding hands on the night.

She has also been spotted wearing an enormous diamond ring.

However a dear friend of Naomi told the Mail: 'It isn't a romance - all her friends know that he is actually in love with another model and in a settled relationship with them. Naomi is single and focuses on her children and her sobriety.'

The British star was previously engaged to U2 bassist Adam Clayton in 1993, and was then also engaged to Italian businessman Flavio Briatore before they split in 2002.

Friends recently dismissed reports of a romance between the model and her close pal Mohammed Al Turki (pictured together last month) 

The British star was previously engaged to U2 bassist Adam Clayton in 1993 (pictured together)

Oscar winner Leonardo, known for his penchant for models and never-ending list of celebrity romances, is thought to have enjoyed a brief fling with Naomi in the mid-90s, that ended almost as quickly as it started (pictured in 2010)

Naomi was last in a relationship with rapper Skepta in 2018 but enjoyed a fling with One Direction's Liam Payne the following year.

She has also enjoyed high-profile relationships with the likes of Diddy, Robert De Niro, Gerard Butler, Terrence Howard, Mike Tyson and Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin over the years.

Although she is notoriously private about her love life, the star has previously stated she is 'on good terms' with her exes and is not known to be dating anyone at present.

In a rare interview about her love life in 2021, Naomi said: 'The sacrifice is really finding that soulmate who will understand you.

'It’s really like you feel if they look at you as if you’re strong . . . I’m strong, but I’m also sensitive. I know that in relationships I have to compromise.'

Elsewhere the model revealed the struggle to be included as a black model at the beginning of her career, but said she is 'not a victim'.

She said: 'I'm not a victim. I do not identify with that word. I won't say I struggled. Everyone's life has strife in some way, but 'victim' is not in my vocab. I don't want people to feel sorry for me. I want to stay in charge.

'I was lucky I got together with other black models. Being able to speak about how I felt as a black woman and model was very important for me and helped me to share my feelings. I wasn't alone — that was a huge factor and I hope I help the next generation.' 

She admitted that she has been in many rooms as the only person of colour but she never let it deter her.

Elsewhere in the interview she revealed that she won't let her daughter go into the world of work at 15 like she did, after starting her own career in her teenage years when she did her first cover shoot 

The model went onto say when she worked in New York at the beginning of her career she wasn't even able to hail a cab, saying American supermodel Christy Turlington used to have to help her.  

The beauty has previously claimed she continues to face prejudice in the fashion industry to this day. 

In 2019, the Streatham-born beauty said she was 'shocked' when a recent campaign she starred in was rejected in an Asian country - because of the colour of her skin. 

Reflecting on how she turned the negative experience as a positive, she revealed to The Mirror: 'It keeps things in perspective that the work is never done. That's why I don't give up.' 

The statuesque star also said she has turned down offers to walk in Paris Fashion Week shows as a matter of principle due to particular fashion houses lacking ethnically diverse models. 

The stunner shared: 'I didn't feel the message was right. Diversity has to be balanced across the board for all races. It's not about the money.'

'People forget that models are self-employed. It was insulting to take that for my race.'

Naomi was previously asked if she had seen progress in diversity. The model commented: 'I see progress yes, as always more focus to be had.'

She was full of praise for Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful, the first male editor of British Vogue, saying: 'Edward, what he has done in this year has been exceptional, and I'm not being biased.'

Naomi took to her Instagram to share an adorable snap with her daughter for mothers day

Naomi, who has a close relationship with her mother Valerie Morris, shared a snap of them together when she was a child 

At the height of her career the model became addicted to cocaine and alcohol, and entered rehab in 1999.

However the model told The Times that 'it was fun at the time' and she actually enjoyed going to rehab because she 'loves discipline and structure'.

Campbell became a mother for the first time in 2021 when she welcomed her daughter, which came as a shock to fans, she has since welcomed a baby boy in June 2023 at the age of 53.

Her daughters arrival sparked widespread speculation that she used a surrogate, a popular approach among older celebrity mothers, because she was not spotted with an obvious baby bump in the months leading up to the birth.

Campbell has previously hinted at surrogacy, claiming science has given her an opportunity to start a family 'whenever she wants'. 

Last year, she gave a rare insight into her life as a mother, admitting that her two-year-old daughter has already picked up her diva attitude.

She told Today presenter Sheinelle Jones, 45, that while she is having 'a lot of fun' raising her tots, saying she has had to discipline her eldest for demanding 'privacy' at parties.

'I love it,' Campbell said of motherhood. 'It's a lot of fun. Every day is a surprise. You don't know what's going to happen, what my daughter is going to say.'

Naomi during an opening night party at La Palace de Beaute in New York in 1990

Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista at the Falls Restaurant in New York in 1990

Originally from south London, Naomi established herself among the top three most recognizable and in-demand models of the late 1980s

Lifting the lid on her daughter's sass, Campbell continued: 'She goes to a party and she says, like, 'Mom, privacy!' and I'm like, 'huh?' And I said, 'not to your mama. You can do that to everybody else, but to me!'

The supermodel, who is infamous for her own diva-esque behaviors, then joked: 'I don't know where she got it from!' 

The London-born model announced in June that she had become a mother again, after she confirmed the arrival of a baby boy on Instagram, posting a photograph of her newborn son in her arms with her daughter holding his hands.

At the time, she told her followers: 'My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence.

'A true gift from God. Blessed! Welcome baby boy. It's never too late to become a mother.'

While Campbell has not made public his name or details about his birth, her friends have claimed that she used a surrogate to have him.

Speaking to The Times Naomi admitted having children has made her 'more anxious' and fearing for the future.

Admitting she had the babies via surrogate, she revealed she is happy being a single mother 

Originally from south London, Naomi established herself among the top three most recognizable and in-demand models of the late 1980s.

Just before she turned 16, she was on the cover of British Elle and in 1987, she became British Vogue's first black cover girl since 1966.

The beauty was among one of six models of her generation declared a supermodel by the fashion industry. 

A look back at Naomi Campbell's torrid love life

1992: Robert De Niro 

In the early 90s, Naomi was briefly linked to Hollywood star Robert De Niro, but the model was tight-lipped on rumours around their rumous.

Addressing her dating life at the time, she told WSJ: 'For me, privacy is important to know each other, and I always worry that my job will not allow that.

'But I have ways. I was taught that by Robert De Niro. Being alone doesn't mean you are lonely. I don't have time to be bored, and I don't have time to be lonely.'

Former flame: Nearly beloved: While she has never been married, Naomi was previously engaged to U2 bass player Adam Clayton after getting together in 1993

1993-1994: Adam Clayton 

While she has never been married, Naomi was previously engaged to U2 bass player Adam Clayton after getting together in 1993 and despite their split in 1994, the stunner has always spoken fondly of the musician.

In a 2015 interview with the Irish Independent, she mused: 'I'm friends with the whole [of U2]. The whole band were great. Their kids are all grown up.

'It's nice to know people for so long and still have a relationship... I only have very positive things to say about him. I am very proud of Adam.' 

Exes: Oscar winner Leonardo, known for his penchant for models and never-ending list of celebrity romances, is thought to have enjoyed a brief fling with Naomi in the mid-90s

Still pals: The pair have remained pals ever since being pictured together at multiple occasions (above at a conservation event in 2010)

1995: Leonardo DiCaprio 

Oscar winner Leonardo, known for his penchant for models and never-ending list of celebrity romances, is thought to have enjoyed a brief fling with Naomi in the mid-90s, that ended almost as quickly as it started.

The pair have remained pals ever since being pictured together at multiple occasions, and were pictured on a holiday with Bar Rafeli in 2019.

1998-2002: Flavio Briatore  

Flavio Briatore - the boss of Benetton - dated Naomi from 1998 for four years until they parted ways in 2002.

The Italian - who is 21 years Naomi's senior and worth £258 million - famously said after their split: 'She's great but better as a friend than a girlfriend!'

The pair have remained friendly for many years and have even been seen enjoying holidays together  

Naomi later told Marie Claire: 'I'm not going to be a trophy. If you expect me to be in the kitchen cooking breakfast in high heels, looking as though I just stepped out of a fashion magazine, it's not going to happen.'

Longer romance: Flavio Briatore - the boss of Benetton - dated Naomi from 1998 for four years until they parted ways in 2002

Pally: It's still yet to be revealed unclear how romantic Naomi and music star P Diddy were, but they were linked in 2002 and have remained close friends since (pictured in 2017)

2002: P Diddy

It's still yet to be revealed how romantic Naomi and music star P Diddy were, but they were linked in 2002.

Since, they have been very close friends and are thought to consider one another more as siblings, being pictured together at multiple events and even on holiday together in 2014.

Party hard: Apparently, for Naomi's 35th birthday, Badr Jafar hired out eight floors of the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai to throw her a £1 million party [pictured 2012]

2005-2006: Badr Jafar

Naomi and oil heir Badr Jafar were reportedly a couple for 10 months in the mid 2000s, before calling it quits in 2006.

Allegedly, for Naomi's 35th birthday, he hired out eight floors of the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai to throw her a £1 million party. He himself has an estimated worth of £2 billion.

2007: Gerard Butler

Naomi and the Scots action star were rumoured to be an item in 2007 when they were seen together on multiple occasions

An eyewitness told Canada.com at the time: 'She came out of the hotel first and got into a waiting SUV.

'Then a few minutes later, Gerard came out and got into the vehicle. And when they arrived back, they got out of either side of the vehicle and went into the hotel separately.'

Seemingly a friendly ex to many, Naomi has since been seen socialising with him at events, despite their alleged romance fizzling out.

Friendly exes: Naomi has been seen socialising with Gerard Butler at events, despite their alleged romance fizzling out in 2007 (pictured 2009)

2008: Marcus Elias

Naomi and Brazilian equity magnate Marcus Elias were said to be engaged at one point during their short-lived romance which is thought to have began and ended in 2008.

The pair were first spotted kissing in the Mediterranean Sea and the pair later made their red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival, and though Naomi was later seen sporting an engagement ring, it appeared the couple split soon after.

2009-2013: Vladislav Doronin

Thought to be her longest relationship, Naomi dated Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin for five years.

They enjoyed lavish trips to the topics together and appeared to have a solid romance, but it ended in 2013. 

At the time a source told Page Six that Vladamir was 'too swept up in the celebrity lifestyle' that Naomi was a part of.

They added: 'In many ways their relationship is like a business arrangement. Naomi brings glamour to his hotels and properties, and he treats her extremely well. But they spend a lot of time apart due to work commitments.' 

In 2020 it was reported that Naomi was suing ex Vladislav 'to get some of her things back that are in his possession,' according to the New York Post. 

Runaway bride: This dalliance was brief, but Naomi and Brazilian equity magnate Marcus Elias were said to be engaged at one point (pictured 2008)

Long-term love: Thought to be her longest relationship, Naomi dated Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin for five years (pictured 2012)

2016: Hassan Jameel

In July 2016, Naomi was pictured looking cosy with billionaire businessman Hassan Jameel when they attended the British Summer Time Festival together in London - although their romance was never confirmed.

In 2017, it was claimed that the supermodel had fallen out with singer Rihanna after she was spotted putting on a steamy display with Hassan, 32, in Ibiza.

The Sun reported at the time that Naomi was disgruntled that the singer and Hassan, who split in early 2020, had fallen so hard - as she hates feeling 'second best'.

Snapped: In July 2016, Naomi was pictured looking cosy with billionaire businessman Hassan Jameel when they attended the British Summer Time Festival together

2017: Louis C. Camilleri  

It was claimed in 2017 that Naomi was dating Egyptian multimillionaire Louis C. Camilleri, who was 66 at the time.

The supermodel was said to be enjoying a string of London dinners with the businessman, who was worth over £150 million at the time.

Naomi reportedly met Louis through their shared love of Formula One as they frequented the same races and are said to have met and bonded at the events. 

Vested interests: Louis Carey Camilleri is pictured at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy in 2018, it's thought he and Naomi dated briefly in 2017

Hot off the press: Rapper Skepta and Naomi's tryst appeared to be done and dusted before too long, shortly after appearing in a joint GQ shoot in their underwear (pictured 2019)

2018: Skepta

Their raunchy cover of GQ magazine, in only their underwear, sent fans wild, but rapper Skepta and Naomi's tryst appeared to be done and dusted before too long.

Of the shoot, Naomi said afterwards: 'We basically did that shoot on our own, it wasn’t for any publication, and once I saw the pictures I was like “no, no, no we should come out..."

'And so then I started making some calls. It wasn’t like I was going to wait months for it to come out – it’s either got to come out in the next few or it ain’t coming out at all.' 

Come out indeed it did, with the duo taking part in a joint interview at the time, playing coy about any romance. To this day it's still unclear, but Skepta seemingly mentioned Naomi on one of his tracks in 2020. They are thought to still be close. 

Short-lived: Naomi was linked to the One Direction star Liam Payne, 23 years her junior, following her break up from Skepta and his break up from Cheryl [pictured 2021] 

2019: Liam Payne 

Naomi was linked to the One Direction star Liam Payne, 23 years her junior, following her break up from Skepta and his break up from Cheryl.

They are said to have enjoyed a few dates but it was ultimately short-lived.

When grilled about their relationship on the Jonathan Ross show, Naomi said: ' I never discuss my personal life.

'I mean, it's crazy it's like one day it's one person, the next day it's another. Who is tomorrow? That's what I want to know. For me I laugh. The stories are incredible, it's humorous. I just get on with my life.'

 

 

2021: Becoming a mother

When she announced she was a mother in 2021, Naomi did not disclose the method in which she welcomed her daughter, but five years ago credited science with giving her an opportunity to start a family 'whenever she wants'. 

Offering a first look at her new arrival with a picture of her baby girl's feet, Naomi penned: 'A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother.

'So honoured to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you my angel. There is no greater love.'