London, Europe Brief News – Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been awarded an honorary doctorate by UCA (University for the Creative Arts) for her impact on global fashion.
Campbell started her career in fashion at the age of 15 and became the first black model to appear on the cover of Vogue.
She sat down with the BBC’s Sophie van Brugen after the ceremony to talk about her career, hopes for the future and becoming a mother.
Although she is one of the biggest to ever walk the runway, Campbell has had her own fair share of trials and tribulations throughout her career. During her speech to the UCA Epsom graduates, the South London star shared how she was raised by “very strong women” — her mom, sisters, and grandmother — the outlet notes. Along with her support system, Campbell credits dedication, determination, and drive for her success for nearly four decades.
“Never let anyone change the way you feel, change the course of what you and your vision and what you want for yourself,” she said, according to the outlet.
She added: “Never quit.”
The 51-year-old’s longevity as not only a model, but also an actress and activist is linked to her ability to expand into new lanes. As previously reported by AfroTech, Campbell inked a deal with digital network Studio71 to grow and diversify her digital content portfolio.
“I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Studio71 as I further develop projects in the media space and look forward to sharing my creative ideas with the masses in the very near future,” Campbell said in a statement reported by Variety.
