Naomi Campbell interviewed by Barbara Walters

[@deshawna415]

She tells you she was bullied and she transitions by saying, "the angry child blossomed to a beautiful teenager." They were trying so hard to paint her as evil and troubled.

[@TheJmil24]

Eddie Whitfield I caught that too

[@Shay45]

That caught my attention too 😒

[@isabeligbar]

Right, they wanted to portray her as the "Evil Queen"...

[@dolphinswilltakeover]

After I finished reading this comment the clip came up.

[@dolphinswilltakeover]

izabela Ig I always liked the bad guys more than the good guys anyways

[@BlackGaySlay]

4:19 "The Angry child"?!?! babygirl literally JUST described being bullied and physically hit by her classmates and you go on to call her ANGRY?!?! of all things....wow the media really tries it with their portrayal of black women especially beautiful darkskin ones...Naomi is a BOSS nothing more nothing less I STAN!!

[@susuilu]

Imagine, somenw hitting you in your stomach and people say you are the angry one. Wtf is wrong with media

[@fashionbeast7089]

@@susuilu Naomi has anger issues. Hopefully she'll stop annoying us with racism bs (she is rich, where is racism there?)and probably motherhood will calm her down a bit.

[@nevralange]

@@fashionbeast7089 bruhhh how does being rich negate any racism towards a person? Tf????

[@HF20.12]

@@fashionbeast7089what are you talking about? Anyone can experience racism no matter how much money is in your bank account.

[@tashahall1855]

A bw is suppose to be a doormat .I’ve experienced that mess myself just nowhere near this extent

[@TheFever77]

Barbara really thought she would affect Naomi in some way by suggesting Naomi is a bitch but Naomi let it roll right off her back like a pro. Naomi had ALL the power during that interview.

[@franknitty9954]

BARBARA old ass always been messy af

[@RougeJenny]

She's the worst interviewer along with Oprah

[@meio4744]

@@franknitty9954 Ageist much?

[@meio4744]

@@RougeJenny Yeah so terrible they're both top of their profession.

[@franknitty9954]

@@meio4744 troll much

[@MultiPablo41]

She was 30 in this yet she looked younger than me and I'm 15 wtf *reevaluates life*

[@PHlophe]

Pablito, awww

[@Panda-sw4qo]

Pablo Lara R.I.P

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Pablo Lara wtf are you on hard drugs lol

[@MultiPablo41]

Biggie Talls your life must be shit that your worried about genes goodbye hunty✌🏾

[@kanekiken00A]

Pablo Lara don't worry about the haters

[@shanesubanstudio3483]

Aging like fine wine

[@Chayenswee1]

black don't crack

[@Dylan-ni9my]

Shane Suban studio she ain’t even aging she’s immortal

[@Boelle.]

You handsome too

[@vleaky3430]

Thanks to botox and stuff

[@proflallakhadijacherifaala3641]

You dream ! I hope to see her witout the kilograms of makeup and the hair extension !! Mannequins are commodities

[@GracefulDanny]

The most perfect face I've ever seen. Even now.

[@Kmn01923]

GracefulDanny ikr?? that perfect shape of big almond cateyes, those lips and that bone structure....!

[@whyhihigh]

GracefulDanny i think naomi’s and yasmeen ghauri’s faces are the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen. except my mum’s ofc

[@irenequidachay3609]

Yes...but she had her nose done and other parts. Not to mention she always wears fabulous wiggs! Oh well she is the closest thing to perfected looks!!!!

[@kunaltomar1851]

Have you seen aishwarya rai??

[@GloRia-yp2tj]

Irene Quidachay What are you even talking about? She has never had plastic surgery anywhere and certainly not her nose. Does it seem so unreal to you that someone can be beautiful without surgery? Maybe because you can’t relate huh...

[@HarryOsirian]

eloquent, crazy, witty, intelligent.... yup, she's a true GEMINI ;-)

[@IrfanR83]

Gemini is insanely moody...

[@guillaumerusengo9371]

Anger is always a secondary emotion. It always comes after a deep fear. Fear is a primary one.

[@marishkaspirit]

She also said that on Oprah..

[@fromthefountofyouth]

You are very correct. Anger is the reaction to a feeling of endangerment, whether physical or a threat to one's dignity or self.

[@APR944]

Naomi's career today is stronger than it ever has been. And she is an Icon and Living Legend. Bravo!! XX

[@oumarsall8078]

thats True

[@jbak87]

And Naomi has also never been BALDER!

[@APR944]

Jaybee 💀

[@jbak87]

Traction alopecia, baby. Traction alopecia.

[@lf1496]

@@jbak87 ?????

[@tyking0725]

"I find sweet and nice a little boring" ❤

[@cassidymawi9888]

Her walk is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rodwilliams7457]

Cassidy Mawi ikr! Lol

[@matthewrainey4191]

“Being independent, doing what I want to do how I know how to do it” she is absolutely correct that is how she achieved success by being 100% herself

[@leahmay1506]

She’s SOOOO beautiful!!!!! Literally stunning and her personality is so firm and assertive

[@NafisaLondon]

Throwing a phone is not the epitome of all evil. There are two sides to every story, I watched a documentary where the PA who had the phone thrown at her was trash talking Naomi and my question was what did she do to wind Naomi up to that extent? We all know there's no smoke without fire. She obviously didn't mention her fault but apparently she was stealing from Naomi. If you caught someone you trusted stealing from you then (maybe just maybe) you'd be so pissed you might throw your phone. #justsaying

[@AshMukherjeeOfficial]

Nafisa Precious I hear you. I love Naomi. I understand that she may have had a difficult childhood which leads to her anger issues now. I also understand that what her assistant did must have have been more than grating on her, and in many ways inexcusable. But one inexcusable act doesn't warrant another. Which is why I think the fact that she went to anger management classes is wonderful.

[@lefat4697]

its easy for patient and tranquil people to make statements such as this one, i have a bug anger management problems and my friends love and adore because of the person that im, i just can snap out of control and theres nothing stopping me, sadly

[@lefat4697]

and i don't know my father also

[@kylehamelime7722]

Throwing a phone is a crime, and she’s stuck with it for the rest of her criminal life. That’s why Gisele was more famous and more successful that Naomi. $320m richer than Naomi too.

[@muthascorpio]

Mood

[@simshigh]

"full of contradictions" ??? Because she knows her own worth and refuses to be put in the position of feeling worthless ever again, but is also charitable? I mean... Alright, I guess.

[@Ehimwema]

I like the way Naomi answers her in a positive light. Barbara was just full of negativity, the usual vibes. Who is really angry and negative...angry that these women have the most gorgeous skin, hair, poise, and confidence. No one is perfect.....stop highlighting the lies

[@mizzmini45]

You are SOOOOO right!!! Typical White women anger. White women are the hateful and angry ones. I mean look at them and look at black women. They just JEALOUS!

[@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh]

It’s called being a journalist. Naomi signed up for this interview to clarify the public.

[@sgm123]

Absolutely, women are competitive in general. But there is a special kind of anger average white women have towards exceptional Black women. Watch the recent interview with Omarosa & Savannah Guthrie for example.

[@astrojolie6535]

@@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh no journalists have the choice to highlight the negative or positives and she was definitely trying to make her look as bad as she could make her look .

[@mystique592]

​@@sgm123LOL as if White women give a damn about black women. It's black women that keep whining that they're not considered to be as attractive as White women, especially by black men :)

[@MrCDM9]

looking back, through out this whole interview they really tried to find some of her worse pictures and exploit them. They first showed her glammed runways the when the interview started they started to show pictures that depicted her as a bit rougher and less attractive. Clearly I know they are they are still pictures of her, but its the narrative and the way they wanted you to see her after this interview that rubs me the wrong way.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Stereotypical of Hollywood and the media.

[@matthewrainey4191]

MrCDM9 I noticed that too. The intro about Naomi made it seem like she was a homeless to Harvard story. It’s Naomi Campbell just her name alone would have gotten people to tune in.

[@ItzGomez1]

Naomi is a legend and icon

[@Heaven-zt2wi]

Imani Alexander girllll

[@seand8613]

barbara really trying to position her as an angry black woman

[@JLDReactions]

Sean D She did that on her own by throwing a phone at her assistant and grabbing the camera out of that guys hand on the that plane. I love her, but she was in the wrong. You still have to hold people accountable.

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

It’s because Naomi has more beauty than Barbara so she’s angry and wants to paint a Naomi is angry.

[@Cathyc37373]

@@mitchellsouphasith3763Yup.

[@chasenip2]

Naomi and Whitney Houston....the MOST beautiful black women ever

[@MYembrace7]

Naomi looks like Lauryn Hill

[@chasenip2]

Get it right, hunty....if anything Lauren Hill looks like Naomi. she was FIRST. LOL

[@barb6868]

chasenip2 Naomi is!

[@elonaalciauskaite9377]

Lauryn Hill too

[@user-jd4qy1fd6m]

chasenip2 ...don't forget Toni, Tina...me, lol

[@Qharrison1978]

The walk is everything, no one is better

[@cecebear110]

Q Hart Preach!That walk is iconic

[@marsiyankad7147]

Naomi can punch in the face and I'd say thank you

[@dontgivetwoshits7332]

marsiyanka :D gimme them glasses when you K.O hunny.

[@mahoganyrandall394]

I️ love that she didn’t give them what they wanted in this interview. She remain calm

[@toniedemare]

This interview was ill-mannered on Barbara's part. Naomi offered many moments of vulnerability which Barbara attempted to reframe as problematic and angry. For instance, she asked Naomi what she believed made the fashion industry praise her so much. When Naomi speculated that it could be her independence, Barbara said "wild" and "untamed". Girl, what? The production is also largely at fault. The editing and subtle timing created a misrepresentation of Naomi's trauma, triumph, and subsequent psychological defenses. She presented herself amazingly in this interview, shame on ABC (as always lol).

[@Sabatu06]

Thanks for being so observant..

[@shaunwallace5141]

Spot on.

[@blackcommunion3820]

This is a supermodel.

[@sweetbitter2]

Barbara Walters is just the worst interviewer ever.

[@michaeljackson6289]

True

[@anthonywest4173]

NAOMI IS A FLAWLESS BEAUTY! THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MODEL LIKE NAOMI!

[@chasenip2]

Naomi hit me. And I liked it.

[@nathanielpatrick1102]

chasenip2 ...I'm planning to print a shirt with these words... seriously!

[@neelsn6403]

chasenip2 get ready u are going to be the next supermodel

[@chasenip2]

I got that off of a t-shirt. Someone printed them up way back when she was doing "community service" for one week in NYC. She made the front page of the papers DAILY because she would show up for her rough, blue collar "job" in INSANE designer fashions every day (and change into work clothes) once inside and she couldn't be seen.. She turned it into the Naomi Campbell show by doing that. Only Naomi would have that kinda chutzpah!!

[@simondominic8510]

"naomi's rage" why do people always portray naomi (and other black women) as angry people all the time smh

[@simondominic8510]

true but what has naomi did or say that hasn't been done by other models or celebrities in terms of having a temper?? bjork literally brawled a reporter at an airport but i dont see the media portraying her having a temper, kate moss was caught in the act of doing coke but where is the crack addict narrative??! i'm not excusing her behavior of course what she did to that assistant was awful (and she has paid for its consequence btw) but why is it so difficult for us to let go of that image of naomi who has temper like it's been a decade honestly

[@simondominic8510]

that maid/assistant incident was one time, the other thing was not even proven or at least she denied it, the airplane incident was justified for me due to privacy concerns. yeah but no publication or article brings up that airport incident over and over again every time bjork is on the news. meanwhile, 10 or so years later whenever naomi does something that incident with the assistant always comes up or something along the line of known for having a temper. it's as if that incident defined her despite her other endeavors like fashion for relief, her work with nelson mandela or her achievements as model in an industry where dark skinned models are frowned upon. y'all just could never forgive naomi and i wonder why that is.

[@rhythmichallucinatio]

You see this as a negativity. She and the reporter sees it as a selling point.

[@aaron4president]

are you kidding? Kate Moss was the poster child for drug abuse and heroin chic, she was dating Pete Doherty of the Libertines ffs NO ONE has ever not painted the picture of drugs when kate moss is in the equation. I do agree about Björk though. I LOVE NAOMI THOUGH.

[@NafisaLondon]

It's jealousy

[@g.h.7661]

The most beautiful woman on earth... thank God she was so strong

[@VocallyYours3]

Naomi Campbell is GORGEOUS still!! 💯

[@cm.e.3146]

She's beautiful ... She is interesting to listen to.

[@BecauseBroward]

She's late on purpose. It's a power play. She knows you'll wait wether she's late or not

[@tnt01]

100%

[@cbodessia]

I think it says something about Naomi's character that through all of the shit she's been through - self inflicted or otherwise - she still has all of the same people around her that she did when her career started. Drug addiction and anger management issues haven't effected her friendship with the Versaces, Valentino&Giancarlo, Andre Leon Talley, Steven Meisel, all of her fellow OG supermodels, Franca Sozzani, Karl Lagerfeld, Carlyne cerf de Dudzeele, Azzedine Alaia, Dolce & Gabbana, John Galliano, Pat McGrath, Edward Enninful etc.. all were there at the start and are still as close with her as ever. There must be something totally magical about her when you know her personally.

[@shaunwallace5141]

I knew her for a time way back in the 80's. And yes, Naomi has a quality that is beguiling...if she wants to .And she uses it intuitively, like no one I've ever seen.

[@corneliuswashington-zr2kf]

.....they have seen her dark side too....and they know where it comes from and why....they are all working and making money so they all get the job done....everyone is well aware of everyone's vibe....

[@mrbojangle6118]

She seems so charming in this interview.

[@astrojolie6535]

This reporter wanted to paint her as a bad person so badly. she hold herself with such self control and class it could not be done.

[@holyhoops16]

"But a hard working bitch" Love her!

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

...And twenty years later, she's still a working (and not to mention), legendary model. I have never seen this interview before, but she still looks the same. She's paved the way for endless models while help to redefine universal beauty standards. Amazing.

[@spangol87]

Her legs, her body! And she exudes charisma for sure.

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello how're you doing today?

[@jayjay1k]

This woman is beyond a supermodel. She is the only living Megamodel in my opinion. This queen has her own lane.

[@cookies.3513]

Gosh! She is so stunningly beautiful with a beautiful skin color. (To me she seems very sweet). Geez! People are always trying to sue people. It seems like once you become known for an incident, you become an ongoing target where people try to get money from you because they feel most people will believe them because you did it before to someone else. That lady isn't small and looks like she can definitely defend herself from Naomi. Really, she was thrown against a wall!!! She more and likely did try to extort money from Naomi. If that lady has bruises, she probably did it to herself or had someone else do it to her so she could falsely file charges against Naomi and told them she would give them a cut of the money afterwards... I hope that lady goes to jail and would have to pay Naomi for filing false charges. Teach people a lesson, Naomi, and turn around and SUE her big time!!! Then maybe she will be the last person to try and extort money from you. Stay as lovely and sweet as you appear to be! Please stop saying you want to be known as a "Bitch". You are not a Bitch!. I will definitely remember you as a, " Tough Woman" no a "Tough Kick Ass Woman!" That's how I would describe you to my future daughter.

[@nakiabrown994]

You know you've made it when you've been interviewed by legendary journalist Miss Barbara Walters, known to bring her guesses to tears. Naomi you're forever my Queen, don't care what anyone says about you. You're a strong black woman who fought for your place in the fashion industry. You remained an inspiration to so many. Had you been weak and quiet, you certainly wouldn't be the woman you are today. We are very proud of you😍😘

[@hiho9173]

If a man behaved bossy and had attitude no one would say a shit........you go Naomi......

[@7Mushrooms7]

Yes people would say stuff if a man got up and beat other people in the work place or threw them phones. It's not about her gender, it's about her having anger problems and being violent. It's reported, it's filmed, she admitted and she had anger management therapy. Hopefully she's better now, but there's a difference between being "bossy" and "standing your ground and not letting people step over you" and being violent and abusive towards other people.

[@ElizabethGrindon]

She's absolutely gorgeous!!! And I think she's even more beautiful now than when she was in her 20's. She's still walking the runway - just walked for Alexander McQueen (Sara Burton's last show) and Fendi, Balmain and Valentino - where she looked like a Queen!

[@clarkdomingo739]

She is honest and just really being true to herself. She admits her mistakes and she knows how to bounce back. I actually like her attitude.

[@kanekiken00A]

Naomi comes from jamaican heritage. Go Jamaica!!!!!

[@rodwilliams7457]

Kaneki Ken jamaica!!!

[@brentinglish744]

Where has Jamaica gone since then?

[@kwacou4279]

@@brentinglish744 Usain Bolt?

[@knightarmor6981]

@@brentinglish744 miss world

[@malo3002]

She has a feline and sassy vibe on the runway. She truly mastered her talent and career. Very proud of her

[@vene1840]

She is gorgeous!! What a face!! Whitney Houston was also another beauty!!

[@brentinglish744]

Why focus on her anger and difficulties? Isn't this supposed to be an interview? It turned out as a reprimand to me.

[@Miguel70-e8i]

True!

[@astrojolie6535]

They wanted to make her out to be a bad person and it didn’t work

[@jj4891]

How does her saying she defended herself from bullies automatically make her an angry child?

[@princessd5319]

her eyes were gorgeous

[@jessicapeterson3962]

Colored contacts

[@PRINCESSGEMINI1987]

princessD still are.

[@blackcommunion3820]

I've been looking for this interview everywhere and now it's finally here

[@annrrf1464]

RIP Andre Leon Talley. You were so fabulous in every way

[@ahmeddiwani8401]

11:49 the part everyone came for...ikr iconic

[@rvvrn]

What woman hasn't thrown an object at someone out of anger in their life? Let her be her and everyone else should appreciate her beauty.

[@Auntkekebaby]

F Barbara Walters. Love Naomi!

[@queenv3175]

Her hair here is impeccable !!

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

And now in 2019 she’s still fabulous and on TOP!

[@cecebear110]

Steven Dietrich yessss

[@lavendersunsets7066]

This is one beautiful woman. I understand what she's saying you have to act a certain way so ppl won't try to run over you.

[@knezfikol5010]

THIS WAS 17 YEARS AGO WOW

[@IrfanR83]

A classy rare bitch with a beautiful mind..

[@senges6751]

And still rocking it 20 years on. Go Naomi.

[@davidfoley726]

How many times has Barbara used the word angry?? My goodness!!

[@LeratoM98]

It's pretty typical. She was trying hard to depict her as an "angry black woman"

[@mystique592]

​@@LeratoM98Throwing stuff at people seems to be a pretty angry behavior. If Naomi doesn't want to be depicted as an "angry black woman" then she shouldn't act like one.

[@LeratoM98]

@@mystique592 Hm welp, I can't even argue with that.

[@jj4891]

@@mystique592True but at the same time people say that to black women who either aren’t angry or who have the right to be angry or just upset

[@luisafrance1635]

@@mystique592… KAREN 🙄

[@scouser2010ify]

She really is beautiful and just because she stands up for herself people call her a bitch I love her personality personally

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Could you IMAGINE if someone started an interview with Barbara Walters and said: "You KNOW that people call you a bitch" ..... heads would roll. #Supremacy

[@TheeCoachg]

"Is that an insecurity,a power-trip???" ...making her choose the lesser of two evils to trap her. White woman privilege.

[@CatsEyes13]

her nose is adorable, her eyes are beautiful.

[@mesia0]

God, Naomi is so breathtakingly beautiful. The most beautiful supermodel, ever.

[@Anthony-kc4jo]

They tried to pull you down, instead it became super iconic

[@jbt6007]

Appreciate Naomi being so honest.

[@daugtherofthelord7354]

But Barbera is trying her hardest to highlight Naomi's anger and bad moments. Fatherlessness makes women like Naomi....

[@Phoenix.219]

Yupp...bcz single mother know how the world is and so they want to make their daughters strong enough to survive even if they are alone in the world and that's what they become like this.....I too have temper issues and no one understand that but once I grew up I began understanding the reasons and that's why now I have some control over it but still I can't control it completely and I don't even want to do that bcz I kniw how the world works and I don't become angry without reason

[@ashante190]

That is not the same for everyone who grew up without a father. I think that made Naomi hard is having neither parent there.

[@Gavin_Gavalli]

Barbara tried her best to re-enforce a negative stero-type even when she gave clear and justifiable reasons for a tough response.

[@GhostOfAmsterdam69]

Naomi is a beautiful human inside and out. She is a powerful, independant, daring woman and I have great admiration for her. She doesn’t have to take anyone’s bullshit, no one does. There is nothing wrong with setting boundaries.

[@jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104]

She's so beautiful, more than the other supermodels, but she smokes.

[@queenv3175]

How is her nose soo perfect ?

[@jessicapeterson3962]

She had a nose JOB look at some of her older pics when she was fifteen

[@thekingofmoney2000]

Queen V it's not

[@brentinglish744]

She never had a bad nose. Please go away

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

@@jessicapeterson3962 She's never had a nose job; stop making things up. At 15 the nose and other features doesn't look the same as it does at 20something or 30 with most people. I had a baby face and button nose as child & teens. It's completely different and more narrow as an Adult. And you all always forget about makeup contouring and highlighting of the nose, cheek and face.

[@jessicapeterson3962]

Just Google Naomi Campbell nose job before and after pics that's how I came to know that's all chill

[@chubbieminami3274]

1:50 So true. She is protecting herself by being strong. When you are rich and famous, many people will approach you for the wrong reasons and she has to deal with them as well. Not easy being famous.

[@BlackGreedy18]

RIP Barbara I was just watching this and now I get this news

[@pallyxabi8209]

OG Naomi Campbell. What a imperfect human being. Beautiful soul.

[@aniles1989]

Just like the britney interview...she has made many celebrities cry in interviews. I find something off about Barbara. She makes assumptions in all her questions, she demands rather than asks, pushes you to breaking point. her interviewing skills are very bizarre.

[@jake3386]

she is 100% real, i love this of her, she can admit her wrongdoings and mistakes, not many can do so easily.

[@smilessantana2049]

Omg people chill, she's supposed to ask about the dramatic things. Look how beautiful and real Naomi's answers are! I struggle with anger myself and Naomi is legit my role model! She has had a big and busy life, so she has a lot to deal with, yet she grows with unmatchable grace! I love her honesty sooo much💕

[@sameerfog434]

We should have more black models

[@tishapink19]

Naomi is A staple in the modeling industry. She is thee best to ever do it❣

[@TheSashaX7]

She is both a fragile and a strong woman. I like her strong spirit. I hope she manages her anger better. 😝

[@kristinanicole6778]

No one gives me goosebumps like her

[@Emy-fv5ny]

She seemed honest.

[@oraynemckenzie9847]

Barbara Walters was one of the main reason why the media painted Naomi like that !

[@idkbrosstudios8446]

Yasmeen Ghauri and Naomi Campbell and Lisa Evangelista are my favorite models. AND Cindy Turlington!

[@tnt01]

The originals.

[@georgegkiko]

A very rude interviewer... Naomi handled it very well.

[@calebcostigan2561]

Campbell has successfully rewritten history. She has always been my favorite and a rare beauty but the problem was drugs. This was just a few years before Kate Moss got caught with drugs and everyone was shocked, shocked I tell you! Times change. For better for worse.

[@dezerismith7529]

Pure beautiful

[@llamazarecool]

One time she punched me in the stomach. It was awesome 😂

[@tnt01]

Lol

[@francoc7698]

so pretty omg what a gem

[@Ehimwema]

Another way of just putting them down, it's sad....everyone gets angry and I know she went a bit over sometimes but she is human and has apologised. Not an excuse but that word angry is always exaggerated. There is something as passive anger which is even worse and I see it all the time. It's called pretentious and fake. I really pray Black women get their vindication from this hateful and insecure world..

[@CMF7692]

She is STUNNING!! 😊

[@robindore9582]

What a beautiful beautiful woman. I could look at her all day.

[@melisentiapheiffer3034]

Naomi is so flawless. Fuck

[@thewalk8979]

As a man if I were to transition to a woman she would definitely be my prototype👸🏾

[@JRLOC]

I remember back when this aired and I recorded it on VHS and showed it to friends. Naomi and Christy Turlington were always my favorites and still are to this day.

[@MrSchwan2121]

She is BEAUTIFUL

[@kesfatih]

Despite her character which I like ,she is a goddess and will be remembered as the first black supermodel!