30 June 2023, Mumbai: Renowned supermodel and TV personality Naomi Campbell has announced the birth of her second child, a baby boy, in an Instagram post shared on Thursday. The 53-year-old icon, who became a mother for the first time in May 2021 when she welcomed a daughter, emphasised that it’s “never too late” to embark on the journey of motherhood.
In the heartwarming family photo accompanying the announcement, Naomi is seen cradling her newborn son in her arms, while her two-year-old daughter reaches over to hold her hand. The trio donned matching white ensembles, radiating love and happiness.
Expressing her boundless love for her newest addition, Naomi captioned the photo, “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.” She concluded her caption with the hashtag #mumoftwo, signifying her new role as a mother of two.
Numerous celebrities and friends congratulated Naomi on her joyous news. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs expressed his disbelief, exclaiming, “Oh my! Already? I can’t believe a second blessing. How amazing!” Model Ashley Graham joined in the celebration, writing, “Congratulations mama!!!!!!! Welcome, baby boy!” Singer Kelly Rowland and actor Zoe Saldana also shared their well wishes, with Rowland exclaiming, “NAOMI!!! Congratulations!!” and Saldana expressing, “Oh my goodness! Welcome!! Blessings upon blessings!”
Fans also flooded the comments section with love and support for the supermodel and her growing family. One fan acknowledged Naomi’s decision to become a mother at 53, stating, “Naomi having a baby at 53 is proof that it’s never too late to have kids.” Another commenter sent their blessings, writing, “Love and blessings to your sweet family.” Some individuals highlighted the accessibility of surrogacy, stating, “Never too late… if you can afford surrogacy…”
Naomi Campbell first introduced her daughter to the world in May 2021 through a now-deleted Instagram announcement. She expressed her deep gratitude for the “beautiful little blessing” that had chosen her to be her mother. The supermodel, known for her elegance and grace on the runway, described the lifelong bond she shares with her daughter as “indescribable” and “unparalleled.”
To date, Naomi has not revealed her daughter’s name to the public. However, her then-nine-month-old daughter made her public debut alongside her mother on the cover of British Vogue for its March 2022 issue, captivating audiences with her charm and undeniable presence.
Naomi Campbell’s desire to start a family had been previously discussed in a 2018 interview with Vogue Arabia. She expressed her love for children and her openness to the possibility of motherhood, stating, “I’d love to have kids… I don’t discount anything in life. I love kids and always will. When I’m around children, I become a child myself. That’s the little girl I don’t ever want to lose.”
As Naomi Campbell continues to embrace the joys of motherhood, her fans and well-wishers eagerly await further updates and wish her and her children a lifetime of happiness and love
By: Tanya Chantola