Chanel Iman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chanel Iman
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Iman at the 2009 Victoria's Secret fashion show
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Chanel Iman Robinson
December 1, 1990 |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Chanel Iman Robinson, born on December 1, 1990, is a famous American model. She was even a Victoria's Secret Angel, which is a special title for models who work with the Victoria's Secret brand. A big fashion magazine, Vogue Paris, said she was one of the top 30 models of the 2000s!
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Early Life and Background
Chanel Iman was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1990. She spent her childhood growing up in Los Angeles, California. Chanel is African American and also has Korean heritage from her mother's side.
Chanel Iman's Modeling Career
Starting Out in Modeling
Chanel Iman began her modeling journey at just 12 years old. She started as a child model in Los Angeles with Ford Models. In 2006, she traveled to New York. There, she won third place in the Ford's Supermodel of the World competition. Soon after, she signed a contract with the agency.
Magazine Appearances
Chanel has been featured in many top fashion magazines. She appeared in Allure, V, i-D, and Pop. She was also in different international versions of Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.
In 2007, Chanel was on the cover of Teen Vogue twice. She shared the cover with other models like Karlie Kloss and Ali Michael. In 2009, she appeared on the Teen Vogue cover again, this time with Jourdan Dunn.
Walking the Runway
Chanel Iman has walked in fashion shows for many famous designers. These include Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Balenciaga, and Versace. She also walked for Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, and Dior. Other big names she modeled for are Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton.
Advertising Campaigns
Chanel has been part of many advertising campaigns. She worked for brands like Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren. Other campaigns include DKNY, Bottega Veneta, Swarovski, and Benetton. She also modeled for J. Crew, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Victoria's Secret.
Victoria's Secret Angel
Chanel Iman walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2010, she became a special "Victoria's Secret Angel." This meant she was a main model for many of the company's campaigns.
Television and Acting Roles
TV Show Appearances
In October 2007, Chanel Iman appeared on the Tyra Banks Show with her mother. She also worked as a reporter for MTV's House of Style in 2009.
Chanel was a guest judge on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13 in 2009. She also appeared on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 23, posing with the contestants. In 2016, she was on Spike's Lip Sync Battle. She was part of Olivia Munn's performance of the song "Bad Blood".
Acting in Films
..... This film was shown for the first time at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. In 2017, she was in the movie Mad Families.
Other Projects and Ventures
Business and Music Videos
In 2010, Chanel Iman opened her own clothing store. It was called The Red Bag and was located in Culver City, California. Her mother helped her with this business.
Chanel has also appeared in several music videos. She was in Beyoncé's video for "Yoncé". She also appeared in Usher's video for "Dive" and The Weeknd's video for "Can't Feel My Face".
Brand Partnerships
Chanel Iman has partnered with several companies. Intel released a Kinect video game starring her, Chris Evans, and Redfoo. She also signed a contract with the electronics company Skullcandy. In 2012, she was a summer ambassador for Sunglass Hut, along with Jourdan Dunn and Joan Smalls. She also modeled for Amazon Fashion's holiday campaign in 2012.
Giving Back: Philanthropy
In 2011, Chanel Iman traveled to East Africa. She became involved with the FWD campaign by USAID and Ad Council. This campaign helped raise awareness about the drought in East Africa. She joined other celebrities to share facts about the crisis.
Chanel is very passionate about education. She helps set up primary schools in poor rural areas in Tanzania and Uganda. She also sponsors several young girls in Kenya. She helps pay for their daily needs and school tuition.
In May 2011, Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, chose Chanel to co-host a fundraising event. This event, called Runway to Win, was held in Chicago. For the event, Chanel designed a backpack to help raise money for President Barack Obama's 2012 campaign.
Personal Life and Family
Chanel Iman has been married twice. In 2018, she married New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard. They had two daughters together. They later divorced in 2023.
In 2022, Chanel began dating Davon Godchaux, a football player for the New England Patriots. They got engaged in May 2023. Their daughter was born in September 2023. The couple married in early 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Chanel Iman para niños
