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 (178 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Chanel Iman Robinson (born December 1, 1990) is an American model. She is famous for being a Victoria's Secret Angel. Vogue Paris magazine even called her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
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About Chanel Iman
Her Early Life
Chanel Iman was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1990. She grew up in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is part African American and part Korean. Her father is African American.
Starting Her Modeling Career
Chanel Iman began modeling when she was just 12 years old. She started as a child model in Los Angeles with Ford Models. In 2006, she went to New York and won third place in the Ford's Supermodel of the World contest. After that, she signed with the agency.
She has appeared in many fashion magazines around the world. These include Allure, Harper's Bazaar, V, i-D, Pop, and Elle. She has also been on the cover of Teen Vogue several times. In 2007, she was on the cover with Karlie Kloss and Ali Michael. In 2009, she appeared again with Jourdan Dunn.
Walking the Runway
Chanel Iman has walked in fashion shows for many famous designers. Some of these include Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Balenciaga, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, and Dolce & Gabbana.
She has also been in advertisements for brands like Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, and Victoria's Secret.
From 2009 to 2011, she walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows. In 2010, she became a special model called a Victoria's Secret Angel. She was part of many campaigns for the company.
Television Appearances
In 2007, Chanel Iman appeared on the Tyra Banks Show with her mother. She was also a guest judge on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13 in 2009. Later, she appeared on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 23 to pose with the contestants.
In 2016, she was on an episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle. She was part of Olivia Munn's performance of the song "Bad Blood".
Acting Roles
In 2017, Chanel Iman appeared in the movie Mad Families.
Other Projects
In 2010, Chanel Iman opened a clothing store called The Red Bag in Culver City, California. She opened it with help from her mother.
She has also appeared in music videos for famous singers. 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".
Chanel Iman has worked with different companies. She signed a deal with the electronics company Skullcandy. In 2012, she was a summer ambassador for Sunglass Hut with Jourdan Dunn and Joan Smalls. She also modeled for Amazon Fashion's holiday campaign in 2012.
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
Chanel Iman cares a lot about helping people. In 2011, she traveled to East Africa. She joined a campaign called FWD by USAID and Ad Council. This campaign helped raise awareness about a drought in East Africa that year. She worked with other celebrities like Uma Thurman and Josh Hartnett to share facts about the crisis.
She is also passionate about education. Chanel is working to set up primary schools in rural areas of Tanzania and Uganda. She also sponsors several young girls in Kenya. She helps pay for their daily needs and school tuition.
In May 2011, the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, asked Iman to help host a fundraising event in Chicago. For this event, Iman designed a backpack to raise money for President Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign.
Her Family Life
Chanel Iman has been in a few relationships. In 2013, she was with rapper A$AP Rocky for a while. They later went their separate ways. In 2015, she was in a relationship with basketball player Jordan Clarkson.
In 2017, Chanel Iman got engaged to New York Giants football player Sterling Shepard. They got married in March 2018. They had two daughters together. They later decided to get divorced.
In 2022, Chanel Iman started a relationship with Davon Godchaux, who plays football for the New England Patriots. They got engaged in May 2023. Their daughter was born in September 2023. The couple got married in early 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Chanel Iman para niños
