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Naomi Campbell Shades 'Other Lady' Anna Wintour During Fashion Icon Award Acceptance Speech

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Naomi Campbell (L) and Anna Wintour attend as Marc Jacobs & Benedikt Taschen celebrate NAOMI at The Diamond Horseshoe on April 7, 2016 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs International, LLC (Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs International, LLC)

Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell made a striking appearance at Harlem's Fashion Row's Fashion Show and Style Awards to accept the prestigious Fashion Icon Award, although she arrived fashionably late.

Embracing her reputation for tardiness, Campbell made a witty remark during her speech targeting Anna Wintour."I have to speak my truth," the 54-year-old said before explaining how she has always been unapologetically honest.

'Vogue's' editor-in-chief editor had previously highlighted Campbell's tendency to arrive late, but also praised her as "bold, bright, and entirely, unquestionably herself."

After receiving a second introduction from Samira Nasr, editor-in-chief of 'Harper's Bazaar,' Campbell began her acceptance speech by openly admitting her punctuality issues. She thanked her higher power for allowing her to be there despite her reputation.

British model Naomi Campbell arrives for the inaugural King's Foundation charity awards at St James's Palace on June 11, 2024 in London, England. Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images (Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

In an unexpected twist, Campbell referred to Wintour as "the other lady" in her speech, suggesting that she was happier with Nasr's introduction.

The comment was a playful nod to Wintour's earlier remark about Campbell's punctuality. Wintour also commended Campbell's courage in addressing issues of inequality and injustice early in her career, which has significantly influenced the fashion world.

The super model also expressed her gratitude to Wintour, 74, for her support throughout her career, including her first 'Vogue' cover, calling her a pivotal figure in her journey. She thanked Wintour for her role in advancing fashion and supporting her career from the very beginning.

Naomi Campbell (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Campbell also paid tribute to trailblazing Black models such as Iman and Bethann Hardison, and to her family.

This story was originally published on Enstarz.

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