She announced she has become a mother on Tuesday afternoon.
And several of Naomi Campbell’s most fashionable pals have hinted that they were in on the secret, as they took to the comments section of the model’s Instagram announcement to share their congratulations.
Vogue editor Edward Enninful, 49, and designer Marc Jacobs, 58, suggested they already knew that Naomi was preparing to become a mother – while the news appeared to come as a surprise to many of her other followers.
Fashion’s best kept secret! several of Naomi Campbell’s most fashionable pals have hinted that they knew she was preparing to become a mother ahead of her surprise announcement
The supermodel – who is believed to be single – shocked her followers as she shared a picture cradling her daughter and stated she has never felt a ‘greater love’.
She did not disclose the method in which she welcomed her daughter, but four years ago credited science with giving her an opportunity to start a family ‘whenever she wants’, suggesting she was leaning towards using a surrogate.
However it appears to be something Naomi has discussed with her pals, judging by comments left underneath the post by some of her closest friends.
American fashion mogul Marc, wrote: ‘Oh my God!!! Today is the day?? How absolutely incredible. How lucky she is and how lucky you are!
‘What a wonderful Mother you will be. Blessings all around. [heart emojis]’
Keeping mom! Vogue editor Edward Enninful, 49, and designer Marc Jacobs, 58, suggested they already knew that Naomi was preparing to become a mother
Model mum: Naomi announced she is a mother, four years after crediting science with giving her the opportunity to start a family ‘whenever she wants’
American fashion mogul Marc, wrote: ‘Oh my God!!! Today is the day?? How absolutely incredible. How lucky she is and how lucky you are!’
Meanwhile, Edward also heavily hinted he was in on fashion’s best kept secret, and said: ‘Seeing the two of you together made my year.
‘You will bring each other so much joy. @naomi.’
Meanwhile, fashion editor Elizabeth Saltzman also revealed she had also already visited Naomi and her new addition.
She penned: ‘Welcome to the family baby girl. Seeing you and your mama yesterday was pure joy. I promise as an auntie to always be there to listen and hear you, to help and love you, to laugh and dance with you.
‘So much love for you both! [pink heart emojis]’
Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis also revealed she likely knew about Naomi’s plans to welcome a child, as she simply wrote: ‘She is here!’
Reaction: Meanwhile, Edward also heavily hinted he was in on fashion’s best kept secret, and said: ‘Seeing the two of you together made my year
‘She is here!’ Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis also revealed she likely knew about Naomi’s plans to welcome a child, as she simply wrote: ‘She is here!’
Auntie Donatella: Among the well-wishers was Donatella Versace, who wrote: ‘Naomi, today I go from sista to auntie!! i am so so so happy for you and I can’t WAIT to meet her!!’
Among the well-wishers was Donatella Versace, who wrote: ‘Naomi, today I go from sista to auntie!! i am so so so happy for you and I can’t WAIT to meet her!!
‘Lots and lots of love, Donatella and Allegra [kiss face emojis].’
Earlier in the day, offering a first look at her new arrival with a picture of her baby girl, whose name has not been revealed, Naomi penned: ‘A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother.
‘So honoured to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you my angel. There is no greater love.’
Last picture: It comes after Naomi (seen at the Michael Kors show in April) admitted that she would ‘think about having children all the time’ but wasn’t planning to rush herself to start a family
The model gave no further details in the post. MailOnline has contacted Naomi’s representatives for further comment.
Naomi was last in a relationship with rapper Skepta in 2018 but enjoyed a fling with Liam Payne the following year. he has also enjoyed high-profile relationships with the likes of Diddy, Robert De Niro, Mike Tyson and Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin over the years.
Although she is notoriously private about her love life, she has previously stated she is ‘on good terms’ with her exes and is not believed to be dating anyone new at present.
Naomi kept her baby news a secret from the world, but her mother Valerie Morris-Campbell shared her thoughts on the arrival, saying she was ‘beyond thrilled’.
Sharing the same picture, she posted: ‘Congratulations to my daughter Naomi on the birth of her daughter, I’m beyond thrilled as I’ve waited a longtime to be grandmother. ❤️ @naomi #proud #mother #grandmother #love #family’.
Naomi then commented on the snap: ‘We love you Mum ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️’
Mix up: In 2019 Naomi denied claims she had adopted a child after fans got the wrong end of the stick when she posted a picture cradling a newborn baby on Instagram on Mother’s Day
Congratulations! Naomi’s mother shared that she was ‘beyond thrilled’ to become a grandmother after the model welcomed her first child
Naomi’s baby announcement comes after she admitted that she would ‘think about having children all the time’ but wasn’t planning to rush herself to start a family.
Speaking to ES Magazine back in 2017, she said: ‘I think about having children all the time. But now with the way science is I think I can do it when I want.’
Asked if she would have the child herself rather than adopt, she replied: ‘Maybe. Maybe… Maybe.’
However, the Vogue cover girl insisted that she did not want to be a single parent so would find a suitable partner first.
She said: ‘I do want a father figure. I think it’s important. It’s the way I feel today, sitting here talking to you.’