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Campbell in 2011, photo by Featureflash / Shutterstock.com
Birth Name: Naomi Elaine Campbell
Place of Birth: Lambeth, London, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 22 May, 1970
Ethnicity: Jamaican [African, some Chinese, possibly other]
Naomi Campbell is a British model, actress, and singer. She is 5′10″.
Naomi was raised by her mother, Valerie Joanne (Morris), a dancer, and has never met her biological father. Her surname, Campbell, is said to be from her mother’s stepfather Alan Campbell. Naomi has two children. Naomi’s family is from Jamaica, and was of mostly African descent. One of Naomi’s grandmothers was of Chinese or partial Chinese ancestry. Her mother came to England with her own parents in 1957.
Naomi spent part of her early childhood in Rome, Italy. Her mother was a member of the Fantastica dance troupe.
Naomi’s likely biological paternal grandfather was named Eric Campbell.
Naomi’s likely biological paternal grandmother was named Pearline I./Thelma Ming.
Naomi’s maternal grandfather was named George Morris. George was born in Jamaica.
Naomi’s maternal grandmother was named Ruby Louise Campbell/Hall (the daughter of Violet May Channer). Ruby was born in Knockpatrick, Manchester, Jamaica. Violet was born in Mandeville, Manchester.
Campbell in 2008, Georges Biard, Wikimedia Commons
Sources: https://www.newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com https://jamaica-gleaner.com
Marriage record of likely Naomi’s biological paternal grandfather, Eric Campbell – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of likely Naomi’s biological paternal grandmother, Pearline I./Thelma Ming – https://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Naomi’s maternal grandmother, Ruby Louise Campbell/Hall – https://www.familysearch.org