Former “The Face” star and supermodel Naomi Campbell had a close relationship with Michael Jackson, and on August 29, she paid tribute to the late musician on what would have been his birthday. Jackson died on June 25, 2009.
Naomi Campbell Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
Jackson and Campbell collaborated on his 1992 music video, “In the Closet,” and in her Instagram post, she shared several throwback photos showing them in happier times. “Happy. Heavenly Birthday to the King of Pop,” she wrote in the caption. “There will never be another One & Only @michaeljackson #forever in our hearts.”
Fans reacted to the post with an outpouring of love, reflecting on what Jackson meant to them and his lasting impact on the music industry. “My favorite artist of all time, I miss him deeply,” a fan wrote. “One of his best music videos,” another comment reads, referring to “In the Closet.”
“Thank you for remembering the kindest human being and the most talented artist who ever lived. P.S.: In the closet is perfection, and you two look absolutely stunning!” a third commenter shared.
Jackson’s sister, Latoya Jackson, also reacted to the post with a loving message. “I love this video! Naomi is so stunning in it!!!! Don’t you agree! They pair up so well! I love watching this, they look so incredible together!” she wrote. “Thank you Naomi for being a part of this project. He wanted you for the part and knew you would be absolutely stunningly gorgeous for it!”
Naomi Campbell Keeps Michael Jackson’s Memory Alive
Campbell also posted a sweet tribute to Jackson on Instagram on what would have been his birthday in 2024. “@michaeljackson On this day we remember you came into this world. Forever in our hearts. Never forgotten #legend #kingofpop,” she wrote. The model posted the same selection of throwback photos.
Naomi Campbell Discusses Working With Michael Jackson
In an interview on Lil Wayne’s “Young Money Radio” podcast, Campbell reflected on her experience of working with Jackson. “When Michael actually called me I said to Michael, ‘Thank you so much but I can’t do your video because I’ve got 30 shows to do in Paris, and I’ve made my commitment and I can’t cancel them.’ And then Michael said, “Well, I’ll pay out the shows so you can come and do the video,” she recalled in the interview, Showbiz Cheatsheet reports.
In the same interview, Campbell also reflected on how she had appeared in one of Bob Marley’s music videos as a teenager.
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