Chanel Iman Robinson (born December 1, 1990) is an American model, known professionally as Chanel Iman. She is best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret angel. Read full biography of Chanel Iman →
Accept yourself, love yourself.
Five years from now I see myself still working hard to get where I want to be, because I think big.
A good night's sleep is always the best way to wake up and go to work.
Don't be afraid to express yourself through fashion!
It takes time to be who you really want to be. It doesn't happen overnight.
I am comfortable with my body and embrace who I am. I love to work it.
I don't get facials. The last time I got a facial was when I first started modeling when I was 15 or 16. It made my face completely break out.
I'm my own person, and I want people to know me for who I am.
I don't like to fly. What's it called when the plane shakes? Turbulence, takeoffs... I grab my chair, close my eyes, count to 30, breathe... →
I don't want to be known as the black model. I want to be recognized as Chanel Iman, a personality.
I drink a lot of protein shakes and do a lot of weight lifting.
I'm thinking of slowing down on modeling and branching out to other things. I want to pursue some new and old dreams and start making them happen.
I have had the privilege of working with the best in the business, from photographers to designers to magazines. There's not much more to ask for... →