British supermodel Naomi Campbell has sparked debate online after paparazzi photos captured her wearing a bikini on the coast of Saint-Tropez.
The 56-year-old fashion model was pictured at the French resort wearing a pink bikini and black sunglasses. Her beach look was completed with bracelets and a long chain featuring a round pendant. The photographs and accompanying social media comments were shared on the Instagram account of the entertainment news outlet Page Six.
Social media debate over beach photos
The release of the images generated swift discussion online, with several users stating that they did not recognize the celebrity. Some commenters expressed disbelief that the woman in the pictures was Campbell, with others suggesting she was a double rather than the model herself. One user stated that they saw what appeared to be a plastic surgery scar on her stomach, while another admitted they initially thought the images showed a tanned Brigitte Macron.
However, numerous other users rallied to defend the runway star. Commenters wrote that Campbell looked great and insisted she still looked amazing. Others described her as a chic woman who was simply enjoying her life, while several supporters called her an icon.
Previous unedited photos and background
The latest online discussion comes after a similar incident in July, when reporters published un-photoshopped photographs showing Campbell in revealing attire.
Campbell rose to international prominence during the late 1980s and 1990s as one of the fashion world's most recognizable supermodels, appearing on hundreds of magazine covers and walking for major global fashion houses. Saint-Tropez, located along the French Riviera on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France, is a world-famous luxury resort town long favored by celebrities and high-profile figures during the summer months.
Page Six is a prominent American celebrity news and gossip outlet operated by the New York Post. Brigitte Macron is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and has served as the First Lady of France since May 2017.
