As per our current Database, Naomi Sims has been died on Aug 1, 2009 (age 61).
When Naomi Sims die, Naomi Sims was 61 years old.
Popular As | Naomi Sims |
Occupation | Model |
Age | 61 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | March 30, 1948 (Oxford, MS) |
Birthday | March 30 |
Town/City | Oxford, MS |
Nationality | MS |
Naomi Sims’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Naomi Sims was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
As the first black supermodel, she broke the color barrier starting with the cover of Ladies Home Journal in 1968.
Finding the modeling agencies were reluctant to hire a black woman, she appealed to fashion Photographers themselves, with some success.
She modeled for designers like Halston, Fernando Sánchez, Teal Traina, and Giorgio di Sant'Angelo.
Her parents divorced when she was young. Shortly afterwards, her mom became seriously ill and Naomi was taken by a foster home.
She paved the way for black supermodel Naomi Campbell.