June 10th 2024.
Naomi Campbell is well aware of the challenges young people face in today's economy. She understands that many young women are hesitant to start a family due to financial concerns. However, she firmly believes that these women will eventually change their minds.
In an interview with The Times of London, published on June 7th, the supermodel opened up about how becoming a mother has changed her life for the better. Despite welcoming two children through surrogacy at the age of 50, Campbell has fully embraced her role as a single mother.
"My babies mean everything to me," she gushed. "Being a mother has made me think about the future and what kind of world I want to leave for my children. They are my top priority and I want to be there for every milestone, like their first day of school."
When discussing the trend of young adults, particularly Gen Z and millennials, choosing to forgo parenthood due to financial reasons, Campbell believes that as they get older, motherhood will become a more important priority for them.
"I hear a lot of young girls saying they can't afford to have children and that they don't want them," she shared. "But I know from experience that they will change their minds. It may be tough financially, but my own mother had nothing and she made it work. The rewards of being a mother are worth it, it's an incredible experience."
Recently, a study by Australian research company, the Red Bridge, revealed that more and more young people are choosing not to have children due to financial struggles. The study found that 35% of those opting out of parenthood have college degrees, 33% earn over $2,000 a week, and nearly half do not own a home.
Kos Samaras, director of Red Bridge, explained, "Younger people are facing high housing costs, student loan debt, and often living beyond their means, making it harder for them to start a family."
However, despite these challenges, Campbell remains optimistic about the younger generation's potential to bring about positive change for the future.
"We need to rely on the younger generation to make a difference in this world. I have faith in my children and their ability to do the right thing," she stated.
In 2021, Campbell welcomed her first child, a daughter, at the age of 51. Two years later, she welcomed a son through surrogacy. During her interview with The Times, she confirmed that both children were born via surrogacy.
When asked about the recent debut of her PrettyLittleThing fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, Campbell expressed her excitement and gratitude. "I am so grateful for this opportunity. It's a dream come true to see my collection come to life on the runway," she shared.
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