I don't want to be known as the black model. I want to be recognized as Chanel Iman, a personality.

I don't want to be known as the black model. I want to be recognized as Chanel Iman, a personality.

You learn to be comfortable in your own skin, and your body changes throughout life, so you can't sweat the small stuff.

That’s my next journey - to be a great actress.

My taste in music originates from my culture and heritage, and from traveling the world and listening to all kinds of fun sounds and bits.

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.

A good night's sleep is always the best way to wake up and go to work.