Naomi Campbell shocks fashion audience by 'dissing Anna Wintour' in front of her

Naomi Campbell appeared to make a dig at one of the most powerful figures in fashion - Anna Wintour - during an acceptance speech she made in New York.

While accepting an award at Harlem’s Fashion Row’s Fashion Show and Style Awards on Tuesday, Campbell had attendees clutching their pearls as she accepted an award on stage.

The supermodel received the Fashion Icon Award at the event, where she was first introduced by Wintour. But while the Vogue editor heaped praise on Campbell during her speech, she also made a “dig” at her timekeeping.

“I am a very punctual person, and I have the honour of presenting tonight to someone who is often late,” she said, adding that the fashion icon is also “bold, bright and entirely, unquestionably herself”.

Harper’s Bazaar editor Samira Nasr then appeared on stage to introduce Campbell, who then came on stage.

Campbell wasn't happy about Wintour's lateness jibe (Getty Images)

“Yes, Naomi’s always late,” the model started her acceptance speech with a laugh. “But I believe in my high power, and I want to thank my higher power for having me be here.”

She continued: “It’s so important that I’m here today, and I’m honoured to be here in Harlem.”

She then turned to Nasr and said: “Everything’s going to work out the way it’s meant to work out. 

Then Campbell added sharply: "It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady. I’d much rather have this.”

The closing comment caused the audience to loudly gasp and garnered a stunned reaction on social media.

"'The other lady' helpppp," wrote on fan on X. Another said: “'The other lady' is taking me OUT" followed by laughing emojis. 

"the other lady" helpppp

— gigi (@neuroticfemme) September 4, 2024

A third added: "Not Naomi Campbell GAGGING Miss Anna Wintour." 

“'The other lady'” oh?!! NYFW (New York Fashion Week) gunna be spicy this season," another wrote. 

While others simply praised the model's shade with "Queen Naomi!" And "Naomi won the war lmaoooo."

Wintour watches on in the audience (Getty Images)

There were also a fair few mentions that Campbell has risked being banned from future Met Gala's as Wintour is the chair of the annual fashion event. 

The model has become infamous for not holding back when it comes to speaking her mind. 

Celebs she has spoken about models including Tyra Banks, Kendall Jenner, and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.