Chanel Iman
Also known as Chanel Iman Robinson, Chanel Shepard
Career
Active 2002 – present
Biography
About Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman Robinson began her career as a child model with Ford Models in Los Angeles at age 12. In 2006, she moved to New York, placed third in Ford's Supermodel of the World contest, and soon signed with the agency. Her rise was swift. Vogue Paris named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s. She has appeared on the covers of American Vogue, Teen Vogue, Elle, and many international editions, and has walked for Burberry, Gucci, Versace, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and dozens of other top fashion houses.
Iman's runway résumé includes the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and she became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2010, appearing in several of the brand's campaigns. Her advertising work spans Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Bottega Veneta, Swarovski, GAP, and Victoria's Secret. She has also worked as a television personality, guest judging on America's Next Top Model in 2009 and appearing again in Cycle 23. Iman's personal life has drawn attention too. She is married to NFL defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and was previously married to wide receiver Sterling Shepard. She has also dated rapper A$AP Rocky and basketball star Jordan Clarkson.
Iman is American, born in Atlanta, Georgia, with a mixed-race background of African and Korean descent. She stands 5'10" with a slim build, natural 32C bust, and measurements of 33–23–33. She has black hair and brown eyes. Iman keeps her look natural, with no tattoos and only topless nudity in her work. She continues to be recognized as a prominent figure in fashion, with a large social media following of over 3.6 million on Instagram. Her career has spanned more than two decades, starting in the early 2000s and remaining active to this day.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2002-present (24 years active)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 112 lbs (or 51 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–23–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 3.6m (as of February 2026)
- Achievements
- Victoria's Secret Angel, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model
- Listed In
- Sports Illustrated Babes
Frequently asked
What is Chanel Iman's ethnic background?
Iman is of African and Korean descent, which is reflected in her mixed-race ethnicity.
How did Chanel Iman start her modeling career?
She began as a child model with Ford Models in Los Angeles at age 12, then moved to New York in 2006 and placed third in Ford's Supermodel of the World contest.
What are Chanel Iman's body measurements?
Her measurements are 33–23–33, and she has a slim build with a natural 32C bust.
Has Chanel Iman appeared on reality TV?
Yes, she was a guest judge on America's Next Top Model in 2009 and appeared on the show again in Cycle 23.
Who is Chanel Iman married to?
She is married to NFL defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Did you know
- Chanel Iman was a Victoria's Secret Angel and walked in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.
- She has appeared on the covers of American Vogue, Teen Vogue, and multiple international editions of Elle and Harper's Bazaar.
- Iman has walked for over 25 top fashion houses, including Burberry, Gucci, Versace, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
- Her personal style includes no tattoos and only topless nudity in her work.
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