Naomi Campbell: 'I have good genes'

Naomi Campbell has revealed that she doesn't need to worry about her age because she has good genes.

The 40-year-old, who has been modelling since the age of 15, said that she is not ashamed of her age.

She told Welt am Sonntag: "I've got my mum and her good genes! I don't worry about my age. On the contrary, I like telling people I'm 40.

"When you worry too much, you will show these worries. I try to avoid that. I eat healthily, I don't drink - not as a matter of principle, but because it's not good for me."

Campbell also expressed her disappointment that there are so few black models in the fashion industry.

She explained: "The lack of black women at fashion shows in Paris makes me really sad, because I thought it would get better. I didn't work 25 years for black women to be ignored.

"I don't want to appear pessimistic though, that doesn't suit me. However, it means as a black woman you have to prove yourself even more. You have to give 110%.

"I was brought up to do so anyway, though. I still have that drive and enthusiasm."