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Because her cheekbones are out of this world!
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Because she is the epitome of black women aging gracefully.
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Because she's living proof that "sometimes the king is a queen."
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Because even the King of Pop couldn't deny her abilty to command a room—or a throne!
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Because top designers like Yves Saint Laurent have been quoted saying, "my dream woman is Iman."
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Because she truly believes "you are your own best thing."
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Because she's unapologetically fierce!
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Because who else can rock cutlery and make it look trendy?
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Because she embraces her beauty whole-heartedly and encourages others to do the same.
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Because she's got fashion beauty and home decor chops!
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Because she's written two books, launched two makeup lines and a fashion and lifestyle collection.
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Because her hair is everything!
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Because she's got beauty and brains. Before coming to the US, the supermodel worked a translator to pay off her college tuition.
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Because she was one of the first models to find success on runways as well as in editorial.
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Because she's your favorite supermodel's favorite supermodel.
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Because Yves Saint Laurent devoted an entire collection to her called, "The African Queen" collection.
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Because after two children she still looks incredible.
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Because she gives back. Iman has serves an an activist for Somalian relief efforts.
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Because her posse includes runway favorites like Tyra, Alek and Kimora.
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Because she is "gone with the wind fabulous."
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Because she "trusts in [her] dopeness."
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Because she's faithful to her friends. She partnered with celebrity makeup artist, Jay Manuel to start his line Jay Manuel Beauty.
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Because almost 30 years later, her photos still 'wow' us.
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Because even Queen B's right-hand man, Sir John, loves her.
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Because she rallies behind self-love and belives you "can't airbrush personality."
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Because even stylists and supermodels like June Ambrose and Naomi Cambell can't get keep their hands off of her.
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Because she champions women of color at all times.
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Because she's an activist for peace and equality.
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Because she's redefined beauty in an industry that was once completely devoid of color.
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Because she's done all of this before the age of 50!
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