Supermodel Naomi Campbell used a surrogate to become a mother of a baby boy at the age of 53

Her announcement that she had become a mother again at the age of 53 left Naomi Campbell’s fans wondering just how she did it.

After all, a little over a week ago the model was seen without a bump at a fashion show in Paris. 

But yesterday a source close to the star revealed: ‘Naomi has welcomed her newborn son via surrogate, who gave birth on Saturday in Los Angeles.

‘It came as a surprise to her wider circle after she told only a handful of people that she was becoming a mum for the second time. 

‘Suddenly she postponed a work commitment because she needed to be at her surrogate’s side and the next moment, she had a beautiful baby boy. 

‘There was a lot of surprise, and of course happiness.’

Ms Campbell, announced on Instagram that she has welcomed a baby boy, posting a photograph of her son in her arms and her two-year-old daughter holding both their hands.

Her surrogate gave birth on Saturday in Los Angeles as insiders claim Ms Campbell only told ‘a handful of close friends and family’ about her plans to have another child.

She told her 15.2 million Instagram followers on Thursday: ‘My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence. A true gift from God. Blessed! Welcome baby boy.’

Ms Campbell added: ‘It’s never too late to become a mother.’

The Mail understands that the mother-of-two is raising her children on her own and is not in a romantic relationship.

Her famous friends in the fashion industry and beyond flooded to her profile to wish their congratulations, including designers Donatella Versace and Marc Jacobs, singer Kelly Rowland and fellow 90s model Cindy Crawford.

Ms Campbell hasn’t revealed how her daughter was born but had previously hinted she may have used a surrogate by saying science had given her an opportunity to start a family ‘whenever she wants’.

She became a mother to her firstborn, whose name remains unknown, in May 2021 and later said: ‘She wasn’t adopted – she’s my child.’

The British fashion icon is said to be saving the rest of the details about her journey to motherhood for her book, which she is yet to begin, but hopes will show that there’s no limit to what women can accomplish.

In an interview with Vogue magazine in February 2022, Ms Campbell said of motherhood: ‘It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.’

Following in her mother’s famous footsteps, her daughter has already graced the cover of British Vogue, appearing alongside Ms Campbell for the Spring edition.

She became a mother to her firstborn, whose name remains unknown, in May 2021 and later said: ‘She wasn’t adopted – she’s my child.’ 

Ms Campbell, announced on Instagram that she has welcomed a baby boy, posting a photograph of her son in her arms and her two-year-old daughter holding both their hands

A source told the Mail this week: ‘This is what Naomi has always wanted. She is so very happy.

‘She is so excited to her little girl a brother. She is looking forward to the years ahead with so much pride.’

Ms Campbell has previously had high-profile romances with the likes of rapper Skepta, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and billionaire Vladislav Doronin.

A spokeswoman for Ms Campbell declined to comment.