Iman: “Michelle is not a great beauty; But she’s bright”

Sandra Rose May 15, 2009

Supermodel Iman, who knows a thing or two about great beauty, says Michelle Obama is not one. I totally disagree! We all know that the fashion world’s standard of beauty is not a realistic one. And Iman should be ashamed of herself for applying that same standard of (artificial beauty) to the First Lady, who in my opinion is quite lovely.

“Mrs. Obama is not a great beauty,” Iman tells Parade.com. “But she is so interesting looking and so bright. That will always take you farther.”

“When you’re a great beauty, it’s always downhill for you,” she explains. “If you’re someone like Mrs. Obama, you just get better with age.”

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Shauny

Damn Iman, did you go to that same private school Bey went to? I believe I know what she was trying to say but it came out SO wrong.

Sandra, that picture of Michelle is bogus! You wrong.
iscream

No comment on how bad Michelle hair looks in that picture because its so bad I have no words.

& I don’t think what Iman said was bad. I actually think it was a compliment. A backhanded one but a compliment nontheless.
Daisy

I do not think Michelle is ugly nor do I think she is a beauty queen. She is FAB and carries herself well and that’s all that matters IMO. Oh and she got her cute hubby Get it Chell!
chat bout

thats typical of us black women,to put one another down. i’m not shock at what she said about the first lady.not at all.
carmelita79

I totally agree with chat bout!

iman could have said nothing but i guess everyone wants their time. truth be told, iman isnt the fashion industry standard of beauty either so…….
Kymystry

excatly chat … Iman just hit the scene at the right time in history … she can go sit her azz down .. carefully don’t want her to tip ova from that huge head of her…
LadyJustice

sounds like she was TRYING to give her a compliment, but tripped over her words.
Kymystry

and … then i’m OUT …

She’s STILL the First Lady of the U.S.A. … not just married to Suspect David Bowie ….

drops mic .. points fangas to the left like Sexual Chocolate
Daisy

@Kym DEAD as Bow Wow and C Error
SMALONE

STICKS AND STONES WILL BREAK MY BONES BUT NAMES WILL NEVER HURT ME!
Anna

I am sure she will say that her comment was taken out of context and that will clear the air.
african_dude

finally someone is bold enought to say what everybody knows but since we living in the “a-s-s kissing era“ oh well, as a sista she doesnt cut it like lets say kerry washington oe gabrielle union and she tries way too hard
miamore73

HAHAHAAA THAT’S SO STUPID IT’S HILARIOUS!!!

Personally I think it’s a true statement. I’ve always thought Michelle looked like the grinch. The eyebrows kill me. But she does appear to be very sophisticated smart and classy. I think those assets will carry her further in the long run.
Sharonda

Well Obama loves her so I guess that all the matters?Is she suppose to made out of plastic barbie doll like 98.9% “celebrities?”
masonmom

IMAN is still the shyt. that bytch like 90 yrs old. i envy her body!! BOW DOWN!!
starr

I wasn’t gonna touch this one, but whateva

Michelle is georgeous in my opinion. Considering the superficial standards of the model industry, She’s extra geogeous. I’d rather be educated and smart than pretty, w/ constant trips to the surgeon to maintain.

She just lost sooooo much points to me.
anti-PC

I love Iman, but I must disagree.

I can’t stand her husband, but Firsst Lady Michlle is beautiful. She is intelligent, down to earth and she is very lovely.
http://myspace.com/tamarlese Peachizz

Classic case of foot in mouth, trya clean it up!
http://myspace.com/tamarlese Peachizz

Word is that the TI party is at a mansion on Fisher Island and not @ King of Diamonds…
cutiechica

I am sorry but just yesterday I was thinking that I really don’t believe that Iman is beautiful. I just don’t! Now, Mrs. Obama is attractive and classy, and I would take her over Iman anyday. Whatever, taken out of context or not she dead ass wrong.
cutiechica

What the hell is “interesting looking”?????
brenden

Says the woman who married a gay white man…Obviously her standards for everything are different than most…Ironically often when reading your Obama post I have a similar response,,,Says the woman who uh um oh you know what never mind.heehee
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

Apparently Iman is a typical airhead model who doesn’t know how to express herself properly. How sad. I kinda get where she is coming from, but it wasn’t nice either way.
candycane

She didnt have to say that, but I do agree. Michelle is just regular looking. I wouldnt say she was ugly, but I definitely wouldnt say great beauty
http://charactercorner.blogspot.com attorneymom

I don’t know, Iman. I don’t think it is proper for a (former) supermodel to publicly comment on how unattractive the first lady is. SMH.
pointhimout

such a model thing to say. should we be surprised? models aren’t thinkers. they’re there to pose and show off pretty little dresses.
alove

Totally senseless statement. Maybe she’s trying to get some needed publicity.
buddapecan

Did Michelle try out for ANTM? If not why is she giving her 2 cent Michelle’s appearance??? But I’m mad Iman is 53 and look that good!
http://XSCAPESIGHTINGS.COM crystal

african model alec welk i think is the ugliest thing walking the run way and at one time grace jones. that is how white people see black beauty. Hoewever grace jones personality made her beautiful. after u looks past her looks
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AlwaysSweet

Michelle may not be a great beauty but neither is Iman. I never thought she was physically beautiful not even in her “hey day”.
brownewoman

Obama said: My wife is FINE. Nuff said.
Why is this even a conversation topic is beyond me.
She didn’t enter a beauty contest, she’s the rock of the PRESIDENT OF THE USA and mother to his two children.

We are all beautiful to the people who love us unconditionally. Leave Michelle alone.

I’m disappointed that IMAN (her a$$ ain’t no prize, married to a bisexual cross dresser) made the statement. Thank heavens I never bought her cosmetics, taking my money and buy ALL OF OBAMA BOOKS.
http://charactercorner.blogspot.com attorneymom

My aunt says that Iman has some nerve to make that comment about Michelle when she looks like a drag queen. Now that she mentioned it….
PAHairston

Hello all. Truth be told, by most standards, Michelle isn’t a great beauty. (Halle Berry, Elizabeth Taylor, Dorothy Danridge, Mahaiji Jackson) She is a very attractive lady that will grow old very gracefully. Most beautiful people have to get help growing old and staying beautiful, especially in Hollywood. Peaceeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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