Naomi Campbell announces the surprise arrival of her baby daughter at the age of 50

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has become a mother at the age of 50! The gorgeous runway queen made the surprise announcement on her social media, posting a sweet photo holding in her hand the tiny feet of her new baby daughter.

The supermodel took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, May 18 to share her happy announcement with the world, and wrote alongside the adorable snap:

"A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother, So honoured to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you, my angel. There is no greater love."

- Naomi Campbell, Instagram

Take a look at the heartwarming pic below.

Naomi cradled her baby daughter's feet in her hands in the snap, while the tiny babe appeared to be wearing an adorable white silk dress embroidered with dainty little flowers.

Prior to the announcement, Naomi had not made it public knowledge that she was expecting a baby, and being a very private person, as of this moment, she has not shared whether or not she is currently in a relationship, or who the baby's father is.

Although the news came as a bit of a surprise to the general public, it seems that people close to the supermodel were privy to the information.

Marc Jacobs, the famous fashion designer and long term friend to the model, although surprised about the day, didn't seem too surprised about the baby news, he wrote in response to the announcement:

"Oh my God!!!!! Today is the day?? How absolutely incredible. How lucky she is and how lucky you are! What a wonderful Mother you will be. Blessings all around. ❤️❤️❤️"

- Marc Jacobs, Instagram

Other famous faces including Kim Kardashian, congratulated the new mom. Fashion designer, Donatella Versace also wrote to congratulate the 50-year-old beauty, she said:

"Naomi, today I go from being sista to auntie!! I am so so so happy for you and I can’t WAIT to meet her!! Lots and lots of love, Donatella and Allegra ????"

- Donatella Versace, Instagram