PHOTOS From Naomi Campbell's 50TH Birthday Celebrations

Naomi Campell has expressed gratitude to her friends and family as she celebrated turning 50, admitting she never thought she would see this age.

The model, whose birthday was on May 22, took to Instagram and shared a photo of herself sitting on a pale pink sofa surrounded by several bouquets of flowers. Alongside the post, Naomi thanked those close to her and also referenced her 'recovery family' who helped her when she was struggling with a cocaine and alcohol addiction.

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I would like to firstly say THANK YOU for all the birthday love, well wishes and blessings! I’m so thankful to have amazing people in my life and grateful for all 50 of my years on this beautiful planet, I honestly did not think I would get here, for those of you who endured me through thick and thin, the ups and downs, for my recovery family, who keep me on the straight and narrow, who stand discretely by side I am eternally grateful. My journey so far has been extremely colorful, always reminding myself I am a work in progress, growing and learning every day. Without you all I would not be here, there would be no Naomi and those of you, (you know who you are) your honesty, consistency and embrace means the world to me. I Love you all and know how much you all mean to me... And Mum thank you for giving me life and life lessons♥️♥️♥️🙏🏾

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on May 24, 2020 at 2:48pm PDT