Chanel Iman made her acting debut in the 2015 American comedy-drama coming-of-age film Dope, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
At the movie’s premiere, Chanel Iman, who stands 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) tall, towered over Naturi Naughton, who is 5ft 0 (152.4 cm), on the red carpet, creating a striking height contrast.
Chanel Iman looked stunning in a sleek white cutout gown with silver accents, towering over Naturi Naughton, who opted for a soft peach dress paired with gold accessories at the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015, in New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
A moderate commercial success, she portrayed Lily Jacoby, a drugged-out daughter who can’t seem to keep her clothes on.
“For me, it is not a big deal to be nude because I have shot with a lot of photographers in the past in fashion, so to do a film being nude is the same thing,” Iman told FOX411 about her nude scenes in the film.
“It’s art. I don’t have very much to show anyway. I think people think of me as a doll because I just have a little bit of nothing.”
“We did about 10-15 takes because they had to position the camera right,” she added.
Chanel Iman showcases her acting skills in a scene from the film Dope, portraying the carefree and rebellious character Lily Jacoby (Credit: Open Road Films)
“It was just rice pudding in my mouth. [Director] Rick [Famuyiwa] would say, “Aim for the neck.” And every time, I would spit right in Shameik’s face. There was nothing I could do. He’s definitely a good sport, but I can no longer eat rice pudding. It freaks me out,” she said about shooting a scene that has her vomiting on Shameik Moore.
“I just hope my acting career takes off and I am in another film by next summer,” she added about Dope potentially leading to more movie roles.
“I am still doing shoots all the time and working as a successful model. And I am on my way to Africa next week for a charity.”
Chanel Iman rocked a white Philipp Plein Fall 2015 cutout gown at the premiere of Dope (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
“This was the chance to show people my acting ability because Lily is the total opposite of who I am. Most people wouldn’t have taken this role because of the nudity, but I’ve done so many shoots topless … I look at it as art. Someone’s got to do it,” Chanel added in an interview with Vogue.
After making a memorable acting debut in Dope, Chanel Iman continued to command attention with her striking fashion choices at high-profile events. Her ability to blend her modeling expertise with her burgeoning acting career has only heightened her presence on the red carpet.
Chanel Iman Embraces Summer Glamour at Veuve Clicquot’s 2016 Carnival in Miami
In February 2016, Chanel Iman was the epitome of summer chic as she stepped out to attend Veuve Clicquot’s second annual Clicquot Carnival at Museum Park in Miami.
Chanel Iman wears her hair back at Veuve Clicquot’s second annual Clicquot Carnival held on February 20, 2016, at Museum Park in Miami (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
For the star-studded affair in Miami, the then 25-year-old model flashed some flesh in a flirty white number paired with gold accessories for full-on glamour.
Chanel Iman exudes effortless elegance in a flowing white Jonathan Simkhai two-piece outfit paired with gold Stuart Weitzman sandals at the Veuve Clicquot Carnival (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
Chanel showed off her décolletage and midriff in an immaculate white ensemble by Jonathan Simkhai.
Chanel Iman wears a Jonathan Simkhai crop top and maxi skirt (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
The two-piece set included a flowing maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit and a crop top that had floaty long sleeves and a V-neckline. It was tied up (literally) with a white ribbon worn as a choker and a tie at the waist that flaunted her flat abs.
Chanel Iman adds a chic touch to her Jonathan Simkhai ensemble with a white ribbon, styled as both a choker and waist tie (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel styled the outfit with edgy earrings, a bracelet, rings, and a gold clutch.
She pulled her dark locks into a sleek, middle-parted low bun, wore deep red lipstick, and defined her eyebrows to add Gothic vibes to the look.
Chanel Iman’s feet in gold Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
Chanel completed her look with a pair of “Sultry” sandals by Stuart Weitzman. These aptly named sandals feature sexy slender straps with asymmetric vamp straps, crisscross ankle-wrap straps, and about 4.3-inch heels.
Chanel Iman completed her ethereal look with a pair of glamorous gold Stuart Weitzman “Sultry” sandals (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)
We can’t find these Stuart Weitzman sandals in gold, but they’re available in different versions at Nordstrom and Zappos.
Stuart Weitzman Sultry Asymmetric Sandals, $435