I've softened over the years: Naomi Campbell

London: Supermodel Naomi Campbell says she is a lot softer and laid back nowadays, following several criminal convictions for assault in the past.

The 44-year-old beauty, who became known for her hot temper following numerous assault charges throughout her career, said she is a a nicer person now that she is more mature, reported Daily Star.

"I've softened a lot over the years. The people who know me know what I'm about," Campbell said. The star was last convicted in 2008 when she pleaded guilty to spitting in a police officer's face at London's Heathrow Airport after an argument about her lost luggage, which resulted in a hefty fine and 200 hours of community service.