Hammam is one of the most in-demand and one of the highest-paid models of her generation and currently ranks under ''Money'' and ''Supers'' on models.com.

[10][11] Imaan Hammam was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to an Egyptian father from Cairo[12] and a Moroccan mother from Zagora.

[23] [24] In 2013, her agency sent her to Paris with VIVA Model Management and she was given the special honor to open the Givenchy show as an exclusive.

In 2020 Hammam partenered with the brand Frame, releasing a limited edition ready-to-wear collection.

[31] Throughout her whole career, Hammam has also appeared on the covers and editorials (including several international editions) of Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Glamour, Pop, LOVE, The Gentlewoman, i-D, V, Holiday, Wall Street Journal, Porter, The Edit, W, Numéro, and Document Journal.

[32] has walked the runways for nearly every top brand including Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Maison Margiela, Prada, Michael Kors, Moschino, Chanel, DKNY, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hugo Boss, Nina Ricci, Jacquemus, Giambattista Valli, Isabel Marant, Dsquared2, Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti, Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Thierry Mugler, rag+bone, Emanuel Ungaro, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Balenciaga, Hermés, Tommy Hilfiger, Diane Von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, Vera Wang, Versace, Fendi, Proenza Schouler, Anna Sui, Tom Ford, Dior, Sportmax, Philipp Plein, Brandon Maxwell and Victoria's Secret.

[40] On Instagram, Imaan shared her thoughts on the honor: "I am so honored to be receiving the first-ever Powerhouse of the Year Award, standing alongside girls who have been breaking barriers and advancing public health initiatives in their communities as we show the world what true power looks like.

Unfortunately, as Covid-19 is still a threat – She's the First's services are especially needed as vaccine access in these girls' communities remains limited.

"[citation needed] In June 2020, she shared a series of infographics on Instagram created by the Students for Justice in Palestine at Georgetown University.