Directed by Nabil, the video transforms these heavy themes into a mystical visual experience:
The opening track of her debut album, , "Supermodel" sets a raw tone for the rest of the project. In the song, SZA navigates the messy intersection of a toxic relationship and her own self-doubt, famously singing about her need for validation while reclaiming her narrative through a lens of "vengeful righteousness". A Fairy Tale of Reclamation SZA - Supermodel (Official Video)
: SZA eventually leaves the room to strut through a magical, moonlit woodland. She is followed by a group of glittery, young girls who sprout fairy wings and cheer her on. Why It Still Resonates Directed by Nabil, the video transforms these heavy
"Supermodel" remains a standout because it doesn't offer a clean, perfect ending. Instead, it shows SZA getting back at the ex who fueled her insecurities, ending on a note of defiant self-empowerment. By the time the video transitions from that cramped bedroom to the expansive, magical forest, it’s clear that SZA has found a way to see the "supermodel" in herself, even if she had to create her own world to do it. She is followed by a group of glittery,
: The visual begins with a playful, colorful bedroom scene where SZA faces her reflection, contrasting her "ordinary" self (in a sweatshirt and t-shirt) with her "supermodel" persona.