David Bowie’s Wife Makes A Candid Admission About Her Late Husband
Iman was married to David Bowie for nearly 30 years, and the two were the definition of a “power couple”: Bowie revolutionized the role of the modern-day rock star while Iman transformed what being a supermodel meant — and her efforts took her far from the catwalk. However, even beloved celebrity couples go through rough patches. When Iman was going through a particularly hard time, she looked to the one person she trusted more than anyone else for guidance…and what he told her altered her mindset forever.
One Name Wonder
Iman is more than her last name: Professionally, she goes by only her first name, which is now like gold in the supermodel world. Still, Iman’s supermodel status is only a piece of the complex, fascinating puzzle that is her life.
Titan of Beauty
If anything besides her marriage has made her a household name, it’s her legendary makeup line, Iman Cosmetics. The multi-million dollar company is the result of hard-work, sweat, and tears — and without Bowie, it may not have existed at all.
Distinct Features
As a young model, Iman’s slender figure and long neck made her an instant success, but she credits these distinct features to her Somali heritage. In fact, it took Iman years to come to terms with the fact that she was even "model material."
Early Insecurities
“Nobody [had] ever said to me that I was pretty,” Iman said of her upbringing. Having grown up in Somalia, Egypt, and Kenya during times of political unrest, Iman had never considered modeling as an option until photographer Peter Beard encouraged her.
