Years After David Bowie’s Tragic Death, Iman Made A Candid Confession About Her Late Husband
Iman and David Bowie were the definition of “power couple.” Married for nearly 30 years, Bowie revolutionized the role of the modern-day rock star while Iman transformed what it meant to be a supermodel. And since Bowie's tragic 2016 passing, the supermodel has made it her mission to keep her late husband’s memory alive. She's given us a glimpse of her husband that was rarely seen in the public eye.
Opening up
At the very least, the Somali-American has since opened up about her life with her rock icon husband as well as how she’s fared since his untimely death. And one of Iman’s most candid interviews came three years after Bowie’s passing when she bared her soul to the magazine Essence. The confessional chat proved once again just how much the celebrity couple truly loved each other.
A chance meeting
Born in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu to a diplomat father and gynecologist mother, Iman spent much of her childhood at an Egyptian boarding school. Then, after she had relocated to Kenya with her family, she worked for a time towards a political science degree at the University of Nairobi. It was there, however, that U.S. photographer Peter Beard spotted Iman’s natural beauty.
Cover model
And with that, Iman ultimately decided to abandon her studies and pursue a career in modeling instead. That bold move seemed to pay off, too, as after the fledgling star relocated to America, she landed her first big assignment for Vogue. By the second half of the 1970s, in fact, she was regularly appearing on the front covers of the nation’s most glamorous publications. Even so, Iman never considered her looks particularly special.
Distinctive features
Yes, while Iman instantly stood out in the American fashion world thanks to her slim body, her long neck, and her imposing stature, the model underplayed these distinctive features by claiming that they are nothing out of the ordinary in her homeland of Somalia. Regardless, though, a whole host of superstar designers chose Iman to be their muse.
