Iman
Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid, born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, 25 July 1955), known mononymously as Iman, is a Somali–American model and actress. A muse of the designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent, she is also noted for her philanthropic work. She was married to rock musician David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016.
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| Full name at birth | Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid
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| Claim to fame | her modeling contracts and fashion shows in addition to her philanthropic work as well as for her relationship with singer-songwriter, actor, and record producer David Bowie, whom she married in 1992, until his death in 2016
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| Date of birth | 25 July 1955
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| Place of birth | Mogadishu, Banaadir, Trust Territory of Somaliland
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| Occupation | Fashion Model, Actress, Entrepreneur
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PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight | 141 lbs (64 kg)
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| Distinctive feature | Her long neck, tall stature, slender figure, fine features, and copper-toned skin
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Residence | New York City, New York, USA
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| Net worth | $100,000,000 USD
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| University | Nairobi University, Kenya
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![Iman - InStyle Magazine Pictorial [United States] (June 2024)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/e/e/eejdnzw5shgewh.jpg?skj2io4l)
- Her philanthropic work includes her work with several non-profit organizations such as CARE‘s first-ever Global Advocate, Keep a Child Alive, Children’s Defense Fund, Save the Children, and Enough Project.
- Over the years, Iman has worked with various well-known photographers such as Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Annie Leibovitz.
- Iman is multilingual and can speak Somali, Arabic, Italian, French, and English.
- She is said to be a muse of well-known designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and is a favorite of Yves Saint Laurent.
- In 1994, Iman founded her brand Iman Cosmetics that is focused on making shades that are difficult to find for women. Later, in 2007, Iman formed Global Chic.
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