Iman Model Bio | Wiki
Iman Model is a Somali-American actress, model, and film producer. She has modeled for designers like Calvin Klein, Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler, and Donna Karan. In addition, Mohamed is also widely known for her philanthropic work.
Moreover, she is also famous for starring in Out of Africa as Mariammo in 1985, No Way Out as Nina Beka in 1987, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as Martia in 1991, and L.A. Story as Cynthia in 1991. Additionally, Mohamed has also executive produced films like The Fashion Show from 2009 to 2011, Supreme Models in 2022, and Project Runway Canada in 2009. Furthermore, she is also known as the wife of David Bowie, an English musician, singer, actor, and songwriter.
Iman Model Age | Born
She was born in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Trust Territory of Somaliland, on July 25, 1955. Mohamed is 69 years old and celebrates her birthday on July 25 every year.
Iman Model Height
She is a woman of tall stature. Mohamed stands at a height of 5 ft 9 1/2 in ( Approx. 1.76 m ).
Iman Model Young | Family
She was born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Trust Territory of Somaliland. In addition, Mohamed was brought up as a Muslim and was later renamed Iman meaning faith in Arabic at her grandfather’s proposal who believed she would succeed with a masculine name. Moreover, her parents are Mohamed Abdulmajid and Mariam.
Furthermore, Mohammed’s mother served as a gynecologist, and her father as a diplomat who worked as the Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Additionally, she was brought up alongside her four siblings, two sisters and two brothers. In addition, in six generations of sons, Mohamed was the first girl in her family. Moreover, she lived with her grandparents throughout her formative years.
Mohamed was later sent to boarding school in Egypt at the age of four where she spent most of her adolescence and childhood. Her father moved her family back to the country after political unrest in Somalia. In addition, she traveled to Kenya along with her mother and siblings at her father’s instructions who later joined them with her younger sister. As a result, Mohamed Briefly studied at the University of Nairobi in 1975, pursuing a course in political science.
Iman Model And David Bowie
She was married to David Bowie, an English actor, singer, musician, and songwriter. Mohamed first met Bowie on a surprise blind date in 1990 set up by a friend, hairdresser Teddy Antolin, in Los Angeles. Upon her arrival at the restaurant, there were only three people, Bowie, Antolin, and Antolin’s boyfriend. Bowie offered to drive her home at the end of the date.
The lovebirds began dating shortly after and exchanged their wedding vows in a private ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 24, 1992. In addition, Mohamed’s wedding ceremony was performed on June 6, 1992, in Florence, Italy. On August 15, 2000, they welcomed their daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Moreover, she is also Duncan Jones‘ stepmother, her husband’s son from a former marriage.
Unfortunately, her husband died on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69 from liver cancer in New York City. Previously, Mohamed was married to her first husband Hassan in 1973 at the age of 18. Hassan was a Somali entrepreneur and Hilton Hotel executive. They later divorced in 1975 when she relocated to the United States to begin a modeling career. In addition, she also dated Warren Beatty, an actor and filmmaker in 1977. Mohamed got engaged to Spencer Haywood whom she later married in 1977. They welcomed their daughter Zulekha Haywood in 1978 and divorced in February 1987.
80’s Iman Model
She was first discovered as a model by photographer Peter Beard in 1975 while studying at the University of Nairobi and later relocated to the U.S. to commence her modeling career. In addition, Mohamed was a favorite model for Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue in the 1970s and 1980s. Furthermore, Yves Saint Laurent, a fashion designer devoted the “African Queen” collection to Mohamed.
Iman Model Net Worth
She has accumulated great fortune from her career as an actress, model, and film producer. Mohamed’s net worth is $200 million.
Who Is Iman Model
Mohamed is a Somali-American actress, model, and film producer who has modeled for designers like Calvin Klein, Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler, and Donna Karan. In addition, she has also starred in Out of Africa in 1985, No Way Out in 1987, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country in 1991, and L.A. Story in 1991.
How Old Is Iman Model
Mohamed is 69 years old and celebrates her birthday on July 25. She was born in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Trust Territory of Somaliland, on July 25, 1955.
How Tall Is Iman Model
Mohamed is of tall stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 9 1/2 in ( Approx. 1.76 m ).
Iman Model Social Media Handles
- Instagram – the_real_iman
- Twitter – @The_Real_IMAN