Origins & Early Life

Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; Arabic: إيمان محمد عبد المجيد; 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. Since her debut in 1975, she rose to the pinnacle of global fashion, establishing herself as one of the world’s most iconic models. She was married to athlete Spencer Haywood from 1977 to 1987 and musician David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Iman Mohamed was born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Zara Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; Arabic: زارا محمد عبد المجيد) in Mogadishu and raised as a Muslim. She was later renamed Iman, meaning "faith" in Arabic at her grandfather's urging, who believed she would "prosper" with a masculine name. Iman is the daughter of Mariam and Mohamed Abdulmajid. Her father, a diplomat, was the Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and her mother was a gynecologist. She has four siblings: two brothers and two sisters, and was the first girl in her paternal family in six generations of sons....

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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