Iman married David Bowie in 1992 and remained his wife until his death in 2016.
Born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid in Mogadishu, Somalia, Iman became an internationally successful fashion model after moving to the United States. Her career included work with leading designers and photographers, while her distinctive look challenged the limited range of beauty often represented in mainstream fashion advertising.
Iman and Bowie married in Lausanne, Switzerland, in April 1992. They later held a wedding ceremony in Florence, Italy, and had one daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones. The couple generally kept their family life away from intense publicity.
Iman is also known for founding Iman Cosmetics in 1994. That business addressed the difficulty many women of color faced in finding suitable foundation shades, making her influence extend beyond modeling.