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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

The iconic model is turning 60 this Saturday—yea, we don't believe it either! Here are 30 reasons why we think she's the crème de la crème!

By Virginia Lowman · July 24, 2015October 27, 2020
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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because her cheekbones are out of this world!

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she is the epitome of black women aging gracefully.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s living proof that “sometimes the king is a queen.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because even the King of Pop couldn’t deny her abilty to command a room—or a throne!

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because top designers like Yves Saint Laurent have been quoted saying, “my dream woman is Iman.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she truly believes “you are your own best thing.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s unapologetically fierce!

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because who else can rock cutlery and make it look trendy? 

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she embraces her beauty whole-heartedly and encourages others to do the same.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s got fashion beauty and home decor chops!

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s written two books, launched two makeup lines and a fashion and lifestyle collection.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because her hair is everything!

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s got beauty and brains. Before coming to the US, the supermodel worked a translator to pay off her college tuition.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she was one of the first models to find success on runways as well as in editorial.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s your favorite supermodel’s favorite supermodel.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because Yves Saint Laurent devoted an entire collection to her called, “The African Queen” collection.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because after two children she still looks incredible.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she gives back. Iman has serves an an activist for Somalian relief efforts.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because her posse includes runway favorites like Tyra, Alek and Kimora.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she is “gone with the wind fabulous.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she “trusts in [her] dopeness.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s faithful to her friends. She partnered with celebrity makeup artist, Jay Manuel to start his line Jay Manuel Beauty.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because almost 30 years later, her photos still ‘wow’ us.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because even Queen B’s right-hand man, Sir John, loves her.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she rallies behind self-love and belives you “can’t airbrush personality.”

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because even stylists and supermodels like June Ambrose and Naomi Cambell can’t get keep their hands off of her.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she champions women of color at all times.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s an activist for peace and equality.

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s redefined beauty in an industry that was once completely devoid of color. 

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30 Reasons Why We Love Iman

Because she’s done all of this before the age of 50!

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