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Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years

As the world mourns the passing of rock legend David Bowie, our thoughts are with his his lovely wife of 24 years, supermodel and beauty mogul Iman, and their children. We revisit their love story.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Iman and David

As the world mourns the passing of rock legend David Bowie, our thoughts are with his his lovely wife of 24 years, supermodel and beauty mogul Iman, and their children. We revisit their love story.

Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years
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Iman and David: 1990

The couple were all smiles at an AIDS research benefit.

Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years
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Iman and David: 1990

David and Iman’s love shined through in every photo moment they shared.

Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years
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Iman and David: 1991

They wore matching smiles during a trip to Paris in 1991.

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Iman and David: 1997

The glowing couple celebrate as Bowie recieves a star on the world famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

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Iman and David: 1999

The rocker and his lovely leading lady made a splash on the red carpet in 1999 while attending a MTV Music Awards Party

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Iman and David: 2000

Iman supports her husband during one of his concerts in at Roseland in New York City.

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Iman and David: 2003

After being introduced by a mutual friend at a dinner party in Los Angeles, David and Iman were married in a private ceremony in Switzerland in 1992. The couple later welcomed a daughter Alexandria, in 2000. Both Iman and David entered their marriage with a child from a previous relationship, proving that blended family bliss could be real.

Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years
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Iman and David: 2007

Although never camera shy, David and Iman were very private about their marriage and their bond.

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Iman and David: 2011

Iman and David attend a charity gala in New York City.

Iconic Love: David Bowie and Iman's Love Through The Years
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