Iman net worth, age, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Iman is a well-known Somalian actor, model, and entrepreneur. Iman is well-known for its branded Iman cosmetics and online fashion.
Iman: Profile summary
Celebrated Name/Nick Name: | Iman |
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Real Name/Birth Name: | Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid |
Gender: | Female |
Age: | 67 years old |
Birth Date/Birthday: | 25 July 1955 |
Birth Place: | Mogadishu, Somalia |
Nationality: | Somali, American |
Ethnicity: | Somali, American |
Height/How Tall: | 1.75 m |
Weight: | 58 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced |
Husband/Spouse: | David Bowie (m. 1992–2016), Spencer Haywood (m. 1977–1987) |
Children/Kids: | Alexandria Zahra Jones, Zulekha Haywood |
Is Iman Gay/Lesbian? (Name of Partner): | No |
Does she have tattoos?: | No |
Smoking: | No |
Drinking: | Yes |
Profession: | Model, actress and entrepreneur |
Net Worth in 2022: | $110 million |
Iman: Biography & Early Life
Iman was born as Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid to Marian and Mohamed Abdulmajid. Her birthplace is noted as Mogadishu, which is the capital city of the Trust Territory of Somaliland. Zara was later named Iman, as her grandfather kept urging her parents to rename her. The name Iman stuck, and Zara became only a given name.
Her father was an ambassador, and her mother was a gynaecologist. Iman is one of five siblings. She has two brothers and two sisters. Iman lived with her grandparents for her initial years. But then she was sent to boarding school. Later due to wars, Iman’s father decided to return to the country. So, they left, there Iman and her family travelled to Kenya. Iman studies political science there for a brief while. Iman is Muslim, and she can speak English, Somali, French, Italian, and Arabic fluently.
Iman: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 25 July 1955, Iman is 67 years old as of 2022. Her height is 1.75 m tall, and her weight is 58 kg.
Iman: Career
While Iman was still studying at the university, Iman was approached, rather discovered by an American photographer. Peter Beard approached her, and subsequently, Iman moved to America to begin her modelling career. Iman landed her first modelling assignment with the magazine Vogue a year later. After that, she was soon offered to model for various other huge magazines.
Iman’s long neck, copper skin, and exotic accent made her an instant hit. Although the model herself says that her looks are simply what Somalis look like, she became the muse for many designers. Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karen are among those designers. Iman worked with various high-class photographers and designers. At present, she is signed to TESS in London.
As an entrepreneur, she established Iman Cosmetics after twenty years of working as a model. Iman focused her brand’s products on hard-to-find cosmetic colours for women. She even added her own formulas and ideas to the final product. Next, she began Global Chic, which is her own fashion line. Due to her being a big model and high rank, she was approached by the CEO of a home shopping network to create her own line.
She appeared in Miami Vice as her first TV screen appearance. In the 2000s she was the host of a fashion-themed TV show As an actress, she first appeared in the British Film called The Human Factor. She played the part of an actress occasionally. Her last appearance was in the rom-com Exit to Eden. Iman also made a cameo role in the game The Nomad Soul alongside her late husband.
Iman works for various charities despite her busy schedule. Currently, she is the front spokesperson for the Keep a Child Alive foundation. The group works closely with the Children’s Defense Fund. She is also a participant in the Enough Project, which is against the global trade of minerals. Iman actively participated in the public campaign against blood diamonds.
Iman: Awards & Achievements
Iman was not one of the best models for no reason. During her time as a high-end model, Iman won many awards. The most notable of them all is Fashion Icon from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Iman: Net Worth in 2022
As of September 2022, Iman has an estimated net worth of around $110 million.