Iman Is 68: Celebrate The Model Wife With Photos From Her Young Days To Now

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August 7, 2023 12:13PM EDT

Iman is a true fashion icon. Celebrate the supermodel’s 68th birthday with her best photos.

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Iman: Photos Through The Years

Iman: Photos Through The Years — Iman Abdulmajid is a Somali supermodel, actress, and icon of the 80s and 90s. The statuesque stunner was born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid on July 25, 1955 and almost instantly a fashion legend after being discovered while in college in Kenya.

She was the muse of many prominent fashion designers, inspiring the likes of Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint Laurent. Iman was married to rock musician David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016. They had a daughter, Alexandria, and Iman was stepmom to the rocker’s first child, Duncan.

Through the years, Iman has always been a 10. Here, the stunning beauty is seen at home in this 1986 shot. Her hair was in full, natural curls and she wore a striped sarong with a white cable-knit sweater.

Ready for more photos of Iman through the years? Click through the gallery for her best looks and tell us what your favorite was in the comments!

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Iman In 1986

Iman In 1986 — Iman lounges at home in this 1986 portrait. She wore jeans and a black turtleneck.

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Iman In A Robe

Iman In A Robe — Iman starts her morning by reading in this portrait. She wore a silky robe and had big hair.

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Iman In 1989

Iman In 1989 — Iman dons a chambray dress to help launch the drink Tia Maria in 1989. So chic.

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Iman Models In 1992

Iman Models In 1992 — Iman is glam in a back and white gown in the 1992 shot. She had gold earrings and her hair was teased up.

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Iman In South Africa

Iman In South Africa — Iman strikes a pose during a 1995 photoshoot in South Africa. She wore a bold patterned look with blue and white stripes.

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Iman In 2002

Iman In 2002 — Iman takes the plunge in a black gown during the amfAR Aids Charity Gala at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. She wore a giant jewel which was almost as dazzling as her smile.

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Iman At The 2003 amFAR Dinner

Iman At The 2003 amFAR Dinner — Iman slips into a silky wine red slip dress for the 2003 Cannes amFAR dinner on May 22. She had a short flipped bob and wore tons of diamonds.

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Iman In 2004

Iman In 2004 — Iman is sultry in a silky pink slip dress during a party celebrating Garrad Jewelry on Apr. 22, 2004. Her hair was smooth and flipped, as was chic at the time.

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Iman At The 2005 CFDA Awards

Iman At The 2005 CFDA Awards — Iman is a classic bombshell during the 2005 CFDA Awards on Jun. 6. Her spaghetti strap ivory dress had a cowl neck and she carried a pearly box clutch.

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Iman Celebrates Prada

Iman Celebrates Prada — Iman glitters in an off-white look during a celebration of the exhibit ‘Waist Down: Skirts By Miuccia Prada’ hosted by the Italian fashion house on Apr. 18, 2006. She teamed a sequined skirt with a bubble sleeve blouse.

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Iman In 2007

Iman In 2007 — Iman dons a fun black number the the 2007 Food Bank of New York Can Do Awards on Apr. 23. Her dress had a silky bow and feathered trim.

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Iman In 2008

Iman In 2008 — Iman turns heads in floral at Vanity Fair’s party for the 7th Annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Apr. 22, 2008.

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Iman At the 2009 Met Gala

Iman At the 2009 Met Gala — Iman glows at the 2009 Met Gala. She donned a strapless silk number to the event, which was in honor of the exhibit ‘The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion’ on May 4, 2009.

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Iman At The 2009 American Ballet Theater Gala

Iman At The 2009 American Ballet Theater Gala — Iman made everyone green with envy as she arrived for the American Ballet Theater’s 69th Annual Spring Gala at the Metropolitan Opera House at New York’s Lincoln Center on May 18, 2009. Her one-shouldered dress had a full, trained skirt with little leaves decorating it.

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Iman At The New York Stock Exchange

Iman At The New York Stock Exchange — Cha-ching! Iman visits the floor of the New York Stock Exchange before ringing the closing bell on August 5, 2010.

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Iman In 2012

Iman In 2012 — Iman is white hot at the 2nd Annual Elle Fashion Next Event during Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sep. 9, 2011. Her ivory suit fit her like a glove.

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Iman In 2013

Iman In 2013 — Iman is ravishing in red Valentino during the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York on Jun. 13, 2013. Her chiffon dress had a flowing train and she wore silver heels.

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Iman At The 2015 New York amfAR Gala

Iman At The 2015 New York amfAR Gala — The right stripes! Iman dons blue, black, red and white Balmain to the 2015 New York amfAR Gala on Feb. 11. She wore her hair in a low side pony.

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Iman At A Screening Of ‘Black Panther’

Iman At A Screening Of ‘Black Panther’ — Iman shines in silver during a special screening of ‘Black Panther’ At New York’s Museum of Modern Art on Feb. 13, 2018. She teamed her shimmering tunic with a velvet headwrap.

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Iman At The 2019 Venice Film Festival

Iman At The 2019 Venice Film Festival — Iman is pure drama on the red carpet of the 2019 Venice Film Festival in Italy on Aug. 31. She wore a striking blue and white floral design trimmed with matching plumes.

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Iman Celebrates Ralph Lauren’s 50th Anniversary

Iman Celebrates Ralph Lauren’s 50th Anniversary — Iman attends the Ralph Lauren 50th Anniversary Event during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019. She had on a giant gold necklace, tan jacket, and big hair.

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Iman At Brandon Maxwell

Iman At Brandon Maxwell — Iman brings the heat to the front row of designer Brandon Maxwel’s Spring Summer 2019 runway show during New York Fashion Week on Sep. 8, 2018. She wore a white blouse unbuttoned low and teamed the top with red bottoms and matching lipstick.

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Iman At The 2020 New York amfAR Gala

Iman At The 2020 New York amfAR Gala — Iman suits up in black and white during the 2020 amfAR Gala on Feb. 5, 2020. She teamed the monochrome look with a sleek bob and deep side-part.

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Iman At The Opening Of Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’

Iman At The Opening Of Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’ — Iman is pretty in polka dots during opening night of ‘West Side Story’ on Broadway on Feb. 20, 2020. She teamed her spotted frock with a fuzzy red coat.

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Iman At The 2021 Met Gala

Iman At The 2021 Met Gala — Iman is fabulous in feathers at the 2021 Met Gala. She wore a gold and tawny headdress with a gilded jumpsuit and deconstructed hoop skirt.

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Iman At The 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards

Iman At The 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards — Iman is pure elegeance at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on Nov. 10, 2021.

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Iman In 2022

Iman In 2022 — Iman looks wild in oversized animal print during the Fifteen Percent Pledge Benefit Gala at New York Public Library on April 2, 2022. She wore matching gloves with her sleek leopard look.

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