As one of the most talked-about figures, Iman has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What Is Iman's net worth?
Iman Abdulmajid Jones is a Somalian-American retired fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $200 million. She goes by the mononym "Iman," which means "faith" in Arabic. She is also credited with being a pioneer in the field of ethnic cosmetics. The widow of the late English rock star David Bowie, she is known for her fashion work with such renowned designers asCalvin Klein,Yves Saint Laurent, andGianni Versace. Iman has also performed in film and television and is involved in a number of philanthropic causes.
David Bowie Estate
At the time of his death,David Bowie's net worthwas $230 million. Iman came out best in the will, receiving their large dual-penthouse "apartment" in SoHo, as well as half of the rest of his estate. David's son,Duncan Jones, received 25% of his father's estate. The other 25% (plus a mountain retreat in New York State) went to a trust for David's underage daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones. Corinne Schwab, Bowie's beloved longtime personal assistant, also known as Coco, got $2 million plus Bowie's former holdings in Opossum Inc. Even Bowie's childhood nanny, Marion Skene, got a piece of the action, worth a cool million dollars.
In January 2022, David's estate sold the rights to his publishing catalog for $250 million. Iman's pre-tax stake resulted in a roughly $125 million windfall.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Iman was born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid on July 25, 1955, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Her parents, diplomat Mohamed and gynecologist Miriam, renamed her Iman at the urging of her grandfather. She has four siblings: brothers Feisal and Elias and sisters Nadia and Idil. Iman spent most of her childhood and adolescence at a boarding school in Egypt, where she was sent when she was four. She and her family eventually moved back to Somalia and then to Kenya. In the latter country, Iman did a brief academic stint at the University of Nairobi, where she studied political science.
While in college, Iman was discovered by American photographer Peter Beard, causing her to immigrate to the United States to start a career in modeling. Following her first professional assignment with "Vogue" in 1976, she appeared on the covers of numerous prestigious magazines and became the muse of many top designers. Taking the fashion world by storm, she was noted for her fine features, lithe figure, long neck, and copper skin. Throughout her career, Iman has worked with such high-profile photographers as Irving Penn,Annie Leibovitz, and Helmut Newton.
Ultimately, Iman's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
