Iman

Iman is a retired supermodel from Somalia who revolutionized the beauty industry with Iman Cosmetics in 1993.

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Birth Name :

Iman Abdulmajid

Profession :

Model

Birthday :

July 25, 1955

Star Sign :

Leo

Age :

69

Birthplace :

Mogadishu, Somalia

Iman, a Somali-American former model, actress, and beauty entrepreneur, gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as one of the era’s leading models. Collaborating with prestigious fashion brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, and Chanel, she also hosted Project Runway Canada and authored a memoir, “The Beauty of Color.” As the CEO of Iman Cosmetics, she was a pioneer in the beauty industry, launching her company in 1993 before it was common for models to have side businesses and before brands like Fenty and Pat McGrath Labs emerged.

Iman is well-known for her advocacy for diversity and representation in the fashion world and has participated in numerous philanthropic activities. She has been a goodwill ambassador for the Children’s Defense Fund and supported charities such as Keep a Child Alive and Action Against Hunger. In 2010, she was honored with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. In recent times, her personal life has also attracted attention, including her marriage to the late musician David Bowie and her role as a grandmother to her daughter Zulekha’s child, Lavinia.