. Iman

Iman, the daughter of an African diplomat, was born in
Somalia. She was raised speaking five languages, and was
studying political science at the University of Nairobi
when she was discovered by photographer Peter Beard, who
arranged for her to seek a modeling career in the United
States. She quickly became the most successful black model
and an international star on runways and in magazines. Iman
remained at the top of her field for fourteen years,
appearing in countless publications and advertising
campaigns. In 1994 she started Iman Cosmetics for skin of
color and in 2000 launched a second line, I-Iman Makeup.
She is the author of I Am Iman, an autobiographical
sketchbook of her working life. The mother of two
daughters, she is married to musician/actor David Bowie.