"My saving grace was that I always knew when to leave the party." -Iman “Zeudi Araya Eritrean beauty shunned by her own people.. but why?” Next kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nceFaJdjnaiaoac.html

Iman is absolutely stunning! She's the whole package: beauty, brains, charm, business-minded, everything! She is a woman who rests in her femininity but is sharp and witty taking demeaning situations and turning it to her advantage. The way Bowie talked about her showed how much he adored and respected her. Also her as Nefertiti is chef's kiss.

The amount of Somali women who are killing it in modelling because of Iman is insane. 🥰

I’m in the marble and stone business in NYC. I did a small job for Iman and David Bowie back in the late 90’s. She is , to this day, the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my life. And I’ve been everywhere. She’s absolutely gorgeous.

I met her in person, years ago, at the airport. She is as stunning in person as in her photos. She is the epitome of grace, class and beauty. She truly takes your breath away. Her relationship with David Bowie was beautiful and special. He always just looked at her as if it was the first time he saw her.

She launched her own make up brand *IMAN BEAUTY* in 1994 when finding matching foundations was almost impossible. Such an unmatched goddess✨

I’ll never forget wearing Iman foundation and color to my senior prom. It was the first foundation I wore that actually matched me. Young makeup wearers today could not imagine what it was like going through all of school with 0 options for blemish coverage. Whew! Iman really changed the makeup game back in the day. Y’all don’t even know!!!!

I met Iman back in 2003 during my modeling days. She was the kindest person I met in the industry. Because I was a tall caramel skinned model she gravitated towards me. I felt as though she was a fairy godmother. The only other model to make me feel welcomed and special was Naomi. Believe it or not Naomi is actually very sweet. Iman will always be an inspiration to women of all shades.

“no I came as a swan” yess tell them, Iman!

She allowed him to take her picture, only if he could pay off her college tuition, which he did. Haaaaa: this woman is BOSS. 😂🙌🏾

"I came as a swan"- Iman She is literally a piece of art. she actually posed. Models these days just pout and put their hands on theirs hips.

Iman literally looks like a Somali aunt lol. Like I dunno how to explain it every Somali girl has atleast 1 aunt who looks like this lady. She’s usually the single one who’s living her best life 😂.

Iman is so photogenic. The camera loves her face! Literally all her photos are stunning. I also love Waris Dirie a former Somali model and human rights activist who fights against FGM. There was even a movie made about her story starring Liya Kebede.

I came to know her from Michael Jackson’s video and thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world!! Then learning she was married to David Bowie my first actor crush :) I was just amazed .. 🥰❤️❤️❤️

Dead ass, the most beautiful girl I have ever met was Ethiopian. Her name was Helen. She had these giant eyes which were beautiful. Also tall and slim. She literally could have been a model but chose a different profession. Regardless, the horn of Africa does produce some of the most beautiful women of the world!

I loved David Bowie, but when he married IMAN, I was like, that man has great taste!

I loved her in Jermaine Jackson and also in Michael Jackson music video. Her and Grace Jones opened the door for women of color to model on a worldwide stage.

I get why Bowie was so taken by her after all these years. Never stopped being a fan. Absolutely stunning beauty. 😍

My parents immigrated to the States from Somalia in the early 80s, and my dad told me how whenever he'd mention to people that he was from Somalia, they'd immediately bring up Iman lol. She was HUGE during this time, her face was everywhere so she kinda put Somalia/Somali people on the map in terms of mainstream culture. I remember seeing this interview where Iman talked about how her beauty/look is very common in Somalia and that there's this joke in the Somali community that "if Iman can be a model, anyone can" LOL and it's so true I've heard that joke a lot growing up! The joke isn't meant as a dig at Iman's looks mind you (She's absolutely stunning obviously) it's just that a lot of Somali women are stunning so what's "normal" for us Somalis is considered "breathtakingly beautiful" for non-Somalis. But even looks aside, Iman just has the confidence, self assuredness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a Somali person which is why it's not shocking that she pivoted into make-up after her modeling career.

The amount of Somali women who are killing it in modelling because of Iman is insane. 🥰 God bless Somalia. 🇸🇴

Iman is intelligent business woman.

My grandma used to babysit her back in Somalia when she was young

I love how astute she is! Iman is the definition of beauty and brains.

Someone said she always looked “Regal” and it’s a perfect word for her. She always had a sense of royalty to her

She is a queen. Love how she uplifted other Black women.

beyond gorgeous God took her time making her

In my view, Iman is what all other models should attain to be like. She gave the Modelling Industry some semblance of credibility. So much for the days of the silent walking coat hangers! Iman had it all. A faultless figure, exotic features that made her an individual, that gorgeous mane of hair, such beauty that it was impossible to take a bad picture of her and the poise she possessed that made her appearance in Out of Africa unforgettable. She could make a potato sack look like a cocktail dress. I'm in awe at her intellect and all the languages she can speak. I was a witness to her modelling years and I doubt that there would be many people on this earth who didn't know the name Iman. She and Bowie were totally in love and it showed. I recently saw a small documentary where Iman spoke of their time together and confirmed that he truly was a gentleman. They looked so natural together that it's hard to understand why anyone would ever say they looked odd. If anyone came across as soul mates, David and Iman most certainly did. It broke my heart when he passed and I felt so bad for her loss. I truly enjoyed this video and enjoyed seeing the fashions that Iman wore during her years as a model which never look dated when she displayed them. Such a great example of a woman to look up to.🇦🇺💖🕊

IMAN is the original IT girl, she’s an icon only by her first name! She’s an inspiration to many generation of women.

As a Somali woman Iman has always been an inspiration for me growing up.

”an African that was unspoiled.” Chile... Well at least mama already knew what he was on and went straight Business Woman

I will always admire Iman. I remember in the 2000’s being a young woman of color and the struggle to find the right shade of makeup. A middle eastern woman at a cosmetic store introduced me to her line of makeup for Women of Color . Iman understood what is was like to be dark with pink undertones , sand with orange undertones, or milk chocolate like me with yellow undertones. Her cosmetics were for women of color from Africa, Asia, London, America, the Islands ( Me) and back! She made us want to be as beautiful as her, and just as confident! Bendiciones Señora Iman ❤️ 🇧🇿🇯🇲🇸🇷

Iman to me has always been the definition of black excellence, intelligence, class, and beauty. She is so humble yet regal

A beautiful and extraordinary woman. Her background being born into an educated upper middle-class family, helped expose her to certain opportunities... Anyway, in my mind she is Queen Nefertiti. Her and David were a gorgeous couple

Elelelelel🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 I love being Somali man. It’s funny bc I discovered David Bowies music when in was 15 in 2015, didn’t know they were married till bout 2 years after

As a Somali girl I love this video 🇸🇴❤️

She's the definition of a real model. A role model and a beautiful woman inside and out.

The men are beautiful too :) I watched a documentary on Somali people and they are just beautiful!!

Iman is not just beautiful, she is also very strong and intelligent woman. And you Karine is an amazing story teller. I can listen to you whole day. Thanks for honoring these amazing women! They deserve to be archived.

I always wanted to be Iman, she is the blueprint of beauty. Paving the way for Somali women to dominate the modelling industry i.e. Ugbad Abdi, Fatima Siad, Abla Osman, Yasmin Warsame, Halima Aden, Ikram Abdi etc.. Fun fact: Somalia produces the most supermodels of any country in Africa. That smile, those eyes, that neck, that luminous skin, that statuesque physique. True pearls of the Indian ocean 🌊

WOW Iman charged a stranger she just met her whole college tuition for some photographs that weren’t risqué. She really knew her value. Now a days its pictures of women everywhere with their ass out for free. The modeling world and photography profession will never be the same bc women everywhere are so easily accessible for free and small-paying modeling jobs. The World of Supermodels is over. Now its instagram models with extreme photoshopping and plastic surgery, these women get switched out quickly for a new face within a year. Unfortunately instagram modeling isn’t really as iconic as being a Worldwide Supermodel continuously working for high fashion brands.

I was a teen in the 80s, when I saw Iman she was gorgeous, stunning, exotic, when I saw her in MICHEAL Jackson video as Nefertiti I was yes you really could be believe she was a Queen

Iman had the exact silouet of a beautiful Barbie doll. Apparently Iman was a gifted woman in every way and did not let her giftedness go to waste. She is to be commended for fulfilling all or most of her potential. She did what she was created to do. She was a good representative of her people as well. She maintained her dignity all along the way. Very admirable.

"I came as a swan" ICONIC

I loved the story of how she and Bowie met. They talked the night away at a party and at the end of their conversation, they said they knew they would be a couple, like love at first sight. I know he thought she was beautiful but he spent the evening trying to get into her mind, not her pants, and I think that meant a lot to her, that he saw her as a real person, not just a conquest.

That interviewer asking if she would lose her accent irritated me. Why would she? You could understand her perfectly. We’re all supposed to sound the same way?

Being like Iman is life goals. Beauty, dignity, intelligence, grace and humility.

Everytime I see Iman all I can think is “Throw him to the lions”. 😂

Yaaay! I just got home in time to watch this and relax. I’m Somali and look up to Iman so much. Thank you for covering her. She was the first to help revolutionize the make up industry as well. Love your content love 🙌🏾 Ps: most people don’t know but it’s Somali ** not Somalian. 🇸🇴🎉

She is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen in my entire life! The woman is a true 10

She looks stunning breathtaking fr 💯

I was told by a Kenyan coworker that the Swahilis have a term for Ethiopian and Somali women which means 'Angels of the desert'.

Iman is an important part of my life. She is the one who revealed to me my own beauty by being the first black model I had ever seen for a cosmetic line dedicated to black people. I am From France which has taken the longest time to acknowledge our black beauty. In the early 80 it was impossible to find any French make up that would suit us. Iman has highly contributed in the promotion of black beauty and models like Mounia, kadidja, Naomie Campbell………may they never forget.

She’s truly an elegant and graceful woman. She commands and exudes a sense of confidence and humility all at once. As she explains that she suffered from insecurities, one can understand where that humility comes from. She’s much more than external aesthetics.

Iman is absolutely stunning. She was always my favorite iconic model of all time. I sold her cosmetics as a independent beauty consultant back in the mid to late 90's. She is the "original" for making sure all skin types fit her beauty brand.

I love David Bowie and Iman's romance; it is so beautiful and adorable :,)

her face is a work of art. it's the type you don't tire of looking at. and she has always come across as such a sweet, wise, intelligent woman. very regal. she and bowie were so beautiful together.

She gave me such pride growing up as a tall Somali woman we’re the same height ❤️❤️❤️

Iman still has it . She did a beauty routine, with Vogue 9 months ago .

I used to LOVE The Face of Africa, which was something like a Ms. Universe competition for gorgeous African women all over the continent. And a lot of the contestants stories about getting discovered, sounded like Iman's.

The union of Iman and David Bowie still inspires me to this very day. She's the ultimate goddess of true class and style.👑🔥💎♥️

I live in the city with the largest Somali population in the country and Somali are so beautiful. Was just at the state fair today and saw a Somali dude with long curly hair and the women looking beautiful asf. They’re all queens. They all carry themselves as such

Iman is a beautiful woman inside and out. Intelligence, class and grace is Iman. I started reading fashion magazines when I was really young back in the seventies and eighties. Iman's beauty was breathtaking but you could tell there was more to her than just a pretty face or gorgeous body. This woman also has a beautiful mind and soul. I always had a lot of respect for her. She paved the way for women of color to have a voice and true beauty comes in every skin tone. Also her and her late husband David Bowie were true soul mates. This beautiful woman is a true icon in every sense of the word.

TO SUM IT UP, IMAN IS SIMPLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MODELS EVER, AND EVERYWHERE SHE GOES SHE MAKES A STATEMENT OF GLAMOUR OF WHO SHE REPRESENTS!!😊

Love Iman, she's absolutely brilliant.

Iman looks so amazing even now. She carries herself with so much class. I cannot wait to watch this.

‘Unspoiled African’ 🙄 the fetishization of black Africans is exhausting- don’t get me wrong, she’s absolutely beautiful, but I can’t help but feel like lots of these white people who promoted her saw her as a ‘slender swan-like white woman with black skin’ who couldn’t help where she was born, which in itself is offensive. Her success is deserved because she worked hard for it, and she’s beautiful and I’m proud of all that she accomplished, especially for black women in the beauty/ modeling industry

And here's everyone thinking Rihanna was innovative with Fenty Beauty..... I hope that fact is revisited out of respect to Iman!

I have purchased her clothing from hsn. Her line of clothing is beautifully made and no spare of expense. However, unlike others, she does not price gouge. The materials and colors are vibrant and made just as you would expect her to. Highly recommend her line.

She rivals the bust of Nefertiti for delicate, symmetrical beauty and perfection.

Stunning model! She was every fashion photographer’s dream! How she used her body in all those poses were breathtaking! She was a SUPER supermodel in her days indeed! Thanks for sharing this video!

Iman was absolutely breathtaking the first time I saw her in Jermaine Jackson's video "Do whatcha do". She was already an icon at first sight to me. Great video Karine. Nicely done.

She and David were a beautiful couple...style,elegance,class

Iman is a queen. I agree she's the absolute most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She has a beautiful spirit and a great sense of humor. Pure class.

I hate when people say Somalian... but I liked how you spoke about her with love and respect 🙏

She reminds me of Waris Dirie, who was also a model, but started to fight against FGM. There’s a movie ,Desert flower’ about it.

Iman really is a queen. The most regal and beautiful woman I've ever seen. And so smart and clearly knows her own worth so much! Inspirational! Also her relationship with Bowie was couple goals, they clearly were soulmates and I'm so glad she got to experience that, although it's devastating that she lost him.

Now she was highly educated and multi-lingual but was reduced to "Herding cattle in the bush." I swear some yt folks just get on my nerves. She is a stunning force of nature and nothing less.

My 1st cousin's son was a Laker for several years in the 80s. My cousin sat next to Iman at a game. She said Iman was the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen in her life- ethereal, exquisite. She barely noticed the game for being enchanted by Iman!

Iman is the epitome of beauty

Iman is so regal dignified and was successful in her humanitarian work business and fashion too like no other model! Even models who hate each other respect Iman so does the entire fashion industry. She truly is the Queen of fashion!

She’s so gorgeous and has such a captivating aura about her!

“Her evening bowl of camels milk” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 wallahi I can’t stand white media the audacity 😂😂

I love that you now include “receipts” in your videos. It makes the storytelling a little more authentic.

She is my favourite too. For me she stood out from all the other models. Pure class , brains and beauty words can not describe. No wonder people thought she was a princess.

When I first saw Iman in a video years ago, I could not believe my eyes! I thought to myself, "This is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen! And who has a neck like this? No one!" To me, she truly is THE most beautiful woman in the world. And on top of that, a smart business woman. Anything she has made, I have purchased. And it's all made with great quality. Honestly. I have a pair of pants I bought from her line that are probably 10 years old and they still look good.

I love it’ “I came as a Swan!” - Iman ❤

She has always been a beautiful woman and still is and I love her clothing line on HSN!

Iman has always exuded a beautiful aura and it comes from within.

Not only is Iman a stunning and elegant beauty, but she’s very intelligent and obviously wise beyond her years. I did not know she was from Somalia but I’ve always thought Somalian people are very good looking and look elegant. It always warmed my heart that she and David had such a love. There aren’t too many couples that have a love like that.

Iman is the queen. The original super model of them all. Iman's makeup has the best colors and skin care. It became difficult to find as the years progressed. They moved it from store to store: high-end department stores to Sears to Ulta to Target. It seemed like they wanted you to stop buying it because you could never find it.

I remember idolizing her as a 15 year old teenager. She was beautiful, I envied her poise.

I've always loved her! She is naturally beautiful & has an amazing personality to boot. She is the perfect role model from not only how she carries herself but seems to have a huge caring heart. Then add in her intelligence 🤯 Stunning lady.

The picture of Iman and Isaac Mizrahi....I am gaaaaaging.

My family and I watched the 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Iman, David and their daughter Lexie. I passed Iman in a hall going to get coffee, but I didn't recognize her. Our little ones were watching the parade from a window together. Iman was incredibly kind and introduced us to David. This was WAY COOL!!!!!

Oman is the most beautiful woman that I have ever seen. She has the look of an Ancient Nobel Queen. I’ve been an enormous fan since the 80’s and have learned that she is largely unaffected by her fame and exceptionally kind. Also a huge fan of her late husband I urge you to view their wedding photos. Stunningly gorgeous.

I am fortunate to work in the fashion industry for 30 years...I consider myself blessed with what I learned and what I have been able to accomplish...and It's wonderful to see women like Iman do so much with their lives. I continue to live a glamour life which includes Iman 's fashion line...I always purchase a few pieces every year looking good even during the pandemic in Zoom meetings!

"No, I came as a swan." Great comment, great confidence & knowing EXACTLY who she was/is.

I have so much respect for this woman

I remember being so excited to buy her makeup. It was a big deal for black women 😊

Between IMAN and Naomi Campbell pure beauty!!