Iman Honors Her Late Husband David Bowie on 10th Anniversary of His Death

A quiet, emotional video posted by one of the world's most iconic supermodels is now capturing hearts around the world, not for its glamour, but for its raw devotion and graceful grief.

On January 10, 2026, Iman shared a powerful black-and-white video on Instagram marking ten years since the death of her beloved husband, legendary musician David Bowie.

The simple clip, stripped of spectacle, revealed a deeply personal gesture that spoke volumes. Within minutes, the post began to resonate with fans across the globe, and the end of the clip left many in tears.

A Tribute Etched in Love and Legacy

Set to Bowie's hauntingly beautiful track "Subterraneans," the tribute begins with a quiet, curious image: a close-up of Iman's leg as she rolls down her sock, revealing an old tattoo. But it's what comes next that caught everyone off guard.

A pair of gloved hands appear, gently working a stencil onto the inside of her forearm.

The camera then cuts to a full view of Iman sitting calmly in a tattoo chair, her face framed by her signature straight hair, her eyes closed behind dark sunglasses, and a serene smile softening her features, as an artist works on her tattoo.

Dressed in dark athletic wear, she looks completely at peace, quietly honoring the man who changed her life. Throughout the video, the tattoo process unfolds. But the final reveal is what sent Bowie fans into an emotional spiral.

The finished design is none other than the symbolic typography from Bowie's final album, "Blackstar," with broken fragments of a star spelling out his last name. The tattoo sits boldly yet elegantly on her wrist as a permanent mark of love.

Iman captioned the post, "Jan 10th. The pain didn't vanish.. it left in its place a loving permanent mark. #BowieForever."

A Flood of Emotional Praise

The post's comment section quickly became a sea of shared heartbreak, admiration, and solidarity.

"The wrist is a painful spot to get tattooed, I know. But worth every moment ❤️ So many of us loved him so much, and will always miss him," one netizen shared.

Another wrote, "This is so sweet. My heart aches so much for you, Iman. He's watching over you always and will be there waiting for you when the time comes ❤️."

One person simply called it, "T R U T H ✨🤍🤍 this is a painful club to belong too. Beautiful Pain." A second person praised the minimalist beauty of the design, "It's beautiful Iman. Nice an simple yet stylish [sic]," and a third added, "It's beautiful ❤️."

Their Timeless Love Story Lives On

It's been a full decade since the world lost Bowie on January 10, 2016, following a private battle with cancer. He was 69. For fans, the loss still stings, but for Iman, it's a wound that time hasn't truly healed. Her love for him remains unchanged, enduring, and deeply felt.

"David said it was love at first sight," Iman told People in 2021. "It took me a few months but I got there."

The couple married in Florence, Italy, in 1992, later settling in New York City to raise their daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones. Despite Bowie's fame, the two built a quiet, fiercely private life, far removed from the rock star chaos; a life filled with books, paintings, and daily rituals that meant the world to them.

In 2021, Iman stepped away from her privacy briefly with the launch of her fragrance "Love Memoir," created in tribute to their relationship. She revealed that inspiration came to her during the solitude of lockdown, surrounded by Bowie's favorite things in their shared home.

But even now, some days are still hard. Not because the memories are painful, but because they're all so beautiful.

Some days, Iman tells herself that she got to enjoy him for nearly three decades, and that thought sustains her. And when their daughter once asked if she would ever remarry, the answer was absolute.

"I still feel married. Someone a few years ago referred to David as my late husband and I said, 'No, he's not my late husband. He's my husband,'" she revealed.

Additionally, Iman said she still feels him around her, especially during sunsets, which were his favorite time of day.