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Star singer David Bowie was just 'Dad' to his two children, including the musician daughter he shared with supermodel wife Iman
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David Bowie wasn't just a beloved star to millions: he also welcomed two children across his two marriages. The 'Starman' singer's two children have both pursued fame and found success in their own careers, with his daughter following more directly in her famous father's footsteps. Read on to find out more about his two children, two marriages and the legacy he left behind...
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David's oldest child has found success in showbiz
Duncan Jones
Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones was born in Cyprus on September 25, 1949 to David Bowie and his first wife Mary Angela Barnett, known as Angie Bowie. David's oldest child and only son has pursued a career in show business like his father, although he's opted for a career behind the screen instead of one based in the recording studio.
He's found success as a film director, producer and screenwriter, with directing credits on Moon, Source Code, Warcraft and Mute. He won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for Moon in 2010.
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Lexi Jones is a famous singer like her father
Alexandria "Lexi" Jones
David welcomed his second and youngest child Alexandria Jones, known as Lexi, with supermodel Iman on August 15, 2000 in New York City. Like her parents, she has a talent for the creative industries, pursuing careers in both fashion and music, as well as art and photography.
Lexi released self-produced albums Xandri and Version II in 2025 and 2026 respectively. Prior to this, she launched clothing label ALXX in 2023. She's also made headlines for her candid approach to discussions on mental health and substance abuse.
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David first tied the knot with Angie Bowie
First marriage
David met his first wife Mary Angela Bowie at a gig at The Roundhouse in London in 1968. The then-21-year-old singer was performing with his band The Feathers and 17-year-old Angie was a marketing student at Kingston Polytechnic. They went for dinner a few months later, parted ways and later reconnected.
The couple moved into Haddon Hall and David proposed over the phone, tying the knot in 1970 at Bromley Register Office. Angie and David separated in 1976 and finalised their divorce in 1980. Angie found success as a model, actress and journalist.
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Iman and David were married until the singer's death
Love story with Iman
Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid, known as Iman, is one of the modelling industry's biggest stars. She's been referenced as a muse by designers like Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler and Donna Karan. The star couple met on a blind date in Los Angeles in 1990. They married two years later and stayed together until the singer's death in 2016.
In 2007, David recalled his domestic transformation saying, via The Telegraph: "I never thought I would be such a family–oriented guy. I didn't think that was part of my make-up. But somebody said that as you get older you become the person you always should have been, and I feel that's happening to me."
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David Bowie is one of music history's most beloved stars
A lost legend
David sadly passed away at the age of 69 on January 10, 2016. He released his last album Blackstar just two days before on his birthday, January 8, 2016.
He's remembered today for hit tracks like 'Starman', 'Heroes' and 'Life on Mars?', as well as screen roles in movies like Labyrinth,The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Prestige.
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