On January 10, 2026, Iman shared a deeply moving tribute marking ten years since the death of her husband, David Bowie. In a simple black-and-white Instagram video set to Bowie’s haunting song Subterraneans, she revealed a quiet yet powerful act of remembrance. The clip showed Iman calmly receiving a tattoo on her wrist — the fragmented star typography from Bowie’s final album Blackstar, spelling out his name. With a serene smile and closed eyes, she sat peacefully as the design was inked, turning her grief into a permanent symbol of love. Her caption read, “The pain didn’t vanish… it left in its place a loving permanent mark,” touching fans worldwide who flooded the comments with empathy, admiration, and shared sorrow.

A decade after Bowie’s passing in 2016, Iman’s devotion remains unwavering. Their love story, which began with “love at first sight” and led to a quiet life together in New York, continues to inspire those who admired both their romance and privacy. She has said she still considers Bowie her husband, not her “late” husband, and feels his presence in everyday moments — especially at sunset, his favorite time of day. The tattoo was more than ink on skin; it was a testament to enduring love, showing that while grief changes over time, true connection never fades.