My mother was an activist; so was my father. They came from a generation of young Somalis who were actively involved in getting independence for Somalia in 1960. Iman activelyactivistfather Change image and share on social
You want a career? Do that first. You don't want to have kids? Then don't. You don't want to get married? Then don't. But once you do something, you've got to know that there is compromise. Iman careercompromisehave Change image and share on social
I don't look like a white woman. I look Somali. Iman somaliwhitewoman Change image and share on social
On my 50th birthday in 2005, my discount-wielding AARP card came in the mail. I hurled it in the trash, put on something fabulous, and had a decadent meal. Just the thought of putting it in my wallet felt like a concession. Iman 50thaarpbirthday share on social
I believe the universe has great plans for us. When you are young, you don't learn that. Iman greatlearnplan Change image and share on social
There are highlights when you become irreplaceable as a model, like when you become a muse to designers. They look at you differently; you're not a coat hanger for hire. Iman coatdesignerdifferently Change image and share on social
I would go to cosmetics counters and buy two or three foundations and powders, and then go home and mix them before I came up with something suitable for my undertones. Iman buycosmeticcounter Change image and share on social
I suffer from low self-esteem. I had horrible self-esteem growing up. You really have to save yourself because the critic within you will eat you up. It's not the outside world - it's your interior life, that critic within you, that you have to silence. Iman criticeatesteem share on social
I believe in glamour. I am in favor of a little vanity. I don't rely on just my genes. Iman favorgeneglamour Change image and share on social
I keep on 5 to 10 pounds above my jeans weight, as the ultimate no-filler-needed refresher, and buy a size up on jeans. Iman buyfillerjean Change image and share on social
