The sweet story of Iman & David Bowie's baby joy

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Carolyn Robertson

posted in Celebrities

In the days since the sad and surprising news of David Bowie's death, friends and fans around the world have been sharing their favorite stories and personal memories of the legendary singer.

Among those mourning his passing is model and mom Christie Brinkley, who took to Instagram today to recount a very sweet tale of how David and his wife Iman came to have their daughter Alexandria, who is now 15 years old.

Posting a photo of the couple, who were married for over two decades, with their baby girl, Christie wrote:

"Iman always told the story in such a charming way... 'It took two blondes to get me pregnant David Bowie and Christie Brinkley!' 'You see...' Iman explained to me, 'in Somalia they say if you are having trouble getting pregnant you must hold a baby all day' so I handed her my baby, Sailor, and she held her all day long ...and sure enough, it worked! After 7 years trying without luck... Iman got pregnant! So beyond her great beauty and business savvy, and beyond Bowie's music and art, I always felt a sweet connection to this stunningly gorgeous and creative couple. Today my heart aches For Iman, and Alexandria for their untimely and unbearable loss. My deepest sympathy @the_real_iman."

It's a story that Iman shared herself in an interview earlier this year, saying, “We were at this shoot for American Vogue. Christie walked in. She had her baby. So, I said, ‘There is an African proverb that says that if you carry another woman’s child for a day, you’ll get pregnant.’ And she said, ‘Here!’ So, I say it took two blondes to get me pregnant: Christie and David. It is a miracle.”

By all accounts, David Bowie was an utterly devoted dad to his daughter.

“I stumbled onto bliss,” the beloved singer, who also had son Duncan, 44, from a past marriage, once said. “And I have no intention of finding my way back out. I'm frighteningly happy. I don't see ever wanting to change things in my personal life. Iman and I are very happy, and we have the most fabulous baby."

It seems he had the magic touch with other babies, too. In a statement released today, singer Sting recalled how the celebrated entertainer had "blessed" his daughter Mickey when she was still in the womb!

"The first time [my wife Trudie Styler] and I met David was during the Serious Moonlight Tour somewhere in the U.S. We were watching the show from the side of the stage, Trudie heavily pregnant with our daughter Mickey. David bounded over to us between songs, kissed Trudie's bump and asked when she was due. 'January,' she said, somewhat taken aback. 'Ah, a Capricorn like me!" David told us with that irresistible smile of his. 'I've got to get back, I'll see you later!' he said, running on stage just in time to catch the first line of 'Let's Dance,'" Sting reveals, adding, "We were totally captivated by his energetic charm, his extraordinary music, his art and his unique spirit, and we felt as though he'd actually blessed our baby! That was over 30 years ago. We've never forgotten it; we will never forget him."

My heart goes out to David Bowie's wife and children, his friends and his countless fans.

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