David Bowie and Iman's daughter opens up about forced treatment and her father's death

Entertainment Weekly • February 25, 2026 • entertainment

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Alexandria "Lexi" Jones, daughter of David Bowie and Iman, opened up about her mental health struggles, including bulimia, self-harm, and substance abuse, which intensified during her father's cancer diagnosis.
Despite her famous parents, Lexi emphasized that she does not seek fame or public attention and often felt defined by her parents' celebrity status rather than her own identity.
At age 14, during her father's illness, Lexi was sent to a wilderness therapy program and later a treatment center, where she was away when Bowie passed away in 2016, leading to feelings of exclusion from family moments.
She shared that her relationship with Bowie included a heartfelt conversation shortly before his death, but she was deeply