David Bowie’s influence didn’t end with his music, fashion, or artistry—it continues through his two grown children, Duncan Jones and Alexandria “Lexi” Zahra Jones. His carefully planned inheritance told a story of love, equally divided between them, ensuring his family remained at the heart of his legacy.
Bowie, born David Robert Jones in 1947 in Brixton, began chasing music at just 13 with a saxophone in hand. By the late ’60s, he transformed himself into Bowie, avoiding confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees, and soon after skyrocketed to fame with Space Oddity. His groundbreaking alter egos—Ziggy Stardust, the Thin White Duke—made him one of the most influential figures in modern music.
But beyond the spotlight, Bowie’s most cherished role was that of a father. His first marriage to Angela Barnett brought him a son, Duncan “Zowie” Jones, in 1971. Later, with supermodel Iman, he welcomed their daughter, Lexi, in 2000—a moment Bowie described as pure joy.
Duncan, now a celebrated filmmaker, was deeply inspired by his father’s creativity. While Bowie once hoped Duncan might follow his musical path, he proudly supported his son’s film career, which includes acclaimed works like Moon and Source Code. His devotion to his wife, Rodene, especially during her cancer battle, and his heartfelt tributes to Bowie after his passing, show just how much his father’s love shaped him.
Lexi, still carving her own path, shares her father’s artistic soul. A talented painter, poet, and budding musician, she often shares her creations online while keeping her father’s memory alive with intimate posts and photos. Fans frequently comment on her striking resemblance to Bowie and her inherited creativity.
When Bowie died in 2016 after a private battle with cancer, the world mourned. He left behind an estate estimated at $100 million, with Iman receiving half and each child inheriting a quarter. Lexi also received their mountain estate in New York. Even in his passing, Bowie’s love was evident—he not only secured his family’s future but ensured his children would always remain connected to him.
Today, Duncan and Lexi honor their father in their own ways, carrying forward his spirit of artistry, resilience, and love. Through them, Bowie’s legacy continues to shine—timeless, just like the man himself.