David Bowie was not gay. Throughout his life, Bowie publicly identified as bisexual in the early 1970s before later stating he was a “closet heterosexual” in the 1980s. His public dating record consisted primarily of relationships with women, including two marriages. Bowie, who passed away in 2016, was married to supermodel Iman from 1992 until his death. While he made groundbreaking contributions to LGBTQ+ culture and visibility through his gender-fluid artistic persona, his actual sexuality was a subject he addressed inconsistently throughout his career, ultimately settling on identifying as heterosexual in his later years.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sexuality | Heterosexual (publicly identified as bisexual 1972-1983) |
| Date of Birth | January 8, 1947 |
| Gay? | No |
| Noteworthy Relationships | Angie Bowie (married 1970-1980), Iman (married 1992-2016) |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |