The pair met in London in the late 1960s and quickly formed a close bond, marrying in 1970 when Bowie was just beginning his rise to fame. During their decade-long relationship, Angie played multiple roles in his life—not just as a partner, but as a creative supporter and confidante as his career took off in the ’70s.
A year into their marriage, they welcomed their son, Duncan Jones, who would later become an award-winning film director. Angie once described Bowie as a devoted father, deeply involved in their child’s early years.
However, their relationship was far from conventional. Angie later revealed that their marriage was open and, over time, tensions grew—especially when she felt their original agreement about balancing careers was no longer being honored. The couple eventually divorced in 1980 after ten years together.
Following the split, Angie said their connection faded completely, leading to a long period of silence between them. Her relationship with her son also became distant, something she has spoken about openly over the years.
Angie’s life after Bowie included personal struggles, new relationships, and a brief second marriage, as well as becoming a mother again. She also returned to the public eye in 2016 with an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, where she learned of Bowie’s passing—a moment she described as deeply shocking, despite their long separation.
Though their lives moved in very different directions, Angie has often reflected on their time together as “life-defining,” showing just how lasting the impact of that relationship truly was.
And even now, decades later, there’s one part of their story that still leaves people with questions… and it’s not what most expect
