Lexi Jones | |
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| Born | Alexandria Zahra Jones August 15, 2000 New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2025–present |
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| Relatives | Duncan Jones (half-brother) |
| Website | alexandriazahrajones |
Alexandria "Lexi" Zahra Jones (born August 15, 2000) is a British and American artist and singer-songwriter.[1]
Early life
Jones was born on August 15, 2000 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City to English musician David Bowie and Somali American model Iman.[2] She has one older half brother, film director Duncan Jones (b. 1971), from her father's first marriage to American actress Angie Bowie.[3] She also has an older half sister, Zulekha Haywood (b. 1978), from her mother’s second marriage to former American NBA basketball player Spencer Haywood.[4][5]
Jones lived a private life, despite her parents' public lives. She was offered modelling jobs, however Iman rejected the offers, citing her own experiences as a model and wanting her daughter to live a private life for as long as possible.[6] Iman went on to say "Every agency, every designer, called me to say: 'If she wants to, we'd love for her to model for us.' I said: 'No, she doesn't.' I know why they wanted to her to model. It's because she is David Bowie's daughter.”[7]
Jones had an early interest in art as a child and took classes early on, becoming more serious about her work in her mid-teens.[8]
From ten years old, Jones began struggling with mental health issues. She began self-harming at 11 and developed bullimia at 12. After her father's cancer diagnosis in 2014, Jones started abusing drugs and alcohol as a form of escapism. Her parents staged an intervention and forcibly sent her to a wilderness therapy program for three months.[9] After 3 months, Jones was sent a residential treatment centre in Utah for 13 months.[10] David Bowie died of liver cancer on January 10, 2016, when Jones was 15 years old.[11][12] When her father died, Jones was living at a residential treatment center in Utah. The last time she spoke to her father was two days earlier on January 8, his 69th birthday, where she said "I told him I loved him and he said it back, and we both knew".[13] She returned home at 16 years old.[10]
Career
Jones moved to Los Angeles in 2018, working as a photographer and fashion designer. In May 2023, she launched her own website, selling her artwork. Later that year, Jones launched her first clothing range online with the slogan "ALXX".[14]
She released her first song in early 2021. Her debut album Xandri released on April 2, 2025 independently and without advertisement.[15] The album incorporates elements of pop, electronic, and indie rock. Jones wrote, produced, and performed all 12 tracks on the album, as well as made the cover art.[16] The album received positive reviews. Madeleine Rousell, of The Independent, wrote "Her ability to seamlessly glide between genres suggests she has musical skills that transcend one genre."[1][17][18] Following the release of the album, Jones spoke out about being compared to her father, noting she is "not trying to fill his shoes" rather "just trying to find [her] own peace."[19]
Discography
- Studio albums[20]
- Xandri (2025)
Personal life
Jones has been open about struggling with mental health issues throughout her life. She has spoken about using art as a coping mechanism to get out of dark places.[14] In June 2025, she shared on Instagram that she is autistic and had been diagnosed earlier that year.[21]
References
- ^ a b Rousell, Madeleine (April 8, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter paves her own way with debut album release". The Independent. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, August 15, 2000". E! Online. August 16, 2000. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Kershaw, Emma (May 30, 2025). "Meet David Bowie's 2 Children: All About Duncan and Lexi Jones". People. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Driver, George (February 26, 2021). "David Bowie And Iman's Daughter Lexi Jones Hits Back At 'Vulgar' Comment On Instagram". Elle. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Iman and David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones is all grown up!". Marie Claire. August 22, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ James, Faye (May 7, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones debuts new romance – see the sweet photo". Hello!. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Logan, Elizabeth (October 28, 2018). "Iman Explains Why She Refuses to Let Her Daughter Model". W Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Harbron, Lucy (April 7, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter releases her debut album". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Sacks, Hannah (February 24, 2026). "David Bowie's Daughter, 25, Claims She Was Forcibly Taken to a Treatment Center After Singer Was Diagnosed with Cancer". People. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b Karasin, Ekin (February 24, 2026). "David Bowie's daughter Lexi recalls time at 'horrifying' teen treatment facility: 'They watched me sleep'". The Standard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (January 11, 2016). "Legendary Musician David Bowie Dies at 69". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Bryant, Kenzie (August 16, 2016). "Iman Shares Rare Picture of Her and David Bowie's Daughter for Lexi Jones's 16th Birthday". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Booth, Jessica; Comiter, Jordana (February 24, 2026). "What to Know About David Bowie and Iman's Daughter, Alexandria "Lexi" Jones". People. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b Griffiths, Robbie (August 30, 2023). "David Bowie's daughter Lexi surprises fans with her first fashion range". The Standard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Jaculewicz, Danielle (April 22, 2025). "7 Fun Facts About David Bowie's Daughter. Meet Alexandria 'Lexi' Jones: Painter, Musician". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (April 14, 2025). "David Bowie's Daughter Lexi Jones Releases Debut Album: "Not Trying to Fill His Shoes"". Consequence. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Molloy, Laura (April 6, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones quietly releases debut album 'Xandri'". NME. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Harbron, Lucy (April 7, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter, Lexi Jones, releases her debut album". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ Rubenstein, Megan (April 15, 2025). "David Bowie's Daughter Lexi Jones Slams Criticism That She's a "Copy" of Her Dad". E! Online. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Molloy, Laura (April 6, 2025). "David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones quietly releases debut album Xandri". NME. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ Macke, Johnni (August 25, 2025). "David Bowie's Daughter Lexi Jones Shares Autism Diagnosis: I Can 'See Myself Clearly for the First Time'". Us Weekly. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
External links
- 2000 births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American women singers
- 21st-century Black British women musicians
- American autistic people
- American people of Somali descent
- Artists from New York City
- Autistic musicians
- English autistic people
- English people of Somali descent
- Ethnic Somali people
- Family of David Bowie
- Musicians from New York City
