Happy Birthday Iman Abdulmajid

“A self-esteem issue doesn't change whether you're considered beautiful or not because it's about what's inside you” - Iman Abdulmajid

(Iman Abdulmajid)

Iman Abdulmajid was born as Zara Abdulmajid on July 25th, 1955 in Mogadishu, Somalia. She was renamed “Iman” due to her grandfather’s request.

(Abdulmajid as a child)

At 4 years old she was sent to boarding school in Egypt. During her younger years their family would frequently travel to Kenya. Iman attended the University of Nairobi and studied political science. In 1976 had her first modeling assignment for Vogue. Iman was an instant success in the fashion world due to her long neck, tall stature, slender figure, fine features, copper toned skin, and exotic accent.

(Abdulmajid in 1976)

Iman worked with many notable photographers. In 1979 she appeared in the movie The Human Factor.

(Abdulmajid in 1979)

In 1985 she appeared in the movie Back in the World. Also in 1985 she appeared in Out of Africa.

(Abdulmajid in Out of Africa (1985))

In 1987 she appeared in No Way Out. Also in 1987 she appeared in Surrender. In 1988 she appeared in the movie Love At First Sight. She also appeared in the TV show “In the Heat of the Night”. In 1991 she appeared in Lies of the Twins, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and House Party 2.

(Abdulmajid (Center) with Kid (Left) and Play (Right) in House Party 2 (1991))

In 1992 she married David Bowie. Also in 1992 she appeared in Michael Jackson’s music video, “Remember the Time”.

(Abdulmajid (Right) with Eddie Murphy (Center) and Michael Jackson (Left))

In 1994 she started her own cosmetics firm. Also in 1994 she appeared in Exit to Eden. In 1999 she appeared in the video game “Omikron: The Nomad Soul”. In 2001 she released the book I Am Iman.

(Abdulmajid in 2001)

In the mid 2000’s Iman spent 2 years as the host of “Project Runway Canada”. In 2005 she released the book The Beauty of Color. In 2007 she introduced her clothing line.

(Abdulmajid in 2007)

In 2010 her firm was a $25 million a year business. Also in 2010 she began hosting the second season of “The Fashion Show”. She then received a “Fashion Icon” lifetime achievement award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

(Abdulmajid in 2010)

In 2012 Iman signed fellow Somali designers Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim for her cosmetics line.

(Abdulmajid in 2016)

Today she turns 62 years old and we would all like to say happy birthday Iman Abdulmajid.

Films featuring Iman Abdulmajid

• The Human Factor (1979) as Sarah
• Exposed (1983) as model
• Out of Africa (1985) as Mariammo
• No Way Out (1987) as Nina
• Surrender (1987) as Hedy
• House Party 2 (1991) as Sheila Landreaux
• Lies of the Twins (1991) as Cat/Elie
• L.A. Story (1991) as Cynthia
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as Martia
• The Linguini Incident (1991) as Dali Guest
• Exit to Eden (1994) as Nina

TV Shows featuring Iman Abdulmajid

• “Miami Vice” (1984-1989) as Dakotah
• “The Cosby Show” (1984-1992) as Mrs. Montgomery
• “In the Heat of the Night” (1988-1992) as Marie Babineaux
• “227” (1985-1990) as Eartha Kitten
• “Project Runway Canada” (2007-2009) as herself
• “The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection” (2009-2011) as herself

Books by Iman Abdulmajid

• I am Iman (2001)

The Beauty of Color (2005)

Happy Birthday Eddie Murphy

“The advice I would give to someone is to not take anyone's advice” - Eddie Murphy

(Eddie Murphy)

Eddie Murphy was born as Edward Murphy on April 3rd, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Murphy’s father died when he was young and at 8 years old he was put into foster care for a year.

(Murphy as a child)

He and his brother then moved to Roosevelt, NY. At age 15 Murphy was writing and performing his own routines. Murphy’s early comedy was characterized by frequent swearing and sketches lampooning a diverse group of people. Murphy first started to gain attention on the show Saturday Night Live performing in sketches.

(Murphy on Saturday Night Live as Buckwheat)

In 1982 he released his 1st album “Eddie Murphy”. Also in 1982 Murphy starred in the movie 48 Hrs.. In 1983 he filmed his live show “Delirious” in Washington D.C.

(Murphy performing in 1983)

In 1984 Murphy starred in the movie Trading Places with Dan Aykroyd.

(Dan Aykroyd (Left) and Murphy (Right) in Trading Places (1984))

Also in 1984 Murphy starred in the movie Beverly Hills Cop. Murphy also starred in Best Defense that same year. Murphy was supposed to play Winston in Ghostbusters (1984) but due to scheduling issues he couldn't take the role. In 1985 Murphy released his debut album as a musical artist, “How Could it Be” which featured the song “Party All the Time” featuring Rick James.

(Murphy (Left) with Rick James (Right))

In 1986 Murphy starred in the movie The Golden Child. In 1987 Murphy’s concert movie “Raw” grossed $50 million. Also in 1987 Murphy starred in Beverly Hills Cop II. In 1988 Murphy starred in Coming to America with Arsenio Hall.

(Murphy (Left) with Arsenio Hall (Right) in Coming to America (1988))

In 1989 Murphy released his 2nd album as a musical artist, “So Happy”. Also in 1989 Murphy starred in the movie Harlem Nights with Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx. In 1990 Murphy married Nicole Mitchell. In 1992 Murphy appeared in Michael Jackson’s music video “Remember the Time”.

(Michael Jackson (Left) Eddie Murphy (Middle) and Iman Abdulmajid (Right) in the music video “Remember the Time”)

In 1993 Murphy released his 3rd album as a musical artist, “Love’s Alright” which featured the song “Whatzupwitu” featuring Michael Jackson. In 1996 Murphy starred in the movie The Nutty Professor.

(Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996))

In 1998 Murphy starred in Dr. Dolittle. In 2001 Murphy appeared in Shrek.

(Murphy with his character from the movie Shrek(2001), Donkey)

In 2006 Murphy starred in Dreamgirls. Also in 2006 Murphy divorced his wife Nicole Mitchell. In 2007 Murphy appeared in Norbit. In 2008 Murphy married Tracey Edmonds. In 2013 Murphy released the song “Red Light” featuring Snoop Dogg.

(Snoop Dogg (Left) and Murphy (Right))

In 2016 he starred in Mr. Church.

(Murphy in Mr. Church (2016))

Today is his 56th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday Eddie Murphy.

Movies starring Eddie Murphy

• 48 Hrs. (1982) as Reggie Hammond
• Trading Places (1983) as Billy Ray Valentine
• Best Defense (1984) as Lt. T.M. Landry
• Beverly Hills Cop (1984) as Det. Michael Axel Foley
• The Golden Child (1986) as Chandler Jarrell
• Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) as Det. Michael Axel Foley
• Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) as himself
• Coming to America (1988) as Prince Akeem, Clarence, Randy Watson, and Saul
• Harlem Nights (1989) as Vernest Brown “Quick”
• Another 48 Hrs. (1990) as Reggie Hammond
• Boomerang (1992) as Marcus Graham
• The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) as Thomas Jefferson Johnson
• Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Det. Michael Axel Foley
• Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) as Maximillian, Preacher Pauly, and Guido
• The Nutty Professor (1996) as Professor Sherman Klump, Buddy Love, Lance Perkins, Cletus “Papa” Klump, Anna Pearl “Mama” Jensen Klump, Ida Mae “Granny” Jensen, and Ernie Klump Sr.
• Metro (1997) as Insp. Scott Roper
• Mulan (1998) as Mushu
• Dr. Dolittle (1998) as Dr. John Dolittle
• Holy Man (1998) as G
• Life (1999) as Rayford Gibson
• Bowfinger (1999) as Kit Ramsey, and Jeffernson “Jiff” Ramsey
• Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) as Professor Sherman Klump, Buddy Love, Lance Perkins, Cletus “Papa” Klump, Anna Pearl “Mama” Jensen Klump, Ida Mae “Granny” Jensen, and Ernie Klump Sr.
• Shrek (2001) as Donkey
• Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Dr. John Dolittle
• Showtime (2002) as Off. Trey Sellers
• The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) as Pluto Nash and Rex Crater
• I Spy (2002) as Kelly Robinson
• Daddy Day Care (2003) as Charles Hinton
• The Haunted Mansion (2003) as Kim Evers
• Shrek 2 (2004) as Donkey
• Dreamgirls (2006) as James “Thunder” Early
• Norbit (2007) as Norbit Rice, Rasputia Latimore-Rice, and Mr. Wong
• Shrek the Third (2007) as Donkey
• Meet Dave (2008) as Starship Dave Ming-Chang and Captain
• Imagine That (2009) as Evan Danielson
• Shrek Forever After (2010) as Donkey
• Tower Heist (2011) as Darnell “Slide” Davis
• A Thousand Words (2012) as Jack McCall
• Mr Church (2016) as Henry Church

TV Shows/appearances starring Eddie Murphy

• Saturday Night Live (1980-1984) as multiple characters
• Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983) as himself
• What’s Alan Watching? (1989) as himself
• Dangerous: The Short Films (1993) as Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh
• The PJs (1999-2001) as Thurgood Stubbs
• Father of the Pride (2004) as himself
• Shrek the Halls (2007) as Donkey
• Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular (2010) as Donkey
• Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012) as himself

Albums by Eddie Murphy

• “Eddie Murphy” (1982)
• “Comedian” (1983)
• “How Could It Be” (1985)
• “So Happy” (1989)
• “Love’s Alright” (1993)

Videos of Eddie Murphy

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdXfCrecV2M  “Eddie Murphy Delirious: The Cook-Out”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTQcREbcyY  “48 Hrs. Trailer”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPE4OCeKt2k  “Coming To America Theatrical Trailer”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa-6g-TbgI  “Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W37DlG1i61s  “Shrek Trailer”