What You Don’t Know About David Bowie’s Son
Published -
- August 7, 2018
- 2:00 pm
Known as “Zowie”until his teen years, Duncan Jones had a front-row seat to the rock and roll lifestyle of his father, David Bowie.
After a brief struggle to find his own creative path, Jones finally stepped out of the shadow of Bowie’s legacy in 2009, when his debut feature Moon opened to widespread critical acclaim. That, however, is only just scratching the surface of this surprisingly private and down-to-earth man. Here are a few things you may not know about him…
He’s a huge gamer | 0:26
His sudden wedding | 1:09
Proud to be a kook | 1:50
A troubled relationship | 2:26
His surrogate mother | 3:14
Taking a different path | 3:48
A sneak peak of Warcraft | 4:32
What films has Duncan Jones directed and what awards did he win?
David Bowie was an iconic figure in the music industry, and his legacy continues to influence new generations. While his public persona was larger than life, many are unaware of his personal life, particularly his relationship with his son, Duncan Jones. Here are some little-known facts about David Bowie’s son that shed light on the multi-layered life of the late artist.
Duncan Jones, born on May 30, 1971, was Bowie’s first child from his first marriage to Angie Bowie. The couple divorced in 1980, and David Bowie went on to marry supermodel Iman in 1992. Despite the separation, David Bowie remained close to his son, and their bond only grew stronger in the latter years of his life.
While David Bowie’s public image was characterized by his flamboyant and gender-defying style, his son was drawn to filmmaking. He attended the London Film School and directed his first feature-length film, “Moon,” in 2009. The film was an independent science-fiction movie that became a sleeper hit and won several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut. Duncan went on to direct critically acclaimed films such as “Source Code” and “Warcraft.”
David Bowie was known for keeping his personal life private, and his son was no exception. In 2016, Duncan Jones revealed on social media that he had become a father and named his first-born Stenton David Jones after his legendary dad. David Bowie passed away in January 2016, just two months before Stenton’s birth, and since then, Duncan has publicly shared more about his relationship with his father.
Duncan has described his relationship with his father as a loving and respectful one, and he has advocated for mental health awareness, having been diagnosed with depression and grief after his father’s death. In 2018, Duncan helped create a mental health first aid course for the film and TV industry in the UK. He has also spoken about the impact his father’s music had on his creativity, and how he sees his filmmaking as a way to honor his father’s legacy.
In conclusion, David Bowie’s son is a talented filmmaker and a fierce advocate for mental health. While the public may not know much about his personal life, his relationship with his famous father has had a profound impact on his art and activism. David Bowie’s legacy is carried on not only through his music but also through the passions of those closest to him.
