GET ZIGGY WITH IT

As David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust album turns 50, can you guess all the stars who took on his iconic look?

Katy Docherty

Published: 21:34, 15 Jun 2022
Updated: 22:30, 15 Jun 2022

THERE’S a starman and he’d like to come and meet us . . . because he turns 50 today.

David Bowie’s 1972 album Ziggy Stardust, and stellar single Starman, lauched the glam rocker’s famous alter ego – and later character Aladdin Sane – with the red mullet and face paint.

Six years after Bowie’s death, his influence can still be felt — Six years after Bowie’s death, his influence can still be feltCredit: Getty

Fictional alien rocker Ziggy was sent to Earth to save us from an apocalypse.

Six years after Bowie’s death, his influence can still be felt, as proved by these lookalike celebs.

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Lucy's Liu-king so much like David Bowie here — Lucy's Liu-king so much like David Bowie hereCredit: Eroteme

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Her Majesty rocks the Ziggy look so well — Her Majesty rocks the Ziggy look so wellCredit: Rex

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Boy George put his own unique spin on Ziggy's iconic eyeshadow look — Boy George put his own unique spin on Ziggy's iconic eyeshadow lookCredit: Granada Television

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Lady Gaga has called David Bowie one of her idols — Lady Gaga has called David Bowie one of her idolsCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Leona swaps her blonde curls for a bright red wig to rock the Ziggy look — Leona swaps her blonde curls for a bright red wig to rock the Ziggy lookCredit: BackGrid

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