News | Entertainment
11 Sep 2025 23:01
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Kate Moss has revealed David Bowie used to call her Smasher

    The 51-year-old supermodel has opened up about her friendship with the late rock icon - who died aged 69 in 2016 - and revealed his unusual nickname for her


    Speaking on BBC Radio 6 Music's new series Music Uncovered - David Bowie: Changeling, she said: "David, who by the way's nickname for me was Smasher, started phoning me on my birthday.

    "I didn't need any other presents after that."

    A couple of years before the Starman hitmaker died, he had a very special request for his friend.

    She recalled: "At the BRIT Awards in 2014 Bowie asked me to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.

    "I said I would, as long as I could wear something from his archive.

    "I wore the original Kansai Yamamoto bodysuit that David had worn for his Rainbow Theatre gigs in 1972 - it fit me like a glove. It was a very surreal experience."

    However, Kat previously admitted Bowie would often tease his pal when she would struggle to fit into some of his outfits, which included the BRITs outfit.

    She told BBC Radio 6 Music in 2016: "Yeah, it didn't fit me! When I saw him after that he was like, 'Mmm, I heard the clothes didn't fit.' All right, rubbing it in!'

    Meanwhile, Kate recently admitted she was "excited" to team up with the BBC on the eight-part podcast, which also features the likes of Boy George, Robbie Williams, Twiggy and Iggy Pop.

    She said in a statement: "David Bowie was a very special person. Someone who was much more than a friend - he was an enigma.

    "So, when the chance came to dive into this extraordinary five-year chapter of Bowie's life for 6 Music and BBC Sounds, hearing from those who joined him on his creative journey and those he continues to inspire, I was excited to help share the story of such an incredible transformation.

    "This podcast is a real celebration of my friend, a true British icon."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     11 Sep: JoJo Siwa is "craving" a wedding to Chris Hughes
     11 Sep: Apple Martin has landed her first fashion campaign
     11 Sep: Zosia Mamet quit "one of the biggest shows on television" because of an "intense" showrunner
     11 Sep: Dame Anna Wintour thought The Devil Wears Prada was "highly enjoyable"
     11 Sep: Andie MacDowell refuses to feel "shameful" about "ageing"
     11 Sep: Ian Somerhalder felt "disgusted and frustrated" by the behaviour of some Vampire Diaries fans
     11 Sep: Charlie Sheen hopes to "reintroduce" himself to fans through his new projects
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Who is Larry Ellison and how did he overtake Elon Musk to briefly become the richest person in the world? More...



     Today's News

    Golf:
    Golfer Ryan Fox is shelving memories of his last outing at the BMW PGA Championship ahead of his return to Wentworth Club tonight 21:57

    Entertainment:
    JoJo Siwa is "craving" a wedding to Chris Hughes 21:34

    Rugby:
    New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Apple Martin has landed her first fashion campaign 21:04

    Entertainment:
    Zosia Mamet quit "one of the biggest shows on television" because of an "intense" showrunner 20:34

    Entertainment:
    Dame Anna Wintour thought The Devil Wears Prada was "highly enjoyable" 20:04

    Entertainment:
    Andie MacDowell refuses to feel "shameful" about "ageing" 19:34

    Soccer:
    New Zealand Football have confirmed the All Whites final two opponents for 2025 18:57

    Law and Order:
    Investigations are continuing into Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips - but key details will remain suppressed for now 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Ian Somerhalder felt "disgusted and frustrated" by the behaviour of some Vampire Diaries fans 18:34


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd