Grace Jones
Jamaican singer, model and actress
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Jamaican singer, model and actress
Born
May 19, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, singer
JamaicaBorn in Spanish Town
1948
Born in Spanish Town (1948-05-19)
Present
Age ~78
About
Grace Beverly Jones is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress. She began her modelling career in New York, signing with Wilhelmina Models. After moving to Paris, she worked for fashion houses such as Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, while appearing on the covers of Elle and Vogue Hommes. Jones was photographed by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer, and emerged as one of the most prominent Black models of the 1970s. She earned recognition for her androgynous appearance and bold features, and has been cited as influential in early discussions of gender expression.
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Who is Grace Jones?+
Grace Beverly Jones is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress. She began her modelling career in New York, signing with Wilhelmina Models. After moving to Paris, she worked for fashion houses such as Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, while appearing on the covers of Elle and Vogue Hommes. Jones
What does the name Grace mean?+
The name Grace means "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is of English origin.
When was Grace Jones born?+
Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
The name Grace is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Grace — May 19, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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