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Grace Jones
Also known as Grace Beverly Jones
Biography
About Grace Jones
Grace Jones is an actress, model, and musician who has defied easy categorization for over five decades. The Jamaican-born performer began her career in modeling, moving from New York state to Paris, where she worked for fashion houses like Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, and appeared on the covers of Elle and Vogue. Her distinctive androgynous look and bold features made her a favorite of photographers including Jean-Paul Goude, Helmut Newton, and Guy Bourdin. Her measurements are 36–25–35, and she stands 5'10", with a natural 36B bust. She is an athletic Black woman with black hair and brown eyes.
In 1977, Jones turned to music, signing with Island Records and becoming a fixture in New York City's Studio 54 disco scene. She later shifted to a new wave style mixing reggae, funk, post-punk, and pop, often working with Sly & Robbie and Jean-Paul Goude. Her Top 40 UK hits include "Private Life," "Pull Up to the Bumper," "I've Seen That Face Before," and "Slave to the Rhythm." In 1982, the video collection A One Man Show earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Video Album. Her albums Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing, and Slave to the Rhythm are among her most popular.
As an actress, Jones appeared in the fantasy-action film Conan the Destroyer (1984) with Arnold Schwarzenegger, then played May Day in the James Bond movie A View to a Kill (1985). She starred as a vampire in Vamp (1986) and later acted in Boomerang (1992) with Eddie Murphy. For her roles in Conan the Destroyer, A View to a Kill, and Vamp, she received Saturn Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in Wolf Girl (2001) with Tim Curry. In 1999, VH1 ranked her 82nd on its list of 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and in 2008 she received a Q Idol Award. She has been cited as an inspiration for artists such as Annie Lennox, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Nile Rodgers. In 2016, Billboard ranked her the 40th greatest dance club artist of all time. She has an Instagram following of 483k fans and is listed among the James Bond Girls.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 136 lbs (or 62 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 483k (as of March 2026)
- Listed In
- James Bond Girls
Frequently asked
How did Grace Jones' career span music, modeling, and acting?
Grace Jones began as a model in Paris for houses like Yves St. Laurent, then launched a music career in 1977 with Island Records, and later moved into acting, appearing in Conan the Destroyer, A View to a Kill, and Vamp.
What recognition did Grace Jones receive for her film roles?
She earned Saturn Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Conan the Destroyer, A View to a Kill, and Vamp.
How did Grace Jones' 1982 music video collection fare?
A One Man Show, directed by Jean-Paul Goude, was nominated for Best Video Album at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards.
Which artists have cited Grace Jones as an influence?
She influenced the cross-dressing movement of the 1980s and inspired artists like Annie Lennox, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Nile Rodgers.
Did you know
- Grace Jones posed nude for the July 1985 edition of Playboy magazine.
- She was ranked 82nd on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll in 1999.
- In 2016, Billboard ranked her the 40th greatest dance club artist of all time.
- Her measurements are 36–25–35, with a waist-hip ratio of 0.71.
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