Nona Gaye
Career
Active 1992 – present
Biography
About Nona Gaye
Nona Gaye is an American actress, former model, and musician with a career spanning over three decades. She was born in Washington, D.C., and is the daughter of soul legend Marvin Gaye. She began her career in the early 1990s as a vocalist, releasing her debut album Love for the Future in 1992, which included the hit "I'm Overjoyed." She later moved into acting, appearing in The Matrix film series. Gaye is also a former fashion model, having signed with Ford Modeling Agency and worked with Armani. She stands 5'10" with an athletic build and black hair and brown eyes. Her measurements are 34–24–34, and she wears a 38C bra size. Her ethnic background is Black, and she is American nationality. She has been active since 1992, which is about 34 years. She is the only daughter of Marvin Gaye and his second wife, Janis Hunter Gaye, and has two brothers. As a child, she was brought on stage by her father and later introduced him on Soul Train. In 1993, she was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. She also collaborated and dated Prince, recording several songs with him, some of which remain unreleased. She provided backing vocals on Prince's albums and worked on a European TV special. She candidly admitted to a battle with drug abuse that she overcame in 1996. Gaye's career continues to be diverse, and she maintains a presence on social media with thousands of followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1992-present (started around 18 years old; 34 years active)
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 139 lbs (or 63 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 38C show conversions - UK: 38C, EU: 85C, AU: 16C, JP: 85C
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 8k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Nona Gaye's connection to Marvin Gaye and Prince?
She is the daughter of Marvin Gaye and also collaborated with Prince, dating him for three years and recording songs together.
How did Nona Gaye's career begin?
She started as a vocalist in the early 1990s, releasing her debut album 'Love for the Future' in 1992, which featured the hit 'I'm Overjoyed'.
In which films did Nona Gaye appear?
She is most notable for her roles in The Matrix film series.
Did you know
- Nona Gaye is the only daughter of Marvin Gaye, with two brothers.
- Her debut album was released a month after her 18th birthday.
- She was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1993.
- She signed with Ford Modeling Agency and became the face of Armani.
- Some of her songs with Prince remain unreleased but circulate among fans.
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