Grace Jones | 05/19/1948 | 73

Indeed, the celebrity is far from her glory days, but her legacy remains. She is a Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, model, and actress who has investments in almost every aspect of pop culture, whether in music, acting, or fashion; she always puts on a show. As a singer, Billboard placed her at the 40th spot for the most extraordinary dance club artist in history, while VH1 ranked her at number 82 in 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll. She appeared in a handful of box office hits as an actress, including Conan the Destroyer and A View to a Kill. Meanwhile, as a model, she already worked with famous fashion houses, including Kenzo and Yves St. Laurent, while she also graced the magazine covers of Vogue and Elle.

Grace Beverly Jones OJ was born on the 19th of May 1948 in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, British Jamaica. Since 1996, she has been married to Atila Altaunbay but had her only child with Jean-Paul Goude.

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